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Garstang FOCUS Your Free Monthly Magazine Scorton - Cabus - Garstang - Bonds - Bowgreave Catterall - Churchtown - St Michaels February 2015 Issue 173

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A local community magazine covering Garstang, Scorton, Cabus, Bonds, Bowgreave, Catterall, Churchtown and St Michaels in Lancashire.

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Garstang FOCUSYour Free Monthly Magazine

Scorton - Cabus - Garstang - Bonds - BowgreaveCatterall - Churchtown - St Michaels

February 2015 Issue 173

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What’s on in GarstangMonday 2nd ‘All Things Royal’ - Garstang Recorded Music Society 22Tuesday 3rd Beginners’ Bridge Class - Garstang Arts Centre 7 Alpha Course - Garstang Free Methodist Church 12 Coffee Stop - Inglewhite Church 19 Garstang Ladies Speakers 32Wednesday 4th Cabus WI Meeting, Cabus Village Hall 4 Sequence Dancing, Claughton Memorial Hall 12 Meat Bingo, Winmarleigh Village Hall 19 Garstang Galloways Meeting, Garstang Sports and Social Club 22 Memory Cafe - Garstang Library 32 Garstang Camera Club 38Thursday 5th Coffee Morning - Cabus WI, Garstang URC 4 Garstang Stamp Club Auction, Garstang Library 10 Ladies Meeting - Garstang Free Methodist Church 25Friday 6th Garstang 3Ls - AGM, United Reformed Church 5 Cabus Whist & Doms, Cabus Village Hall 16 T’Break for Over 60s, Garstang Free Methodist Church 33Saturday 7th Charity Coffee Morning - Calder Vale Methodist Church 9 Cardiac Risk in the Young - Screening Weekend 24 National Libraries Day - Garstang Library 32Monday 9th ‘Winter - A Season Of Surprises’ - Garstang Gardening Club 26Tuesday 10th Beginners’ Bridge Class - Garstang Arts Centre 7 Art Exhibition - Garstang Arts Centre 6 Coffee Stop - Catterall Village Hall 19 Churchmouse Cheeses - Scorton WI 19Wednesday 11th Saints and Sinners of Preston - Garstang Phoenix WI 19 Ladies Walk - Garstang Free Methodist Church 25 Garstang Historical Society - Dr Rick Peterson 30 Bowland Choir - Garstang Library 33 Garstang Camera Club 38 Medequip4Kids - Kirkland WI 47Thursday 12th The Bronte Sisters - St Michael’s Ladies Club 12 Reading Group - Garstang Library 33Saturday 14th Cake Stall - Garstang 3Fs, Wesley’s Cafe 41

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Saturday 14th Jumble Sale & Cake Stall, Kirkland Memorial Hall 45 ‘Nicobobinus’ - St Michael’s Village Hall 48Monday 16th “Songbirds” Open Afternoon - Garstang Arts Centre 12 Garstang Wine Circle, The Arts Centre 16 Free Pet Chipping - RSPCA, Tarnside Community Hall 44Tuesday 17th Floral Art Group - Garstang Arts Centre 6 Beginners’ Bridge Class - Garstang Arts Centre 7 Sequence Dancing, Claughton Memorial Hall 12 Coffee Stop - Inglewhite Church 19 Garstang Ladies Speakers 32 Reading Group - Garstang Library 33Wednesday 18th Garstang Galloways Meeting, Garstang Sports and Social Club 22 ‘Floral Art’ - Garstang Painting Group 22 Bring & Buy Sale - Garstang Camera Club 38 Garstang 3Fs Lunch, Garstang Free Methodist Church 41Thursday 19th Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston - Garstang Unplugged 10 Garstang Stamp Club Auction, Garstang Library 10 ‘Remember When’ - Forton WI 12Friday 20th Cabus Whist & Doms, Cabus Village Hall 16Saturday 21st Quiz Night & Hot Pot Supper - Inner Wheel, Garstang URC 5Monday 23rd ‘Pop Go the Sixties’ - Garstang Recorded Music Society 22Tuesday 24th Beginners’ Bridge Class - Garstang Arts Centre 7Wednesday 25th Singers’ Night - Garstang Unpluged 10 Adults’ Craft Day - F.L.O.W 31 Bowland Choir - Garstang Library 33Thursday 26th Fish & Chips, Quiz and Tombola - RSPCA 44Friday 27th Poetry Appreciation - Garstang Arts Centre 6 Friday Lunch for the Older and Wiser - F.L.O.W. 31Saturday 28th Craft & Collectors Fair - Garstang Arts Centre 6 Fairtrade in Garstang Table Top Display 25 Jumble Sale - Kirkland WI 47

What’s on in Garstang

If you want to share this magazine with family or friends outside our delivery area then you can easily do so from our website where full digital copies of both the Garstang and Over Wyre

issues for three months can be read on-line.

March 2015 deadline for editorial and adverts Monday 16th February

March deliveries commence 26th February 2015While every care is taken in the preparation of this magazine to ensure accuracy, Focus Magazines

cannot be held responsible for editorial content supplied by contributors. Our acceptance of an editorial item or an advertisement does not necessarily indicate our endorsement

of the products, services or views contained within it.

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GARSTANG MILLENNIUM GREEN

Ever wondered what Wolfwood does? Come along and find out at an evening talk held by the Garstang Millennium Green Trust on Wed 4th March at 7:30pm, at the United Reformed Church Hall on Croston Rd. Stephen, who set up and runs Wolfwood, will talk about about ‘A day at Wolfwood’ and the animals they rescue and rehabilitate, from dogs to orphaned fox cubs, birds and deer etc. Garstang Millennium Green is a registered Charity that is run and managed by unpaid volunteers. Events such as this evening talk help to provide some money towards the cost of carrying out necessary work and routine maintainance. So if you enjoy and value visiting Garstang Millennium Green please support us in this and other ventures. Entrance is £3.00 at the door and includes tea or coffee and biscuits.

Please come for what promises to be an enjoyable and interesting evening. All money raised will go to the Millennium Green and Wolfwood Charities.Christine Cummins

CABUS WI Our next meeting is on Wed 4th Feb, 7:30pm, Cabus Village Hall. The speaker will be Mrs Hilary McGrath, Garstang Town Cryer. The next day Thurs 5th Feb we will be hosting a Coffee Morning at the United Reformed Church, Garstang, 10:00am till 12 noon. Cakes, crafts, raffle and Lucky Bag tombola as well as coffee and biscuits.All profits will go to our charity for this year, MEDIQUIP 4 KIDS, Garstang and area, which provides vital medical equipment for local children. Margaret Swift (01995) 606676

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INNER WHEEL

The Inner Wheel Club of Garstang and Over Wyre is delighted to have three new members so our numbers are growing.

Speaker, Gordon G. Bartley, ARPS, entertained at our January meeting with a talk about aeroplanes.

Our next fundraiser will be a Quiz Night and Hot Pot Supper which will take place on Sat 21st Feb - 7:00pm at the Garstang United Reformed Church. It was a ‘sell out’ last year so don’t leave it too late to buy your tickets. All are welcome!

The Inner Wheel Club of Garstang and Over Wyre meet in The Best Western Hotel twice a month on a Thursday evening.

The aims of Inner Wheel are to promote true friendship, to encourage the ideals of personal service and to foster international understanding whilst enjoying ourselves

and raising money for local and international charities.

Anyone interested in buying tickets for the Quiz Night & Hot Pot Supper or in finding out more information please contact Club Secretary Maureen Garstang (01995) 604336.

GARSTANG 3L`SLife Long Learning

Our next meeting is on Fri 6th Feb at 2:00pm at The United Reformed Church, Croston Road, Garstang. This is our AGM.

Also,the group`s Chair, Sandra Perkins will give a talk on the Dementia Friends Group. We expect the meeting to be lively, As usual all members and visitors will be made welcome.

Frank Jones (01995) 600938

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What’s on in FebruaryFebruary’s Art Exhibition will showcase the work of Janet Graves. Janet is inspired by the movement, change and passion in nature. For her, nothing is ever still or static and she tries to represent this in her semi-abstract paintings using a variety of media.These methods often produce a highly textured finish bringing forward parts of the image whilst others recede. This effect expresses both the simplicity and complexity of the subject Janet has been exploring.The exhibition will run from 10th Feb - 7th Mar during normal opening hours. Sheila Tearle (01995) 603816.

