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Knott End ~ Preesall ~ Pilling ~ Stalmine ~ HambletonApril 2015 Issue 185

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What’s on Over WyreMarchSaturday 28th Lancaster Singers - Priory Church, Lancaster 4Sunday 29th Memorial Hall Celebration - Pilling Memorial Hall 4

AprilWednesday 1st St Michael’s Over Sixties Meeting - Dewlay Cheese 14 Pilling Lane WI Meeting - St Oswald’s Parish Church 37 Meat Bingo - Winmarleigh Village Hall 67Friday 3rd Hambleton Walks - Shovels inn car Park 8Saturday 4th Easter Egg Treasure Hunt - Knott End Library 62 RSPCA Family Fun Day - RSPCA Animal Centre 74Monday 7th Over Wyre Art Society - Youth & Community Centre 51 Over Wyre Ladies - Juniper Close Community Room 51 ‘Pete’s Travels’ - North Fylde Photographic Society 78Tuesday 8th Coffee Morning - Wyre in Bloom 5 ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ - Sods of Preesall (also 9th, 10th & 11th) 45 ‘The Winders of Wyresdale’ - Garstang Historical Society 46Thursday 9th Poulton Photographic Society (also 17th, 23rd & 30th) 4 Inner Wheel - Best Western Country House Hotel 12Friday 10th Charity Concert Night - Friends of Trinity Hospice 10 Fairytales Reading Group - Knott End Library 62Saturday 11th Grumpy Old Women - Marine Hall 12 Jumble / Bric-a-Brac Sale - Knott End Methodist Church 16Monday 13th Family History Society - Knott End Library 62 Hambleton WI - Hambleton Village Hall 72 Over Wyre Cloggers Open Evening - Knott End WMC 6Tuesday 14th Quiz Night - The Patten Arms 9 Meeting Point Hambleton - URC Church Hall 9 Prize Bingo - Friends of Trinity Hospice 10 Stalmine Council Meeting 48 Over Wyre Art Society AGM - The Youth and Community Centre 51 Bridging the Gap - Knott End Library 62 Town Council Representative at Knott End Library 62 Chairman’s Night - North Fylde Photographic Society 78

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Wednesday 15th ‘Amazing Abu Dhabi’ - Travel & Holidays Association 41Friday 17th Garstang Patchwork Quilters (also 18th & 19th) 5 Grand Auction Night - Scorton Bikes & Barrows Festival 7 Stalmine Village Hall Bingo - (also 1st May) 8 40th Anniversary Concert - Hambleton Choral Group (also 18th) 55Saturday 18th Bric-a-Brac Auction - North West Children’s Support Group 14 Hoedown - Winmarleigh Village Hall 25 Tackling Ebola Presentation - Garstang Arts Centre 53Sunday 19th Table Top and Car Boot Sale - 1st Cockerham Brownies 6 CRY Canal Caper - Cardiac Risk in the Young 22 Pilling Band - Cockerham Church 71Monday 20th Over Wyre Gardening Club - Knott End Methodist Church Hall 26 Craft Club - Hambleton WI 73Tuesday 21st Kitridding Farm Shop Trip - St Michael’s Over Sixties 14 General Painting for All - Over Wyre Art Society 51 Over Wyre Ladies - Juniper Close Community Room 51 ‘The Best Of Times’ - Thornton-Cleveleys Operatics (until 26th) 59 North Fylde Photographic Society AGM 78Wednesday 22nd DitchfieldGlassTrip-PillingLaneWI 37Thursday 23rd Ladies Pamper Evening 10 Garstang Unplugged - The Kenlis Arms 32Friday 24th Knott End Domino Drive - Knott End Methodist Church 48 Last Friday Reading Group - Knott End Library 62Saturday 25th ‘Working with Street Children in Kenya’ - St Oswald’s Parish Hall 55Monday 27th Gardening Demonstration - Knott End Library 62Tuesday 28th Annual Awards & Social Eve - North Fylde Photographic Society 78Wednesday 29th Winmarleigh Village Hall AGM 9 Monthly Singers’ Night - Garstang Unplugged 34 ‘Highlights of China’ - Travel & Holidays Association 41Thursday 30th Luncheon Club - Hambleton WI 73MaySaturday 2nd Grand Book Sale - Glasson Dock 45Sunday 3rd Charity Fun Run - The Shovels, Hambleton 35

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THE LANCASTER SINGERS MEMORIAL HALL CELEBRATIONOn Sat 28th March - 7:30pm at Priory Church, Lancaster, The Lancaster Singers will perform the St John Passion. The concert will feature 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 byorgan 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 atwww.lancastersingers.org.

Pilling Memorial Hall Sun 29th March - 2:00pm

A Celebration of happy events shared in the Memorial Hall, which opened in 1922. There will be a Closing Ceremony and photographs.

This is a chance to meet together for one last time in the Hall and share memories of events that have taken place over many years, before we say farewell and look forward to the opening of a new Village Hall.

Do you have a special memory to share or photographs? If so bring them along. Everyone welcome.Anne Curwen (01253) 790324

POULTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETYWe meet at 7:30pm every Thursday, from September to June, in the Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7ST. New members of every level of experience are always welcome.

Thurs 9th April: Photo Challenge 2 ‘Perspective’.Thurs 16th April: Southport Digital Images Section/2015 Exhibition ImagesThurs 23rd April: Competition Print 3 resultsThurs 30th April: ‘The Nature Group Presents’See our website www.poultonps.co.uk for further details or contact our Publicity Officer Ray Wilson on (01253) 886974 Email [email protected].

THE KNOTTY KNITTERSThe Knotty Knitters meet every Wednesday afternoon from 2:30pm to 4:00pm in the upstairs lounge at St Alban’s Nursing Home, Clarence Ave, Knott End.

Entrance fee £1 includes tea and coffee. All welcome. For further details please contact Elaine (01253) 810292

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Coffee Morning Wed 8th April 10:30am - 12 noonCommunity Centre, Juniper Close, Preesall.Tombola,raffleandcakestall.Admission£3includes coffee and cream scones.All proceeds to Knott End & Preesall In BloomJoyce Wilson

FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETYThe Over Wyre Family History Society, which is held in the Knott End Library, is usually on the first Monday each month. Howeverbecause of the Easter holidays it will be late in April and will be held on Mon 13th April at 10:00am - 12:00noon.

We hope you all have a really nice Easter holiday and look forward to seeing old and new members.

Carol Shuttleworth (01253) 465951 or [email protected]

Biennial Exhibition17th, 18th & 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 16years free.The venue has a large free car park and disabled access throughout. Local quilt shops will have trading stands. Refreshments served all day. RafflePrize:Quilt‘FlightsofFancy’awardedJudges Merit at Harrogate Show 2014 plus many other raffle prizes. For raffle ticketscontact the Publicity Secretary on (01253) 854380, Quilters Quarters Shop, Longridge, or Sticky Fingers Shop, Coppull. Visit our website www.garstangpq.weebly.com.Proceeds to Rosemere Cancer Foundation and The Space Centre (Preston).

