over wyre focus - february 2016

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Knott End ~ Preesall ~ Pilling ~ Stalmine ~ HambletonFebruary 2016 Issue 195

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What’s on Over WyreMonday 1st Bridging the Gap - St James’ Church 4 Pilling Men’s Fellowship (also 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th) 5 Family History Group - Knott End Library 22 Bridge Group - Garstang Arts Centre (also 15th, 22nd and 29th) 37 Over Wyre Cloggers - The Working Men’s Club 69Tuesday 2nd Over Wyre Ladies - Juniper Close Community Rooms (also 16th) 5 Meeting Point Hambleton (also 16th / 21st Feb and 1st March) 12 Pilling Historical Society - Methodist Church Schoolrooms 12 Town Council Representative at Knott End Library 22 Bridge Group - Garstang Arts Centre (also 9th & 23rd) 37 Over Wyre Art Society (also 9th / 16th / 23rd Feb & 1st March) 47 North Fylde Photographic Society - (also 9th, 16th & 23rd) 59 Garstang Ladies Speakers (also 16th) 62 SSRA Meeting (also Tues 1st March) - Stalmine School 68 Stalmine Parish Council Meeting 74Wednesday 3rd Ladies Pleasant Hour (also 10th / 17th / 24th Feb & 2nd March) 6 Meat Bingo - Winmarleigh Village Hall 12 Pilling Lane WI - St Oswalds Church Hall 26 Croston House Bereavement Group 55Thursday 4th Mobile Library - Pilling (also 25th) 20 OverWyreProbusClub-SpringfieldHouseHotel(also20th) 20 Talk by Criminologist Neil Hendrie - Knott End Library 22 Stalmine Bowling Club Meeting - The Club House 24Friday 5th Stalmine Village Hall Bingo (also 19th) 7 Fairytales Reading Group - Knott End Library 22Saturday 6th CRY - Garstang Community Academy (also 7th) 30Sunday 7th Garstang Ramblers - Community Centre Car Park (also 20th) 18Monday 8th Hambleton WI (also 15th, 17th and 25th Feb) 8 Out Rawcliffe Bowling Club AGM 9Tuesday 9th Coffee Morning - St John the Baptist Church, Pilling 5 Knott End Fireside Fellowship - ‘Jaguar Jet Fighter’ 6 Bridging the Gap - Knott End Library 22 Researching Family History - Knott End Library 22

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Tuesday 9th Friends of Trinity Hospice Bingo - St Oswalds 45Wednesday 10th Mental Health Support Group - St Oswald’s Church Hall 4 Garstang Historical Society - Garstang United Reformed Church 49Thursday 11th Charity Lunch - Farrari’s Hotel 10 Stalmine Bowling Club AGM - Wyre Villa 24 Rosemere Cancer Foundation Concert - Blackburn Cathedral 29 Pilling Reading Room AGM 36 RSPCA Fish & Chip Supper - Harold Rigby’s Chip Shop 51Friday 12th Dancing for All - St Oswald’s Parish Hall 4 TMCA Fitness Taster Session - Knott End Library 22Saturday 13th Men’s Weekend - Pilling Methodist Church (also 14th) 7 Cleveley’s Walks - Community Centre, Beach Road 12 Ramblers’ Day - Garstang & Mid-Lancs Ramblers 47Monday 15th Houghton Weavers in Concert 8 Over Wyre Gardening Club AGM - St Bernard’s Church Hall 9 Mobile Library - Hambleton 20Tuesday 16th Floral Art Group - Garstang Arts Centre 37 Coffee Morning - St Oswald’s Church Hall 4Wednesday 17th ‘The Canadian Rockies’ ITHA Travel Talks 7Thursday 18th Garstang Unplugged, The Jaywalkers - Kenlis Arms 36Saturday 20th Buffet Lunch - Hambleton URC 10 Quiz Night, Inner Wheel - Garstang URC 39Monday 22nd Pilling Churches Together Ecumenical Group (also 29th) 30Tuesday 23rd Fylde Bird Club 18Wednesday 24th Garstang Unplugged Monthly Singers’ Night 36Friday 26th Hambleton in Bloom Litter Pick 12 Hambleton Walks - Shovels Inn Car Park 18 Fairytales Reading Group - Knott End Library 22 Knott End Domino Club - Knott End Methodist Church 32 Poetry Appreciation - Knott End Library 37Saturday 27th Jumble Sale - Golden Ball Social Club - Scout Hut, Kepple Lane 12Sunday 28th Table Top Sale - Stalmine Village Hall 9

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BRIDGING THE GAP MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPMon 1st Feb 10:00am - 12:00 noon

Monthly drop-in clinic at St James Church, Hall Gate Lane, Stalmine, Lancs FY6 0LA .

Free batteries provided for NHS hearing aids.

Free re-tube and maintenance service and one-to-one support and instruction in fittingand caring for your hearing aid.

Vincent Borg (01772) 561323

DANCING FOR ALL - PREESALLStrictly Come Dancing With John!Fri 12th Feb 7:30pm - 10:30pm

St Oswald’s Parish Hall, Lancaster Road, Preesall. Admission £3.00 including refreshments.Pleasepayat thedoor.Profitgoes to the Hall Maintenance Fund.

John Blakey (01253) 811218

St Oswald’s Church HallWed 10th Feb 1:30pm - 3:00pmAnyone who is experiencing or has a loved one or someone close to them who is affected by mental health issues is invited to come along to this group. We meet every second Wednesday of the month. On Tues 16th Feb we will be holding a coffee morning to raise funds for the Mental Health Support Group from 10:30am - 12:30pm at St Oswald’s Church Hall. For further information email [email protected] or ring 07583 039 804.Pauline Teague

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

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Tues 2nd & 16th FebJuniper Close Community Rooms 2:30pm.

Lilian Makin (01253) 811791

PILLING MEN’S FELLOWSHIP February Meetings Mon 1st Feb ‘My Life in Jakarta’ – Heather Slater (Open Night)Mon 8th Feb ‘MBE Award Ceremony’ – Graham CurwenMon 15th Feb ‘2000 Years of Skippool Creek’ – Gary ThorntonMon 22nd Feb ‘What Morrisons Can Do For You’ – Claire May (Ladies Night)Mon 29th Feb Members’ Pictures Evening All meetings are in the Fellowship Room at Pilling Methodist Church at 7:30pm for a 7:45pm start. Andrew Bell

Tues 9th Feb 10:00am - 12 noonSt John the Baptist Church, Pilling are holding a Coffee Morning on Shrove Tuesday in the Church Hall. Admission is £2.50 to include refreshments of Scotch pancakes and homemade biscuits. Bringandbuy,raffleetc.Elizabeth Cookson

CRAFT GROUPBlack Bull - PreesallMondays 6:30pm - 9:00pm

We are an informal, friendly group of people who meet to work on our favourite crafts or just to chat. We practice a range of activities. New members are always welcome with beginners help, support and advice available. Bring your own materials.

Maria Fitton (01253) 813416

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Forthcoming Meetings

Wed 3rd Feb Mrs. M. GhanndiWed 10th Feb ‘Care and Repair’Wed 17th Feb ‘Knott End Librarian’Wed 24th Feb ‘The Ribble Valley’ Mrs. B. FoxWed 2nd Mar ‘Progress Life Line-Telecare’

We are a non-denominational group who meet every Wednesday from September to Easter at 2:30pm at the Methodist Church. A cordial invitation is extended to any lady who enjoys a speaker and friendly get together. The meetings start with friendly chat and light refreshments.

Lois M. Barnard

SEQUENCE STEPPERS Charity Dance Group

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Barbara Holden (01772) 612311

KNOTT END FIRESIDE FELLOWSHIPThe first Fellowship meeting in Februarywill be held on Tues 9th Feb when Mr David Ward B.Sc.(Eng) will talk about ‘The Development of the Jaguar Jet Fighter’.

Mr Ward is involved in the British Aerospace Heritage Unit.

The second meeting of the month is on Tues 23rd Feb and Mr Malcolm Tranter B.Sc. will speak about ‘A City Break in Berlin’.

Fellowship meetings are held in the Methodist School Room on the second and fourth Tuesdays commencing at 7:30pm.

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Special Events in February

Mens’ Weekend 13th – 14th FebOn Sat 13th Feb at 7:00pm there will be a Pie & Peas Supper at Pilling Methodist Church followed by ‘A Selection of Wilf Curwen’s Old Films’. These will be taken from reels unseen in the last two years and shown by John Higginson. Admission is by ticket only (adults £6, Children £3) and these are available from Fred Curwen (01253) 790391, Andrew Bell (01253) 790649, John Higginson (01253) 790480 or Graham Curwen (01253) 790502.