Garstang Floral Art GroupThe next meeting will be a Members’ Afternoon and will take place on Tues 17th Feb at 2:00pm in the Arts Centre. This will be a workshop with the theme,

“It’s a Work of Art” and will give members an opportunity to discuss and share ideas, then make their own floral arrangement in preparation for the Group’s exhibits for the Patronal Festival at St. Helen’s, Churchtown in May. Light refreshments will be served. Visitors are always very welcome. Further details from June Gornall (01995) 602505 or Mary Thornber (01995) 605210.

Poetry AppreciationFri 27th Feb 2:00pm - 4:00pm. ‘Scottish Poems’ led by Mary Thornber. There are many poems about Scotland, not all written by Scots, and many poems by Scottish poets, not always about Scotland, so there’s plenty of choice! We look forward to seeing you at the Poetry Appreciation Group. We are a friendly group. Come and try one of our taster sessions. You can sit and listen or

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join in if you want. Programmes are available in the Arts Centre or on our website. For more information contact Marie Whalley (01995) 603605.

Beginners’ Bridge Class The Beginners’ Bridge Class meets in the Music Room 1:30pm - 4:30pm every Tuesday (Feb 3rd, 10th & 24th) except for the third Tuesday in the month (Feb 17th) when we meet from 10:00am - 12 noon.We are a friendly group with mixed levels of skill and ability. We would be very pleased if you would like to join us, whether you are having a go at Contract Bridge for the first time or simply brushing up your skills.New members join all the time, so come along and have a go. More details from Pat Hansell (01995) 600397 or Mary Thornber (01995) 605210.

Craft and Collectors FairSat 28th Feb 10:30am – 3.30pm The Arts Centre is starting its popular fairs again with the usual mixture of handcrafted jewellery, cushions, knitwear pottery, silk scarves, cards, paintings, photographs, painted eggs and delicious cakes. We also have small antiques, collectables and books - something for everyone! Refreshments are available all day with hot food at lunchtime. Come and browse. You’ll love it! Free entry.To book a stall call Marie Whalley (01995) 603605

Why not have a look at our website www.garstangartssociety.org.uk and keep up to date with our latest news and events, as well as information about, and contact details for all our Activity Groups, from the Recorded Music Group to the Art Class, the John Towers Big Band to Garstang Musical Productions. We have something for everyone, so check out the website for further information.Pat Hansell (01995) 600397

GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont)

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So - just because it’s February, don’t think you can afford to sit round watching Broadchurch and Silent Witness, telling yourself there’s still plenty of time before you need to don your wellies and get out into the garden. There’s plenty to be getting on with. You could for example still plant bare-root hedging, shrubs, fruit and trees helping them all get off to a great start at the beginning of the growing season.

Now’s also the time to buy your seed potatoes, particularly if you fancy growing some of the more interesting or unusual varieties. For the truly keen why not head over to Robinson’s ‘The Home of the Mammoth Onion’ at Forton where they’re having a Special Potato Weekend on the 7th and 8th of February.

The nursery will be open from 10:00am to 3:00pm and there’ll be over forty varieties of seed potatoes to choose from as well as a range of seeds, sets and early vegetable seedlings. And if it’s a bit nippy you can leave the flask at home and rely instead on refreshments being provided by the tea army from Forton United Reformed Church - with proceeds going to the church funds.

If you’re new to this potato lark, it’s simple. For the time being you just need to concentrate on chitting your spuds by placing them ‘eye’ end up in trays or egg boxes in a light, cool and frost free place. Keep your eyes peeled (sorry) for future articles on what to do next.

Now is also a good time to apply a general fertiliser to your beds – I recommend blood, fish and bone – it sounds rather unappealing but it’s a well-balanced, natural, slow-release fertiliser which is very gentle. It boasts a good balance of nitrogen for green leafy growth, phosphorus for healthy root and shoot growth and potassium for flowering, fruiting and general hardiness. And it’s quite cheap. For the best results apply it every 4-6 weeks through the growing season. We also use it

DOWN TO EARTH

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when we’re digging in new plants or potting up containers.

If you’re itching to grab those secateurs and get chopping then there are some pruning jobs you can be getting on with. Feel free to cut back summer-flowering deciduous shrubs that flower on the current year’s growth including Hydrangea, Ceanothus, Lavatera and Buddleja.

On Saturday the youngest member of our family was making it clear she was somewhat bored. She’d bounced in her bouncer, played on her play mat, chucked some mushy food around the kitchen as part of her efforts to move onto solid food and she’d amused herself by grabbing several handfuls of the dog’s fur (lurchers are SO patient) – and all this before 9:00am. So there was nothing left for it but to stimulate her further by whisking her off to the greenhouse for some instruction on sowing broad beans. She was asleep within five minutes. I was torn between being insulted and relieved.

Happy Gardening!

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CALDER VALE METHODIST CHURCH

Charity Coffee Morning

Sat 7th Feb from 10:00am -12 noon. Usual stalls and quiz. Proceeds will be divided between the Chapel and The Leprosy Mission. There will be a selection of the Leprosy Mission “Christmas cards” on sale. Please bring your used stamps, postcards etc.The March Coffee Morning will be on Sat, 7th March.

Edith Gorst. (01995) 602078

DOWN TO EARTH (cont)

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Our first guests of 2015 are Miranda Sykes and Rex Preston. Miranda impressed us so much when we saw her with Show of Hands last year, that when the opportunity arrived to bring them to Garstang, we grabbed it.In the space of 2 short years, Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston have emerged to become one of the most sought after duos on the English Folk and Roots scene. Well known as a central component of Show of Hands, Miranda has an exquisite and spine-tingling voice, whilst Rex, with his exuberant and flamboyant playing style, has built a reputation as one of the finest mandolin players in the UK. With Show of Hands off the road for a year, the duo are on an extensive tour of the British Isles.It’s at Garstang Unplugged at the Kenlis Arms, Ray Lane, Barnacre, Garstang.PR3 1GD on Thurs, 19th Feb. The tickets are £10 on the door, through our website, or by telephone on (01995) 602795, and the music starts at 8:30pm.The monthly singers night will be on Wed 25th Feb from 8:00pm. As usual, it’s free and all are welcome.www.garstangunplugged.com www.sykespreston.comDon Moore

GARSTANG STAMP CLUBThurs 5th Feb: AuctionThurs 19th Feb: One-sheet competitions 3. Colour 4. Free choice Plus sale of stampsThurs 5th Mar: ‘The Galapagos Islands’ M.W. EverissMeetings are in the Meeting Room of the Public Library, Windsor Road, Garstang. PR3 1ED from 7:30pm - 9:30pm.

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Garstang Arts CentreThe “Songbirds”, a group of ladies who enjoy singing for pleasure, are having an Open Afternoon on Mon 16th Feb from 1:30pm - 3:00pm at the Arts Centre, Garstang. It is open to all, including children, as we know this is half term. We will sing in the afternoon and hope you will join in. It is all very much for fun. We just find the joy of singing very therapeutic. It makes you feel happy and we hope you will come and share the afternoon with us. Our aim is to try and raise some money towards Cancer Care. Admission £1 including refreshments. Children free.Avril Bevan (01995) 602904

ALPHA COURSE Garstang Free Methodist ChurchStarting Tues 3rd Feb, this course is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian Faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. For further information ring the church office on (01995) 602852 or email [email protected]

ST MICHAEL’S LADIES CLUBThe January meeting was a fun, relaxed evening, socialising over games of Beetle whilst enjoying mulled wine and authentic Danish biscuits (thanks again Lis). There was lots of laughter and the opportunity to catch up on everyone’s Christmas news. The next meeting will be on Thurs 12th Feb when there will be a talk on the Bronte sisters. Visitors and new members are very welcome to join us. Do come and see the programme planned for this year.Yearly subscriptions will be due in February, maintained at the same fee as last year.Jeanette Martin

“SONGBIRDS” OPEN AFTERNOON

Claughton Memorial HallWed 4th Feb - Music by Alan CooksonTues 17th Feb - Music by John LancasterWed 4th March - Music by Alan CooksonNancy Cowell (01995) 605803