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The Over Wyre Cloggers are on the look out for new recruits. We are having an open evening on Mon 13th April, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at the Knott End Working Men’s Club and welcome you to come along and join us for the evening.

Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with cheese and biscuits and a piece of homemade cake, whilst having a chat, watching us dance and, if you like, joining in and having a bit of fun. We look forward to seeing you.

Kate Hind (01253) 811997

1ST COCKERHAM BROWNIESTable Top and Car Boot Sale Sun 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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OVER WYRE CLOGGERSScorton 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 take part in a fancy dress parade through the

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village. The popular Scorton Music Festival returns to the playing field and features anafternoon 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 all the events and timings please visit:www.bikesandbarrows.co.uk www.facebook.com/bikesandbarrowsJoanne 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, operatickets, 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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Fri 3rd AprilFirst Friday of each month, enjoy an hour’s Health Walk around Hambleton. Riverside paths, local lanes and ginnels plus a peek at lovely gardens. Join us at the Shovels Inn car park for a 2:00pm prompt start and afterwards enjoy refreshments at the Shovels.For further information contact Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

GARSTANG CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL We need your support for the fancy dress parade! We really want to increase the number of participants in this year’s evening parade. It is a fantastic opportunity for sport societies, youth clubs, social groups and work places to get involved. Support this community event and have some fun. Further details at: www.garstangchildrensfestival.org

Open DaySun 3rd May: 10:00am - 4:00pmCoastguard Station, Bourne May Road,Knott End. Free Admission.Phil Smith - Deputy Station Officer

ELSWICK PARISH COUNCIL

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.

STALMINE VILLAGE HALL BINGOFri 17th AprilFri 1st May

Everyone welcome - good prizes. Doors open at 7:00pm, eyes down at 7:30pm.

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QUIZ NIGHT MEETING POINT - HAMBLETONIn aid of St Luke’s Church Roof FundThe Patten ArmsTues 14th April: 8:00pm

Teams of up to six people can enter. Entry is £2 per each person in your team. Light refreshments included in entry fee. Come along to help raise funds for this very worthy cause.

Ruby Briggs

HAMBLETON-IN-BLOOMLitter Pick Fri 24th April: 10:30amJoin our friendly team of litter pickers. We meet at 10:30am at the Shovels Inn car park on Green Meadow Lane. Picks and bags provided and we enjoy a drink, food and natter after.

Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

We are a non-denominational group meeting fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons at 2:15pm, at the United Reformed Church Hall, Sandy Lane, Hambleton from September through to April. Tues 14th April - Lyn AshworthTues 28th April - A.G.M. (In House)TRIP TBAEveryone welcome.Mrs R Dixon (01253) 700700

WINMARLEIGH VILLAGE HALLAGMWed 29th April at 7:30pm

The 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 appreciated. This Is YOUR Village Hall. Be a part of it. Use it - don’t lose it! Liz Thornton

Charity Concert Night Knott End Working Men’s ClubFri 10th AprilA fun-packed evening with singers and a comedian. Come along and support the hospice. Tickets are £5.00 per ticket. Contact Terry (01253) 810019 or the club for tickets.

Prize Bingo - Tues 14th April

Second Tuesday of every month at St Oswalds Parish Hall from 8:00pm to 9:30pm. Refreshments 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

LADIES PAMPER EVENINGTeam 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!

Ticketsarejust£5andincludeaglassoffizzon 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 available from Printmob on Bridge Street or from Kate, together with further information, on 07956 638 882.

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Written by Jenny Eclair and Judith Holder, best-selling author of the first Grumpy OldWomen 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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INNER WHEEL

The 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 Thursday evenings.

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 moreinformation contact Maureen Garstang on (01995 604336).

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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 workshop, middle-aged drinking: the rules, navigating the


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ST. MICHAELS’ OVER SIXTIESBRIC-A-BRAC AUCTIONThe 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

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 Dewlay 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.

PREESALL BOWLING CLUB

Please come along and join this friendly club. New members are always welcome, regardless of age or experience. Join a team or just be a social member. Have fun and make new friends. For more details please contact Richard Roydes (01253) 810175 orNorma Ellwood (01253) 700787

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Jumble Sale/Bric-a-Brac SaleKnott End Methodist ChurchSat 11th April: 2:00pm - 4:00pmFund raising for Katy - Gala Queen Elect. 50p entrance (includes tea/coffee). Tombola Bouncy Castle and Cake Sale.If anybody has got any Jumble that could be used please drop off at the Pet Shop in Knott End or 2 Fordstone Ave. Please support Katy and your Local Gala. We are still looking for old photos of the Gala. If you have any that we could use on the web site please leave at the Pet Shop or email [email protected] are also looking for a volunteer photographer for Gala day. Please get in touch if you would like to do it by contacting the secretary on the email address above. More news as we get it on the website at www.preesallandknottendgala.co.ukPeter Wright - Asst secretary/Press secretary

CHORAL CONCERTPilling Methodist Church

Parkside Male Voice Choir (Ashton in Makerfield) will perform at PillingMethodistChurch on Sat 20th June at 7:00pm. Details to follow.Rod Robinson

CROSTON HOUSEBereavement GroupOur Wyre funded Bereavement Group has now started. It takes place at Croston House thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthandisforanyone 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

OVER WYRE INDOOR BOWLINGLeague Results End of Season 2014 - 2015Team Games PointsRowdies 18 122Muppets 18 101Ramblers 18 78Satellites 18 73Cuckoos 18 72Jack and Jills 18 65Self Employed 18 62Phoenix 18 60Bluebelles 18 48Wyresiders 18 39League Champions: Rowdies Runners-up: MuppetsTeam Knockout Winner: Self Employed Runner-up: MuppetsDoubles Competition Winners: G Sanderson and J GreenhalghRunners-up: B Harlock and D RamsdenJulia Compton

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HELP BEAT CANCER

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 - it was a great afternoon.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.Advanced notice of forthcoming event – Dinner & Disco Sat 10th Oct at The Villa Wrea GreenFor more details please contact:Jean Horner (01253) 700555, Pat Owen (01995) 672760 or Val Southward (01995) 670800

HAMBLETON PARISH COUNCIL New Post Box Royal Mail has now confirmed that a newpost box is to be located at Ryecroft Corner adjacent to the telephone box.

We have been told that the new box should be installed within the next 12 weeks, but we are pushing Royal Mail for an earlier date. As soon as we have any further information, an update will be provided.

Dog Walking Area

If anyone has or knows of any areas of land in Hambleton that could be used for dog walking and letting dogs run off their leads please contact The Clerk to Hambleton Parish Council Kath Coleman (01995) 671499.