On Sun 14th Feb the special services at Chapel will be led by Brian Robbins (Fleetwood) at 10:30am and by Rev Michael Payne at 6:30pm.Andrew Bell

STALMINE VILLAGE HALL BINGOFri 5th & 19th Feb

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

David Makinson (01253) 700232

ITHA – TRAVEL TALKSWed 17th Feb – ‘The Canadian Rockies’The contrast of the Canadian Rockies in Spring and Autumn is our story tonight from Alan and Pat Porrett.New members and visitors are most welcome.

Venue: The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool FY3 7LR at 7:30pm. Our facilities are suitable for the disabled, including an audio loop. Refreshments are available during the break.

For further information visit our website www.fyldetravellers.org.uk

Joan Gaffiney (01253) 700799

PILLING METHODIST CHURCH

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The February diary dates for the Hambleton branch of the WI are:Mon 8th Feb: Monthly meeting - 7:30pm at URC Church Hall. ‘Life on the Ocean Waves’ – Pat Ascroft. Competition A memento of life on the ocean waves.

Mon 15th Feb: Craft Club 1:30pm at the Village Hall.

Wed 17th Feb: Games evening at Barton Village Hall. Games will include favourites such as dominoes, beetle drive and Rummikub.Thurs 25th Feb: Luncheon Club 12 noon for 12:30pm at the Bourne Arms, Knott End.

There is always lots to do at Hambleton WI!

For further information please contact Gaynor (01253) 702980 or email [email protected] Hartley

Have you been given a new sewing machine for Christmas or got one in the cupboard and don’t know what to make? Come along to the Preesall Community Centre (behind the Bethel Church) on Fridays from 9:00am to12:30pm.Wehaveaqualifiedinstructor.From simple pincushions and tote bags, to full-sized quilts we will show you how. You will be made most welcome. Tea/coffee and biscuits are available all morning. Please contact Linda (01253) 790851 or email [email protected] Beryl Hartley

HOUGHTON WEAVERS IN CONCERTCockerham Village HallMon 15th Feb - 8:00pmProceeds for the re-construction of Pilling MemorialHall.Barandraffle.Tickets£9 from (01253) 790615 or (01253) 790739.Jacky Gaunt

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PREESALL AND KNOTT END GALA OVER WYRE GARDENING CLUBWe are looking for a local girl or boy from the Preesall and Knott End area to be this year’s Gala Queen or King. Parents - if your daughter or son would like to volunteer and represent the Gala, then please send your contact details to: [email protected] where they will be passed on to the Queen’s secretaryMore information on the Gala will posted on the website www.preesallandknottendgala.co.uk and at www.facebook.com/preesallgala as we get it. Peter Wright

STALMINE VILLAGE HALLTable Top Sale Sun 28th Feb 10:00am - 3:00pmWhy not sell some of your unwanted new or used items? Stalls only £6. To book a table ring (01253) 700232.David Makinson

A reminder to all members that the Annual General Meeting will be held at 7:30pm on Mon 15th Feb. Please note that this meeting and all 2016 meetings will be held at St Bernard’s Church Hall, Hackensall Road, Knott End.Joyce Wilson (01253) 813519

OUT RAWCLIFFE BOWLING CLUB We would like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting on Mon 8th Feb at 7:30pm at Out Rawcliffe Bowling Green, Chapel Lane, Out Rawcliffe. We are looking for new team members both in the afternoon and evening leagues. You will be most welcome regardless of your experience or just come and join as a social member. We look forward to seeing you! Chris Creer (01253) 700461

Many thanks to all those who supported our Christmas Concert in Hambleton Parish Church on Sun 13th Dec. Once again, the church was full and the show was a success. £470 was raised, which has been distributed between the Lancs and S.Cumbria Kidney Patients’ Association and the Children’s Society.

Our next concert ‘Spring Serenade’ will be held on Fri 6th May at 7:30pm in the URC Hall, Hambleton and Sat 7th May at 2:30pm.

New members are always welcome. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm in the URC Hall, Sandy Lane, Hambleton.

Enquiries: (01253) 700963 or (01253) 810153.

Dorothy Haworth

CHARITY LUNCHYou are invited to a Charity Lunch supporting Cancer Help Preston Ltd. (M O’D Bursary Fund Reg. Charity No.1032828) on Thurs 11th Feb at Ferrari’s Hotel, Chipping Road, Thornley PR3 2TB.

Stalls from 11:30am, lunch served 12:30pm (choice of menu on the day) followed by Angela Danby’s talk – ‘Tales of a Newspaper Reporter’ . Admission £25 by prior booking only. Information or tickets tel (01995) 640185/(01772) 864689.

Sandra Allen

BUFFET LUNCHHambleton United Reformed Church

Sat 20th Feb

Coffee served from 11:30am. Lunch served from 12 noon. Good selection of lunches and sweets at various prices. Come and join us for good food and fellowship.

Jennifer Rivers-Bland (01253) 700967

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GOLDEN BALL SOCIAL CLUB PILLING HAMBLETON IN BLOOMJumble Sale Scout Hut, Kepple Lane, Garstang Sat 27th Feb - 1:00pm

Admission 50p. For collection of jumble please phone Kay Clark (01995) 604569 or Joan Wearden (01253) 790705

MEETING POINT - HAMBLETONTues 2nd Feb - QuizTues 16th Feb - ‘Meeting the Challenge’ - P. AscroftTues 21st Feb - Meeting Point SundayTues 1st March - ‘Welsh Theme’

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. Mrs R Dixon (01253) 700700

Litter Pick Fri 26th Feb

Please come and join our friendly team of litter pickers. We meet at 10:30am at the Shovels Inn car park. Picks and bags provided, we enjoy a drink, food and a natter afterwards.

Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

CLEVELEYS WALKS.Sat 13th Feb - 10:30am

Enjoy an hour’s Health Walk in Cleveleys either a bracing Promenade walk or a look at Cleveleys Park houses and Towers Wood paths, ponds and wildlife. Meet at the Community Centre on Beach Road for a prompt 10:30am start and return for a welcome cuppa.

Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

PILLING HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Methodist Church Schoolrooms, Smallwood Hey, Pilling

Tues 2nd Feb - ‘Pilling to Kansas City’ - Andy Jenkinson, Society President.

March 1st - ‘Blackbeard, The Pirate’ -Mr. Brian Halliwell, BA.

Subscriptions: Full Membership £10 per annum. Visitor’s £2 per meeting.

Rosina Lawson (01253) 810841

MEAT BINGOWinmarleigh Village HallWed 3rd Feb

First Wednesday of the month September - May 7:30pm prompt.

Refreshments served at half time. All welcome! For more information contact : (01995) 600715


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PROTECT WYRE GROUPWe had hoped to bring you more information about Secretary of State, Amber Rudd’s announcement that she wants companies to build many more gas plants in the UK to plug

the gap between renewables and nuclear as coal power is phased out. Neither is there an update on the talk of these gas plants being subsidised with grants and the industry being reported as appearing cautious and suspicious following the unexpected cutting of renewable subsidies which potentially increases the risk of investment and leaves developers out of pocket should the same happen.There is however an ongoing update on the uncontrolled gas leak at Porter Ranch in Los Angeles. Those of you with access to Google will be able to read a daily account of the

trials and tribulations of the population there and the current inability of the company to stemtheflowofmethanefromtherupturedwell.Natural gas is 80 percent methane and the compound is dozens of times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide in the first20yearsafteritisreleased.Because methane is a health hazard, more than 2,000 families have been relocated and another 2,600 families are awaiting relocation assistance from Southern California Gas Company, which owns the storage facility.Thegasfirststartedescapingon23rdOctober2015 and at its peak in late November, the leak was reportedly releasing 58 metric tons of methane an hour. The effect of the leak, which is still loading the atmosphere with greenhouse gases, is comparable to adding 7 million cars to the road. The leak is now down to 36 metric tons an hour, but it’s not expectedtobefixedforanothertwomonths.An estimated $13 million of gas has been lost to the atmosphere as of mid-January and to stop the leak, the company is drilling a relief well to the giant natural storage area about 8,500 feet beneath the surface but this could be well into February before it is completed.Officials, looking formore immediate relief,came up with the plan to burn the gas but concern was expressed that the damaged well could be vulnerable to a blowout, which would allow an even greater release of environmentally damaging gases or potentially cause an explosion.However as mentioned last month, the storage in Los Angeles differs to that proposed at Preesall as Porter Ranch is an old sandstone oil field whilst the Preesallproposal is to store gas in new caverns solution mined out of layered salt which may well prove problematical if undetected cracks, faults and fissures are found to bepresent.