FORTON WIThurs 19th Feb - Speaker: Robert Mason ‘Remember When’.All meetings are at Forton Village Hall and start at 7:30pm. New members and guests are always welcome. (Our members come from Lancaster, Cabus, Garstang, Catterall and Winmarleigh so don’t think because you don’t live in Forton you can’t come!) Further details from Christine Smith on (01524) 793549

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Online Medical Record ViewerWe are now offering patients the ability to view a summary of medications, allergies/adverse reactions and immunisations online via Patient Access. You will need to already be registered for Patient Access, and complete a consent form which can be found in reception. If you are not already registered for Patient Access you can do so by visiting our reception desk. You must do so by yourself in person and bring with you some form of ID such as your photo driving licence or passport. Patient Access is only available to those aged 16 or over. It is also used for booking appointments, requesting repeat prescriptions and changing contact details online.Appointment Reminders We are now sending appointment reminders

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via text message to those who have mobile numbers on their record. We will also be utilising the text message service for the Family and Friends test but you will not receive a request for feedback more than once in a 30 day period.If you have your mobile number registered with us and do not want to receive text messages, simply reply ‘stop’ to any text you do receive, or inform reception. If you would like us to contact you via SMS and we do not already have your details, you can update them at reception or online via Patient Access.Family and Friends TestWe are pleased to announce that during December 77% of our patients have said that they are ‘extremely likely’ to recommend our service with the remaining 23% ‘likely’ to recommend us. The feedback we have received so far includes:‘Friendly staff in good surroundings. I always feel I am listened to.’‘Always receive prompt attention. Receptionists courteous and polite. Doctors and Nurses have a caring attitude.‘Outstanding care of the whole family during end of life care of family member.’‘In my 16 years living in Garstang, I have never experienced anything other than friendly, efficient and very professional service from everyone at this surgery, whether reception, nursing or medical staff.’Please take the time to provide feedback on our services when you next visit the surgery, as part of the ‘Family and Friends Test’. You can do so via slips available in reception or on our website. We are always happy to welcome new patients. Please pop into reception for a registration form The Windsor Surgery Team (01995) 603616

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GARSTANG WINE CIRCLEAt the January Wine Circle meeting we entertained Keith Southward from Booths, as Guy Pugh presented a selection of Spanish Wines currently on offer from the supermarket. Booths kindly provided a selection of cheese, pate and bread to accompany the wine. We tasted three white wines from Rias Baixas, Ribeiro and Valdeorras, all areas within the North Western Spanish Area of Galicia, which is close to the coast and therefore has a cool climate suitable for the production of white wine.The reds were from the interior of the country, Tierra de Castilla, Catalyud, Ribera del Duero and Cigale, where the higher temperatures are more suited to the production of red wine.It was an interesting and educational evening for those of us not too familiar with the wine areas of Spain, and a great opportunity to taste some excellent wines. The wines tasted demonstrated that the quality of wine from Spain can now be high, and very different from the cheap plonk that was often on the shelves twenty or so years ago.Jackie Hastings gave the vote of thanks on behalf of the circle to Guy Pugh and our guest Keith Southward. The next meeting of the circle will be on Mon 16th Feb at 7:30pm in the Arts Centre. The speaker will be Jennifer McNamee. Full details will be announced when available. Anyone wishing to join us should contact Don Goodier on (01995) 603720Mervyn Stokes

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WYRE SENIOR FORUM

The main points of the Charter are:• The starting point for commissioning

visits will be based on what the client needs and not measured in minutes or tasks. Workers will have the freedom to provide appropriate care and will be given time to talk to their clients. The time allocated to visits will match the need and in general,15-minute visits will not be used as they undermine the dignity of those being cared for.

• Homecare workers will be paid for their travel time, their travel costs and other necessary expenses such as mobile phones.

• Visits will be scheduled so that homecare workers are not forced to rush their time with clients or leave their clients early to get to the next one on time.

• Those homecare workers who are eligible must be paid statutory sick pay.

• Clients will be allocated the same homecare worker wherever possible.

• Zero hour contracts will not be used in place of permanent contracts and providers will have a clear and accountable procedure for following up staff concerns about their client’s wellbeing.

• All homecare workers will be regularly trained to the necessary standard to provide a good service at no cost to themselves and in work time.

• All homecare workers will be paid at least the Living Wage as of November 2014 and this will be reviewed in each subsequent November.

If you are receiving care at home or are considering choosing a care provider then please ask them if they are signed up to this charter.Tony Ward on (01253) 855966 Email: [email protected]

The Right Kind of Care

Amidst announcing all the cuts, Lancashire County Council has made an important commitment to how they commission care at home.

At a recent Lancashire 50 Plus Assembly CC Paul Borrow confirmed they are adopting a charter for care workers developed by the trade union Unison.

The over-riding objective behind the Charter is to establish a minimum baseline for the safety, quality and dignity of care.

It will ensure employment conditions which do not routinely shortchange clients and enable the recruitment and retention of a more stable workforce through more sustainable pay, conditions and training levels, rather than councils seeking to achieve savings by driving down the pay and conditions.

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The ladies of Garstang Phoenix WI will be holding their February meeting at 2:00pm on Wed 11th Feb in Garstang United Reformed Church Hall. Our speaker will be Jane Humphreys who will be letting us into some of the secrets of the saints and sinners of Preston. Why not come along and join us. New members and visitors are always welcome and there is an opportunity to get to make new friends whilst enjoying an invigorating cup of tea.Lesley Wilson

COFFEE STOPInglewhite Church invites you to our regular Coffee Stop.

We are open between 10:00am and 12 noon serving coffee and cake, offering a safe & friendly place to meet with friends.

We are able to offer free parking and disabled access so why not put these dates into your diary.

Open at Inglewhite Church on Tues 3rd & 17th Feb. Open at Catterall Village Hall on Tues 10th Feb.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Lesley Hardman

SCORTON WICheese? You can enjoy it In a sandwich, on toast, in pasta or pizza. Come to Scorton WI on Tues 10th Feb and hear John Natlacen talk about Churchmouse Cheeses and have a chance to sample some. We meet in Scorton School at 7:30pm on the second Tuesday each month. New members are assured of a warm welcome - not to mention a taste of cheese.

Mary Hodges (01995) 604755

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A HEALTHY HEARTbody as nature intended. It is inflammation that causes cholesterol to become trapped.”Of course the critical question that needs answering is ‘what causes chronic inflammation?’ The answer is simple: it is caused by what you eat! Simple eh? Stick with low fat foods and you’re sorted right? Right?WRONG!Over to the good Doc again, “The injury and inflammation in our blood vessels is caused by the low fat diet recommended for years by mainstream medicine.What are the biggest culprits of chronic inflammation? Quite simply, they are the overload of simple, highly processed carbohydrates (sugar, flour and all the products made from them) and the excess consumption of omega-6 vegetable oils like soybean, corn and sunflower that are found

For many years I have argued that modern advice regarding cholesterol and heart disease is flawed and dangerous.This week Dr Dwight Lundell, a leading heart surgeon, admitted that medical thinking has got it wrong! The theory goes that too much ‘bad cholesterol’ leads to blocked arteries causing heart disease and heart attacks. If only our body did things in such a simple way. Yes, the blockage of your artery is made up of cholesterol but how does it get there? The cholesterol builds up because your artery has been damaged by chronic inflammation. I cannot stress enough that it is chronic inflammation that damages your arteries.As Dr Lundell says, “ Simply stated, without inflammation being present in the body, there is no way that cholesterol would accumulate in the wall of the blood vessel and cause heart disease and strokes. Without inflammation, cholesterol would move freely throughout the

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A HEALTHY HEART (cont)in many processed foods.”He describes what occurs inside your body when you eat these processed foods, “Take a moment to visualize rubbing a stiff brush repeatedly over soft skin until it becomes quite red and nearly bleeding. You keep this up several times a day, every day for five years.”If you could tolerate this brushing, you would have a bleeding, swollen infected area. This is a good way to visualize the inflammatory process that could be going on in your body right now.Regardless of where the inflammatory process occurs, externally or internally, it is the same. I have peered inside thousands upon thousands of arteries. A diseased artery looks as if someone took a brush and scrubbed repeatedly against its wall. The foods we eat create small injuries compounding into more injuries, causing

the body to respond continuously and appropriately with inflammation.”Please do not get confused with acute inflammation which heals you if you injure yourself: the chronic version is a far different matter.Of course we then have to decide how we stop getting chronic inflammation. Firstly, eat real food not pre packed processed stuff. Minimise grains and maximise vegetables of all colours. Eat good fats such as olive oil, coconut oil and butter from grass fed cows freely. Go back to the foods your grandparents ate, not the bizarre so called foods the supermarkets pushed on your mother as ‘convenience’ food.The traditional English breakfast is not bad for you as long as it is grilled. Just avoid the bread that goes with it. Nick Tofalos

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We are now well into 2015, subscriptions paid and settling down to another interesting year.Following a demonstration on the art of mounting and framing in January most of the newer members are now familiar with the range of framing equipment we have “on site” and how to modify and use existing frames of all shapes and sizes. There will surely be many new entries in forthcoming exhibitions.All unsold entries from the Open Exhibition which started in January must be collected on Sat 7th Feb.On Wed 18th Feb we are to enjoy a members only demonstration/workshop on the subject of “Floral Art” employing watercolours and masking fluid, an intriguing combination presented by Janet Mary Robinson. This should enhance some of the entries in future exhibitions.

