Garstang Focus Magazine - August 2015

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August 2015 Issue 179

What’s on in GarstangSaturday 1st Coffee Morning - Calder Vale Methodist Church 4 Sequence Steppers Charity Dance Group 4 Garstang Ramblers Country Walk (also 15th, 22nd & 29th) 53Monday 3rd ‘Masculine & Feminine’ - Garstang Recorded Music Society 10Tuesday 4th Men’s Singing Workshop - Garstang 3Fs (also 18th) 31Wednesday 5th Croston House Bereavement Group 35 Memory Cafe 41 ‘Songs of the Sea’ - Cabus WI 44Thursday 6th Coffee Morning Fundraiser - Garstang URC 9Friday 7th Twilight Treasure Hunt - CRY 49Saturday 8th Cockerham Village Show 5 Medicine Sans Frontieres Fund Raising Stall - Market Hall 39Sunday 9th Annual Charity Fishing Match 5 Open Day - Wyre Estuary Country Park 19Tuesday 11th Forton WI Picnic - Scorton School 4 Thursday 13th Reading Group - Garstang Library (also 18th) 43Sunday 16th Food & Drink Festival - Marine Hall, Fleetwood 6Tuesday 18th Garstang Floral Art Group - Arts Centre 8 ‘Gardening for Everyone’ - Catterall Gardening Club 49Wednesday 19th Visit to Blackpool - Garstang Camera Club 40 Bridging the Gap - Garstang Library 41Friday 21st Family History Surgery - Garstang library 40Saturday 22nd Elswick Farmers Market 4Sunday 23rd Summer Craft Sunday - Scorton Village Hall 19Monday 24th Baby Bounce & Rhyme - Garstang Library (also 28th) 40 Craft Exhibition - Garstang Methodist Church 50 ‘A Celebration in Poetry & Song’ - Garstang URC 50Tuesday 25th ‘Island Adventure’ - Fylde Bird Club 6

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Tuesday 25th Singing Workshop - Garstang 3Fs 31 Lancashire History Heritage Walk - Garstang Library 41 Toddler Rhyme Time - Garstang Library 41 ‘Garstang & Beyond’ - Garstang Arts Centre 50Wednesday 26th ‘Stars of the Grand Theatre’ - Cherestance WI 5 Singer’s Night - Garstang Unplugged 9 ‘Macbeth Speaks’ - Garstang Library 41 Montmartre with Local Artists - Garstang Arts Centre 50 One Voice Community Choir - St Thomas Church 51Thursday 27th Art Exhibition - Garstang Arts Centre 51 Palm Court Concert - Garstang Arts Centre 51 Gillow Ukuleleans - Garstang Arts Centre 51 Quiz Night & Meal - The Coffee Pot 51 Encore Opera - Garstang Arts Centre 51 Coffee Morning - British Region Women’s Section 53Friday 28th ‘Arctic Dog Sledding’ - Garstang Library 41 Time to Chat - Garstang Library Meeting Room 47 John Towers Big Band Night - Cabus Village Hall 51Saturday 29th Grand Book Fair - Garstang URC Hall 51 The Elswick Singers - Methodist Church, Park Hill Rd 52Sunday 30th ‘Quaker Meeting Houses Ancient & Modern’ 10 The Festival Band/Lune Valley Jazz Band - Th’Owd Tithe Barn 52 European Craft Day - Garstang Arts Centre 52 Garstang Churches Songs of Praise - Cherestanc Square 52Monday 31st Town Criers Competition - Cherestanc Square 52 Garstang Country Market 52SeptemberWednesday 2nd Sequence Dance - Claughton Memorial Hall 43

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Monthly Coffee MorningSat 1st Aug 10:00am - 12 noonUsual Stalls and quiz etcProceeds will be divided between the Chapel and Calder Vale Village Outing.Please note there will not be a Coffee Morning in September.Edith Gorst (01995) 602078

SCORTON WIAt our meeting on Tues 11th Aug Scorton WI will have a picnic - no teddy bears, by request. Weather permitting, we will be dining ‘al-fresco’ in the grounds of Scorton School and members are asked to bring a suitable picnic. Own choice of menu.We will meet at Scorton School at 7:30pm. New members are assured of a friendly welcome, provided they bring a picnic.

Mary Hodges (01995) 604755

Charity Dance GroupSat 1st Aug We meet at Barton Village Hall every Saturday night, 7:45pm to 11:15pm. Music by Alan Cookson. All profits to local charities.Tea and biscuits.Barbara Holden (01772) 612311

ELSWICK FARMER’S MARKET Elswick Village HallSat 22nd AugThere 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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ANNUAL CHARITY FISHING MATCHCockerham Village HallSat 8th AugCockerham Village Show is open for everyone to enter whatever their age or ability. There are a variety of classes for all skills and interests including Flowers, Vegetables, Art, Crafts, Cookery, Floral Art and Photography. There is also a section of classes for children to enter.The closing date for entries is 1:00pm on Wed 5th August.We are very pleased to have Mrs Pat Ascroft as our President this year.Doors open to the public between 2:00pm and 4:00pm when refreshments will be available.Schedules are available from (01524) 793549, (01524) 752921 or (01524) 751592. For more information, please email [email protected] or phone (01524) 793549.Christine Smith

Neil Squires Memorial Trophy

Sun 9th Aug between Bridges 59 and 60 on the Lancaster Canal. Draw 6:00am for a 6:30am start. Close 11:30am. Entry fee £10 .Proceeds to Vine House.

To register or for more info - Call John on 07867 805 352

CHERESTANC WIThe next meeting will be held on Wed 26th Aug at 7:30pm in the United Reformed Church Hall.

The speaker will be Linda Tolson talking about ‘Stars of the Grand Theatre Blackpool.’

New members are always welcome and if you ring (01995) 605135 we will arrange for one of our members to meet you at the door.

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FOOD & DRINK FESTIVALTues 25th Aug ‘Island Adventures’ with Stuart Dunstan.

We are a small friendly Bird Watching club meeting at 7:45pm on the 4th Tuesday each month at The River Wyre in Poulton.

Whether you are an experienced bird watcher, just starting out birding or would simply like to know about the birds in our area, our members are happy to share information on sites and to answer any queries you might have.

We have speakers and other events throughout the year. For £3.00 you can attend one of our meetings to show you what we do as a club or join as a member - £14 for a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £5 or for a family £22 each year.

Visit our web site at www.fyldebirdclub.org or e-mail: [email protected]

Marine Hall, FleetwoodSun 16th Aug, 10:00am – 4:00pmThe annual Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival is back at Marine Hall, Fleetwood this summer.Enjoy a great day out by the seaside as the best food and drink suppliers in the region join together to showcase their fabulous produce. There’ll be lots to try and buy as well as plenty of street food cooking outside for lunch! There’ll be cakes and coffee, cheese and chutney’s, breads and biscuits, pies and puddings, wines and beers and lots more. Bring the whole family as there’s always fun activities for the children to enjoy too. Entry is free and there’s plenty of free parking close to the venue. To find out more visit www.marinehall.co.uk or call (01253) 887693Emma Lyons

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August is the most exciting month of our calendar.The Garstang Arts and Music Festival starts on Mon 24th Aug and the Painting Group is very much involved with exhibitions and our annual ‘Montmartre’ outdoor painting displays at the Garstang Arts Centre. These take place on Wed, Thurs and Sat of the week of the Festival.The annual members only ‘Ron Coombes Exhibition’ commences on Tues 25th Aug at the Arts Centre and many examples of work produced during this year are on show. Most of these are for sale, and a visit to the Art Centre is well worth while if only to browse. The actual Festival ends on Mon 31st Aug.Make sure you do not miss any event. Programmes are available from the Art Centre and the Visit Garstang Centre.We look forward to seeing many members of the public there.For more information contact the Art Centre itself on any Wednesday afternoon between 1:00pm and 4:00pm or myself.Joyce McCormick 07786 271 450

