Garstang Arts Centre
The Schoolroom at the Arts Centre is currently closed for remedial building work but please be assured that the Arts Centre is still open and the kitchen and Music Room are fully operational.
Please use the side entrance on Lancaster Road. Coffee, tea and Cakes will be on sale as usual on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings.
We hope to reopen the Schoolroom as soon as possible.
Exhibitions
A new exhibitor at Garstang Arts Centre is Kylie Miles.
Kylie is 33 years old and currently studying for a BA Hons degree in commercial illustration with Lancaster University.
Despite a difficult childhood at home and at school, Kylie, who has multiple sclerosis and is autistic, is known as ‘smiley Kylie’ – always laughing and smiling even in the bad moments of life which helps her to cope with whatever life throws at her.
Now, halfway through her degree course she is living life as planned to the maximum. Each piece of her work tells a story and the fact that having a disability shouldn’t stop you from making the most of the time you have.
When she has completed her studies, Kylie’s aim is to see her work in books that appeal to young people.
The exhibition opens on Tuesday 14th February and runs to Thursday 9th March.
Sheila Tearle 01995 603816
Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The Poetry Appreciation Group’s February meeting will be held on Friday 24th at The Arts Centre. The subject will be ‘Fathers’. The meeting will be led by Bill Barnes.
Non-members are always welcome. You can bring a poem or two to share with the group or just come along and listen to members reciting a selection of poetry around the theme of Fathers.
There is a cover charge of £1, refreshments are provided at the end of each meeting.
If you require further information contact Gary Walmsley 01772 785693
Garstang Musical Productions
Following a successful recruitment campaign, we are delighted to have welcomed some new members to our group and they have already settled in very nicely to our Thursday rehearsals at the Arts Centre.
We are always looking for new members, so if you enjoy music, singing, performing or have skills behind the scenes we would love to hear from you.
Call in to the Arts centre on any Thursday between 7.30pm & 9.30pm to see us in action!
Our Spring Concert, titled “The Best Of Garstang Musical Productions” will be performed at Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall on Friday 14th April and Saturday 15th April.
The performance includes ensemble pieces from Sister Act, Les Miserables, The Greatest Showman and there will be a taste of our Autumn production Oliver!
There will be a licensed bar open during the performances, tickets are available online through our main Facebook page or through any member of GMP.
Please call our Box Office on 07795 946159 for ticket enquiries.
Emily Hanson
Garstang Ukulele Group
Did someone love you enough to buy you a ukulele for Christmas?
If not, then please accept my condolences for your loss, but if they did, why not come down to the Arts Centre on Sunday afternoons, from 2-4 and make music with us.
Bob Sapey
http://www.garstangukulelegroup.co.uk
Bridge Group
Bridge, If you would like to know more about this fascinating game and what the Arts Centre can offer you please ring Bob on 01995 510491.
Garstang Book Club
The Book Club wishes you a Happy New Year
This month members’ had a choice of three books and all were well received by those who read them.
‘The Sealwoman’s Gift’ by Sally Magnussun was a thought provoking book based on the true story of the Barbary pirates. It starts in Iceland in the 1600s when 400 people are captured from one of the islands and taken as slaves to Algeria. It follows the life of one woman and her family and is a book of deep contrasts.
Our second book, ‘Longbourn’ by Jo Baker also provides contrasts! Set in the house of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, it follows the life of one of the servants, an easy read and an interesting book.
The third choice was ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’ by Amor Towels. Set in Russia in 1922 after the revolution, a young count is arrested for writing a poem that was considered politically incorrect and his ‘prison’ is an attic room in the Metropol hotel in Moscow, where he remains for 35 years. Despite not leaving the room he still has his wealth and manages an interesting life.
The suggested reading for our next meeting is:
Dear Mrs Bird by A J Pearce – The story of a young woman who takes a typing job on a woman’s magazine and becomes their secret advice columnist. Set in London during World War 2
The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris – This is a debut novel set at the end of the American Civil War. It is a story of what happens to the slaves who have been set free. It explores the true physical and emotional costs of freedom.
The Salt Path by Raynor Winn – This is a true story of a couple made homeless in their 50’s and their decision to walk the 630 mile South West Coast path. The husband has a terminal illness so they feel they have nothing to lose. Endurance, stamina and a love of nature are certainly required.
The next meeting is on February 14th – Valentine’s day. You could say that our first choice has some romantic overtones.
For further information contact: Linda 07795064266 or Sandra 01995603436
Songbirds
We meet on Mondays 1.30 to 3.30 singing for pleasure and ladies are very welcome to join us. A very sociable couple of hours enjoying good company and a good sing. You would be made very welcome. Tel. 01995 602904
Garstang Chess Club
We meet every Thursday afternoon at 1.30pm – New members and players of any standard are very welcome.
For further information please contact Hilary or Vanessa at The Arts Centre during normal operating hours.
Woolcraft Group
Do you like all things woolly? We could be just the group for you to join. We are knitters/crocheters/felters and inspire and learn from each other, working on our own things and also taking part in local projects.
We are very friendly and informal. We meet on Tuesday 7-9pm and/or Friday 1:30-3:30 pm.
Contact Sue Lowe 01995 601831
Scrabble Group
The Scrabble Group meet on Tuesday afternoons at the Arts Centre 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Everyone welcome.
For more information please contact Jean Mavin 07501704385
Needlework Group
We meet in the Arts Centre on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon.
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, patchwork, applique or would like to learn, do come and join this friendly, helpful group
Other Groups that meet at the Arts Centre are:
Creative Card Making, 4th Monday in the month 10am to 12noon
Songbirds, Meet every Monday 1.30 to 3.30pm
Folk Dancers, Tuesday evenings 7.30 to 9.30pm, September to May
Garstang Paintng Group, every Wednesday, 1.00pm
John Towers Big Band, every Friday, 7.45pm
Sounds Right, 1st & 3rd Monday in the month, mornings
Watercolour Workshop, Monday mornings
Paint & Chatter, Fridays, 10am to 12noon
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Judy Osborne (01995) 600996
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