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Another difference is the way in which the Porter Ranch gas outage was discovered. Local residents fell ill due to the noxious effects of the gas additive which as well as creating an unpleasant smell caused nausea, headaches, nosebleeds and vomiting.If a similar outrage happened here, it wouldn’t be as easy to detect because the additives are only added to the stored gas when it is processed prior to entering the National Transmission System. Until then it could roam underground as a silent killer just waiting to be ignited. If this sounds too far fetched then remember Hutchinson, Kansas in 2001 where gas escaped from an underground gas storage facility and travelled 8 miles underground before surfacing and igniting.On a slightly brighter note, an extension to an existing gas storage scheme near Middlewich in Cheshire is going to be scrutinised by the PlanningInspectoratebecauseitisclassifiedas a Nationally Significant InfrastructureProject and it requires a Development Consent Order from the Secretary of State.This is the same format as the Inquiries held here and the public there are being invited to register as interested parties prior to the 6 month Examination. The scheme is for 19 cavities to store up to 500 million cubic metres of gas and there are plans to hold the displaced brine in tanks until used by local industries which differs from Halite’s plans to dump the millions of tonnes of super saturated brine into the sea off Rossall.The cynic in us says public opinion won’t be considered but if it is then we have a case to be re-examined. If it isn’t and the scheme goes ahead then surely it makes the Preesall scheme even more marginal and less attractive to would be investors.Ian Mulroy - Chair PWG www.pwgroup.org.uk

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PROTECT WYRE GROUP (cont)Having said its different there are always lessons to be learned from these mishaps and outages. Underground gas storage isn’t new and the solution mining and storage technology will be improving year upon year but what won’t be improving is the geology, if anything it can only get worse. The geology will move when it decides to do so!We are witnessing the massive relocation of residents from their homes and children from their schools in the US and they are saying now that Porter Ranch should have never been built near to this massive underground gas storage scheme which was there firstand people and escaping gas don’t mix.But isn’t the converse equally true that an underground gas storage scheme shouldn’t be built in the midst of 80,000 to 100,000 people which is exactly what’s proposed at Preesall?Theresidentswereherefirst!

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FYLDE BIRD CLUB

Tues 23rd Feb - 7:30pmWe are a small friendly Bird Watching club meeting on the 4th Tuesday each month. We have speakers and other events throughout the year. For £3 you can attend one of our meetings or join as a member - £14 for a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £5 or for a family £22 each [email protected]

HAMBLETON WALKSFri 26th FebCome along and enjoy an hour’s Health Walk around Hambleton, riverside paths, local lanes, and ginnels with lovely views of boats, creeks and gardens. Join us at the Shovels Inn car park for a 2:00pm prompt start. Afterwards enjoy refreshments in the local pub.Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

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

GARSTANG RAMBLERSSun 7th Feb 1:30pm - Local footpaths, GarstangSat 20th Feb 9:00am - BeethamAll walks start from the Community Centre Car Park in Garstang and are subject to weather and the leader’s discretion. If you want to know more about the group or individual walks please give me a ring.Carol Stenning (01995) 601478

POULTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

We 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.

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GARSTANG LAKELAND CLUBGarstang Lakeland Club is a friendly group of walkers who enjoy guided walks in some of the most lovely countryside in the North West. If you would like a ‘taster’ walk or more details, please contact Michael (01995) 604358, Gwyn (01995) 604538 or Kate 07759 659 004.Michael Collins


MOBILE LIBRARIESPilling: Thurs 4th & 25th February

Hambleton: Monday 15th FebruaryArthurs Lane: 11:00 - 11:10amMeadowcroft Avenue: 11:15 - 11:30amWyreside Drive 11:35 - 11:50am Wyreside Park, Kiln Lane 11:55 - 12:05pm Coniston Avenue: 13:15 - 13:25pmBirchwood Drive: 13:30 - 13:45pmHambleton Country Park: 13:50 - 14:05pm

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

PreesallAsh Grove: 15:20 - 15:40pmRosemount Avenue: 15:45 - 15:55pmPilling Lane: 16:00 - 16:10pm

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OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUBThe February meetings of the club will be on Thurs 4th & Thurs 18th Feb when the subject of the talk will be ‘The Changing Faces of China’.Membership of the Club is open to all gentlemen, resident in or adjacent to the Over Wyre district who have fully or partially retired, or are about to retire from professional, business or other similar occupations. Meetings are held on the first and thirdThursdayineachmonthatSpringfieldHouseHotel.If anyone is interested in finding our moreabout the Club or would like to attend a meeting initially as a guest, then please telephone (01253) 790391.Stewart Lyell

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mornings. Please see a member of staff for more details.Regular Events The Family History Group will be meeting at the Library on Mon 1st Feb 10:00am - 12 noon. Any issues with the area, then call in and speak to a representative from the Town Council, who will be at the Library on Tues 2nd Feb from 4:00pm. ‘Bridging the Gap’ Hearing Aid Clinic Tues 9th Feb 1:30pm - 3:00pm for free impartial advice for people using NHS hearing aids with free batteries available.Fairytales Reading Group meet on Fri 5th Feb and the Last Friday Reading Group meet on Fri 26th Feb. Both meet at 2:00pm and the groups will always welcome new members. Baby Bounce and Rhyme sessions run weekly throughout the year every Friday morning from 10:30am -11:00am. Babies and toddlers welcome.Other weekly events include Crochet and Knit and Natter sessions. If you are interested in any of the events please ask the Library staff for more information.Please come along and support our events. Christine France - Branch Manager, Knott End Library 03001 236 703

GOOSE GREEN BOWLING CLUBOur team is in need of more players. Any man over the age of 60 who would like to join us is most welcome. No experience is necessary. Our bowling green is on Pilling Lane, Preesall. If you would like to join, please contact us.

Derek Hinds (01253) 810034

Thurs 4th Feb our event will be ‘Crime of the Century - Who killed beauty pageant queen Jon Benet Ramsey?’ - a talk by criminologist Neil Hendrie. Starts at 2:00pm – a free event – tickets available at the Library.

Tues 9th Feb starting at 1:45pm Andrew Walmsley from our Community Heritage team will be here at the Library for one-to-one 30 minute help sessions with researching your family history. Limited places available so booking is essential. If you’re interested please see a member of staff.

Fri 12th Feb Why not come along to our next YMCA fitness taster session on Tai Chi andFitness? From 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Free event no ticket needed. Fitness sessions aimed at improvingyourflexibilityandmobility.

Interested in learning how to use a computer? We now have our basic computer course available on Monday afternoons and Thursday

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The Annual General Meeting for Stalmine Bowling Club will take place on Thurs 11th Feb at 7:30pm at Wyre Villa.

All members are welcome to attend.

Prior to the AGM there will be a meeting for all team captains and committee members on Thurs 4th Feb at 7:00pm in the Club House.

We always welcome new members and if anyone would like to come and try their hand at bowling we would be very happy to give you some tips. We have some bowls that you could borrow initially, so you could give it a try for very little cost.

More experienced bowlers are also very welcome to join us. Please contact me on (01253) 811677 if you would like any further details.

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We are starting another fund raising year again. Last year we raised £5248. We would like to thank all those kind people who supported us.One of our members, Jennifer Cowell, is a well-known speaker on Lancashire dialect. She has won the Laycock prize for her work and has kindly offered to give talks on Lancaster Dialect, donating her fee to MNDA. If any group would like an interesting and entertaining speaker please contact Jennifer via the number below . We need help to man stalls or collect in shops. If you have the odd hour to spare and would like to help please contact us. All the money raised goes to fund research or to provide necessary equipment for those with Motor Neurone Disease. Watch this space for our fundraising events this year! Marie Whalley (01995) 603605

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benefited. The evening concluded with aquiz. Our next meeting will be held on Wed 3rd Feb at 7:30pm at St Oswalds Church Hall. Our speaker will be Anne Dene. Her subject ‘My time as a High Sherriff’. We have a varied list of interesting speakers and outings for 2016. We meet once a month for ‘Ladies Who Lunch’. If you are interested come along to one of our meetings where you will be made most welcome.Eva Cocker (01253) 811784

HAMBLETON BOWLING CLUB The bowling green will be opening for the summer season on Sun 20th March at 1:00 pm with a scramble competition. New members, with or without experience, will be very welcome. Stan Croft (01253) 701019

At our December meeting we were entertained by a music duo and joined by our Area Chairman and other WI members. We collected and donated toiletries and other gifts for the Women’s Refuge. Thanks to everyone who contributed. At the January meeting our speaker was Canon Pam Wilding who provided a filmshow with music which took us back with happy memories to our visits to the Stones & Roses garden at White Coppice near Chorley andthelavenderfieldsinYorkshire.We were also shown pictures of her last trip to the Utugi Children’s Centre in Kenya. Pam works endlessly to raise money for the project she has been involved in for many years which is building a school for disadvantaged children. Wealsosawpicturesofthewildlife,ricefieldsand the on going progress of the school and happy faces of all the children who have