ST. MICHAEL’S LADIES SOCIAL CLUBThurs August 13th ‘Putting On The Ritz‘ Grand Theatre, Blackpool - 2:00pm. Members will make their own way there or lifts could be arranged. Phone Judith on (01995) 679240 or Jeanette on (01995) 679272.At the July meeting Joan Halliwell, in full 19th century costume, gave her performance of ‘What Betsy Did Next’. Joan performed ‘Betsy the Dippy Maid’ last year when members were in fits of laughter. The ‘accidental ‘ promotion to Housekeeper was just as hilarious. By popular request, the third act of the trilogy ‘Betsy Gets Married’ will be performed when Joan is invited back in May 2016.Judith Hunter

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What’s On August Art Exhibition. The winners of the Open Exhibition, which took place at the Arts Centre in January, will be showing recent work in an exciting new exhibition until Sat 22nd Aug. An opportunity to own an original piece of art by Donald Dakeyne, Barry Wearing, Sandra Hallergard, Catherine Stubbs and William Taylor The Beginners’ Bridge Class is taking a break in August and will reconvene at 1:30pm on Tues 8th Sept. Any enquiries to Mary Thornber (01995) 605210 or the Arts Centre (01995) 606648.Garstang Floral Art Group The next meeting will be on Tues 18th Aug at 2:00pm in the Arts Centre. Well known local gardener, Mr Barrie Mason will be showing members what plants to use for Autumn colour and how to get the best out of them. Barrie is always happy to share his knowledge of plants and gardening in general. Visitors are very welcome to join this friendly group. For more information please contact June Gornall (01995) 602505 or Mary Thornber (01995) 605210. Fashion Show by Izzy Pink of Garstang at 2:30pm on 12th September. Early notice of another of our fabulous Fashion Shows. Tickets cost £7 and include cake and tea/coffee. Tickets are strictly limited because of the size of the room and the last two Fashion Shows were sell-outs so get your tickets now from the Arts Centre or from Hilary (01995) 603524.The year’s programme is available on the Arts Centre Website Garstangartssociety.org.uk Click on Arts Society Groups and choose Poetry Appreciation.Pat Hansell (01995) 600397

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The monthly singers night will be on Wed 26th Aug from 8:00pm at the Kenlis Arms, Ray Lane, Barnacre, Garstang, PR3 1GD. Singers, musicians all - we need you! (01995) 602795 if you want to call.The next Guest Night will be Philip Henry and Hannah Martin’s Watershed tour on Thurs, 24th Sept. Details are on our website: www.garstangunplugged.comDon Moore.

HARVEST WEEKENDSt. Luke’s Church, Winmarleigh We will be holding our Harvest Weekend on Sat and Sun 5th and 6th September. The theme this year is ‘A Floral Celebration of Saints’.The Church will be open from 11:00am - 4:00pm on both days and refreshments are available throughout. Harvest service will be at 11:00am on Sunday and Evensong at 6:00pm.

On Wed 9th Sept there will be a Harvest Supper in the Village Hall, with speaker Pat Ashcroft.Tickets for the supper priced £6 are available from PCC members or by calling Irene Connick on (01524) 792037

CHARITY COFFEE MORNINGGarstang URCFirst Thursday of each month at Garstang United Reformed Church, Croston Road, 10:00am - 12 noon.Thurs 6th Aug - National Eczema and Epilepsy Societies.

Thurs 3rd Sept - Dementia Research.

There will be bric-a-brac, cake stalls and a raffle. At 11:00am there will be a short musical interlude given by the children, two of whom suffer from these diseases.

Hilary Ralphs (01995) 603056email: [email protected]

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QUAKER MEETING HOUSESIn `East Meets West’ at our July meeting, Graham Jackson from the Preston society presented music played, conducted or sung by artists from the Far East who are major figures in western classical music. Graham says he will reverse the title next time -- if it’s as good a programme as this one, it will be another not to miss!Our next meeting will be on Mon 3rd Aug, when Chris Rodwell, chairman of the Blackpool society, will present ̀ Masculine and Feminine’.New members and visitors are always welcome. We meet in Garstang Arts Centre and start at 7:30pm. £2 entry for non-members includes refreshments at the interval.Inquiries to Gordon Semple (01995) 602337 or David Greenwood (01995) 602875.

ST LUKE’S CHURCH WINMARLEIGHSt Luke’s Church was consecrated and inaugurated for the people of Winmarleigh and surrounding areas in February 1876. To celebrate the 140th anniversary a small group are researching the history of the Church with a view to holding a celebratory event in 2016. If you have any old photographs, articles, books or information about the church we would be very interested in seeing it. Lord Winmarleigh built the Church as well as the Hall, School and the Vicarage so we would also be interested in any information you may have about any of them too.Please contact either Val Whittaker (01524) 791440 or Irene Connick (01524) 791455.

GARSTANG 3Ls Life Long LearningWe do not have a meeting in August. Our next will be in September and there will be an entry with details in the September edition of Focus.Frank Jones (01995) 600938

GARSTANG RECORDED MUSIC SOCQuaker Meeting Houses Ancient and Modern - A Particular Notion of BeautySun 30th Aug 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Garstang Quaker Meeting House, Calder House Lane, Garstang, PR3 1ZE.As part of Garstang Arts Festival, there will be a presentation with slides showing the tradition of simplicity in Quaker Meeting Houses from earliest times to modern endeavours to construct carbon neutral buildings. There will also be an exhibition of Architects’ Plans to modernise Garstang Quaker Meeting House.Free admission. Light refreshments available. Donations to Quaker Homeless Action and the Meeting House Building Fund.For further information visit our website at www.lancsquakers.org.uk/garstang.phpDaphne Sanders

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A Public Inquiry recommended refusal in 2006 following which a modified scheme was proposed and resubmitted by Halite.

This modified scheme was subjected to a thorough and detailed investigation by a panel of three commissioners from Infrastructure Planning called the Examining Authority (ExA) and they were assisted by an independent consultant geologist.

The ExA recommended a very subjective approval of the Halite scheme; one proviso was that it should be demonstrated that the scheme would be able to accommodate a minimum of 300 mcm of working gas.

The Secretary of State (SoS) refused consent on 9th April 2013 and this was followed by a High Court appeal which resulted in a ruling endorsing the Secretary of State’s decision.

In what appears to be a bizarre situation the appeal is then challenged by another appeal and a different judge, Mrs Justice Patterson, upholds the new appeal and directs the SoS to re-examine the ExA’s report.

As part of this re-examination, the SoS appointed an independent geological assessor, Senergy (GB) Ltd, to assess the technical information which included the late submission of seismic survey results.

Senergy noted that the data they received from Halite and/or its agents was sometimes “incomplete or late and delivered in obscure formats” and the Senergy report was therefore “necessarily limited to the data received”.

Halite has consistently maintained that it proposed to store up to 600 mcm of working gas but has equally and consistently been unable to offer geological data to support this figure as witnessed by Senergy whose report only ‘suggests’ that the salt might be suitable.

The ExA was less than impressed that the seismic surveys undertaken by Halite were

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PROTECT WYRE GROUPIt’s with some incredulity that I have to confirm that a decision has been made by Energy Minister, Lord Bourne, to grant development consent to Halite Energy for the

proposed Underground Gas Storage scheme at Preesall.

Many thousands of people will have had their belief in the impartiality and fairness of politics, democracy, the judiciary and the country’s planning system severely tested, perhaps most specifically in the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

Over the past 13 years the local population has expressed their opposition to this scheme both vocally and by writing in their thousands and these views were endorsed by planning refusals at parish, borough and county council level.

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PROTECT WYRE GROUP (cont)done after the ExA’s report was concluded and it suggested that whilst the late submission was of particular relevance, that if the seismic lines data and the subsequent conclusions been placed as evidence before the ExA then planning permission would almost certainly have been recommended for refusal based on insufficient proven volumes.

It remains a fact that Senergy considers that there is a 5.8% chance of Halite achieving 300 mcm of working gas which is greatly at odds with Halite’s claim that this scheme will add 20% to the nation’s storage capacity.