SPECIAL EASTER CHURCH SERVICESPilling Methodist ChurchThurs 2nd April: Maundy Thursday 7:00pm. Holy Week Service with Communion led by Rev Paul Critchley.

Sun 5th April: Easter Sunday10:30am Easter Morning worship with Communion led by Rev Geoff Cooke and Deacon Jo Critchley.6:30pm. Evening Service led by Rev Barrie Lees.

Churches Together In PillingEcumenical services and events for Easter Fri 3rd April: Good Friday 10:00am Village Children’s Workshop at St Johns followed by Family Indoor Picnic at 12:15pm.2:45pm Meditation at the Cross at Lane Ends Amenity Area. Meet in Lower Car Park to proceed to the Cross for 3:00pm.

7:30pm Good Friday Reflective Worship atMethodist Chapel led by Deacon Jo Critchley.Sun 5th April: Easter Sunday 6:00am Dawn Communion at the Cross led by local Clergy at Lane Ends Amenity Area.

Hambleton United Reformed Church Services for Easter and our anniversary. Sun 29th March: Palm Sunday10:00am Preacher - Rev John Harris Fri 3rd April: Good Friday 10:00am Preacher - Dr Michael Pickles. Sun 5th April: Easter Sunday 10:00am Preacher – Miss Patricia Shepherd Sun 19th April: Anniversary Service10:00am Preacher – Mr Eric Brennand Come and join the celebrations. Everyone is welcome.

Preesall & Knott-End Churches TogetherSt Oswald’s Church of EnglandFri 3rd April: Good Friday11:00am Reflections on the Cross, anecumenical service.Sun 5th April: Easter Sunday8:30am Holy Communion11:00am Family Communion

St Bernard’s RC ChurchThurs 2nd April: Maundy Thursday7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s SupperFri 3rd April: Good Friday3:00pm Celebration of the Lord’s PassionSun 5th April: Easter Sunday11:00am Mass with Children’s Liturgy

The Methodist & United Reformed ChurchThurs 2nd April: Maundy Thursday2:30pm Communion Service at BethelSun 5th April: Easter Sunday 11:00am Easter Day Service at Bethel


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CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG (CRY)

The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund 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 Nells, 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 Nells 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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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.

25Did you know that you can read the “Green Book” online?

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 milkanymore.She’senjoyingmushedupfishpie and chicken roast dinners too much to be bothered with the white stuff. I’m having to findevermoreinventivewaysofsneakingitinto 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

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, plusaraffleandasweepstakeonthenight.

For tickets or further informaton contact Tracy Otway 07552 909 093 or email [email protected]

OVER WYRE WHIST & DOMINOESEvery Tuesday at Knott End Working Men’s Club, 2:00pm - 4:00pm.New members always welcomeMaureen (01253) 810518 (evenings)

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Did you know that there was an Explorer Scout Unit in Stalmine? Explorers follow on from Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and is available for any young person from 13½ - 18 years old – even if you have never been in Scouts before! Your local Explorer Scout Unit is called Tenerrimo and we are based in Stalmine.

We meet each Thursday night at Stalmine Reading Rooms from 7:30pm – 9:30pm. We have been open for six years and in that time have been so proud to watch some of our young people progress and undertake challenges such as fundraising for a project in Peru to build a water well in a remote Peruvian community, complete their Explorer Belt travelling independently across Japan and being selected for the International Scout Jamboree held every four years where

The first speaker for the new season wasJacqueline Iddon and her topic for the evening was “Spring Into Action”.

Jacqueline has visited the Gardening Club on several previous occasions and once again provided us with an entertaining and informative talk. On this visit she showed photographs of her own garden in Bretherton demonstrating her ability to group plants so as to show them to their best advantage. Her enthusiasm for gardening is a boost to all gardeners.

The next meeting will be held on Mon 20th April at 7:30pm in the Church Hall, Knott End Methodist Church. The speaker will be Alan Foxall, formerly of Southport Botanic Gardens. His topic will be “Gardens To Visit”.

New members and visitors welcome.Additional information from Joyce Wilson (01253) 813519

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40,000 scouts from across the world gather together to celebrate the World Wide Family of Scouting.

We run a number of camping weekends throughout the year such as the County Camp, full of adventure activities such as caving, pot holing, fell walking and canoeing (although they do provide hair and beauty that weekend too) and Environment Camp where we spend a weekend maintaining and repairing our big sites such as Great Tower and Waddecar to keep them in good working order for the next year.

Of course it’s not all as adventurous and exciting as this every month, but we do lots of adventure based activities designed to developconfidence,buildteamrelationshipsand help develop young people into young adults.

Since Christmas Tenerrimo has taken part

in unit activities such as building bird boxes ready for spring and a Cake Decorating competition. We celebrated Australia Day with Bushtucker Trials and created our own Aboriginal Art, improved our Quarter Master skills sorting out the unit store and supplies, we made and raced elastic band cars and worked on our camping stove cooking skills with a Ready Steady Cook challenge.

We’ve also been to Lazer Quest, completed a Service Crew camping weekend, joined in with the District Gang Show and organised a Curry and Bingo night gathering together with 30 other young people from across our district.

There are always other activities and events that we can join across both the district and the county for those who are aiming to complete Duke of Edinburgh Awards and need support to complete those all-important expeditions.

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COMMUNITY TRANSPORTEXPLORER SCOUTS (cont)In the coming months we have a Morse Code and Semaphore Skills night, Mexican Night, AirRifleRange,understandingstereotypingand a local police visit planned.

If you or someone you know is aged 13½ - 18 and is interested in meeting up for fun, challenge, adventure and socialising with other young people the same age in a supportive environment we’d love to hear from you!

Please remember, you do not have to have been in scouting previously, all we need you to have is a the courage to make one phone call and we’ll do the rest.

We have spaces available in our unit now. Please give us a call and start your adventure with us.

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potatoes, halved• 125g fish such as poached or smoked

salmon,smokedtroutfilletsormackerel)• 50g pitted green olives• 100g tzatziki• 1 romaine lettuce heart, thickly slicedMethod1. Boil the potatoes for 8-10 minutes, until

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GARSTANG UNPLUGGEDThe 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 songwriting 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 ofJosienne’sflawlessvoice.YoumighthearBen’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 howevertechnicallydifficult.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.


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PILLING LANE WI‘All that Glitters’ from diamonds, gold and silver was the topic at our last meeting on the 4th March when we had Damien Carr from Garstang come and give us talk.

Damien had brought a number of handcrafted pieces of jewellery which were absolutely stunning and showed off his talent as a true artisan craftsman.

Damien began his talk by giving a brief detailed description of his history in jewellery making. This was followed by a slideshow.

The slideshow detailed the difference in the assay markings which Damien explained in greater detail showing us how to identify where the jewellery had been stamped with the assay marking.