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them from losing water.The most fabulous thing about alpines is their colour and their ability to transform a drabordifficultareaof thegarden–somelike Lewisia barely need any soil to grow in and can thrive in small crevices. Now is a good time to start planning your display as all the nurseries in our area will soon be starting to stock many varieties ready for spring planting.Any container will do to create an alpine display (‘trough’ or ‘sink’ style are the best) but make sure water can easily drain out – like Mary Berry, your plants will not like having a soggy bottom.Use a good quality multi-purpose compost and mix in a generous amount of horticultural grit – you can get this from DIY stores and nurseries.For interest, place small rocks in the container for your plants to grow in and around.Next, head off to your local nursery and don’t be shy in asking for help. You’ll want to choose plants that are compatible, where growth rates are similar and where they like the same soils.Look for varieties that will provide you with all year round colour and choose as many evergreens as you can. Follow the planting instructions on the plant label.Once you’ve planted up your container, top dress with some alpine gravel – you can buy this gravel in lots of different colours and it transforms your display into a much more attractive feature!If possible place your container on ‘feet’ to aid with drainage and place it in a spot where ideally it would get sun in the morning and would be a little cooler in the afternoon.Water well when you first plant up andcontinue this for a few days to allow things to settle and starting growing. Once your plants have established, water in the coolest

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This month we’re not going to discuss preparing vegetable seed beds, chitting potato tubers, protecting blossom on apricots, nectarines and peaches or pruning winter-flowering shrubs that have finishedflowering.Oh no! We’re going to shakethings up a bit and enter the heady world of alpine plants. For many of us, gardening can be a bewildering prospect that can overwhelm to such a degree that we end up doing nothing at all. So start small and consider creating an alpine display in a trough or pot – or for the more ambitious you might try your hand at a modest rock garden.Alpines originate from high altitude rocky regions above the tree line. Because they’re so small the wind barely touches them and they’re able to carry the weight of heavy snow without being damaged. In hot sun their small hairy or leathery leaves protect


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Rosemere Cancer Foundation is dedicated to bringing world class cancer services to our local hospitals across Lancashire and the South Lakes, including Preston and Blackpool. We are delighted to announce the return of our wonderful candlelight concert at Blackburn Cathedral. The concert will take place on Thurs 11th Feb with tickets priced between £5 and £25. It will feature performances by award winning soprano Grace O’Malley, the uplifting voices of The Preston Cecilian Choral Society and the Jazz Band of Ripley St Thomas C of E Academy, Lancaster.If you would like more info, or to get involved, please visit www.rosemere.org.uk, email [email protected], or call us on (01772) 522913. Amy Hilton

part of the day, early in the morning or later in the evening.Finally you shouldn’t need to feed your container for the first 18months.After this,use a weak liquid fertiliser once a week.So go on, use a miserable February day to create a spring talking point.Happy Gardening!Alison Tarpey-Black 07738 515 846(01253) 810039

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potential heart conditions that can now be treated or managed.Over the past three and a half years we have danced, bag packed, completed a canal walk and treasure hunts, held race nights and market stalls, crafted and recycled! We have travelled the length of the country with a fantastic group of 13 young people who cycled LEJOG and so much more, and many have contributed and supported us along the way, including many readers of this magazine, so we would like to say a huge thank you to one and all. Sat 6th & Sun 7th Feb - Garstang Community Academy - Our work to spread the word and to screen more young people continues. In February we look forward to meeting some of the families who have booked places on our third screening event. If you would be interested in reading more about Matt’s story please go to ht tp : / /uk .v i rg inmoneyg iv ing .com/SomeoneSpecial/matthesmondhalghFor further info contact Paula 07785 106 976 or email [email protected] learn more about the work that CRY do go to www.c-r-y.org.ukPaula Hesmondhalgh

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This year Pilling Churches Together are again running a series of Lent Meetings. The subject is ‘The Beatitudes’ and the meetings will take place on Monday evenings during Lent at St John’s Church Hall starting at 7:30pm.

The meetings will be on Mon 22nd & 29th Feb and Mon 7th, 14th & 21st March. All are welcome.Andrew Bell

The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial FundAlthough it may be difficult to believe thata young person may be at risk from heart problems the sad fact is that every week in theUKatleast12apparentlyfitandhealthyyoung people aged 35 and under die from undiagnosed heart conditions. As you may be aware, in 2011 we lost our beautiful 22 year old son, Matthew, to Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS), and since then family and friends have been campaigning to raise awareness of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD). A simple but effective way to diagnose many cardiac abnormalities is through a quick, painless and non-invasive test called an ECG. A fund set up in Matt’s name has been able to offer this kind of testing free of charge to 400 people at two local screening events where12youngpeoplewere identifiedwith

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PILLING BANDAfter a well-earned rest over the Festive Season, the band concentrated on rehearsals in preparation for the contest at the Guild Hall, Preston on 24th January. We chose to play ‘A Cambrian Suite’ by Michael Ball, which is based on three traditional Welsh melodies. This is the set piece for bands in our section at the qualifying heats for the National Championships which will take place in Blackpool in February. I shall report on the outcome of the Preston contest next month.The band’s annual meal and party was held this year at the Golden Ball Hotel, Pilling. A record number of about forty members and guests attended. A sumptuous meal was served followed by a quiz and other jollifications.Asitwassnowingthatevening,it felt quite like Christmas all over again. We are pleased to welcome Steve and Lynn Preston. Steve, who plays trombone, has played with us previously and has now returned while his wife Lynn plays tenor horn. We are still short of a few players so, if you are interested, please feel free to contact us. You will receive a warm welcome.As always the band can be contacted via the website www.pillingband.com or the Secretary Emily Hallett on 07710 983 916.Jack Isles

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out of the way and can focus on it.’We hypnotise ourselves into waiting for a magic moment to get started.

Yet there is a simple way to throw this out and begintomakelonglastingchangestobenefityour life and that way is through discipline NOT motivation.

By this I mean that if you have joined the gym you set yourself a time or times each week and you go…regardless of how you are feeling!

By doing this you remove the emotion from your decision and it becomes automatic. This can be applied to a diet too or any other lifestyle change you make…ignore your old ego wittering away at you and stick to a decision. Stop treating exercise as something to do when it’s convenient and start setting a schedule for yourself to follow.

January has rapidly zipped by and we’re storming through February….so I thought I would ask a question: Has your ‘New year, New You’ zipped by and faded away too?

We often start the year with the best of intentions and then old habits return and we are back to square one again. Therefore, in a bid to help you maintain and improve your health I thought I would dip into the world of motivation. Or rather, I have decided to get you away from the idea of motivation as the startingfactorforgoodhealth,gettingfitorforany other aspect of your life.

Motivation is great but it tends to wane quickly. We humans require short term stimuli or motivation fades away. Of course, we also use motivation as a way of doing nothing… ‘I’ll start exercising when I feel a bit more energetic, or at the start of the next month when I’m ready, or when I’ve got this weekend

KEEP ON GOING…


KEEP ON GOING… (cont)

Another common mistake is to start exercising too much too soon. This leads to aches and pains and an excuse to stop. Start slowly and build up…the key to success is not your speed but your consistency…think tortoise rather than hare!

If you maintain better exercise habits you will feel some positive changes in a month and

begin to see changes in two months. Believe me, if you maintain your discipline you will make lifelong improvements to how you feel, what you can do and how you look.

Do not forget that your body is very clever and after about six weeks it will become very efficientatwhateverexerciseyouaredoing,thus, improvements start to slow down or plateau. Make sure you change your routine every 6 to 8 weeks to challenge your body to adapt again, therefore, generating more improvements. You must regularly take your body by surprise.

Sadly many of us give up quickly because it is an effort….but the effort gets easier and exercising is a way of nourishing your body to thrive. Hold that line people and maintain your discipline!