Lancashire County Council stated that “if the proposed capacity is reduced to the degree identified [by Senergy], the County Council is concerned that the benefits associated with such a project and the contribution it would subsequently make to national need would not outweigh the impacts of the development on the local landscape”. Halite confirmed that

the size of the above ground infrastructure will not change regardless of the working gas capacity of the storage facility.

The ExA also expressed concern to the SoS that “if only a materially lower volume of gas capacity can be achieved it may not give sufficient benefit to outweigh the adverse impacts of the project”.

Protect Wyre Group’s view in its representation to the SoS on 9th September 2014 was that the application should be refused because, using the ExA’s own words, “If the minimum threshold cannot be met it would mean the development would not be permitted to proceed any further”.

Halite challenged Senergy’s projections and called them “unduly pessimistic” but the SoS stated that “there is no suggestion that Senergy’s probabilistic calculations are fundamentally wrong and taking a precautionary approach, the SoS considers the planning balance on the basis of Senergy’s independent figures”.

At this stage you would presume that because Halite has not provided sufficiently robust data to back up its claims of meeting the 300 mcm of working gas and that the impact of the infrastructure and associated works far outweighs the lesser contribution that their scheme might make to the national need and that it should be refused.

But in spite of all that’s gone before, the SoS states on 17th July that “even with a relatively smaller level of uncertainty as to the actual storage capacity that could ultimately be achieved, it is clear that the project would still make a ‘nationally significant’ contribution to the UK’s security of supply”.

It was widely published in the press that the decision on the Halite scheme would not be taken by Amber Rudd (Secretary of State) herself, due to the conflict of interests

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created by her brother Roland Rudd’s PR company, Finsbury, representing and promoting Halite’s scheme. So it has to be presumed that it is Lord Bourne’s decision to reject the recommendations of the planners at Lancashire County Council who have examined the scheme for the past 12 years, the eminent planning commissioners from the Infrastructure Planning Inspectorate and the equally eminent independent consultant geologists who have conducted minute line by line analysis of the geological data and finally Senergy, the independent government appointed geological consultants.

Tens of thousands of hours and indeed tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of pounds have been spent by individuals, councils and the British tax payer in examining this scheme in its many repetitive forms, all of which have reached the same conclusion – REFUSAL!

PROTECT WYRE GROUP (cont)Approval appears to be centred on national need. There is no mention of how the scheme might affect any proposed development of fracking or indeed of the proposal to harness the tidal power of the River Wyre with a tidal barrage, the latter promising to deliver more clean energy than any gas storage scheme.

The National Grid 10 Year Statement shows UK gas storage in the order of 4,600 mcm with a further 6,900 mcm in six schemes with planning granted, all of which appear to be stalled for lack of investment and all of which are in better and proven salt strata than the proposed scheme. A total of 11,500 mcm.

Halite’s contribution could be as little as 130 mcm - hardly a significant contribution to the national need - if indeed the scheme ever comes to fruition!

You must draw your own conclusions on the decision. So much for localism!

May we offer our grateful thanks to everyone who has supported us in whatever way over all the years.Ian Mulroy - Chair PWGwww.pwgroup.org.uk

DEMENTIA RESEARCHCoffee MorningURC Hall, Garstang. Thurs 3rd Sept from 10:00am - 12 noon. Sale of 600 modern paperbacks by popular authors together with the usual stalls and grand raffle. Sandra Perkins (01995) 471236

ST JOHN’S CHURCH - CALDER VALEWe would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to all who supported Calder Vale St John’s Church Refreshments through the month of May, when the bluebells were in full colour. £1100 was raised through generous donations. Also thanks to all who helped in any way. Janet Simpson & Jean Dennison

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INNER WHEELOur shop in Garstang is staffed entirely by volunteers - a wonderful team who have recently scrubbed, painted, begged, sewed and put together an amazing top floor selling donated

designer, evening, wedding, prom and Mother-of-the-Bride wear.

At the recently held fashion show to launch the shop volunteers even modelled some of the items.

If you have any good quality occasion wear that you would like to donate we would be happy to receive items at the shop at 52a Bridge Street, Garstang.

Lorraine Cooper (01995) 605344

SAVE THE CHILDREN Just before the end of our Inner Wheel year our President Joan presented a cheque to her Charity, North West Children’s Support Group. This Charity gives children the opportunity to share social experiences with others, give respite for parents and other siblings and take children for holidays which they wouldn’t normally have.At the beginning of July, President Joan installed Charmaine Wilkinson as our new President. Charmaine gave us the details of all that she had planned for the forthcoming year.Inner Wheel is a very friendly ladies group. Our aims are friendship and to raise funds for charities. If anyone would be interested to learn more about us they would be very welcome to contact our Secretary Maureen Garstang (01995) 604336


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Two great free events are coming up in August where visitors can see, buy and enjoy great quality, locally made art and craft.Wyre Estuary Country Park Open DayOn Sun 9th Aug Wyre Borough Council will present their annual Wyre Estuary Country Park Open Day with a wide range of displays/activities by the RSPB, Wildlife Trusts, WildAid, Wildlife Watch Group, Bird & Bat box making, Archery – Have a Go, and much more. For the first time, a series of Art and Craft Gazebos showcasing local artists will be introduced to the event. Meet the makers and be inspired! Enjoy the impressive Wyre Estuary landscape at the Country Park at Stanah, near Thornton-Cleveleys and a great family day out starting at 11:00am. Summer Craft SundayAfter the success of last year’s inaugural event, Summer Craft Sunday will return to

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Scorton Village Hall on Sun 23rd Aug from 11:00am to 4:00pm.Come and see wonderful art and craft created by artists across Lancashire. Around 18 artists will be showing and selling their work at the fair and there will be a pop–up vintage tearoom to enjoy some lovely homemade tea and cake. Summer Craft Sunday will be showcasing work including beautiful upcycled furniture, ceramics, handpainted lampshades, textiles, jewellery, printmaking and painting. Admission is free and this is a great opportunity to meet the artists, see a range of art and craft made by talented Lancashire artists. All welcome.For more details visit our website www.hopefulandglorious.co.uk or get in touch at [email protected] .Heather Chapman


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COMPUTER SAFETY - PART 4Last month I promised to talk about internet security packages this time. However instead I’m going to cover something different which is not really a ‘Computer Safety’ topic but I’ve been receiving a lot of questions about this recently. There is a new version of Windows due out at the end of July, which is called Windows 10 (we’ve skipped over 9!). If you currently have Windows 7 or Windows 8, you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free at any time in the first year. You may have noticed a new small icon appear about a month ago in the bottom right hand corner of your screen, near the clock. If you click on this it offers you the opportunity to ‘reserve’ your free update, which means that once the new version is available it will automatically start downloading onto your computer. The download will be VERY big so could take a while. Once it is all downloaded,

it should tell you and then you can choose when to install it. I can’t tell you exactly what will happen next, as I won’t know until I’ve had chance to try it myself at the end of the month. However, I can tell you that:• It will require a bit of free space on

the hard drive to perform the update, probably around 16 to 20GB;

• It will take quite a while;• It will probably ask you to make some

decisions and choices;• It will need to restart the machine several

times;• It would be sensible to make sure that

you have taken a backup of all your personal documents, pictures, music, etc just to be on the safe side;

• Once Windows 10 is fully installed, most home users will automatically get all


COMPUTER SAFETY – PART 4 (cont)possibly go have a look at someone else’s to see what difference it will make.As usual, if you have any questions or concerns about security, then please do give me a ring for a quick chat.Joan Bailey 07528 173 891

GARSTANG MILLENNIUM GREEN Management TeamThe management team are a successful group of volunteers who look after the day to day running of the Green some of which involves:• Responsibility for the day to day

operation and maintenance of the Green and the safety of those working on the Green.

• Administering and developing the ‘Friends’ scheme.

• Putting forward long term development

future updates. There won’t be a choice about waiting or skipping any updates.