This was truly informative and I am sure members of Pilling Lane WI will all be more aware when purchasing a new piece of jewellery.

Damien went on to explain the different cuts of diamonds and other precious stones. He told us that originally, throughout history, it was men that had adorned themselves with precious stones and metals and that it wasn’t until much later that women began to wear jewellery.

He explained the differences in carats in gold and what other metals were combined withgold.Hefinishedoffbyshowingsomefurther slides that showed him crafting some jewellery items. An extremely interesting talk by a very talented craftsman.

Our next meeting is on Wed 1st April at St Oswald’s Parish Hall at 7:30pm when the speaker will be Barry Band “A Tale of Two Theatres” and the competition is an “Old Theatre Programme”.

The trip to Ditchfield Glass on Wed 22nd April needs to be paid for at the next meeting and travel arrangement details can be

obtained from Anne Bewes/Enid Blair-Bryan at the April meeting.

A warm welcome awaits you so come and join us.Joy Mellor (01253) 811682


Stalmine with Staynall Residents’ Assoc.Late March was a very busy time for the SSRA and reports on our third Children’s Nearly New Table Top Sale, annual Easter Bunny Hunt and Easter Bonnet Competition will be in the next edition of Focus. We are currently working on collecting information and views about our Stalmine children’s playground. This was raised by residents at our Open Evening and concern has been expressed about the facilities and location of the current play area. To date we have raised this with our own Parish Council, Wyre Borough Chief Executive and Chairman, our Wyre Borough Councillors Julie Robinson and Lynne Bowen, Ben Wallace MP and the Wyre Borough Engagement Network. We have plans and costings from three

firms, the views of residents attending ourOpen Evening and those of young parents in Stalmine. We shall be holding further in depth surveys very soon. Please spare us a few moments of your time and take part. Your views, ideas and even objections are crucial to us as are any funding opportunities you may be aware of that the SSRA could use. See below for contact numbers and information.Could You Save A Life?Would you like to learn life-saving skills? Full, free HeartStart Training will be provided by the North West Ambulance Service at Stalmine Village Hall. 2 – 2½ hours approx. Learn how to deal with choking, fitting,unconscious casualty, cardiac arrest. To take part just turn up on Sat 25 April any time between 10:00am and 4:00pm to Stalmine Village Hall. Chris Hyde will again

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lead the event which is free of charge and open to all. The two ‘HeartStart’ sessions last year resulted in Over Wyre gaining two additional First Responders and a person’s life being saved by one of the newly trained Responders! For full details contact Chris Hyde at [email protected] or phone 07812 303 894Our sincere thanks go to Chris for again giving up his valuable time for us all and to the Village Hall Committee who are allowing us to use the Village Hall. Further information on all SSRA events will be available on either our Facebook page, in McColl’s shop, from Stalmine School, the Church, Main Attraction Hairdressers and the Seven Stars. The SSRA committee meets on the firstTuesday of each month, 7:30pm in the Seven

Stars and all are welcome to come along and join us.For further information on any details about SSRA please contact Pauline Andrews 07808 058 097, Ann Ralph 0771 3852 639, Peter Swarbrick on (01253) 702675 or via our Facebook page: Stalmine with Staynall Residents’ Association (SSRA).Pauline Andrews

TABLE TOP SALE In aid of St Lukes Church Roof FundSun 17th May from 9:00am - 2:00 pm in Winmarleigh Village Hall.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. For further details or to book a table please call Joyce Smith on (01995) 603581 or Irene Pye on (01995) 605660

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1 Birds have more neck bones than giraffes. True of False?

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 Whodirectedthe1976filmJaws?

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 larvaeofabutterflyormothcalled?

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?

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International Travel & Holidays Assoc.Wed 15th April - Pam Dowson continues her travels to ‘Amazing Abu Dhabi - Capital State of the United Arab Emirates’ a country little known as a tourist destination.Wed 29th April – ‘Highlights of China’In tonight’s talk Margaret Deakin shares with us the delights of her grand tour of the Highlights of China.New members and visitors welcome visitors may pay at the door, £4 per meeting, at the Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool FY3 7LR at 7.30pm. www.fyldetravellers.org.ukJoan Gaffiney (01253) 700799

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dinner bed & breakfast at The Hilton Watford 4 Star Hotel, Ladies Day at Royal Ascot with Admission to the Race Course, visit to Oxford & Stratford-upon-Avon. Single supplement £50. In aid of local cancer charities. To book or for information Tel. (01995) 640185 / (01772) 864689

HAMBLETON GALA 2015We are working hard to ensure that this years annual event on Saturday 4th July is as successful and enjoyable as 2014. Put this date in your diary and come along with your family and join us for this traditional village event. Any ideas, help, raffle donations orsuggestions welcome or if you would like a stall on the day please contact us: [email protected] www.hambletongala.co.uk

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Message from the Practice Manager

NHS Fylde & Wyre Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is currently raising awareness of healthcare services to encourage people to choose the right NHS service for them and their families according to their symptoms.

It will reinforce the crucial message that A&E is for emergencies and life-threatening illnesses only. If someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk then 999 should

be called.

Many people attend emergency service departments with minor ailments which could be better treated elsewhere. This puts extra demands on already pressured emergency departments.

Coughs colds, sore throats, vomiting and other minor ailments such as sprains, do not necessarily require a trip to see a health professional. There are often more appropriate alternatives which can help people get the right treatment quicker.

Minor illnesses, ailments and injuries can be treated with plenty of rest and a well-stocked medicine cabinet that includes painkillers cold andfluremediesplastersandathermometer.

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variety of common illnesses and complaints, without having to book a GP appointment.

If you have an illness or injury that won’t go away, make an appointment with your GP. We provide a range of services by appointment.

If you need to see a GP outside the surgery’s normal opening hours telephone the surgery and your call will be forwarded to the GP out-of-hours service.

Walk-In centres provide consultations, guidance and treatment for minor injuries and illnesses, as well as emergency contraception and sexual health advice.

There are two centres on the Fylde Coast, both operating seven days a week from 8:00am onwards.

NHS 111

111 is a free telephone service, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You should

call 111 if you urgently need medical help or information but your situation is not life-threatening. When you dial 111, you will be directed to the best local services to make sure you get fast and effective treatment.

A&E departments treat patients with major, life-threatening illnesses and injuries, so you should only call 999 or visit A&E when your situation is critical. Using a more appropriate service could save lives and will save you time.

The CCG want people to be better aware of the alternative services on offer to them and assess whether they actually need immediate urgent care before seeking it.

Residents can now also visit the specially designed whyaande.nhs.uk website for information and advice on what to do if they, or a loved one, falls ill or gets injured.