GARSTANG PAINTING GROUPAnd so the year continues in true colourful style with lots of creative painting and other artwork.Happy painting everyone.For further information, please contact Joyce McCormick on 07786 271 450

GARSTANG RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETYWe began 2015 with an evening of music either by Scottish composers (spanning 400 years from Lauder to Musgrave) or inspired by Scottish poets (including a Schubert setting of Walter Scott).We have two meetings in February. On Mon 2nd Feb in our regular classical programme, David Ralphs will present ‘All Things Royal’ and our all-genre evenings continue on Mon 23rd Feb with Peter Kirkham looking back nostalgically in ‘Pop Go the Sixties.’If you enjoy good music in friendly surroundings, come along one evening. Visitors are always welcome. We meet in Garstang Arts Centre and start at 7:30 pm. £2 entry for non-members includes refreshments at the interval.Visit www.garstangartssociety.org.uk and click ‘Groups / Recorded Music’

GARSTANG GALLOWAYSA new year and a new venueMembers now have a new venue and meet at the Garstang Sports and Social Club on Lancaster Road every other Wed from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Our meetings this month will be on Wed 4th and Wed 18th Feb. We are a mixed group. Anyone who is blind or partially-sighted is welcome. It may be possible to arrange transport for anyone living in the vicinity. For further information please contact Lorna Musgrave (01995) 471319

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TWIDDLEMUFFSFor Dementia PatientsEquipment1. 6.5mm Straight needles or 8cmm circular

needles

2. Beads, zips, ribbons anything that can be twiddled with but not break

3. Wool. Twiddle muffs are perfect for using any leftover wool. A variety of textures is ideal

Directions• Make the cuff (to go inside)• Cast on 40 stitches using two strands

of double knitting wool or one strand Chunky

• Work in Stocking stitch (knit a row then pearl a row) for 11 inches (28cm)

• Continue with the body (outside of muff)• Knit in stocking stitch until work

measures 23 inches (58 cm)

• Cast offDecorate and Finish• Attach beads, flowers, zips, loops, pom

poms or anything else people can fiddle with, making sure they are attached firmly so they cannot easily be pulled off

• Neatly join sides together with pearl side facing you

• Turn inside out

• Push the cuff inside the body

• Neatly sew together the two endsIf you would like to make a twiddlemuff or two they will be gratefully received and given to patients to keep.You can send them to Paul Jebb, Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool FY3 8NR.

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CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG (CRY)The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund @ cardiac risk in the young (cry) The Coffee Team, Garstang URC, Charity of the Year 2014.

A big thank you to the URC for all their hard work and outreach throughout 2014, and especially for all the support they have shown our cause.

A wonderfully warm and successful coffee morning in January raised over £160 and concluded The Coffee Team’s endeavours towards Matt’s Fund @CRY as their charity of the year.

During 2014 they have raised a grand total of £763 which will benefit young people aged 14-35, through the local heart screening programme. Screening weekend at Garstang AcademyThis will take place on 7th & 8th Feb.

Regular readers will know that places for this, our second screening event, are full. As the demand for places has been so high we are hoping to fund/organise a further screening in 2016, so we are continuing our efforts in earnest.

If you see us out and about come and say hello! We are still collecting textiles, items for sales and craft working and pennies through the on-going Milk Bottle Challenge!

For further information contact Paula on 07785 106 976 or visit CRY’s website at www.c-r-y.org

GARSTANG COUNTRY MARKET Garstang’s weekly Country Market re-opens on Thurs 5th March, after its New Year break.

The non-profit making market is held every Thursday (March to December) at Garstang Sports and Social Club - follow the signs from LBT Motors at the northern end of High Street (PR3 1FB).

We are a group of men and women who enjoy baking, gardening and making handicrafts of all types.

For quality baking, preserves, handicrafts, gifts, fruit and vegetables in season pay us a visit.

We also have a large selection of plants during the growing months. All produce is home grown, home baked and home made locally.

The market, which has been running in Garstang for several decades, is open from 10:00am to 12 noon.

There is plenty of free parking next to the clubhouse, as well as coach parking spaces.

Tea, coffee and cake available from 9:30am.

For information contact Mary Curwen on (01995) 603644

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23rd Feb – 8th March Fairtrade Fortnight The theme for Fairtrade Fortnight 2015 is Tea, Coffee and Sugar. During the Fortnight, a photographic exhibition will be held in Garstang Library, displaying images of the positive effects of Fairtrade on producers and their communities. There will be an art competition and other activities for the pupils of local schools. We are also hosting a table-top display and activities on Sat 28th Feb outside Garstang Market. The easiest way to support Fairtrade is to buy products which carry the Fairtrade mark. Come along to the photographic exhibition during Fairtrade Fortnight and see for yourself the impact you can make by buying Fairtrade! www.garstangfairtrade.co.ukMary CammackChair - Garstang Fairtrade Steering Group

CHARITY COFFEE MORNINGSFirst Thursday of each month at Garstang United Reformed Church, Croston Road, 10:00am - 12 noon.Thurs 5th Feb - Cabus WIMedEquip4Kids in Garstang

Thurs 5th March - CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young)

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

GARSTANG FREE METHODIST CHURCHLadies Meeting: Thurs 5th Feb 7:30pm. Ladies from Chipping.

Ladies Walk: Wed 11th Feb - a road walk in Hambleton. Meet at church at 9:30am.

All welcome.

Ruth Shuttleworth (01995) 602400

FAIRTRADE IN GARSTANG

Ashton Hall Golf Centre needs golfers to join their Vets Group. All abilities welcome.Contact Chris Procter (01524) 388122 or e-mail [email protected]

MATURE GOLFERS WANTED

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GARSTANG GARDENING CLUBOur next talk at the Crofter’s Hotel is on Mon 9th Feb at 7:30pm, when Sue Gillon and Marguerite Hughes will be bringing along a range of seasonal plants to illustrate a lively talk entitled ‘Winter - A Season of Surprises‘. The plants will help to show what can really be of interest in our gardens at present and will be available to purchase after the talk, so bring along your pennies.Before the talk starts our Chairman, Ray Pearson, is hoping to make an impassioned plea for members to not only support the forthcoming Spring Bulb Show on Mon 9th March but also the AGM which takes place while the judging is taking place.With a 100 members and good regular attendances, even at the AGM, there is always very sadly a lack of support for the active roles within the club, resulting in too much work falling on the shoulders of too few people. Tasks spread out between members

makes the running of our otherwise amazingly successful club not only so much easier but also much more enjoyable for everyone. Events such as the two annual shows take quite a bit to set up and dismantle and many hands make light work. The arranging of the summer visits, such important and enjoyable social activities, as well as learning experiences among like minded fellow gardeners, can be relatively easy. At present, as well as the three day tour to Nottinghamshire which June is already on with planning, there is a one day trip being arranged by Hilary and an evening visit being arranged by Bob Sutcliffe with help from myself. It has been mooted that if any member of the club, not necessarily a committee member, would like to suggest a visit and arrange it, with help from a committee member, this would be most welcome and continue member contact through the summer months when gardens are at their most splendid. So, come the AGM we are hoping to fill some vacancies with new faces and under 80’s will will be given priority! Just stand up and give it a go and you will hopefully find that doing so brings it’s own rewards. What more can I say?As a final promotion, time is nigh to work off all those extra pounds put on last month and what better way than to start in our gardens? Find your 3 club bulbs. (Of course you did plant and label them?) Tidy them up. They should be just about sprouting and they could be put into a more favourable growing situation, but don’t hasten them on too fast yet,there are 6 weeks or so to go.