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set with blistering, foot-stomping, up-tempo instrumentals and more cheerful traditional songs to entertain the soul and cheer the heart.And they’re with us at Garstang Unplugged, The Kenlis Arms, Ray Lane, Barnacre, Garstang, PR3 1GD. Tickets are £10 on the door, through the website or on (01995) 602795.Our monthly singers’ night will be on Wed 24th Feb from 8:00pm and, as usual, it’s free and all are welcome.www.jaywalkers.co.uk www.garstangunplugged.com Don Moore

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTREFebruary Art Exhibition.Sat 6th Feb - Sat 5th March by Kevan Thompson. After 35 years, Kevan recently retired from teaching. He is a self taught artist using different mediums including water colour and pen and ink; capturing moments from walks in the mountains of the British Isles. He started using oils only recently where he prefers to paint large. His work is a mixture of modern and contemporary quality. Landscapes are his favourite subject, especially scenes local to where he lives in the Ribble Valley. Kevan is currently studying towards an MA in Fine Art (Contemporary). Sheila Tearle - Exhibition Co-ordinatorThe Garstang Ukulele Group will be meeting at the Arts Centre every Sunday afternoon from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and each fortnight we have tuition from Mike Gradwell. If you are interested in joining contact Bob Sapey (01995) 604621.200 Club. The new year has arrived and


Hilary Burns, the Arts Centre Curator, would be pleased to receive this year’s subscriptions for the 200 Club as soon as possible. The annual subscription for the two draws remains at £13. Cash or cheques can be left at the Arts Centre. For anyone who currently does not hold a number we still have a few spare. Contact Hilary at the Arts Centre or on (01995) 603524.ThefirstdrawisonSat2ndApril. Thank you all for your support.The Tuesday Bridge Group will meet at 1:30pm in the Arts Centre on Tues 2nd, 9th & 23rd Feb and again on Tues 1st March. Any enquiries ring Mary (01995) 605210. The Monday evening sessions will take place at 7:00pm on Mon 1st, 15th, 22nd & 29th Feb. More details from Bob (01995) 603524. New members are always very welcome at both sessions. Garstang Floral Art. When giving a friend a gift of flowers from your own gardenhave you ever wished they could look more professional? If so, come along to the Floral Art meeting on Tues 16th Feb where Brenda Newhouse will show us how to make a hand tied bouquet. The meeting starts at 2:00pm in the Arts Centre and will be followed with light refreshments. Old and new members are made very welcome at this friendly group. For details of what to bring for the workshop contact June Gornall (01995) 602505 or Mary Thornber (01995) 605210. Craft and Collectors Fairs. The first of ourpopular Craft and Collectors Fairs will begin on Sat 20th Feb from 10:30am until 3:30pm and follow on April 16th, June 18th and at the end of the Arts Festival on August 27th. Stalls remain at £9 for a single booking and £8 each for two or more. If you would like to book a stall please contact Marie Whalley (01995) 603605. We have lovely handmade jewellery, wooden objects, cushions, bags, cards, decorated eggs, knitwear and scarves; also photographs, paintings, small antiques, clocks and bric-a-brac. Entry is free.

Poetry Appreciation Fri 26th Feb from 2:00pm until 4:00pm. This month’s session is poems by poets that begin with D E or F, so there is plenty of scope! We look forward to a most varied and enjoyable afternoon! Visitors are most welcome. Come and bring along your favourite poems or just sit and enjoy the performance. Contact Marie Whalley (01995) 603605. This year’s programme is available on the Arts Centre Website, Garstangartssociety.org.uk Click on Arts Society Groups, choose Poetry Appreciation. Songbirds - Singing for Pleasure - Mondays 1:30pm - 3:30pmIf you enjoy singing just for pleasure come along and join us. Very relaxed atmosphere, no auditions. We are not a choir, just the joy of singing, good company, a natter and a brew. What could be better. For more information call Avril (01995) 602904.Pat Hansell (01995) 600397

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Not much happened in the last month due to Christmas and New Year. No meetings were held after the Christmas party, and our firstone was in mid-January where we started in earnest organising our fund-raising for the last six months of Charmaine’s PresidencyBefore Christmas, Charmaine sent a parcel to Lucky, the little boy that we are sponsoring in the ‘Happy House’.On Sat 20th Feb we are having a Quiz night, to be held at the United Reformed Church Garstang, 6:30 for 7:00pm. There will be a Hot Pot supper with desert. The price is £8 and if anyone is interested could you contact our President, Charmaine Wilkinson, on 07833 992 003 before the 15th Feb. We will be very pleased to see you.A usual if anyone is interested in joining our little group please give me a ring. Maureen Garstang (01995) 604336 .

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HAMBLETON GALA Queen, King & Retinue 2016-17.Applications are now open. To represent your village please collect an application pack from: Hambleton Primary Academy, The Village Paper shop, Village Store & Off Licence, Hambleton Spar or apply online at www.hambletongala.co.uk Closing date Fri 12th Feb.Ailsa Williams


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that Lions replace any school items which were destroyed. Two families, who had re-located to living in hotels, were approached and school shoes, school uniform and other materials required for study, have been replaced by Club funds.The Club also helped a couple whose cottagewasfloodedandwhohadtore-locateto temporary accommodation, with limited facilities to enjoy their Christmas Dinner at the local hostelry. Marie CurieThe club will be selling daffodils at Booths supermarket on Fri 1st April to help Marie Curie nurses give care and support to people living with a terminal illness.Supporting the Environment The club has been recognised for its support of local projects including Kepple Lane Park, the Millennium Green, Catterall

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FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICEThis month’s Bingo will be at St Oswald’s on Tues 9th Feb at 8:00pm, all welcome. Unfortunately we are unable to use the hall on 12th April so that date has been changed to 5th April.

We are planning a Coffee Morning at St Bernard’s Church in Knott End before Easter. TherewewilllaunchourGrandRafflewhichwe hope will be a good fundraiser for Trinity. If any local people or businesses are able to gift a prize we would love to hear from you.

Helen Lomax (01253) 702743

Gardening Club and the Memorial Gardens on Hawthorne Avenue. Garstang ‘Gators’Lions agreed a three year £500 annual sponsorship of Garstang Swimming Club’s gala.Pippa ColePaula Boscott School of Dance held a charity event to raise funds for Pippa and Lions contributed £200. To donate to Pippa Cole’s proton beam therapy fund visit her Facebook page.As always the Lions welcome new members or anyone who is just interested in seeing what they do. Information is available on the web site or just speak to a member - or simply come along to a meeting, 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Royal Oak at 8:00pm. Look for anyoneinadarkbluefleeceorlightbluepoloshirt. (Don’t worry - it’s not compulsory to get

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Across4 Operate (3)6 Tolerance, endurance (8)7 Enjoyment (3)9 Altered (6)11 Prepared (5)12 Minor problems (5)14 Keenly (7)15 Kind of tree (3)17 Share out (8)18 Musical signature (3)Down1 Contraptions (8)2 Public information graphics (7)3 Smirk, taunt (5)4 Football judge (abbreviation) (3)5 Religious woman (3)8 Ripple, roll (8)10 Integrity, courtesy (7)13 American marten & its fur (5)15 Noah’s boat (3)16 Dried grass (3)

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OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY

Let’s hope the weather has improved when you read this article. Our indoor painting classes proved popular in January with an opportunity to test new paints and paper after the winter break.

Soft pastel won’t adhere to smooth paper and watercolour paints need absorbent paper. Cheap quality paints are alright for practising but good quality paints will have stronger pigment, better mixing qualities and are less likely to fade.

February will be a busy month. We are working towards our exhibition in Poulton Library commencing Mon 29th Feb. We will be portraying local scenes in pen and wash.

Please try to visit the exhibition and identify the locations. We are fortunate to have tuition for this from a local artist.

Later thismonthwewillbepractisingfiguresketching in costume and at speed so this is sure to be entertaining.

February ProgrammeTues 2nd Feb ‘Pen and Wash’ work along with Susan Pugh visiting artist (bring black pens and watercolour materials).

Tues 9th Feb Follow On to complete paintings ready for exhibition.

Tues 16th Feb ‘Quick Figurative Sketches’ practical with Elaine and Rod (only pens, pencils and sketching paper required).

Tues 23d Feb Hand in Pen and Wash paintings for Poulton Library and further practise with speed sketching or own projectTues 1st March Members Work Along and Hand in all paintings for Garstang Exhibition

For anyone wishing to join us, we meet at St Bernard’s Church Hall, Hackensall Road, Knott End on Tuesdays 2:00pm- 4:00pm. Sandra Langhorne (01253) 813739

Garstang & Mid Lancs RamblersSat 13th Feb from 9.30amThe Ramblers invite you to join them for a special day of walking, information and activities in association with Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team at their Centre in the Creamery Industrial Estate near Garstang. This is a great opportunity to find out moreabout the work and activities of both your local Ramblers Groups and Mountain Rescue Team, to walk in your local countryside and meet other like-minded people. Activities include a free 6-mile guided walk along part of the Garstang Canal and Wyre Valley Way starting outside the Kenlis Arms pub off Ray Lane at 9:30am (Grid Ref 511439). Meanwhile, for those interested in outdoor safety, the Mountain Rescue Team will be providing free indoor taster sessions on First Aid and Navigation at their centre at 10:30am and 11:30am, plus a presentation about their work at 1:00pm There will be free tea and coffee all day, plus light refreshments at lunchtime. The Ramblers Area AGM also takes place from 2:00pm at the Centre to which everyone is welcome. Booking for activities is not essential but is useful to help organisers plan refreshments. For more information about the event and venue or to confirm your attendance email: [email protected], call/text 07804 906834 or go to www.ramblers.org.uk/mid-lancashire Keven Matthews

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of £10. In a secondary draw, for the introduction of new members to the 200 Club, a bottle of wine was won by Charmaine Wilkinson.The President of the Rotary Club of Garstang and Over Wyre, Terry Gerrard, thanked the organisers of the draw and stated ‘the draw has raised £530, which will go towards the Rotary Charity Account to assist us with the supportanumberRotaryspecifiedlocalandworldwide Charities’.Further information and full details of all the winning numbers are available from the Rotary Club.Garstang Rotary Santa SleighAgain we have to say ‘A Very Big Thank You’ to the residents and visitors to Garstang for their support and generosity in respect of our Santa Christmas Appeal.We are indebted to Booths Supermarket for