John MacPhee - Practice Manager

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length shows on the Friday and Saturday evenings. SODS’ directors, musicians, diction and voice coaches, choreographers and technicians aren’t paid, which means that money raised from shows and other events can be ploughed back to pay for such things as stage extensions, curtains, audience seating, lighting and sound equipment and other improvements.Quite early on in the life of SODS the hall became a regional centre for examinations offered by the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Training for LAMDA exams runs in parallel with SODS, though Monday evening classes are open to all, regardless of age. SODS youngsters have an outstanding record of successes in the January and July exams.Music in SODS shows is always live, with a

Well, what do you expect when you name a bunch of youngsters doing music theatre Saint Oswald’s Dramatists? SODS has stuck - The Kids Have Spoken. In a good year there could be 70 or even 80 of them, aged from seven to seventeen and many of them have spent or will spend the whole of those 10 or 11 years in SODS.SODS began life 21 years ago, an offshoot of a church youth group that met on Sunday evenings, with fun and frolics, music and madness replacing ping-pong on the last Sunday of every month. ‘Fun’ is still on the T-shirt logo (with ‘friendship’) and it’s still two and a half hours every Sunday evening in the Parish Hall theatre preparing for the next big show. There is also a week-long Summer School open to all U-18s, usually at the beginning of the school summer holiday, leading to full-

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Jesus and the goodies. Tickets for Jesus Christ Superstar are available fromKnottEndPostOffice, or byphoning any of the contacts . £4.00 for Wed 8th April, £6.00 Thurs 9th April to Sat 11th April. Shows begins at 7:30pm, but allow for parking time and aim to be seated by 7:20pm. Contacts – SODS membership information Karen Taylor (01253) 921793LAMDA classes and Summer School information Anne Markland (01253) 812492. Geoff Adams Chorusmaster (01253) 810167

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GARSTANG HISTORICAL SOCIETY‘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 ther 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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Hambleton : Monday 27th AprilArthurs Lane: 11:00am – 11:10amMeadowcroft Avenue: 11:15am – 11:30amWyreside Drive: 11:35am – 11:50amWyreside Park: Kiln Lane: 11:55am – 12.05pmConiston Avenue: 13:15pm – 13:25pmBirchwood Drive: 13:30pm – 13:45pmHambleton Country Park: 13:50pm – 14:05pm

StalmineStalmine Country Park: 14:10pm – 14:25pmSeven Stars : 14:30pm – 14:50pmWoodside Park: 14:55pm – 15:10pm

PreesallAsh Grove: 15:20pm – 15:40pmRosemount Avenue: 15:45pm – 15:55pmPilling Lane: 16:00 pm – 16:10pm.Garstang Library 03001 236 703www.lancashire.gov.uk

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Do You Know a Vulnerable Resident?The Flood Working Group are trying to identify any vulnerable residents who may need help incaseofafloodandneedyourhelp.Do you have a vulnerable neighbour or relative who lives in Stalmine or Staynall? If you do please let the Clerk or any of the councillors have their name, address and phone number so that the authorities can help them in the event of flooding or otheremergency such as a major power outage.Annual Parish MeetingThe Council is required by law to hold an Annual Parish Meeting every year and this year it will take place in the Village Hall on Tues 12th May at 6:30pm.Anyone who is an elector in the parish may raise an issue to be discussed at the Annual ParishMeetingaslongasithasbeennotifiedto the Clerk by Mon 27th April so that it can appear on the agenda. All electors have the right to attend, speak and vote at the meeting. Look out for the public notice on the Parish Council notice board and on the website www.stalmineparishcouncil.org.Date and Time of Next MeetingThe next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Tues 14th April at 7:00pm.For further information contact any councillor or contact the Clerk by email at [email protected] by phone on 07880 657 761 or through the website www.stalmineparishcouncil.orgJan Finch

KNOTT END DOMINO CLUB Domino Drive Fri 24th April - 7:30pmWe meet monthly at Knott End Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome .Lilian Makin (01253) 811791

STALMINE COUNCILStalmine-With-Staynall Parish CouncilFlood Working Group

A further meeting of the Flood Working Group was held prior to the March meeting of the Parish Council.

The Group has been working with Wyre Council and the Environment Agency to developadetailedfloodrisksummaryfortheparish and this will be included in the Wyre Flood Plan when it is reviewed this summer. The Flood Plan is the action plan used if floodinghappensinaparticulararea.

The Working Group also put together a list of locationspronetofloodingintheareaandthisis now with the multi-agency ‘Making Space for Water’ Group. This group is responsible for working on the problems identified toeither eradicate them or minimise the effects ofanyflooding.


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April classes start with an appraisal of paintings with Eric Wood B.A.

“Woody” as he likes to be called, has demonstrated for us on several previous occasions. This time he will be giving advice onourfinishedworkwhichmaybeexhibitedlater this month in Knott End Library.

By now we will know the winners of the Pen and Wash competition. Hopefully, some of these entries will be included in the exhibition for all to see.

We had an enjoyable “Cubism” workshop with Elsie Threlfall making us think in basic shapes within straight lines.

Ourgroupcontinuestoflourish.Asyouknowthings never stay the same. Some of our officials will soon be standing down at theA.G.M. this month. Our standard of work has improved over the year. We hope both new and old members will bring inspiration when we recommence classes in September.

April Programme

Tues 7th April Bring paintings and drawings for appraisal with Eric Wood.

Tues 14th April Annual General Meeting.

Tues 21st April General Painting for All. The willbethefinalmeetingoftheSpringTerm.

Tues 28th April No Class but please take your pictures to Knott End Library. Time TBA.

We’re all looking forward to a long awaited summer.

Paint brushes will be exchanged for hoes and palette knives discarded for trowels. The gardening season will be upon us!

See you in September.

We meet at The Youth and Community Centre Lancaster Road Preesall on Tuesdays from 2:00pm- 4:00pm.

You may come as a guest if you want to “have a go”.

For further information contact Barbara Smith (01253) 702439.

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OVER WYRE LADIESJuniper Close Community Room Tues 7th & 21st April - 2:00pmAll ladies welcome.Lilian Makin. (01253) 811791


A Garstang doctor who volunteered to help fighttheEbolavirusinSierraLeoneistogivea 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 blogwww:sheffieldtosierra.orgThe 30-year-old medic, who was brought up at Bowgreave, has agreed to speak about his 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.Anthony Coppin

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Let’s Celebrate - 40th Anniversary Concert on Fri 17th April at 7:30pm, and Sat 18th April at 2:30pm in Hambleton United Reformed Church Hall. Do come and join us on this special occasion. Raffle prizes.Tickets £5 including refreshments available from members or ring (01253) 700963 or (01253) 810153.

Also, we are arranging a special re-union dinner at Ryecroft Hall on Wed 6th May at 7:30pm. If anyone has sung with us in the past and would like to attend this dinner but has not yet been contacted please ring Dorothy on (01253) 700963.