If you currently have Windows 7 or Windows 8 and haven’t seen the upgrade flag yet, it probably means that your machine is missing some important current Windows updates. Even if you are not intending to go for the Windows 10 upgrade, you probably need to get your machine up-to-date (see last month’s article!).My advice at this stage is not to rush into the upgrade unless you are really keen and happy to play around with things. The free upgrade offer will still be there for another 12 months at least so there’s no need to feel you’ve got to do it straight away. Wait until the rush dies down and any initial teething problems get ironed out, then make sure you check out any specific instructions and requirements before you start and

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plans for the Green for Trustees approval.

• Fund raising (including running events) and grant applications.

• Consulting with stake-holders and users of the Green.

• Promoting the use of and the achievements of the Green.

• Identifying to the Trustees areas of concern or unacceptable risk.

BUT we are short of numbers and are always looking for new volunteers to join us or offer assistance. So if anyone has any experience or expertise that they could share or if anyone is interested in helping out in any way then just let us know. We will make you most welcome.

Contact Peter Ryder on (01995) 604688 or [email protected]

Passing The Grapes in St Michael’s, shortly after the Gala in June, on the car park I spotted the wonderful sight of two true Romany Wagons.They were in immaculate condition, one dark green and cream, the carving beautiful. A delightful gig, again perfect, was parked between that and the second wagon which was an amazing sight to behold, intricately carved in green and maroon highlighted, as I later found out, in 23 carat gold leaf. True labours of love. Many man hours must have been spent on these examples of the craft. Nearby stood an old Massey Ferguson tractor, again in excellent condition. A sight to make one appreciate the fact that there are people who care for traditional antiquities and spend so much time on them to give pleasure to others. Intrigued, I made more enquiries and was amazed to find the man with this wonderful talent. I have lived in St. Michael’s for 30 years and did not know that at the end of my road, for 15 of those years, this remarkable work was undertaken.Joe Davidson, brought up in Blackpool among the horses of the Landau drivers, became hooked as a boy, making small trollies on pram wheels, which lead to his hobby. The hobby became an obsession. Finding a neglected old landau in a barn, he rebuilt it beautifully, as villagers would know - it carried the Gala Queens! The Romany ‘wagons’ as they are called, were a big step forward. The most intricate work takes two years with the 23 carat gold leaf applied by Joe’s wife, Donna. The wagons are taken, on show, to the famous Appleby Fair, where Joe is very well known and considered the best craftsman in the country!What extraordinary people one can find in a small village.Judith Hunter

1 There are three bands of climate in the world: tropical, polar and which other?

2 Who wrote the novel ‘Jamaica Inn’?3 12 inches or a foot equates to roughly

how many centimetes? 4 What drink takes its name from ‘uisce/

uisge’, and is also called uisge beatha (water of life)?

5 A calorimeter measures: Gas; Light; Heat; or Fat?

6 What US city is originally associated with Dixieland (jazz)?

7 What word makes five new words when prefixing: man, post, nail, bell, and stop?

8 Alnwick Castle in Northumberland featured in a movie franchise as which institution?

9 What feature of tailored clothing has variations described as bound, plain and

keyhole?10 In which city can you climb the Spanish

Steps?

11 Which country did ‘Ivan the Terrible lead?

12 Which planet has moons called Phobos and Deimos?

13 Sailors in the British Navy had a daily ration of what for about 300 years?

14 How many cells does an amoeba have?

15 Who was Lisa Minnelli’s mother?

16 What nationality was Pope John Paul II?

17 For a soldier how far is a klick?

18 What is the only rock that can float?

19 What explodes into a supernova?

20 How many King Edwards have ruled Britain?

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Club Excellence AwardGarstang is the first Lions club in the district to receive this honour which is given “with grateful thanks for outstanding

humanitarian service to its community and the wider global communities”.

Long Service AwardsCongratulations to Lions Ray Whiteside for 25 years service and Paul Adamson for 15 years service who were presented with their long service chevrons.

DonationsYou may be aware of the Cole family. Little Pippa has terminal cancer and her Mum and Dad have arranged to get married so that she can be a Flower Girl. Lions are donating their marquee free of charge to support the family wedding. www.facebook.com/pippacoleprotonbeamtherapyfund?fref=ts

Arts FestivalFrom Mon 24th Aug until Mon 31st Aug, during Arts Festival Week, Lions will actively be helping out with the various events that are taking place.

Kepple Lane Fun Day - Sun 13th SeptAs well as providing the marquee it has been agreed to also sponsor the donkey rides.

Memory CaféWhich meets in the library on the first Wednesday morning of each month and starting in September will also be opening on the third Wednesday of each month in the afternoon. Lions have supported this initiative and are delighted to see it going from strength to strength. To see what we get up to look at our scrapbook on our website. As always the Lions welcome new members

GARSTANG AND DISTRICT LIONSor anyone who is just interested in seeing what they do. Information is available on the website, through speaking to a member or simply coming along to a meeting - 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Royal Oak at 8:00pm. Look for anyone in a dark blue fleece or light blue polo shirt (don’t worry - it’s not compulsory to get ‘dressed up’ if you join)!Email: [email protected]: www.garstanglions.co.ukFacebook: Garstang LionsPeter Ryder (01995) 604688

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

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CAT SMITH MPSave Our BankSince the news that NatWest Bank have decided to close their branch in Knott End the community has really come together to fight it.

Local people have given up their own time to run petitions, online groups and even grabbed national newspaper headlines with the ‘Save Our Bank’ campaign. The strength of feeling really shows; this is the bank many of you have used all your life, the bank you use for your small business and the bank you had hoped would serve our Over Wyre community for many years to come. It seems that although the bonuses are back for the bankers in The City, in our rural part of North Lancashire there is nothing to celebrate.I met with a great many local residents and

bank customers over the past month, including outside NatWest where you kindly shared your own experiences with me. I wrote to NatWest immediately expressing the strong feelings you have for the branch and reminding them of their television advert “We will never close the last bank in town” explaining that because of that, they had won a great deal of goodwill and custom which was being lost over the news of the closure. To date they have not responded to me and so I will be trying to raise the issue on the floor of the House of Commons before Parliament’s summer recess. Although that does rely on me catching the Speaker’s eye so we shall see!Gas StorageFor the past thirteen years the issue of gas storage has hung over all of us; local people, councils and MPs of all political parties have been united against the plans to store gas in


the salt caverns. Within days of being elected as your local MP I was made aware of the relationship between the Energy Minister Amber Rudd, who we had expected would make a decision, and her brother Ronald Rudd who heads up the lobbying firm which represents Halite. Many of you signed my petition to the Minister seeking clarification on who would be making the final decision given the obvious conflict of interest. In the end the decision was made by an unelected member of the House of Lords, Lord Bourne. I am very disappointed with the decision and furious that a government that talks a lot of talk on localism, has truly failed to walk the walk when it comes to the gas storage issue. Gas storage has been rejected by two Secretaries of State four times already, on the issue of safety and roads not being suitable.

CAT SMITH MP (cont)It surprises me that something which wasn’t considered safe two years ago is suddenly deemed to be safe. I fear that new investment in our area could be threatened by this. I am aware that Vitrex, who objected to the gas storage proposal, have expansion plans at the Hillhouse site, bringing high quality real jobs. I hope this does not put them off investing in our community. Halite’s possible 40 permanent jobs is a poor trade-off for all the other inward investment and job creation that could be attracted.If you live in the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency, which includes Knott End, Preesall, Pilling, Cockerham, Scorton and Forton, please always feel free to contact me: [email protected] or on (01524) 566551. CAT SMITH MP

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SOROPTIMISTSAs regular readers will know, Soroptimist’s, globally and locally, work to give the opportunity of basic Health (clean water), Food, and Education to women and their children. This months’ article links the two together.

Every year the President of our North West region chooses a charity. This years’ president, Tessa, has chosen Water Aid.

The major fund raising event will be a Fashion Show and Beauty evening at The Crofters Hotel Garstang in the Autumn.

Individual clubs also contribute through smaller club events. On Sunday 26th July S.I. Garstang enjoyed a top quality gourmet lunch, hosted by one of our joint Presidents Nora in her home and garden, with homemade savoury pies and salads, very naughty but delicious sweets, all washed down with wine or fruit juice – sunshine, laughter and friendship - what a great way to raise over £90 towards the Regional President’s charity total.