£530 Raised in Dec 200 Club DrawThe Rotary Club of Garstang and Over Wyre held their twice yearly ‘200 Club Draw’ on Wed 16th Dec.Rotarians and guests

marked the event with an excellent Christmas Dinner at the Best Western Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club. The guest of honour for the evening was the President of the Inner Wheel Club of Garstang & Over Wyre, Mrs Charmaine Wilkinson.The draw was made by President Charmaine on behalf of the members of the 200 Club. In thanking Charmaine, Mike Bradley made the presentationofabouquetofflowers.Ticket number 195 was the winning number for the first prize of £500. In addition therewere 2 prizes of £25 and a further 15 prizes

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allowing us to collect in store due to the very bad weather. Fortunately Santa, his Sleigh and his Elves were able to make their usual evening tours of Catterall and the northern part of Garstang.Our President is pleased to report that the totalcollectionraisedthemagnificentsumof£1900.A large portion of the above sum will be used by the Club to provide support in respect of the devastating floods in our area. We willalso be donating to the Children’s Festivals in our area. We will use any balance to support Charities which are approved by Rotary.The Rotary Club of Garstang & Over Wyre meets Wednesday evenings at the Best Western Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club, at 7:00 pm for 7:30 pm. Don Goodier (01995) 603720 [email protected]

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Animal UpdatesGreat News! The degus that have been with usfor6monthsfinallyfoundanewhomejustbefore Christmas. Dogs have now started to be adopted and we are getting them in and out more regularly. We want to encourage people to come and visit our Centre. If you haven’t done already, or if you have visited already please pass on to friends and family to come and visit us. We would love to show you around and get your support!

SponsorshipKennels or cat pens can be sponsored for £30.00 annually (cat pens) and £50,00 annually (dog kennels).We want more people to take part in ‘Buy a Brick’. Leave something in memory of your beloved animal or you can write a message to a current pet/person you would like to

dedicate it too. We have an Amazon Wish List online which can be accessed to see what we need if anyone wishes to donate rather than sending us money. Items get sent straight to the animal centre. Available at www.amazon.co.uk/gp/registry/wishlist/?ie=UTF8&cid=A3CF3TINK5MCDBJoin and like our Facebook/Twitter pages. Just type in Longview Animal Centre on both sites when searching for us. Appeals

Derek is still looking for a new home! He is a four year old, neutered Lurcher. He is very lovable but isn’t keen on other dogs. Also, he could not live with cats or small children. He has

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been in kennels since 2014.Jack the cat is still here after 6 months of searching for a new home. He is looking for a stable house to live in as he is semi-feral EventsThurs 11th Feb Fish and Chip Supper, Waterloo Road, Blackpool 7:30pm - 10:30pm at Harrold Rigby’s Chip Shop . Tea/Coffee included.QuizandRaffle tobeheldon thenight. £7.50 per ticket.Mon 7th March Free Microchipping at 1A Langdale Place, Mereside, Blackpool FY4 4TR 10:00am - 4:00pm. From April it is a legal requirement to have had your dogs microchipped. Vets can charge up to £25 for this service, so why not come along to our event and get your animal chipped for free? Small donations welcome. We are expecting a busy day, no appointment necessary, but please make sure you are

patient whilst we try and see everyone as quickly as possible. If you are bringing rabbits or cats along then please make sure they are in secure carriers. Dogs must be on a lead or collar/harness. Visit our Events website with our latest scheduled events. www.rspca74dfundraiser.com/contact/ You can also register on here for our Sponsored Dog Walk in March! Only £5.00 to enter, prizes for the person with the most sponsors. www.rspca.org.uk/local/blackpool-and-north-lancs-branch/events our main website with all the latest information about the animals and what we are up to. Email [email protected] Henderson (01253) 703000RSPCA Blackpool & North Lancs BranchLongview Animal CentreOld Toms Lane, Stalmine FY6 0JR

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Our Back Pack project goes along apace thanks to the support of people like you and your friends and families.

We continue to collect your donations from the Mustard Seed and Wesley’s Cafe. Thank you.

We are currently looking for shorts and tee shirtsordresses forages three -fiveyearsto complete our next batch of packs. Please think about us during your Spring clear-out.

One of our most difficult items to source,especially out of season, are flip flops.Imagine our delight when friends of one of ourmembersmanagedtofind20pairs!Notonly that, but they refused to take payment and donated them to us as a Christmas charity gift.

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Garstangmembershadabusyfirstmeeting,presenting a cheque to the Girl Guide Association to help with their summer project.

Afterwards we all handed in our contributions for the Salvation Army Food Bank ready for delivery to their Preston centre.

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We just had time to organise our trip to the theatre (social meeting) for next month before heading home.

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Soroptimists here in the UK, in Kathmandu, Bangladesh, India and Europe continue to help this devastated country trying to rebuild its homes and schools.

We have pictures of children in areas, cleared of rubble, where large tented classrooms have been erected to enable them to carry on with their education. Why not come and join us and be part of the repair and rebuild now?

Meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Garstang Golf and Country Club at 7:30pm. Minutes and project info available to members via email. Enquires via website or (01995) 606604

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SHOVELS FUN RUNHere we are again, time to get preparations underway for this year’s, the 32nd, annual Charity fun run/walk which will take place on Sunday 1st May. Where at? You guessed correct – it’s the Shovels, Hambleton! Run commences at 10:45am, followed by the walkers at 11:00 am.

This year we are making a special request that all entrants try to raise at least £5 to £10 in sponsorship since we have found increasingly in recent years that most entrants raise nothing at all and whilst we appreciate that you all pay an entry fee for taking part if this is our only means of raising funds for the manyworthwhile charitieswhobenefit fromthe event (around 20 last year alone), then we are going to have to seriously consider increasing the entry fee which of course will possibly have a knock-on effect of reducing the number of entrants, something that we really do not want to happen!

I have to report that Paula Turner has resigned from the committee this year and I would like to take this opportunity of thanking her for her hard work and commitment over the last couple of years.

Anyone at all who may be interested in joining our committee is welcome to attend our next monthly meeting, probably to be held at the Shovels around mid-February. Notices will be posted in the pub in early February giving exact date and time.

Finally, please remember it’s never too early to send in your letter requesting a donation from this year’s funds! Further updates to follow.

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Bereavement GroupWed 3rd Feb - 2:00pm

Our Wyre funded Bereavement Group continues to run the first Wednesday ofevery month and is for anyone (not just cancer related) who is struggling to come to terms with the loss of a loved one. For more information ring (01995) 606469.


The new Spring Term is now well under way and all our students are studying hard and involved in the vast range of extra-curricular activities on offer at the school.

Student AchievementsWe are always proud of all our students but there are two who deserve a special mention.Lydia Devonport, who left two years ago, has been offered a place at Homerton College, Cambridge, to study Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic. This is such an achievement and reflects her hard work, dedication andcommitment to her studies.Brett Newcombe in Year 7 raised over £900 for Macmillan Cancer Support by swimming a marathon: 26 miles! He was awarded a special certificate by Angie Hesketh whoworks for Macmillan. Brett said: ‘I swam a marathon! 26 miles or 42,195 metres for Macmillan Cancer Support

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because I wanted to help the people who helped my Grandad. Unfortunately my Grandad didn’t survive but the work that MacMillan do is so important!’ This was an amazing feat and people can still contribute to his

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Sporting SuccessAnother area in which our students participate and often excel is the sporting arena. Our boys have been taking on other schools recently in badminton with the senior team beating Hodgson whilst the junior team

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ST AIDAN’S NEWS (cont)put on a good show and losing marginally to them. Our girls have also been playing netball and enjoying quite a bit of success with Year 9 winning recently against Hodgson.

Archbishop of York Young Leaders AwardThis is a unique active citizenship programme which empowers young people to make a difference in their local community whilst growing in key leadership skills at the same time. All our Year 7 students and some Year 9s are involved in doing this. One aspect is volunteering in the community. If you have a project with which you need help and feel our students could help out please do let me know.

Charity at Saint Aidan’sOur students take very seriously the Christian value of helping others. Money has been raised to support a host of charities some

of which include Guide Dogs for the Blind, Cancer Research, RSPCA, Winston’s Wish, Operation Christmas Child and Cardiac Risk in the Young to name just a few.

BBC School News Report 2016Students from all age groups will again be taking part in this event on 10th March broadcasting live nationwide. They will be tackling topical issues as well as local stories. If you have any items of news or some issue which you believe needs sharing please do contact us at school.