PILLING CHARITIES DANCE GROUPPilling Memorial HallIt is with sadness that we have to inform all dancers of the closure of Pilling Memorial Hall on the 31st March 2015.

Developers have bought the land and the Village Hall will be demolished. It is the end of an era.

The Committee would like to thank all dancers who attended the dances over the 32 years of the running of these social evenings. Without your support we would not have been able to give the amount of over £58,000 to good causes.

It was never intended to be a money raising thing but any money left over at the end of the night would be banked and at some point, when a reasonable amount was saved, it went to, for instance, local hospices, the Air Ambulance and many more that are too numerous to mention.

So, all I have to add to this sad memo is “Keep on Dancing” and we will see you at other locations in the local district.

James M Cross - Chairman

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Deacon Jo Critchley, from Pilling Methodist Church in the North Fylde Circuit, is taking part in the London Marathon and raising sponsorship for the Army Benevolent Fund charity.

If anybody is willing to contribute to her sponsorship, please contact Jo or any of the Church Stewards or phone Andrew Bell (Senior Steward) on (01253) 790649.

SLIDE SHOW AND AFTERNOON TEA Working with Street Children in Kenya

The slide show will be presented by Canon Pam Wilding, Hazel Trotter and Eleanor Bullen - Hyde in St Oswald’s Parish Hall on Sat 25th April at 2:00pm. Tickets £5 available at church on Sundays or Tel Canon Pam on (01253) 810642.

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Another New MemberGarstang Lions have welcomed a new Lion, 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 & Victorian EveningsOnce againGarstang Lions confirmed theirfull 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 what they do.

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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS (cont)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 darkbluefleeceorlightbluepoloshirtDavid Lewis (01995) 605146Email: [email protected]: www.garstanglions.co.ukFacebook: Garstang Lions

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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 very start, have been busy helping Garstang Soroptimists fill TEN more backpacks with clothes, flipflops, hygiene items, stationery and schoolequipment. The children realised how hard it would be

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 finalcount 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.

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THORNTON-CLEVELEYS OPERATICS ‘The Best Of Times’Thornton Little TheatreThis long-established society present their annual ‘Songs From The Shows’ from Tues April 21st - Sun 26th April nightly at 7:30pm plus Saturday matinee at 2:30pm. The show is packed with over 40 much-loved songs from the West End, Broadway and Hollywood and promises to have the audience leaving with a smile on their face and a spring in their step!Tickets £8.50 Adults, £8.00 Concessions. Ring (01253) 860856 or follow us on facebook -TCOS Thornton Cleveleys OperaticsAlison Edwards

GARSTANG SOROPTIMISTS (cont)to go to school without such basic equipment and were very pleased to know that they had helpedanother10childrentofulfilltheirdreamof 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 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.Soroptimist’s 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 us please ring (01995) 606604 or visit our web site for other contacts. To view other work we are engaged in go to our Facebook page and ’like’ what we do!

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shipowners were unable to pay their debts until proof of the ship’s sinking resulted in an insurance claim or its safe arrival in port.

Our royal castle in Lancaster is the oldest oneinEuropeandin1821becamethefirsttoestablish within its walls a prison for women. Until then the only women occupants were widows who had inherited their husbands’ debts. Their keep was paid for by enforced employment as laundresses for the men. In many instances these, such as tailors, were able to continue their trade.

These and many more facts were imparted to a rapt audience at Pilling W.I. By Dr. Graham Kemp, Assistant Manager of the castle, who accompanied his talk with illustrations of changes in the structure over the years.

In 2011 Dr. Kemp had the satisfaction of having performances of a play he wrote staged in the castle. His drama marked the 400th anniversary of the Pendle Witches’ trials.

He was thanked by Maureen O’Reilly and judged the competition for the oldest coin. Winner was Lena Tooth and runners up were Helen Curwen, Sue Ivinson and Bernie Fitzpatrick.

Arrangements were made for transport to Southport for our federation’s Spring Council Meeting where our guest speaker will be Dame Stella Rimmington.

Plans are in hand for the centenary celebrations to mark the introduction of the W.I into Britain from Canada.

Members agreed to donate £50 towards the appealforadefibrillatorinthevillage.

There will be no meeting in April as we will be celebrating our 93rd birthday with dinner at Ryecroft Hall

Frances Connolly

“Waiting for your boat to come in.”

This saying derives from the days when prisons were inhabited by debtors, not criminals. They reserved their own accommodation in order to have a safe refuge from their creditors. Many

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KNOTT END LIBRARYEvents

On Sat 4th April why not come along to the Library and enjoy an Easter Egg Treasure Hunt from 10:00am - 12:00 noon? Prizes for all the winners.

On Mon 27th April our event at the Library will be a gardening demonstration by Andrew Thompson who works at The Barn, Scorton. A free event, tickets are available from the Library.

Tues 28th April sees the start of the Art Exhibition at the Library by the Over Wyre Arts Society which will be available to view until Thurs 28th May. Please call in and see the exhibition. All the exhibits are by local artists.

Dates for our Regular Events

The Family History group will meet at the Library on Mon 13th April, 10:00am - 12 noon.

Tues 14th April will be the next visit for “Bridging the Gap” between 1:30pm - 3:00pm. There is free impartial advice for people using NHS hearing aids - free batteries available for NHS hearing aids, one to one support with assistance and help in maintaining them.

Also on Tues 14th April from 4:00pm if you have any issues with the area, then call in and speak to a representative from the Town Council who will be at the Library

Fairytales Reading Group meet on Fri 10th April and the Last Friday Reading Group meet on Fri 24th April. Both meet at 2:00pm and the groups will always welcome new members.

Our weekly events continue including Crochet and Knit and Natter sessions as well as Baby Bounce and Rhyme.

If you are interested in any of the events


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The winners of the St Aidan’s Artwork competition held at the Library to celebrate National Libraries are 1st James Whiteside, 2nd Carmen Lewis and 3rd Louise Pearson.

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who took part.

Christine France - Branch Manager Knott End Library 03001 236 703

PAINTER WANTEDA painter with a head for heights is needed to paint the outside of Pilling Windmill using either a bosun’s chair or a cherry picker as we don’t want to erect scaffolding.

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A Knott End DayThere’s a place by the sea which you never forgetWhen you come of an evening to watch the sunset,When the last light is golden and sometimes blood redAnd the far shore appears in clear silhouette.

There’s a river which rushes out to the seaAnd all the small boats are tied up at the quay.The ferry is silent when day’s work is done.Theseagullshaveallflownoffwiththesun.