Why Water Aid?This charity has achieved an enormous amount over the years since its inception – piping fresh water to villages, saving women and children walking miles every day to collect water for their daily needs. It has provided villages with toilet blocks. Presently it is working to provide schools with toilets for both boys and girls as it was noticed that girls’ education was halted once they reached puberty through lack of suitable toilet provision at school. This has now become one of its objectives and one which soroptimist’s are keen to support.


Back Pack ReminderAs your children or grandchildren change years or schools, and maybe buy a new Back Pack or school bag, please could you donate their old one to us to fill with basic school equipment for our Back Pack Project (details in the June edition)?Drop Off/Collection The Mustard Seed Fairtrade Shop has kindly agreed to act as our drop off point for Backpack donations in Garstang. Opening hours are 10:00am – 2.00pm. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, or please ring the number below to arrange collection.To find out more about S.I. Garstang or to meet us to share our interests please ring (01995) 606604, visit www.sigarstang.org or www.twitter.com/GarstangSoropt or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SoroptimistGarstangMuriel Burnham-Airey

GARSTANG 3FSSOROPTIMISTS (cont)Garstang Methodist ChurchPark Hill RoadJust a reminder that there will be no Lunch Club in August. We next meet on Wed 16th Sept when we look forward to seeing you there.The Singing Group, Choir 1, is holding MEN ONLY workshops on Tues 4th Aug and Tues 18th Aug and a session for everyone on Tues 25th Aug. This is a fun group and if you’ve only sung in the shower then do come along. You’ll be surprised at what you can do! Any doubts ring David Kennedy on 07510 557 081.Wesleys is open as usual on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00 pm EXCEPT FROM July 30th to August 1st inclusive, when Park Hill Road is closed for repairs.Margaret (01995) 603213


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We are now well into the Village Gala season and most have gone well so far with good weather and plenty of support from the tireless volunteers.

Unfortunately, as in the past, the ‘powers that be’ have stopped us getting involved, however we attend where we can in a Crime Prevention role and to deter any ASB issues.

Several rural crimes have been reported recently. Targets have been remotely located stables and farm buildings and items stolen include a large amount of horse equipment, saddles and the like and diesel syphoned from a storage tank. Please continue to secure your property as best you can and report suspicious vehicles.

Last weekend we had a failed attempt to steal the ATM from the Co-op at Knott End and a considerable amount of damage was caused to windows and doors, we believe by the offenders trying to drag the machine out by use of chains and a dark coloured 4x4. We are currently reviewing CCTV from several sources to try and identify the culprits.

Over the same weekend a business premises was broken into in Preesall and on this occasion the offenders were successful in stealing a safe which was then forced open and the cash content removed.

If anyone has any information which could help us identify the offenders please phone us on 101 or phone Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

We have been out and about doing Community Road Watch in locations which have been identified as speeding hotspots.

Again we are disappointed by the number of motorists who are ignoring the 20mph limits. They have been designated as 20mph zones for good reasons, most are near schools or other hazards and sticking to 20mph could save a life! Watch your speed!

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POLICE NOTES (cont)Inconsiderate parking: We are getting complaints about cars being parked obstructing footpaths. Please leave sufficient room for pedestrians and wheelchairs, pushchairs etc. to pass by without forcing them into the roadway. You may be found to be causing unnecessary obstruction which is an offence and could result in a fine or removal of your vehicle. Also make any visitors aware of potential parking problems outside your property.

If your hedge or shrubs have grown beyond their boundary and are now obstructing the footpath, this can also cause difficulties for any pedestrians.

The Local Authority has powers to deal with these transgressors under Section 154 Highways Act 1980 but please be pro-active and deal with any obstructions yourselves or if you need assistance you can contact ‘Help Direct’ on 0303 333 1111 who will be happy to give support and advice.

With limited resources we do try and be where we are most needed at any particular time. We try and respond to all reports of ASB so we would advise again that if there is a problem in your area we need to know about it. Please contact us on 101 at the time it is happening and give us a chance to deal with it.

Visit us on Facebook. To click and ‘like’ our page visit: www.facebook.com/GarstangNHP You can email us at [email protected] or you can contact us via our communications room on 101 or in an emergency 999.

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CROSTON HOUSEVolunteer Fundraiser and/ or PR volunteerHave you got hidden talents? Would you like to put them to a worthy cause? Croston House is in need of a fundraiser/s to set up, guide and support small local fundraising events in order to help bring in much needed funds.We are also looking for someone who is keen to promote our charity in the local community and across Wyre. Approx four hrs a week to start then flexible as required.Both need to be team players and happy to work with our small band of staff and cheerful volunteers! For further information please contact Sam Mckenna (01772) 793344 or email [email protected] Group Drop-InWed 5th AugOur Wyre-funded Bereavement Group takes

place at Croston House the first Wednesday of every month, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, for anyone struggling to come to terms with the loss of a loved one. If this is for you, please give us a ring. Ruth Hornsby (01995) 606469

HELP BEAT CANCERFundraising GroupWell done to everyone who took part in the Preston and Blackpool Races for Life - they were both great events. We raised £492 at Preston and £815 at Blackpool from the sale of flowers. Thanks to Maureen and Vicki for helping us at both events.Forthcoming Event: Charity Do - three course Dinner & Disco Sat 10th Oct at The Villa Wrea Green. Tickets now available - £35 each. For more details please contact Jean Horner (01253) 700555 - Pat Owen (01995 672760 or Val Southward (01995) 670800)


DOWN TO EARTHWe’re all plagued by pesky and persistent weeds at this time of year, but there’s one in particular that can be difficult to eradicate – however your sleepless nights are soon to be a thing of the past as we have a solution!

Equisetum Arvense, otherwise known as horsetail (and sometimes incorrectly referred to as mare’s tail) is an incredibly invasive and deep-rooted perennial weed that will grow in beds, borders, lawns and even up through paths and patios.

One of our landscaping colleagues reported tracing the roots of horsetail thirty meters under a concrete drive.

Just before I get to the bit about killing it off it’s worth reminding ourselves that it’s a plant with an incredible history. According to an article in the New Scientist, horsetail is a contender for the oldest surviving plant genus on land. A recently discovered fossil suggests

the plants date back 150 million years.

Having said that they’re a right flippin’ nuisance so you’ll be pleased to know there are now two products on the market that we’ve found to be really effective in controlling the blighters.

The first is called Kurtail with the active ingredient of glufosinate-ammonium, a really powerful herbicide.

This product works most effectively by individually spraying each visible plant when it has fully emerged. Within a couple of weeks the plants will go black, wither and die. Only when this has happened should you remove it.

It’s a systemic weed killer which means the treatment will be carried down into the root system. However repeat applications will be necessary as the visible part of the plant


is just the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface lurks a network of brown, brittle roots that refuse to go quietly.

This may be a bit obvious but don’t go flinging the stuff around willy nilly – whatever it touches it kills so use a handheld pump sprayer.

The other product that contains the same active ingredient is called Whippet (!!) and it’s worth noting that both products provide complete control of all annual and perennial weeds including thistles, couch grass and nettles etc.

One word of caution – neither are cheap but if you’re fed up with fighting a losing battle then we heartily recommend both.

And so to mare’s tail, the popular aquatic plant that regularly gets mistaken for being a bruiser when in fact it’s not even related to

horsetail.

Hippuris Vulgaris is a creeping, perennial herb found in shallow waters and mud flats. It roots underwater, but most of its leaves are above the water surface and they have a look of the Christmas tree about them.

They are excellent for oxygenating and maintaining clean healthy pond water and providing a protected environment for small fish and wildlife.

Interestingly in herbal medicine, mare’s tail has a number of uses, chiefly to do with healing wounds such as stopping internal and external bleeding, curing stomach ulcers, and soothing inflammation of the skin. I’d try a plaster and some antiseptic cream first.

Happy Gardening!