All sorts are flowering in our garden now and the first Hellebore are just out, a popular class at the March show. Good luck and good gardening.

Ben Andrews

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ACROSS4 Male offspring (3)6 Expecting (8)7 Desire (3)9 Swabbed (7)11 Do again (5)12 Daily staple (5)14 Discussion (7)15 Much ___ About Nothing (3)17 Female offspring (8)18 Colour (3)

DOWN1 Ready (8)2 Menus (7)3 Kean (5)4 Pig house (3)5 Grandmother (informal) (3)8 Learned (8)10 Joy (Turkish?) (7)13 Start (5)15 Atmosphere (3)16 Strange (3)

CROSSWORD (ans page 51)

GREY MATTER TEST (ans page 51)1 Which is the world’s fastest moving land

mammal?

2 The fish represent which sign of the zodiac?

3 Who, according to the nursery rhyme, killed Cock Robin?

4 Apollo, Eros and Iris are all what?

5 Which sport combines cross country running and map reading?

6 Who performed the world’s first human heart transplant in Capetown in 1967?

7 What is colcannon?

8 What is the hardest substance found in the human body?

9 What was Fred Flinstone’s wife called in the TV cartoon series?

10 Climbing plants produce curling outgrowths for support called what?

11 Which creatures does an ornithologist study?

12 Of which Irish town is Tralee the county town?

13 In the violin family what is larger than a violin and smaller than a cello?

14 Which London street was synonymous with the newspaper industry?

15 Which Turkish born engineer designed the Mini (car)?

16 British painter George Stubbs was famous for his studies of which animals?

17 In which two cities would you find a matching pair of Cleopatra’s Needles?

18 What is the capital of Norway?

19 What is the art of handwriting called?

20 Alabaster is a form of which mineral?

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Darts Dash

The recent Lions Darts Dash pledged to contribute the money raised to the local Oaklands home (part of Leonard Cheshire

Disability).

At the last meeting the Lions presented a cheque for £1150 to Linda Christmas, Paul McCann, Dave Hoose, and Martin O’Neil representing Oaklands.

New Member

At the last Lions meeting President Peter Ryder welcomed Lion Carole O’Brien as a member of the Club and hoped that she would enjoy her time with us. (She was transferring from Fleetwood & Cleveleys Lions Club).

Fun Run and 10k

On Sunday the 11th of January the Lions once again organised the car parking at the Garstang Community Academy for the annual 10k and Fun Run. 550 runners took part in the 10k race so finding space for everyone was a bit of a challenge but everyone made it in the end.

Catterall Gardening Club

The Lions have donated £100 to a new venture aimed at planting flowers around Catterall. The club is made up of volunteers and the money will be used to purchase stock for planting.

Charter Night 28th February

Garstang Lions annual Charter Anniversary Dinner will take place on the Sat 28th Feb at the Wyrebank Banqueting Suite. The guest speaker will be Julie Bell who is the Girlguiding

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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS (cont)

Lancashire North West Commissioner, Lancashire County Library Manager, and chair of the Garstang Children’s Festival Committee.

Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal

The Lions will once again be assisting the Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal at local supermarkets on the 6th March, 7th March, and 4th April.

Lions Day with the UN

Commemorating a partnership of 70 years, Lions Day with the United Nations gives Lions the opportunity to learn and discover how the UN and Lions together can continue helping those in need on a global scale.

To be held at the UN Headquarters in New York City on the 7th of March, approximately 450 Lions, UN diplomats and other key representatives will discuss targeted humanitarian challenges and celebrate the year’s winner of the International Peace Poster Contest and more.

The relationship between Lions Clubs International and the UN began after the end of World War II. In San Francisco on October 24th 1945 Britain’s Prime Minister Winston Churchill joined U.S. President Harry Truman and other world leaders in signing the UN charter.

In the same year, they were asked to help develop the non-governmental organization (NGO) charter for the new global organization. At the time, Lions Clubs International was already an established worldwide service organization.

During the ensuing years, the two organizations have co-operated on many humanitarian ventures.

Lions have provided aid and manpower for UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund), WHO (World Health Organization), and

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) projects.

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 anyone in a dark blue fleece or light blue polo shirt (don’t worry - it’s not compulsory to get ‘dressed up’ if you join!)

David Lewis - Tel: (01995) 605146Email: [email protected]: www.garstanglions.co.ukFacebook: Garstang Lions

T: 01995 600 629M: 07813 098 648

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- Servicing (All Gas Appliances)

- Repairs & Breakdown

- LPG Caravans & Park Homes

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Members and friends of Garstang Historical Society will be taking a “Time Team” trip back in time this month when they are given an update on recent developments in archaeological activities in the NW England.

The speaker is Dr Rick Peterson of the University of Central Lancashire. He will highlight many of the latest discoveries from excavations and other investigations into ancient sites throughout the region.The meeting will be held at Garstang United Reformed Church hall on Wed, 11th Feb at 7:30pm.For more information visit the society’s website www.garstanghistoricalsociety.org or call Peter Burrell (01995) 603359 after 6:00pm.

GARSTANG SOROPTOMISTSGARSTANG HISTORICAL SOCIETYThe Big Bra Hunt is on!

This month the emphasis is on co-operation as Soroptimists, and other organisations, help Oxfam in their Big Bra Hunt campaign.

So turn out your cupboards and draws

and tip out those bras! Old ones, new ones, worn ones, neglected ones – (even the ones in need of repair!).

Your bras will either be sold in Oxfam UK shops or sent to Wastesaver, the Oxfam recycling facility in Huddersfield.

How it all works!

From Wastesaver the bras are sent to Senegal, where they are first sorted: all the old, worn, or ones in need of repair, are sent to small business workshops to be unpicked, the component parts are then used to repair or remake others. This creates another vital strand of employment.

The rest of the bras are sold at Frip Ethique, (a social enterprise).

Frip Ethique

Most of the workers are women who sort and sell clothes donated to Oxfam – including your bras – to local traders, providing life-changing employment opportunities for many of these women, reflecting Oxfam and Soroptimist values about women.

Frip Ethique provides permanent employment for 40 employees.

Why Bras?

Bras Make Poverty Busting Money! Bras are the item which makes the most money for them, selling for almost twice as much as the next most valuable item of clothing.

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Over 500 small traders buy stock from Frip Ethique enabling men and women to run their own businesses.

Here’s What To Do With Your Bras

We are manning a stall in Garstang, outside the Market Hall on Sat 7th March. Please bring your bras and browse our bric-a-brac stall. Soroptimist Information leaflets will also be available. If you would prefer to arrange collection/drop off please contact (01995) 606604.

Thank you for supporting us in this life changing project.

If you would like to join us in our work in creating opportunities to transform the lives of communities through a network of members and international partnerships, you are invited to come to one of our meetings.

We meet at the Garstang Golf Club and

Country House Hotel on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.

For more details please contact Muriel Burnham-Airey (01995) 606604 or visit our websites: www.sigarstang.org.ukwww.sigbi.orgwww.soroptimistinternational.org

F.L.O.W.Friday Lunch for the Older and Wiser

Fri 27th Feb Price £7 for a two course lunch.

We also have a free adults’ craft day on Wed 25th Feb with a variety of easy crafts to try your hand at from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Lunch served in between.

For more information on any of the above or to book for the lunch ring (01995) 602852.

GARSTANG SOROPTOMISTS (cont)

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GARSTANG LIBRARYGARSTANG LADIES SPEAKERSTues 3rd and 17th FebThe Club meets at 7.15pm in the comfortable surroundings of the Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Club on the first and third Tuesday of each month from September to May. Garstang Ladies Speakers Club is a club for women from all walks of life. It can provide the opportunity to improve speaking and listening skills and help build confidence for both work and social occasions.Visitors are always very welcome. Come along and see what it’s all about and see what can be achieved in this friendly supportive environment. There will be no pressure to speak unless you choose to.For more information visit our website www.garstangladiesspeakersclub.org or Facebook page. Maureen Moon (01253) 810704 Sue Hubbard [email protected]

National Libraries Day

This year’s National Libraries Day is on Sat 7th Feb.