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Tues 9th Feb Guest speaker, Tilman Kleinhans, ARPS, EFIAP, DPAGB, giving us ‘Digital Do’s and Don’ts.’

Tues 16th Feb Members Night where members bring along items of their own work for comments ant critique from their peers. This time we will be looking particularly at ‘Audio Visual’ bringing together images and sound.

Tues 23rd Feb Results of our third seasonal Projected Image (slides in old money) competition. An outside judge will give us his comments and scores.

New members, of any level, are always welcome. For further details please see www.northfylde-ps.co.uk or contact Paul King (01253) 700308.

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Saturday Morning Football ClubThe weather might be wet but the Wyre Juniors Saturday Morning FC kids are playing no matter what.

When the weather is very wet sessions move indoors into the Sports Hall so please still come along for a fun session every Saturday from 10:30am until 11:30am. Remember to bring both football boots and trainers in case we are indoors. Players should also have shin padsandbringanonfizzydrinkwiththem.

SMFC is for Children in Reception, Yrs 1, 2 and 3, of all footballing ability. We teach basic football skills based on enjoyment of the game with games and exercises that make football fun.

Coaching at the SMFC is done by experiencedFAandUEFAqualifiedcoaches.As the children graduate from the SMFC we aim to start a team made up of children in their school year for them to be a part of.

These teams take part in friendly tournaments and leagues where the emphasis is on the children finding fun in football. If you areinterested in helping out in anyway please ring Steve Creer (01253) 812392/ 07751 287 238.

To follow all our teams progress please take a look at our website www.wyrejuniors.co.uk or come along on a Saturday morning to Preesall Park.

Angela Bullen

NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCOur meetings are held on Tuesday evenings from September to April at the United Reform Church Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys at 7:30pm

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This funding will allow affected households and small and medium-sized businesses to claimup to£5,000perproperty flooded. IfyouwouldliketofindoutmorepleasecontactWyre Council Business Support Team by email at [email protected] . The Team can offer advice and support.

I would also like to take this opportunity to

After a very mild Christmas, winter is finally upon us. The coldweather makes leaving Lancashire to catch the early train to London even moredifficult!

Many of my constituents have been affected by the terrible weather over the festive season and are in the process of trying to get back to some sense of normality.

I have written to all residents in Wyre affectedby the floodsand Iwanted to takethe opportunity to repeat what assistance is available.

The Government has announced a £50 million Flood Fund for all those affected by the recentflooding.Thesefundshavenowbeendistributed to local authorities. Hopefully, by

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont)thank the emergency services, the local Councils and all who helped during a very traumatic time for those affected. I worked very closely with representatives from the Parish Councils who did an outstanding job in passing on local information and knowledge.

Special mention must go to Gary and Michelle, the landlords of The Grape’s at St Michaels. The team did a great job providing warmfoodandbeertolocals,officials,mediaandevenMPsthroughouttheflooding.

I was also incredibly impressed by the efforts of Mrs Brough, Headteacher of St Michael’s Primary School, who along with her staff and volunteers have ensured local facilities for her pupils are provided. ‘The show must go on’ as they say!

I was pleased to see that work is now underway on the Broughton By-Pass. Although it has been many years in the

making,itisnowfinallybecomingareality.Ido believe that when completed, it will bring benefittoallroadusersinthearea.Weallknow the frustration of being held up at the Broughton Cross Roads. I was pleased to play a part in helping direct Government funding to the Preston City Deal.

I have been contacted by a number of a constituents in relation to Lancashire County Council’s decision to withdraw all subsidies and terminate all local bus service contracts from April.

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GARSTANG LADIES SPEAKERS CLUBDo youwant the confidence to stand andspeak in front of others? Do you have to speak at business meetings? Do you have a special occasion, perhaps a wedding coming up at which you will have to speak to an audience? Or maybe it’s that all

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8. Who married Linda Eastman in 1969?9. Who had a No 1 hit with the song

‘Sounds of Silence’ in 1966?

10. Who was the heroine of the novel ‘Gone with the Wind?’

11. Moriarty was the arch enemy of whom?12. Which famous American city was

decimated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005?

13. Which musical instrument is associated with Antonio Stradivari?

14. Who killed Cock Robin?15. Who wrote ‘Treasure Island’?16. What is the name of the square behind

St Paul’s Cathedral?17. The atria are the two upper chambers of

which human organ?18. Whichcountryinventedfireworks?19. For what crime was infamous gangster,

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people are telling me they will have to leave the area and some are really not sure how they will manage. The facts are these – Lancashire County Council has a statutory requirement to provide adult social care and child protection services, and with a high proportion of elderly residents it may be that in due course these essential services make up the entirety of the Council’s expenditure. The decision to allow Councils to keep businessrateswillnotevenmeetthestaffingbill incurred by the Council when the rise in the Minimum Wage comes in. Yet, while the demand for the services that must be delivered grows, there is no commensurate growth in funding, indeed funding from the Government to Councils continues to be cut. Which, in turn means that the Council has less and less discretionary money to spend, and the end result is that our communities lose services.I have an ongoing dialogue with Lancashire County Council to express the concerns raised by residents and I am seeking meetings with the various bus operators to inquire about their planning to maintain vital transport links in our communities. In addition, I will also continue to raise the question of how much can be withdrawn from our local communities, before we can stretch no further, and things begin to break.Lancashire County Council is currently seeking residents’ opinions on the proposal to remove bus subsidies and I would encourage you to share your concerns with the County Council through that process as well at www.lancashire.gov.uk/council/get-involved/consultations/consultation-on-budget-proposals-for-2016-2021.aspxFloodingThe other big issue has been the floods.Since December I’ve been meeting with individuals, businesses and farmers affected

As your local MP most of you contact me about national and international issues, but recently many of you have contacted me about two very local issues – flooding, andthe proposed County

Council budget incorporating the cuts passed down from central government which will affect many local services. Buses, Libraries, Museums, and the Ferry Given the settlement given to Lancashire County Council from the government means a huge reduction in their budget. They are now consulting on a number of proposals. Many of you have contacted me to raise your concerns about the County Council’s proposal to withdraw subsidies to buses and the Knott End to Fleetwood ferry, and to close libraries and museums across the county. I share your concerns. Maintaining public transport links is vital to our communities. Many travel to go to school or work, to access medical services or to see friends and families. If we lose these services some


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bythefloods,andwhat isclear is thatasacountry we must do a better job of responding to climate change, including supporting those affected by extreme weather events, and strengthening our flood prevention andmitigation strategies.While for some the flood was a temporaryevent that lead to a power cut, many farmers are still looking out over fields covered inwater,andworryingaboutwhetherthefieldswill drain in time for summer crops, let alone spring crops. As I meet with groups concerned to see their land returned to productive use and theirhousesprotectedagainstflooding, it isdisturbing to hear how much these groups feel that they have been sacrificed asaccountants somewhere have decided that their homes and businesses are not worth protecting. As we look for long term solutions to the challenges of climate change, I’m keen to work with the local people who know their land best, and ensure that their voices are heard as plans are made. If you are part of a local group working on these issues, or have been affected by the floodingpleasefeelwelcometogetintouch,either to meet with me, or just to tell me about your experiences. Constituent? You’re welcome to get in touchIf you live in the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency, which includes Knott End, Preesall, Pilling, Cockerham, Scorton and Forton, please always feel free to get in touch if you need to – either on email to [email protected] or you can telephone on (01524) 566 551. I am also regularly updating my Facebook page which is at www.facebook.com/catsmithmp and you can write to me at 47 Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SA.Cat Smith MP


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Ifyouthinkyoucouldbenefitfromtheserviceand are experiencing any of the above ask your GP, practice nurse, social worker or local support service to refer you. Or phone the Lancashire County Council Customer Access Service on 0303 333 1111. A New Service For 2016 is Wyre Integrated Neighbourhood Team who provide support for our care home patients. The Service is for older adults residing in Care Homes within Poulton, Thornton & Over Wyre neighbourhood registered with a Fylde & Wyre GP Practice.

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Christmas Lantern Making and Parade

The light of Christmas came early to Stalmine on 7th December when more than 100 residents joined the SSRA lantern procession to mark the start of the village’s festive celebrations.

Walking from the Village Hall to St James’ churchyard for the Christmas tree lights switch on, participants used lanterns made the previous week at Stalmine Primary School.

This was the second year running that the Stalmine Residents’ Association organised lantern making at the School with the help of Head Teacher Judith Foster.

At the Church they were greeted by the sound of the Over Wyre Junior Band who played

carols during an open air service led by Rev Dyllis Dickinson. Following this participants were able to enjoy mulled wine and hotpot and a Fair Trade stall while children visited Santa in his grotto and took part in craft activities.

Congratulations go to our Christmas Lights winner, Aron in Birch Close. Well done, Aron, and a big thank you to all those who joined in our 2015 Christmas events.