A new day is dawning and sounds do arise,It’s not just the seagulls but voices and criesFrom the villagers who have their work to attend.Where do they live? Of course it’s Knott End.Sandra Langhorne


Life at Saint Aidan’s is always busy but our studentsstillfindtimetothinkofothers.Weoften hear negative reports about young peopletodaysoitisterrifictobeabletoreporton 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. Thestudents 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 stating

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

Hillary House has also been highly competitive. 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 FinalFourYear9/10studentstookpartinthefinalwith 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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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 in2014.

German ExchangeStudents from our partner school in Ingolstadt spent a week with us during which they visited Chester and Lancaster Castle. hey 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 LatinStudents in Years 7, 8 and 9 have begun an introduction to the Latin language at the end of which they will receive certificates fromCambridge 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.

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If your outdoor area can be easily accessed without attracting attention, then intruders will have more time to steal from you. Making your outdoor area more secure could prevent an intruder getting into your home, garage or shed.

Do not leave ladders, tools or gardening equipment lying around - they could be used to break into your house.

With Spring on the way, whilst working outside, make sure you lock your doors and windows to prevent sneak-in theft.

Do it OnlineDid you know you can report crime, contact anofficer,loglostandfoundproperty,payacompliment or make a complaint and apply for Police jobs online?

The Constabulary’s online reporting site is www.doitonline.lancashire.police.uk which is also accessible from the ‘Do It Online’ tab on the main Lancashire Constabulary website.

The new online reporting facility allows you to send a non-urgent message directly to anofficer ormember of staffwhomight bedealing with your case, even when they are not on duty, simply using their collar or staff identity number.

You can find a short video that tells youabout our online reporting facility, along with witness appeals and other information about the Constabulary, on the Constabulary’s

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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.

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Craft Fair30th May 11:00am - 3:00pm Community Foster Care is holding a craft fair at Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road. Tables are available for £10. To book, please call Sheila on (01524) 489388 or email: [email protected] Foster Care is a children’s charity and social enterprise. All proceeds from the event will be used for our children’s activities.

FUNDRAISING GARDEN PARTYIn aid of Pilling Methodist Church

At the home of Rod & Elaine Robinson.“Thornbank”, School Lane, Pilling. PR3 6HB.Wed May 13th - 6:30pm Full Details to follow in May edition.

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PREESALL TOWN COUNCIL NEWS

Deputy Mayor for the Civic Year 2015/16Cllr Phil Orme, the Mayor Elect for 2015/16, has invited Cllr Gordon McCann to be his Deputy Mayor Elect. Both will be invested at the Council’s Annual Meeting in May. The Annual Meeting will take place in Knott End Library on Monday 18 May.

WW1 Commemoration Councillors have begun discussing a project to commemorate the end of WW1 in 2018 and are looking for ideas from local people. Anyone interested in joining a working party or who just has an idea for a project should contact Cllr Gordon McCann by email at [email protected]

Civic Sunday Road Closure The Civic Sunday procession will take place on Sunday 14 June, leaving the Youth and Community Centre car park on Lancaster Road at approximately 10:10am to arrive at St Oswald’s Church in time for the 10:30am service.The Police and Lancashire Highways requiresthatroadsareclosedtotrafficwhilethe procession takes place and the following roads will be affected:Park Lane will be closed at the junction with Sandy Lane/Lancaster Road.Lancaster Road (from Pilling direction) will be closed at the Park Lane junction.Lancaster Road (from Knott End direction) will be closed just before St Oswald’s Church.Pilling Lane will be closed at the junction with Lancaster Road.The procession takes approximately 10 minutes and access will be maintained for emergency vehicles.For further information contact the Clerk, Jan Finch, by email at [email protected], by phone on 07739 868212 or via the Contact function on the website.


PILLING BAND

You will recall from last month that the local qualifying contests for the National Brass Band Championships took place in Blackpool on 1st March.

This year, the band competed in the third section, following our promotion from the fourth in January. This meant, of course, that we faced stiffer competition and perhaps the resultreflectedthat.

There were 19 bands competing in the third section, these being divided into morning and afternoon sessions, allowing the adjudicators to take a break for lunch and Pilling were allocated a place in the morning session.

This meant an early start, beginning with a rehearsal from 7:30am until 8:30am in St Kentigern’s Church Hall near Devonshire Square.

We then met at the Winter Gardens and

awaited the outcome of the draw for order of play, which turned out to be No 8. A further wait then, whilst some went for a bacon buttieorabrewbeforefinallyregisteringandgoing on stage in the Opera House at about 11:15am.

We thought that the performance went reasonably well, some minor hitches though it never ever goes as well as we have played in the bandroom!

Those who stayed then had time for some lunch, a bit of shopping, a drink in the bar or to listen to some other bands (not recommended) before the results were announced at about 3:15pm.

A good number of us gathered in the Opera House to hear the adjudicator’s comments and to see the top six bands receive their prizes. Sadly, Pilling Band was not one of them, though we were pleased to see local

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band Blackpool Brass qualify by gaining third place.

When the full results were handed out we found that we had come in 9th place out of 19 bands,nodisgraceatalltobemid-fieldatourfirstmajorcontestinthethirdsection.

We are now rehearsing for the upcoming concerts. We are at Gt Eccleston WI on Sat 18th April and at Cockerham Church on the evening of Sun 19th April.

As always, the band can be contacted via the website: www.pillingband.com or the secretary Emily Hallett on 07710 983916Jack Isles

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Sadly the concert planned for the Memorial Hall Pilling has been cancelled due to the demolition taking place before our concert on Thurs 9th April. The offer of St Johns Church, Pilling was considered but a Musical Quiz without tables and a Hot Pot supper is not possible - so 3 months of planning for a super event gone forever -.a loss of over £1000.00 to the Band.

And so we are looking for a new home for Variety Bandbox. In the meantime we have submitted plans to Wyre Borough Council for Building Regulation approval for the new surface of Field House Lane. We have financial support from several of theproperties but two others are still considering their options.

Finally events on Mon 4th May are: Parish Hall Preesall - 2:00pm - Tea 4 Two with Film of the 1987 opening ceremony of the new Bandroom followed by a tribute Concert to the memory of Tom Redman, Band Trainer/Conductor for over 30 years, given by his former pupils. A Macmillan Cancer Support Table will be in attendance with items to buy and help them to help us.

This event is a 50/50 shared event with the Parish Hall Committee. Tickets £5*

At 7:00pm - Brass and Voices in Concert - the Band with the Elswick Singers plus a Souvenir Programme (worth £2) free. Tickets £7.50.

All tickets from the Insurance Centre and Knott EndPostOffice.