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Garstang Gardening Club has now completed the Summer visits to gardens and nurseries, both local and further afield with the highlights for July being the 3 day tour of gardens in Nottinghamshire, this year in sweltering heat, and a final one day coach trip to the Lake District. Both trips were well supported and it was good to see some Focus readers came on the most recent trip. We hope they may be inspired to join our club - new blood is always welcomed. We visited the showplace gardens of the Lake District Horticultural Society at Holehird, near Windermere and the splendid nursery and gardens at Larch Cottage, near Penrith where the newly developed garden areas and chapel surrounding a lake at the furthest end of the nursery are brilliant.Though normally only open on Sundays a special opening was made for our party and this is not to be missed nor is the elevated cafe that overlooks the whole establishment. Thanks to the club members who arranged these outings and for those who have done similarly over the Summer months.Our final event for this year is the Annual Summer Show which takes place on Saturday 5th Sept. at the Cabus Village Hall, just up the A6 north of our usual meeting place at The Crofters Hotel. Though officially a ‘members only show‘ enthusiasts can overcome this little technicality by joining the club now. Membership will run for the whole of the 2015/16 period for which the programme is already planned. To join the club please contact the Club Treasurer, Jennifer Westcott on (01995) 603044. The secretary post is currently vacant so you would be welcomed to take that on at the same time! The show has classes for all the standard horticultural topics with an emphasis on flowers, fruit and vegetables but also

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included flower arranging, photography and homecraft.The latter aims particularly at the lady members, who tend to be as much at home in their kitchens rather than ‘up to their knees in it’ in the garden. However more than one chap has shown his prowess in this area over the years and is always willing to take on the challenge!If you would like to join in, to obtain a show schedule contact June Gornall, Show Secretary, on (01995) 602505 or Peter Burrell at the Garstang Service Station at the paint shop to the rear or on (01995) 603359.In the mean time keep gardening. Still time to sow some radish for the show, hoe off the odd weed or just keep squashing the ghastly lily beetles before they destroy your prize blooms! Ben Andrews

MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRESFund RaiserA fund raising stall is to be held for Médecins Sans Frontières outside the Market Hall in Garstang on Sat 8th August.

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is a worldwide movement owned and run by staff, past and present. Many of the people working for them are volunteers.

MSF delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural or man-made disasters. They work in over 60 countries around the world, with teams ready for any new emergency.

Please come and support us. We could also do with some help on the day. If you could help even if its just for an hour please do contact me.Irene Barton (01995) 602738

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This year’s Garstang Camera Club Summer Programme has had, so far, one unique feature - sunshine. Our visits to Heysham on 17th June and Holehird Gardens/Sizergh Castle on 15th July have been characterised by unusual cries of “burnt out highlights” and “too contrasty for shadow detail”. But we have patience; we still have Blackpool South Shore on Wed 19th Aug for those pretty pictures of raindrops.Derek Pratt

Library ClosurePlease note the Library will be closed on Mon 31st Aug for the Bank Holiday.Fri 21st Aug - Family History Surgery Are you interested in starting your family tree? Have you started your family tree but feeling a bit stuck or lost? If the answer to either of these questions is ‘yes’, help is on the way. Andrew Walmsley from Lancashire County Council’s Heritage team will be running 45 minute one-to-one sessions throughout the day.To book your free place ask at the Library or contact 0300 123 6703.Garstang Arts & Music FestivalGarstang Library will be hosting the following events as part of the Arts & Music Festival. Mon 24th Aug Baby Bounce and Rhyme 10:00am - 10:30 am. No Charge

Tues 25th Aug Lancashire History Heritage Walk. For parents/accompanied children and delivered by Community Heritage Manager, Andrew Walmsley 11:00am - 12 noon. Free (but booking essential). Tickets available from the Library.Toddler Rhyme Time 2:00pm - 2:30pm. No charge.Wed 26th Aug ‘Macbeth Speaks’ – Dean Taylor returns this year with a new production, in which he plays Macbeth come back from the grave to set the record straight. In contrast to Shakespeare’s tragedy, Dean brings a caustically comedic tone to this re-telling of history. Did Shakespeare get it wrong? 7:30pm Tickets £8.00 (under 18s £6.00).Fri 28th Aug Baby Bounce and Rhyme 10:00am - 10:30pm. No charge.‘Arctic Dog Sledding’ – Intrepid adventurer

Pat Ashcroft talks about her recent trip to the Arctic, where she experienced the thrills of dog sledding. 2:00pm - 4:00pm. No charge – Refreshments available.Wed 19th Aug - Bridging the GapA Free local service offering practical advice and support every 3rd Wednesday of each month 10:00am -12 noon.Free support and advice on your hearing AidFree demonstration and advice on equipment Wed 5th Aug - Memory CafeA FREE drop-in cafe for carers and those living with dementia. All are welcome to come along to the Library meeting room for a chat and cup of tea. 10:00am - 12 noon.For further details, ring Sandra Perkins (01995) 471236 or simply pop into the Library.Reading Groups Our reading groups will meet on Thurs

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MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOC.On June 21st we joined our colleagues from the northern half of the branch by helping to collect at Scorton Steam Fair.

The two day event raised a total of over £1,200 which included a generous donation from the Steam Fair organisers.

On June 27th we had a stall at Toplands Charity Shoot in Woodplumpton. We would like to thank Roy Standsfield and Terence Logan of Toplands for their wonderful donation of £3,000 to the fund.

We have also received an individual donation of £75 and send our thanks to the lady concerned.

Our next appearance will be at Sainsburys in Garstang on Sat 3rd Sept. Look out for the blue T Shirts!

Once again our thanks go to everyone who has supported the MNDA. Your gifts are making a real difference. Any funds raised are spent on research and the support of local people who have Motor Neurone Disease.

For more information about MND or if you would like be a volunteer please contact me.

Marie Whalley (01995) 603605


GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) SEQUENCE DANCES - CLAUGHTONClaughton Memorial Hall Wed 2nd Sept - Alan Cookson£3.00 per person. Regular dances arranged so why not come and join us?Nancy Cowell (01995) 605803

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200 Club DrawThe Rotary Club of Garstang and Over Wyre recently held their twice yearly 200 Club Draw. Rotarians and guests marked the event with

an excellent dinner at the Best Western Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club. The draw was made by the Mayor of Garstang and Over Wyre, Mrs Lynn Harter on behalf of the members of the 200 Club. In thanking the Mayor, Rotarian Ian Simpson made a presentation of a bouquet of flowers.Ticket number 017 was the winning number for the first prize of £500. In addition there were two prizes of £25 and a further 15 prizes of £10. In a secondary draw, for the introduction of new members to the 200 Club, bottles of

ROTARYwine were won by Mary Medcalf and Judith Queen.The draw raised £530 which will go towards the Rotary Charity Account to assist with the charitable support that Rotary provides on a local and world wide basis.The Rotary Club of Garstang and Over Wyre meets every Wednesday evening at the Best Western Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club, at 7:00pm for 7:30pm. Further information and full details of all the winning numbers is available from the Rotary Club. Don Goodier

CABUS WIAt our meeting on Wed 5th Aug Mr D Gifford will give a talk entitled “Songs of the Sea”. We meet at Cabus Village Hall, at 7:30pm. Why not come and join our friendly group.

Margaret Swift (01995) 606676


WINDSOR ROAD SURGERYNamed GPAs you may be aware, the Government has stipulated that all patients must now have a Named GP. At the Windsor Surgery, your Named GP is the same as your Usual GP.

This does NOT mean you cannot still choose which doctor you see and you need not be concerned if your Named GP is not your preferred doctor of choice. We do not restrict patients to seeing a specific doctor or run individual GP lists at our surgery and patients may see any of the doctors.

If you are not aware who your Named GP is and you would like to know, then please ask at reception. This information will now also be printed on the right hand side of prescriptions.

All the doctors have access to your patient records and at all times can view the care you have most recently received from another doctor or nurse within the practice. They liaise with each other closely with regards to patient care as necessary. We do not envisage therefore, that you will notice any change in the high level of service that you already receive from us.