To celebrate the day Garstang Library will be holding an information morning to spotlight all the services that we support both in-house and locally.

Sandra Perkins will be having a special Memory Clinic between 10:00 -12 noon.

Maureen Chippendale (Age UK) will be holding a special session of her armchair-based exercise class between 11:00am -12 noon.

Members of the Town Council will be holding their Council Surgery between 10:00am -12: noon.

We will also have representatives from many local groups and societies including; Home Library Service, Garstang Millennium Green, YMCA, Stamp Club, Widows Group, Knit and Natter, Cabus WI and Little Ducklings Nursery.

We will also have staff available to show you how to use our On-Line Reference Library and Learn My Way computer course.

So come along and find out more about what goes on in your local library!

Memory Cafe

Next Memory Cafe – Wed 4th Feb.Garstang Library is very pleased to be involved with this new FREE drop-in cafe for carers and those living with dementia.

All are welcome to come along to the library meeting room for a chat and cup of tea.

The cafe will be running every 1st Wednesday of the month 10:00am until 12 noon.

For further details ring Sandra Perkins (01995) 471236 or simply pop in to the library.

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Children’s Activites

Baby Bounce and Rhyme: Mon and Fri at 10:00am

Toddler Rhyme Time: Tues at 2:00pm.

Storytime for the under 5’s: Fri at 2:00pm.

All these events are FREE so just come along and join in the fun.

Knit And Natter

Our Knit and Natter group meet at the library every Tues 2:00pm - 4:00pm and Fri 10:00am -12:00 noon.

The group are looking for new members to join. So if you enjoy knitting or fancy starting up a new hobby just come along to the library and join in with this friendly group.

Refreshments are provided as well as expert help and advice.

Bowland Choir

Dates for this month are: Wed 11th and Wed 25th Feb.

The Bowland Choir meets in the library every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm.

No experience of singing or reading music is necessary to join the group as they sing together for fun and friendship, so come along and give it a try.

New members are always welcome.

Reading Groups

Our reading groups will meet on Thurs 12th Feb at 2:00pm and Tues 17th Feb at 7:30pm.

Meeting Room For Hire

Did you know that you can hire our meeting room for as little as £3 per hour? Interested? Call into the branch for more details.

GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont)Mobile Libraries.

The mobile library routes for February will be as follows:Scorton: Wed 11th

Catterall and Churchtown: Thurs (am).

St Michaels, Rawcliffe Rd: Tues 3rd (pm).

Garstang Library03001 236 703 [email protected]

T BREAK FOR OVER 60s

Why not join us for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat with friends. Fri 6th & 20th Feb at Garstang Free Methodist Church, Windsor Road (next to the leisure centre).

For more information ring (01995) 602852.

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BEN WALLACE MPJanuary has its beginning in Roman mythology coming from the name door (ianua) since January is the door to the year. I always dread stepping through that door and coming back to work. I leave

my family and go back to the Westminster squabble. But I use what I have learnt over the years to lobby and argue for what is best for us all in Wyre. One such good example is the road schemes.

Our constituency is to benefit from increased Government investment in our road network, with approximately £50m set to be invested in the A585. Like me, many readers will have been caught up in traffic associated with the

works at the Windy Harbour junction. I have been in touch with the Highways Agency to stress the importance of minimising disruption and have seen some improvements since.

I hope this short-term inconvenience will be worth it in the long-term when congestion should be reduced. The investment in the A585 will enable the creation of a relief road which will run from the area of Windy Harbour to the River Wyre Roundabout.

I have campaigned for the last 10 years for improvements to the A585 to tackle the congestion. The Government has already funded work to widen the northbound carriageway of Junction 32 of the M6 at the Broughton Interchange.

As some readers will know Lancashire County Council has been consulting on its budget plans. One recommendation, which was put forward by officers as a potential way

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for the County to achieve savings, was the cutting of all subsidised bus routes. While I understand that the County has rejected the proposal on this occasion, it is clear that our subsidised bus routes could be under threat again in the future.

This time last year we were facing the same prospect, with the County ultimately deciding to review contracts on subsidised routes when they came up for renewal.

A number of routes within our constituency have come up for renewal since the start of last year, but the services are still operating.

I have contacted the Chief Executive of the Council asking her to clarify the position and stressing the importance of our local services.

I know the routes are vital to many who travel by bus to work or to access education and that they offer a life line to many older people in our community.

BEN WALLACE MP (cont)I am outraged that while the County has been considering cutting bus services they have bought Preston Bus Station from Preston City Council, a building which at present loses £200,000 a year and comes with a minimum £6 million maintenance liability.

At the start of January I met with representatives from the PCS Union at Warbreck House. I am very concerned that some jobs currently done in the Fylde may be “devolved” to Scotland without any reciprocal work returned. I am meeting with the Minister very soon to raise this matter.

Last year I visited the site on Garstang Road in Bowgreave which had been proposed for the development of 16 dwellings. I have seen a number of similar applications across the constituency, in which the developer seeks to demolish an existing dwelling in order to access the land behind. The opening created

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont)

by the demolition of the existing house is often insufficient to create a safe access road as visibility can be poor. This was certainly the case with the Bowgreave application, particularly when the entrance road would have been on the brow of Bowgreave Hill.Along with local residents I objected to the planning application and in mid-January we found out that the application had been refused by Wyre Council. This was a good result. As I write this, the application for the convenience store on the car park of The Shovels Inn in Hambleton has yet to be determined, but rest assured that I am keeping a close eye on the progress of the application.I read that good news seems to be on the way regarding the potential re-opening of a tip in the Garstang area. I was greatly disappointed the tip was closed in 2012. In

advance of a final decision being made by Lancashire County Council I met with the Leader of the Council; lobbied the Cabinet member responsible at the Council; and looked at other options (including the use of private companies and reduced openeing hours) to enable the tip to remain open.

I continue to raise the need for a tip in the Garstang area frequently with the County Council and am hopeful that it will re-open in some form this year. The final details have yet to be confirmed, but I will continue to press this matter.

I hold regular surgeries. If you would like to book an appointment 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.

Ben Wallace MP

POLICE NOTESAs I write we are almost in February and just experiencing the first really cold snap of winter.

With the frosty mornings comes the warning again to make sure you have left enough time to properly defrost your car windows before driving off. It really does help if you can see where you’re going!

There have recently been a couple of business premises in Knott End broken into overnight and cash and equipment stolen.

These burglaries have similarities in that the front doors have been forced using a jemmy or similar.

Have you seen anyone acting suspiciously around properties in this area? If you have any information please call us on 101 quoting

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POLICE NOTES (cont)log number LC - 20150117- 0341.

If you want to report drug dealing in your street or local area, please phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You can remain anonymous if you wish.

As a team we have received an increased amount of complaints concerning dog owners not picking up dog poo!

Garstang and Catterall have been highlighted as problem areas resulting in the Neighbourhood Team working alongside an enforcement officer from Wyre Borough Council in the hope of reducing/combatting the issue.

Wyre Borough have recently erected new signs in the more problematic areas and completed a letter drop explaining how to report the culprits that are not picking up.

It is very simple – If your dog does a poo pick it up, bag it and put it in a bin. Do not throw it into the hedgerow or the nearby trees.

If you have issues in your area please report via the link below: www.wyre.gov.uk/site/xfp/scripts/xforms_form.php

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GarstangNHPEmail: [email protected] us via our communications room on 101 or in an emergency 999.

PC 2425 Gary Cross, PC 1136 Matt Butcher, PC 3774 Dave Kerfoot, PCSO 7169 Terry Molloy, and PS 6336 Danielle Freaney

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB

February sees the Camera Club looking inwards, with two members, Andy Stewart and Mike Tempan giving presentations of their work on Wed 4th Feb, a workshop on a topic still to be decided on Wed 11th Feb and an evening of selecting pictures for our annual battle with Holme Camera Club on Wed 18th

Update on Fundraising2014 was a good year for Garstang MNDA. We raised a total of £6,143.40 by in-store collections in the Co-op, Sainsburys and Booths, a market stall, a Christmas card sale, collection boxes in local shops and garages and a stall for two nights at the Victorian festival.