PS: We will be selling raffle tickets for the4th May Concert in Knott End from Easter onwards - Thurs/Sat outside the Pet Shop. Jim & his trumpet (watch out)Jim Redman

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HAMBLETON W.I.The World Famous Ringmaster Norman Barratt-dressedinhisbestoutfitofblacktophat, white bow tie and shirt, red frock coat with pale blue lapels, black trousers and shiny black shoes - entertained us with a perpetual cheeping from a box in the corner, with quick-fire jokes,monologuesof “Albert and the Lion” with rapid putting on and taking off of hats to suit each character to remind us that he had been the Blackpool Tower Circus Ringmaster for most of his eighty year working life. His education and accent come from being a boarder at Ripon Grammar School. On his holidays his mother used to take him to all the shows and circuses and from a young age he wanted to be a lion tamer, not appreciating the danger! One of his stints at Bertram Mills Travelling Circus was helping with the elephants which had to get out of the vans when going up any hills. Deciding on an act to travel with he decided on budgerigars as you can easily get a dozen in one box on the back seat of a car. Norman turned the box around, let eight brightly coloured budgies out and they performed marvellous tricks, walking up ladders, playing on see saws and pushing small obstacles over. All of us were entranced and appreciative of a very entertaining gentleman who raises money for the Hospice charity. The vote of thanks was given by Sue Cross. The competition of a homemade budgie was won by Bernice Healey 2nd Pat Bick 3rd Maureen Rodger. Diary Dates for April:Mon 13th April: - 7:30pm. - the monthly meeting will be at the Village Hall, Church Lane, (note the change of venue) ‘Who Did Shoot President Kennedy? You Decide!‘ with Neil Hendrie plus three colleagues. No competition. American Theme Night - you


may dress appropriately. Hot dogs will be served. Non-members welcomed at £3 per ticket.Mon 20th April: Craft Club 1:30pm in the Village Hall.Thurs 30th April: Luncheon Club 12 noon for 12:30pm at the Bourne Arms, Knott End.A Introduction to bead netting will also be held at WI Office Leyland in April. Get intouch for more information.To learn some new skills or just be entertained come along to Hambleton W.I. For further information please contact Norma (01253) 700787 or email [email protected] Hartley

TOWER TO TOWER CHALLENGEOn 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,orifyousimplywanttofindoutmoreinformation, please visit www.justgiving.com/TowertoTower2015. You can also donate via text! Just text TOWR80 followed by your amount to 70070.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTARSt Oswald’s DramatistsWed 8th April - Sat 11th April

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 PostOffice(01253) 810261

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Easter EventWe are holding a special Easter event over the Easter weekend.

On Sat 4th April we will be hosting a day of fun familyactivitieswithanEaster raffle,anegg hunt and egg painting to name but a few. There will be fun for everyone from 11:00am - 3:00pm at the Animal Centre, Old Tom’s Lane, Stalmine, FY6 0JR . All money raised will stay at the local animal centre.Come and see our new centre and attend one of our animal awareness workshops.

Urgent AppealCan you offer Raven the cat a loving foster home? She was rescued by one of the RSPCA Inspectors after she was found as a stray in poor condition. She is an independent lady on the look out for a quiet home without children and where she will be the only pet. We estimate her to be between 7 to 10 years old. When Raven was found, she had a skin condition which has since improved but an old injury to one of her back legs means she doesn’t walk like your average cat although she is not in any pain. We believe that she is stressed and unhappy in the cattery so a permanent foster home would be ideal for her.A permanent foster home means that the branch will cover any medical costs and will ensure that booster vaccinations, flea

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treatment and wormers are also provided.If you believe you can offer her such a home or have any questions then please do get in touch. Sponsor a KennelAfter 56 years at Division Lane in Blackpool, we recently moved to our new home in the purpose-built centre at Old Toms Lane, Stalmine. We are a self supporting, independently registered charity here to provide care for animals which have been rescued or collected by the RSPCA Inspectors. These animals have often been mistreated, abused, neglected or abandoned by their owners. We have continuing costs to support the new re-homing centre. The day to day care of the animals and the increasing vet bills incurred before they can go to new homes is a huge cost to the branch. Could your business consider supporting us by sponsoring a kennel or cat pen? If you jointheschemeyouwillbegivenacertificateof thanks, your company name and logo displayed at the animal centre and you will receive our two annual newsletters. Your donation will provide a safe environment for these gorgeous animals. You won’t be helping just one animal, you will be impacting on the lives of all who pass through the Centre each year.We would be so grateful for your support and if you require any further information about our sponsorship scheme we’d be delighted to hear from you. Finally we are desperate for a new shredder and a laminator for our office to do ourpublicity work, if anyone can donate one.If you think you can help on any of the above please do not hesitate to contact the Animal Centre on (01253) 703000 or by email at [email protected] Henderson


GARSTANG SHOW

Garstang Show celebrates 200 years on August 1st 2015 and the organisers are looking for artefacts and memorabilia to be part of an exhibition on the Show Field to celebrate the contributions Garstang and Fylde 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 beneficialtotheneighbourhood”andhelditsfirstexhibitionin1813.

Fylde and Garstang farmers have 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 inLeicestershirebeingthefirsttoattempttoimprove 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, which had been in existence “for several years” 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 general idea was that “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

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yourself to some new running shoes and come along on a Tuesday night!

For those starting or returning to jogging or running we meet at 6:30pm with a 7:00pm start for more experienced runners. We will never leave a runner unaccompanied and many members go on to progress from the earlier group to the later start.

TheClubisaaffiliatedtotheAssociationofRunning Clubs (ARC). Annual membership for 16 years+ is only £10 (payable after three sessions). We ask that any members under 16 are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please just turn up on a Tuesday night.

Further details from Alan 07831 130 633 or Sarah 07919 993 157, join our Pilling and Over Wyre Running Club Facebook Page or visit our website at www.powrc.com

We look forward to seeing you. Alan Morris

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Tues 7th April - ‘Pete’s Travels’ One of our longest serving members, Peter Hornblower, gives us a series of his high quality travel sequences.

Tues 14th April - ‘Chairman’s Night’. Chairman Peter Kuxhaus entertains us with a presentation, the subject of which he is keeping very close to his chest!

Tues 21st April - Annual General Meeting.

Tues 28th April - Annual Awards and Social Evening. Gongs Galore!

Meetings held every Tuesday evening at 7:30pm from September to April at the United Reform Church Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys.New and prospective members always welcome – just pop along on a Tuesday evening.www.northfylde-ps.co.uk

Regular readers of Focus Magazine will know that the Pilling and Over Wyre Running Club is a friendly, permanent and valued club that meets every Tuesday night at The Golden Ball in Pilling.

Set up three years ago by joggers and runners from Pilling and surrounding villages, the ethos of the Club is very much non-competitive, whilst aiming to be supportive to anyone who wishes to jog or run for pleasure, - whatever their reasons.

Over the years, many members have found that meeting every week has really helped their motivation to carry on running, as we all recognise that sometimes it can be very difficult to keep going with both busy livesandbadweather.Withspringfinallyarrivedand the light evenings here, there is no better time to come along and join us.

So go on, dust down those trainers or treat

PILLING & OVER WYRE RUNNING CLUB


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