However, if you do have any concerns regarding this matter, please do write to our Deputy Practice Manager, Hannah Routh, and she will be happy to address this with the doctors on your behalf.

Patient Reference GroupAre you aged 18-30 and would like to have a say about the services provided here at Windsor Surgery?

Our patient views are very important to us. In 2013 we set up a Patient Reference Group as a method of obtaining patient feedback. We work closely with our PRG to develop and shape our services to best meet our patients’ needs.

We try to make the group as representative of our practice population as possible, and are therefore appealing for new members aged between 18-30. We are always happy to welcome new members of any age, so if you would like to join, please pop into reception for a registration form, or visit our website. www.windsorsurgery.nhs.uk/ppg.htm

Friends and Family Test Please take the time to provide feedback on our services when you next visit the surgery, as part of the ‘Friends and Family Test’. You can do so via slips available in reception, on our website, or by text message after an appointment if you have your mobile number registered with us.

We are always happy to welcome new patients within the practice boundary. Please pop into reception for a registration form

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BEN WALLACE MP

I can’t tell you how angry I am at the Halite decision. For 13 years we have all tried to fight the proposals for a gas storage facility. Please be assured that I will ensure that every

inch of any development by this shoddy company is monitored and controlled. In its time Canatxx, followed by Halite, has been involved in paying disgraced politicians and numerous PR companies to intimidate its way to this result. It has also ridden roughshod over geological evidence and genuine worries expressed by local people. I am determined not to stop here.

I have written to the European Commission to ask them to investigate a breach of the environmental safeguards, which are in place to protect Morecambe Bay and the Wyre

Estuary. I do not believe that the agencies, whose duty it is to protect our countryside, have fulfilled their statutory duties. Please be assured that I will continue to fight against the plans.

In the meantime, I would like to thank – on behalf of the local community – Ian Mulroy and Howard Phillips of the Protect Wyre Group for their dedication to fighting this application. They have both helped me immensely with my efforts over the years.

In other planning related news, I was pleased that Punch Taverns’ appeal against the listing of The Shovels Inn in Hambleton as a community asset has been dismissed. The pub will remain a community asset, which means the local community will have a greater say over future changes to the pub. For instance, the community will be given the first option to purchase the pub, if Punch Taverns decide to sell it.

Wyre Council has now launched a consultation on its Local Plan. I strongly advise residents across Wyre to contribute to the process. Local Plans give local authorities control to decide how and where to meet local need, be that sites for housing, employment or retail and the accompanying infrastructure. Once in place the Wyre Local Plan will become a shield from unwanted development. The consultation runs until 7th August. Further details on can be found here: http://wyre.gov.uk/info/200319/emerging_planning_policies/970/issues_and_options_2015

Earlier in July we saw the Chancellor, George Osborne MP, give his Summer Budget, the first of this Government. Budget Day is one of the big events of the Parliamentary calendar, when the chancellor of the day reports on the state of the economy and the government’s taxation and spending plans. In line with that long tradition, Mr Osborne reported that the budget deficit has been halved since 2010, the


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BEN WALLACE MP (cont)recovery is well-established and economic security is returning. The UK had the fastest growing economy in the G7 in 2014 and is set to retain that position this year.

This is very welcome news and demonstrates that the difficult financial decisions taken by the Coalition Government are paying off, literally! The Chancellor estimates that we should achieve a budget surplus by 2019/2020. I have been proud of the resilience of our local economy with high employment being retained through the last decade.

The Budget also contained welcome news for householders:

• A rise in the tax-free Personal Allowance to £11,000 next year;

• Introduction of the National Living Wage, which will start next April at £7:20 per hour and rise to £9 by 2020;

• Benefits protected for society’s most vulnerable: the disabled and pensioners;

• Fuel duty frozen again this year;

• Reformed inheritance tax rates enabling couples to pass on a home worth up to £1million, free of inheritance tax;

• An additional £8billion for the NHS, that’s on top of the additional £2 billion already announced;

• £30 million for transport to connect northern England with oyster-style ticketing across the region.

Due to the General Election this year and the pace of electioneering my family and I are looking forward to the summer holidays! I know from my correspondence that many of you are too. I look forward to seeing you out and about over the summer. If you would like to book an appointment at one of my surgeries please call my Office at the House

of Commons on 0207 219 5804. I can also be contacted at my Constituency Office on (01995) 672976, alternatively you can email me at [email protected] or write to me at the House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA.

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TIME TO CHATGarstang Library Meeting RoomFri 28th Aug 10:30am - 12:30pm

Would you like someone to talk over issues with making friends or just spend some time chatting? Jenny Spencer and Netta Blundellwould like to invite you to join us. We will meet on the last Friday of every month and you would be most welcome.

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CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG (CRY)

Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial FundHow lucky we were with the weather for our market stall! This, together with plants/book sales, raised a superb total of £324. Thank you to everyone who kindly made this possible, helping us on our way towards our target of £7,000 to fund a heart screening event at Garstang Academy. Twilight Treasure HuntFri 7th AugThis popular annual evening of fun for all ages is starting at Barton Village Hall this year with registration of vehicles and staggered starts between 5:30pm and 7:00pm. Whilst hunting for clues and ‘treasure’ we’re sure you’ll spot things you hadn’t noticed about our wonderful locality before and perhaps win some prizes too! Places cost £5 per person, which includes light refreshments at Cobble Hey Gardens, Claughton, at the end of the hunt. If you can let us know you’re coming beforehand as it helps with catering, but we’re happy for all to come along and join in the fun on the night. To read Matt’s story or catch up with how our fund raising is going go to ht tp : / /uk .v i rg inmoneyg iv ing .com/SomeoneSpecial/matthesmondhalgh For further information about the above or future events call 07785 106 976 or email [email protected] To learn more about the work that CRY do see www.c-r-y.org.ukPaula Hesmondhalgh

CATTERALL GARDENING CLUBThe July meeting was a real treat! Tim Smith, from Lytham St Annes, spoke about ‘Demystifying Your Garden’. It was a gardening science lesson to remember. Tim explained in detail how the quality of different soils can affect your plants and how to improve, enrich and enhance what

you have in your garden. He had many entertaining examples and suggestions for pruning and propagating plants and therefore how to save money. We enjoyed his description of a garden being a ‘living diary’ which holds memories of the past and we would like to thank Tim for his delightful presentation. Thank you to everyone who brought cakes, plants and raffle prizes, which we all appreciated.The August meeting will be on Tues 18th August at 7:00pm, when the speaker will be Les Foden. He is a well known and amusing speaker, whose topic will be ‘Gardening for Everyone.’We welcome you all to join in with our small and friendly club. Entrance fee is £3 which includes refreshments. Contact Jan (01995) 604771 or Netta (01995) 605385


throughout the week).Card Design with Brenda Brown at the Arts Centre Music Room 10:00am to 12 noon. Full tuition and all materials provided to create at least two distinctive greeting cards. Booking essential. For details of cost and to book a place ring Brenda on (01995) 670519.Craft Exhibition Garstang Methodist Church 10:00am to 4:00pm. Cost by donation. (Daily through the week).Screen Painting Workshop at Printmob on Bridge Street 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Free entry. Donations invited towards cost of the Festival. From seven years to adults (also Tues).A Celebration in Poetry & Song Presented by June Baker and Barbara Hill. Garstang URC Hall, 7:30pm. Cost - donations. Refreshments.Tues 25th AugMusical Moments with John Gilmore on the Soprano Saxophone in Cherestanc Square.Various times throughout the day (also Thurs & Sat).A Trio of Poets with local poets Norman Hadley, Rachel McGladdery and Ron Scowcroft. Garstang Library. 7:00pm to 8:00pm Cost: £2 including wine and nibbles. More info from the Library (01995) 604052. The 4th Garstang Lecture ‘Garstang and Beyond’ with Professor James Dodding. James will share his experiences in 12 countries of theatre as a director, teacher and performer and his 17 years as a broadcaster for the BBC. Followed by cheese and wine. Garstang Arts Centre 7:30pm. Cost: £7. Booking essential. Tickets available from The Arts Centre or The Visit Garstang Centre.