On a very serious note, your SSRA is contacting Ben Wallace and Wyre Borough Council about the proposed cuts to our bus service, Knott End Library and the ferry.

We have already lost Stalmine’s permanent Post Office and Knott End bank and thiswhen the Over Wyre population is growing. We shall also contact Lancashire County Council on these issues plus Wyre Borough Council on their proposal to charge for green bin collections.

The next Residents’ Association meetings are Tues 2nd Feb and Tues 1st March, 7:00pm at Stalmine School. A warm welcome is assured to one and all.

For further information on any SSRA details please contact Pauline Andrews 07808 058 097, Ann Ralph 07713 852 639, Peter Swarbrick (01253) 702675, Irene Walsh 07807 041 106 or view our Facebook page.

FARMER’S MARKET Elswick Village Hall

There is a variety of food, craft stalls and plant stalls. We also have a community café where you can enjoy a drink and bacon barm after your shopping!

We welcome any new stall holders so if you produce local food or have a craft you want to share please do not hesitate to contact Stephanie on 07752 149 214 or email me at [email protected]

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Budget 2016/17

In January every year the Town Council has to agree its budget for the following year and set the precept. The precept is the total amount the Council will receive through the council tax. This year, the Town Council has set the precept at £75,412.

While this equates to an increase of £8.11 per year for a Band D property, a sum of £10,000 has been included as an earmarked reserve to allow the Council to contribute to local services which may be under threat.

Councillors also agreed that, if this sum was not used for the purpose for which it wasidentified,itwouldbeusedtooffsetthepreceptinthefollowingfinancialyear.

It also includes money for projects such as CCTV, WW1 commemoration and Christmas lights.

Royal British Legion and Remembrance Sunday Parade

Councillors have agreed to help support the organisation of the Remembrance Sunday Parade in light of some of the problems experienced by the Royal British Legion when organising the parade last November.

LCC Proposed Cuts

Councillors discussed the cuts to services proposed by the County Council which include withdrawing funding from the Knott End to Fleetwood Ferry, the closure of Knott End library and the withdrawal of bus subsidies and support for the Young People’s Service.

Councillors referred to the well attended public meeting on Wed 16th Dec and the problems which both individuals and the community would face if those services were lost and these will be included in a response to the Leader of the County Council.


Councillors also agreed to list the library as a community asset if Lancashire County Council did take the decision to close the library.

For further information contact the Clerk, Jan Finch, by email at [email protected], by phone on 07739 868 212 or via the Contact function on the website.

Jan Finch

OVER WYRE CLOGGERS

The Over Wyre Cloggers meet on Monday evenings 7:30pm - 9:00pm and will meet again following a short break, on Mon 1st Feb at 7:30pm at The Working Men’s Club, Knott End.

We look forward to welcoming new members – dancers or musicians – young or old.

Kate Hind (01253) 811977

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Help Wanted!

Are you female? Are you over 18? Are you free on a Thursday Evening? If so, Knott End Rainbows and Brownies need you!

We meet in the Methodist Church in Knott End and are looking for volunteers to join us to help run weekly meetings. Girlguiding welcomes volunteers of all backgrounds, ages, cultures, faiths and abilities. We are flexibleandvolunteeringcanbearrangedtofitaroundabusylifestyle.

Our incredible volunteers contribute more than ten million hours to guiding every year. Some give us a couple of hours here and there – helping out with driving for trips and holidays, fundraising and events planning, or even doing the annual accounts for local groups. Others give their time as Leaders or Assistant Leaders for units, providing girls and young women with a space where they can be themselves.

Whatever your skills and interests and no matter how much time you have to spare, one of our volunteering roles is bound to suit you.

Rainbows is all about developing self-confidence, building friendships, learningnew things and having fun for girls aged fiveandsix.Theyget theirhandsdirtywitharts and crafts, try out cooking and playing games. It’s all about learning by doing.

Brownies are aged between seven and ten. Through regular meetings, special events, day trips, sleepovers, camps and holidays, Brownies learn new hobbies, play music, explore other cultures and get adventurous outdoors. Girls can also extend their knowledge and abilities by working towards Brownie interest badges covering many different hobbies and activities from Science investigator to Circus skills.

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leaders of these groups? You need no qualificationsotherthanenthusiasmandwewould love to hear from you.

Contact Julie 07961 071 470 for more information, email on [email protected] or look out for some of our family friendly fundraising events where you would be welcome to pop down and see us for a chat.

Come and Visit!

1st Knott End Rainbows, Brownies and Guides have started 2016 with great fun! Teddy Bears Picnics, Pirate Parties and Communicator badges, we are enjoying working towards badges as well as making things and looking forwards to trips, holidays and camps. We are also looking forwards to enrolling our new members.

We have spaces available for girls wanting to get involved in Guiding. We provide a safe space where girls and young women can have fun, make lasting friendships, enjoy adventures and challenges, help with leadership and teamwork and have lots of laughs!

If your daughter is aged between five and14andwouldliketotakeherfirststepsintoGuiding we would love to meet her! Why not get in touch and arrange a visit, you would be very welcome.

You can contact us through Julie on 07961 071 470 or email [email protected] or you can add your daughter’s details to a local waiting list at www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus

There are a number of groups in the area and you can findmeeting times and datesthere.

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STALMINE PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Budget for 2016/17

In January every year the Parish Council has to agree its budget for the following year and set the precept.

The precept is the total amount the Council will receive through the council tax. This year the Parish Council has set the precept at £21,010 which equates to £39.05 per year for a Band D property, an increase of £4.33 a year.

The budget includes money for projects such as the summer planting programme, a contribution to the fund established to buy a new bus shelter and money towards a project to commemorate the end of WW1.

Rural Crime

There has been a spate of incidents in Stalmine and surrounding villages and the Parish Council would like to encourage all residents to sign up to the Police “In the Know” service (details below). Please be vigilant and, if you see anything suspicious, please report it to the Police on 101 or email [email protected] You can also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Lancashire Constabulary – In the Know

‘In the Know’ is a messaging service provided by the Constabulary which enables residents to receive crime updates, community safety information, resilience and community information messages about their area by either email, SMS text or voice message. Registration is free and quick and easy to do at www.stayintheknow.co.uk

Container for Flood Equipment

Unfortunately no suitable location for the containerhasbeenidentifiedandtheParishCouncil has reluctantly agreed to return the grant it had obtained from Wyre Council.


Cuts Proposed by Lancashire County Council

County Councillor Vivien Taylor attended to brief Councillors on the various budget cuts proposed by LCC. Councillors were particularly concerned about the proposal to withdraw the bus subsidies which would mean no service to or from Stalmine and the effect that that would have on anyone who does not have access to a private vehicle. Councillors were also concerned about the proposal to close either Knott End or Garstang library which would mean one area without a library. Councillors questioned why both libraries could not be retained on a part time basis rather than the “either/or” proposal and all these points will be made to LCC.

Play Facilities for Older Children

Following receipt of a letter from a young resident, the Parish Council has agreed to provide play facilities for older children at the bottomof the playing field, subject toWyreCouncil as landlord agreeing.

If permission is given the Parish Council would need to show support for the idea in any grant funding bid and would therefore encourage parents and children to let them know what kind of facilities they would like to see. The final design will be subject toconsultation before grant funding is sought.

Walney Extension Community Fund

The next stage of the consultation process has now been announced and public exhibitions will be held at Gregson Community & Arts Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster between 2:00pm and 7:00pm on Tues 23rd Feb and at Fleetwood Town Football Club, Park Avenue, Fleetwood from 12 noon - 5:00pm on Wed 24th Feb.

All members of the community are invited to attendtofindoutmoreabouttheFundandtofurther share their views on where and who

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GARSTANG HISTORICAL SOCIETYSTALMINE PARISH COUNCIL (cont)should benefit.There is no need to book aspace, just come along to the venue nearest to you and meet the GrantScape team. The Fund will open in approx. Mar / Apr 2016. First round decisions will made by approx. Sept/ Oct 2016. If you have any questions relating to the Fund or would like to register your interest and receive updates about the consultation process, please call GrantScape on (01908) 247634 or email [email protected] and Time of Next MeetingThe next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Tues 2nd Feb 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

Lancaster’s historic trading links with the West Indies will be the subject of the February meeting of Garstang Historical Society. The speaker, Dr Mike Winstanley, will concentrate on the maritime links between the port of Lancaster and the Caribbean in the 100 years between 1750 and 1850.The meeting begins at 7.30pm on Wed 10th Feb Garstang United Reformed Church. For more information visit www.garstanghistoricalsociety.org.uk or ring Peter Burrell (01995) 601054 (after 6pm).The society’s committee apologises to those unable to gain admission to the January meeting due to the legal restrictions on numbers allowed in the church hall. We hope to invite last month’s speaker, Mr David Ratledge, to revisit the society within the next 12 months to repeat his talk on Roman roads in Lancashire.Anthony Coppin


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