The total also includes a magnificent donation of £3,100 from Toplands Charity Clay Shoot in Woodplumpton. We would like to thank them and all the local shops and organisations who have helped us and you the public who gave your time and money.

The funds raised go to support those who have MND; it pays for vital research and raises awareness of Motor Neurone Disease.

If you would like to know more about MND, or would like to help with fundraising please contact Marie Whalley (01995) 603605.

MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOC

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GARSTANG LAKELAND CLUB

Feb. Our annual Bring and Buy Sale is also on Wed 18th Feb, with an opportunity to find that bargain that someone else has no further need for.Tributes have continued to come in for our member Bryan Bamber, who died last December. Bryan was our Competition Secretary from 1972 to 1980, our Chairman for four years (1978, 1981-82, 1985), Vice Chairman for 1983-84 and a Committee Member in 1986. Clubs like ours rely on people who are prepared to give up their time to run their club, and Bryan’s name lives on not only in our memories but also engraved on the many prize trophies that he won, the latest being First and Third prizes for the pictures he took on our visit to Kirkby Lonsdale for the 2013 Bowland Trophy. Derek Pratt

2015 started well for members with an outing to Grasmere and Rydal in weather which would not have disgraced March, followed by a Jacob’s Join and Picture Quiz.The Club, which provides guided walks in the NW England, has a full programme for the new year with more strenuous walks to Greenburn Round, Great Rigg and Helvellyn in the first few months. More moderate walks are to Bowness, Dallam Park and the Fairy Steps and along the Witton Weavers’ Way.GLC is a friendly group of walkers who are always pleased to welcome new members who enjoy visiting our beautiful local countryside on Sundays. For further information, please contact Michael (01995) 604358, Gwyn (01995) 604538 or Rob (01995) 603206.Michael Collins

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Santa’s Sleigh visits GarstangThe Rotary Club of Garstang and Over Wyre arranged for Santa Claus to visit the area on four occasions at Christmas time.

On Thurs, Dec 18th and Sat, Dec 20th Santa and his Elves, travelling in his illuminated Sleigh, arrived in Cherestanc Town Square outside Booths supermarket. They stayed until the late afternoon greeting and talking to the children.On Mon 22nd Dec, Santa, his Elves and other supporters made a tour of Cabus and the main Garstang area.On Tues 23rd Dec, in some poor weather conditions, Santa, his Elves and other supporters made a tour of parts of the

Catterall area.Rotary also held a collection for Barnado’s (to support their vital work with vulnerable children and young persons) plus local children’s charities such as youth organisations and Gala Days and other Charities.The organisers regret that they could not fully complete all the published routes on either evening but were delighted to report that over the four days they succeeded in raising over £1,300 to be shared between the charities.The Rotary Club wishes to extend its thanks to the people of Garstang and the surrounding area for their generous support. In addition the Club extends its thanks to Booths for assisting Santa in parking outside their store.Rotary is an organisation for both men and women. We meet each Wednesday at 7:00pm for 7:30pm at the Country Hotel & Golf Club.

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ROTARY (cont)

If you are interested in fellowship, friendship or would like to do something to help some of those people who are not so lucky in the local or international community, please give us a call. For further information please contact: Don Goodier (01995) [email protected]

GARSTANG 3 FSFaith, Food & FellowshipWe warmly invite you to join us for our monthly lunch on Wed 18th Feb at 12:45pm for 1:00pm at the Methodist Church, Park Hill Road, Garstang. Cost £7 per head. Please contact Margaret Abbott on (01995) 603213 to book your place.If you can’t manage Wednesdays why not pop into Wesley’s Cafe on Thursday, Friday or Saturday from 10:00am.to 2:00pm. for a coffee and a tasty snack. There will be a cake stall in Wesley’s on Saturday 14th Feb from 10:00am until 2:00pm. All proceeds to St.John’s Hospice.We would love to see you.

THE FIG TREEMany of you will know that Garstang is the world’s first Fair Trade Town. It kicked-started a movement now consisting of 1,576 Fair Trade Towns in 25 countries across all six major continents.Last year, on behalf of The FIG Tree International Fair Trade Centre, I visited France, Japan and the Czech Republic to tell the ‘Garstang Story’. I also hosted visitors from around the world, including people from Japan, South Korea, Germany, Denmark, Indonesia, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Palestine and the Lebanon.Recently, I came across a three minute video on You Tube that I wanted to share with you at:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jTO3Dzpwfw Now that The FIG Tree has moved out of Garstang to its new home at St. John’s in Lancaster it’s work should be recognised for putting Garstang on the map and keeping it there.Follow The FIG Tree on Twitter and Facebook for updates, and visit our website for more information. Bruce CrowtherDirector, The FIG Tree(01995) 602637 / 07526 713 255

FOCUS MAGAZINE GOES SMARTWe’re delighted to announce that Focus Magazine is now available to read on your smart phone or tablet. Simply visit www.focusmags.co.uk and click on the cover of the magazine.

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The New Year has started off as a busy one, especially with regards to local issues.

I have taken the opportunity to raise some of these issues and with this in mind held a meeting with other Members of Parliament from across the Country to discuss the roll out of Superfast Broadband.

As some of you may know I have been raising numerous concerns that here in Lancashire the BT roll-out isn’t delivering as it was intended to and wanted to see if this was the same elsewhere.

Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, this is the case and many colleagues reported similar issues to that we are experiencing here, with whole areas like Glasson Dock being left out. Obviously I will continue to pursue this issue with the Secretary of State.

Flooding and the maintenance of Water Courses remains an issue across Over Wyre, as well as the maintenance of the Thurnham sea defences. One of the ideas we are currently looking at is the re-establishment of a Land Drainage Board that would, as well as looking at taking over the maintenance of the Sea Defences, carry out work to keep local watercourses clear.

This idea is still in the early stages, but as I have mentioned before I am becoming more and more convinced that this is the way forward.

I have also had the opportunity to call in to a few local schools and I was delighted to be able to pay a visit to Winmarleigh Church of England Primary School to have a look round the newly redecorated common areas and meet with the staff and pupils. As always it was great to visit one of our small rural schools and to experience first-hand how fantastic these schools really are.

However, again the issue for this school, like many other small rural schools, is finding the

ERIC OLLERENSHAW MP

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money to create a dedicated dining area, needed since the introduction of the new free school meals policy.

Although currently Winmarleigh School, like many others, is coping very well – I do agree with them that it would be far preferable to have this space and therefore save them the time of having to reorganise classrooms so that the pupils can eat their lunch.

Finally, I wanted to mention a campaign that the NSPCC have launched called Share Aware which has produced a guide which aims to help parents understand more about the social networks, sites and apps that their children use, and feel confident talking to them about how to stay safe online. If you would be interested in seeing a copy of this guide please visit www.net-aware.org.uk/

As always, please contact me if I can be of

ERIC OLLERENSHAW MP (cont)any help. I represent everyone regardless of how or whether you vote.

Email: [email protected]: 0207 219 7096 or (01995) 672975Write: House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA or 59 High Street, Great Eccleston, PR3 0YBWeb:www.ericollerenshaw.comEric Ollerenshaw MP

JUMBLE SALEA Jumble Sale is to be held at the Scout Hut, Kepple Lane, Garstang, on Sat 28th Feb. Doors open at 1:00pm.For collection of jumble please phone Joan Weardon (01253) 790705 or Kay Clark (01995) 604569.Proceeds to the Golden Ball Social Club.

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Mon 16th Feb 10:00am - 3:00pm. Free pet chipping at Tarnside Community Hall, Blackpool.Thurs 26th Feb at 7:30pm. Fish and Chip Supper with prize quiz and tombola at Harold Rigby’s, Waterloo Road, Blackpool. Tickets are £7.50 (including tea or coffee) and are available from the Animal Centre in Stalmine, or at our charity shop in Knott End. All proceeds will go towards Longview Animal Centre.Animal AppealsWe would like to issue a special appeal for our longest residents, Ebony the cat and Ghost, Giles and Russell the guinea pigs.

Ebony has been at the centre since Sept 2014 making her our longest stay resident of all the cats. She would thrive in a quieter home and is suitable to live with older children but not with other animals.