Wed 26th AugRag Rug Workshop and Demonstration with Lorraine Cooper. Visit Garstang Centre. 2:00pm to 4:00pm. No charge.Montmartre with Local Artists Sit and relax with members of Garstang Painting Group

GARSTANG ARTS FESTIVALMon 24th Aug – Mon 31st AugThis wonderful celebration of the Arts is the 21st Festival and promises to be as varied and entertaining as ever, coming to a climax on Bank Holiday Monday with the 5th Town Criers Competition. Arts Festival Quiz Pick up a quiz sheet at the Arts Centre, Visit Garstang Centre and some town centre shops. This year the questions have an historical theme. Cost £1 with the chance to win a cash prize.The Big Picture Designed and painted by pupils from local primary schools, it is based on the Magna Carta. View at The Old Council Offices. Pop Up Arts Trail Keep a look-out for works of art at various venues in the town.

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as they paint outside, weather permitting. Donations. Refreshments available. Garstang Arts Centre Courtyard. 1:30pm to 3:30pm. (Also Thurs & Sat).One Voice Community Choir St. Thomas’ Church. 7:30pm. Cost £5 including light refreshments. Tickets available from The Arts Centre and The Visit Garstang Centre or pay on the door if seats are available.

Thurs 27th AugA busy day on the High Street with the Weekly Market and street entertainers. The Amazing Mr Titus and The Silver Bells will entertain throughout the day (also Sat & Mon).Art Exhibition. Come and view the work of artist, Jean Stuart in The School Room and the work of members of Garstang Painting Group in the Hall. Garstang Arts Centre 10:00am to 1:00pm and 2:15pm to 4:00pm Free entry Refreshments available.Palm Court Concert with June Baker and Friends. Arts Centre Music Room. 1:00pm to 2:15pm. Donations. Refreshments available. Gillow Ukuleleans. Ever fancied playing a ukulele? Then come along to this session with The Gillow Ukuleleans. Garstang Arts Centre from 2:30pm. No charge but donations appreciated. Refreshments available.Quiz Night and Meal An excellent meal followed by a quiz - bring your own drinks. The Coffee Pot 6:30pm for 7:00pm. Cost £10. Booking essential. Ring Avis on (01995) 601206. Encore Opera performing a varied programme of classical and romantic opera with popular choruses and ensembles. Garstang Arts Centre 7:30pm. £7 including tea/coffee and cakes. Tickets available from The Arts Centre and Visit Garstang Centre. Booking recommended but may be able to pay on the door if seats are available. Fri 28th AugPoetry for Pleasure with Garstang Poetry

Appreciation Group. £3 including tea/coffee and cakes. Garstang Arts Centre. 2:00pm to 4:00pm.John Towers Big Band Night A lively evening of Traditional Big Band Music, 60’s classics and some modern pieces with the popular John Towers Band. Raffle. Cabus Village Hall. 7:30pm. £5 including nibbles. Bring your own drinks. Tickets from The Arts Centre and Visit Garstang Centre. Can pay on the door if seats are available.

Sat 29th AugCraft and Collectors Fair Refreshments available. Garstang Arts Centre. 10:30am to 3:30pm. Free Entry. Grand Book Fair Browse among the vast number of good quality books plus refreshments. Last orders taken at 2:30pm. The URC Hall 10:00am to 3:00pm. Anyone wishing to donate books, CDs or DVDs contact


Crispin (01995) 605106 or leave at 11 Birch Road. No videos please. (also Mon)The Elswick Singers perform a varied repertoire singing all styles of music in four part harmony. Methodist Church, Park Hill Road. 7:30pm. £5. Tickets available from The Arts Centre and Visit Garstang Centre. Refreshments available in Wesleys.

Sun 30th AugEuropean Craft Day with the Girl Guides for children of all ages. Garstang Arts Centre. 10:00am to 3:00pm. £2 entry. There will be crafts for sale. Refreshments available. Julie Bell 07769 118 951Garstang Churches Songs of Praise Cherestanc Square. In the URC if wet. 3:00pm. The Festival Band Sunday Session with Janet and Alan Burns. A singer’s and musician’s session. Th’Owd Tithebarn from 2:00pm. Donations Lune Valley Jazz Band Th’Owd Tithebarn 8:30pm. No charge for entry.

Mon 31st AugCountry Market Great selection of home produced cakes, pies, jams and pickles with plants, vegetables and crafts for sale. The Old Council Offices. 10:00am to 2:30pm.Art Exhibition Refreshments served all day. Garstang Arts Centre. 11:00am to 3:00pm.Musical Moments with John Gilmour on Soprano Saxaphone. The Old Council Offices. Various throughout the day. Town Criers Competition. The Town Criers will parade through the town. Garstang Town Crier Hilary McGrath will host the event. The competitions will take place in Cherestanc Square. 1st Round at 11:30am. 2nd Round 2:15pm followed by Children’s Fun Competition. For further information on any of the events call the Visit Garstang Centre (01995) 602125 or Garstang Arts Centre (01995) 606648.Mary Thornber

GARSTANG ARTS FESTIVAL (cont)


August ScheduleSat 1st Aug - Tarn Hows/Black CragSat 15th Aug - Skipton for Sharp HowSat 22nd Aug - Coniston/Yew Tree FarmSat 29th Aug - Walla CragWe are a friendly group who enjoy walking. We do not hurry, but savour the countryside through which we pass. Our walk leaders are experienced at finding varied routes with both day and half day rambles delivered. On 4th July we journeyed to Glenridding where we caught a ferry to Howtown. There we walked along the easterly shore of Lake Ulswater – being entertained by groups of schoolchildren singing as they canoed along. We watched a major yachting regatta as we headed to a farm for refreshments, then back to Glenridding. On 11th July we travelled to Lymm in Cheshire and enjoyed a variety of paths through fields, woods, canal towpath and a disused railway line ending up in the attractive town centre where tea, coffee and cakes had been arranged.On 18th July we travelled by train along the coastal route from Lancaster to Green Road – a request stop near Millom. From here we made the ascent of Black Coombe (which is the hill seen across Morecambe Bay behind Barrow, being the most westerly peak seen). We descended to arrive at Silecroft station where we caught our train back to Arnside where we stopped for fish and chips.If you want to know more about the group or the walks please give me a ring.Carol Stenning (01995) 601478

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Coffee Morning Thurs 27th Aug - 10:00amUnited Reformed Church, Garstang There will be various stalls including a Raffle and Tombola. Entrance Fee £1.Kath Johnson

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Festival WeekendRAIN! OH NO! However, as befits the villagers, the show goes on.The procession was led by Lancaster City Brass Band which set the pace for the umbrellaed, intrepid parade with plastic draped children, all aiming for the shelter of the Village Hall. How regal, yet pretty, the Queens looked. The retiring Queen, Jemima Towers and her retinue had been an excellent example for the village throughout her reign. Abigail Robinson, looking radiant, will, without a doubt, continue the tradition admirably. The retinues were regaled in Hilda’s beautiful dresses, the shrugs being an inspirational welcome innovation. Mrs L. Ellis undertook Abigail’s crowning and gave an speech enjoyed by all. Vice Chairman, Elizabeth Tyson organised delicious refreshments, always thoroughly enjoyed by all and especially Andrew, our Vicar! But look! The rain has stopped, the stalls doing a roaring trade! M.C. Darrell Edwards announced the events. Stalwarts Boddington Bells Morris Dancers again set feet tapping. The school children performed an excellent May Pole dance weaving the colourful ribbons to perfection, followed by very young street dancers. Brilliant! Plus all the fun of the fair including ice cream. So many villagers, especially Gala Chairman Christine Cameron, worked very hard to keep the traditions of the Gala continuing against all odds, particularly ‘Elf & Safety’. Well done to all the helpers, teachers and children, and many thanks from St. Michael’s for a terrific effort. Ironically, the late afternoon and evening weather was beautiful. Now whose law is that?A lovely Gala service was held on the Sunday where the congregation could appreciate Hilda’s lovely creations for the Queens and their retinues.Judith Hunter

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