About 4-6 years old, she was left at the vets to have an operation, but never collected. The three male guinea pigs we have at the centre are brothers. They arrived in September 2014 and keep getting overlooked. They are all around two years old.

RSPCA

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Guinea pigs need a run just like rabbits and they need regular gentle handling. These would be suitable for first time guinea pig owners and would be fine with sensible children who know how to handle them correctly.Anyone interested in adopting a cat or small animal should come and see us at the Centre. We are open every day 11:00am - 5:00pm except Mondays.

Dog Kennels UpdateWe are hoping for completion on our new dog kennels very soon so we can start getting dogs in and re-homing those in need. For further information about the RSPCA, contact us by email or phone at: [email protected] or (01253) 703000Natasha Henderson

Churchtown & District Children’s FestivalThe Festival Committee are having a fundraising Jumble Sale with cake stall on Sat 14th Feb at Kirkland Memorial Hall, Churchtown at 11:00am. Donations of jumble can be brought to the Hall from 8:30 - 10:00am on the morning of the sale. For jumble collection/further details contact (01995) 602731 or (01995) 602558.

World Food NightFollowing the success of previous Curry Nights, the Festival committee are having a fundraising World Food Night (an evening of food with fun and games for all ages) on Sat 7th March at Kirkland Memorial Hall, Churchtown at 7:30pm. Bar available. Tickets cost £8 per adult, £4 per child or £20 per family (2 adults + 2 children) available from (01995) 602281, (01995) 602558 or 07774 676 052.Dorothy Walmsley

RSPCA (cont) WHITSUNTIDE FESTIVAL

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GARSTANG TOWN COUNCILWith another year behind us it is time to reflect on the town’s recent and current challenges and how we as a community have dealt with them. No doubt people will have conflicting views, but when fresh challenges and questions are presented to your Town Council, we can’t simply ignore them. We need to deal with them in a way that we feel will benefit our town and the majority of the residents in the long term.Garstang is identified and described as the major service centre in the eastern part of the Borough. It is important we recognise this and make sure Wyre Council also note this, ensuring that we benefit proportionally with investment and support in the future. We have a great deal to offer as a town which is unique and should be protected and

Cottage Pie with Bubble & Squeak Topping

Ingredients

• 450g/1lb lean beef mince• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped• 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped• 15ml/1tbsp plain flour• 15ml/1tbsp tomato puree• 15ml/1tbsp Worcestershire sauce• 450ml/¾ pint stock• 675g/1½lb potatoes, peeled & chopped• 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks• 250g/9oz Savoy cabbage, shredded

• Knob of butter• Milk• Salt and black pepperMethodDry fry the minced beef or lamb with the onion and carrots until the mince is browned. Stir in the flour, tomato purée and Worcestershire sauce. Add the stock, bring to the boil and cook for 5-10 minutes.Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4-5, 180°-190°C. Meanwhile in a large pan place the potatoes and the parsnips. Bring to the boil and cook for 20 minutes or until soft. During the last 8-10 minutes of cooking time add the cabbage to the pan. Once cooked drain and mash with a knob of butter, milk and season. Transfer the mince into an ovenproof dish and spoon the bubble and squeak mash over the top. Cook in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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KIRKLAND WI

guarded with pride.As Mayor my chosen charity this year was Youth Sport Development in Garstang and I am pleased to say we successfully managed to raise just over £4000 to be divided amongst local clubs. I would like to thank all the companies and individuals who attended the Ball and supported the cause.In Garstang we are fortunate to have a diverse choice of well-run sport clubs which I believe set Garstang apart and ahead of the game as a successful town to be proud of. My wish is to see these foundations reinforced and supported well into the future.I would like to see further investment in our Town Centre to protect and enhance our best assets especially within our conservation area. I am currently and will continue to put the case for retaining our Community Offices in part or completely for use by the community of Garstang. We are being driven by Government and in turn Wyre to expand and the need for important community and civic facilities will only be increased as a result.Our current Council offices are geographically significant, uniquely positioned at the head of the High Street. Finding an alternative site in the future will not only be financially prohibitive but would probably result in a site remote and detached from our Town Centre. Wyre’s Cabinet have been sent representations and reasoning for retaining the building for Garstang and I intend to reinforce this request personally by attending the Cabinet meeting on 18th Feb. Cllr Graham Salisbury - Mayor

The next meeting will be held on Wed 11th Feb. Sarah Suthers, Appeals Fundraiser for ‘Mediquip for Kids’, will be talking about the work of this charity which we have been supporting.

Jumble SaleThe Kirkland WI Jumble Sale, in Aid of Kirkland WI, is to be held at the Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall, The Avenue, Churchtown on Sat 28th Feb at 1:30pm. Donations of jumble would be much appreciated. It can be dropped off at the Hall on Sat 28th Feb from 10:30am onwards or it can be collected by calling (01995) 602974.

Kirkland WI meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7.30 pm at Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall. For more information contact the secretary Dorothy Walmsley on (01995) 602558Kath Wiggans

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St Michael’s Village Hall

Sat 14th Feb 2:30pm - 4:30pm

St Michael’s-on-Wyre Village Hall hosts ‘NICOBOBINUS’ – a new family musical based on Monty Python star Terry Jones much loved children’s book.

It tells the story of a most incredible child who lived a long time ago in a city called Venice – and he could do anything - or could he?‘

We are very lucky to secure this professional group of actors ‘Red Ladder and Dumbwise’ courtesy of ‘Spot On’. They will come to us fresh from a run with this play in London and the South.

There will be a short interval for light refreshments. The play is suitable for ages 6+

Don’t miss it!

Tickets £6 Adults and £4 children available from Pamela Nickols (01995) 679400 or from St. Michael’s-on-Wyre School –mornings only.

CHILDREN’S SOCIETY CHARITY SHOPNew local charity shop opening soon!

Volunteers are needed to join the team at your new local charity shop at Unit 1 Stoops Weind, Garstang.

To find out more contact our Lancaster shop on (01524) 65910 or visit www.playyourpart.co.uk

We also urgently need your good quality unwanted items of clothing, jewellery, accessories, bric-a-brac, toys etc.

Your donation will help to improve the lives of some of the country’s most disadvantaged children.

www.childrenssociety.org.uk

NICOBOBINUS

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This is a new Gardening Club for Catterall and District and is for all gardening enthusiasts.Some gardeners will have greener fingers than others but don’t feel that you have to be a Monty Don to join! The club is for We will meet at Catterall Village Hall on the third Tuesday of every month starting on 17th March 2015, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. There will be eight monthly meetings from March to October. The annual membership fee will be £15 or £3 per meeting at the door, refreshments included. Our first speaker will be the marvellous award winning Sue Redmayne from W. Robinson & Son (Seeds and Plants), the Home of the Mammoth Onion, to talk about growing vegetables from seeds, just perfect timing for the new season.We welcome you all to join in with our small and friendly club.Please contact:- Jan (01995) 604771 or Netta (01995) 605385

GARSTANG YOUTH COUNCILMeetings are held every other month in the Community Centre. The next meeting is scheduled for March. We also have a Youth Panel that young people can join with no obligation to join the Youth Council.

Would you like to raise any issues with your Youth Councillors or would you like to join them? If you are aged 11 - 18, are community minded, have some good ideas, or just want to get your voice heard, then please contact the Town Clerk as detailed below or Cllr Lynn Harter (01995) 606404 email: [email protected] for more details.

Enquiries to Edwina Parry - Town Clerk.Tel: 07592 792 801 Email: [email protected]

CATTERALL GARDENING CLUB

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GREY MATTER ANSWERS CROSSWORD ANSWERS1 The Cheetah 2 Pisces3 The Sparrow4 Greek Gods5 Orienteering6 Dr Christiaan Barnard7 Irish meal of cabbage & mashed potato8 Enamel9 Wilma10 Tendrils11 Birds12 Kerry13 Viola 14 Fleet Street15 Sir Alec Issigonis16 Horses17 London & New York18 Oslo19 Calligraphy20 Gypsum

ACROSS4 Son6 Pregnant7 Yen9 Sponged11 Rerun12 Bread14 Seminar 15 Ado17 Daughter18 RedDOWN1 Prepared2 Agendas3 Eager4 Sty5 Nan8 Educated10 Delight13 Debut15 Air16 Odd

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