GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE
Garstang Arts Centre invites you to become a member and enjoy access to all our groups for just £15 for the remainder of the year (some groups have small additional fees).
We are a friendly bunch and looking forward to seeing new and old faces.
Please pop in on Tuesdays, Thursdays 10-4pm or Saturdays 10-12:30pm to find out more and access our simple membership form, alternatively, please email us at garstangartscentre@gmail.com.
Membership will then start again in January at £30 for the year of 2024.
GARSTANG SUMMER ARTS & MUSIC CELEBRATION 2023
Exciting news! Garstang Arts Centre will be hosting the Garstang Summer Arts and Music Celebration 2023.
A colourful program of events will run from 6th July to 16th September.
Please keep an eye on our website, facebook page and printed material for more information.
From music concerts and jamming sessions to art and clay workshops, exhibitions and craft fairs – we have plenty to offer all ages.
The celebration opens on Thursday 6th July with a Lunchtime Concert by Eclectic Mix, light classical music will be performed from 1- 2pm. The event is free, donations welcome.
GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE CALENDAR 2024
We are thrilled to have our very own calendar for 2024 launch at Garstang Show on Saturday 5th August. A special thanks to the Arts Centre’s Camera Club for the fantastic photos and all the local businesses who sponsored. Come and find our stand to grab your copy.
Craft Fair – Saturday 8th July, 10.00am to 3.00pm
An opportunity to buy unique, local handmade items. Light refreshments available.
For more information please contact Trish (01995) 602908
JULY ART EXHIBITION
We are always pleased to welcome Leyland Artists back to the Arts Centre and their next exhibition will open on Tuesday 4th July and run to Thurs. 27th July.
They are a group of local artists aiming to foster the artistic talents of people of all abilities and to encourage a general interest in art within a friendly club setting.
Their web site www.leylandartists.co.uk has won universal acclaim as one of the best club art sites in the UK – worth taking a look.
An opportunity to acquire an original piece of art at a reasonable price.
Exhibition Organiser: Sheila Tearle 01995 603816
GARSTANG ARTS SOCIETY CONCERT PROGRAMME 2023
THURSDAY JULY 6th – ECLECTIC MIX
Light Classical music performed by members of Preston Concert Band
THURSDAY JULY 13th – UKULELE SOUP
(A Ukulele Band playing a warm blend of music with a little roll on the side
THURSDAY JULY 20th – KELL WIND TRIO
(Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon)
‘A musical trio with a reputation for performing fast moving, wide ranging and entertaining concerts’
THURSDAY JULY 27th – SARAH GARRISH
Piano – (All the wrong notes in the right order)
THURSDAY AUGUST 3rd – MARTON SINGERS
(songs from Musical Theatre/ Gilbert and Sullivan)
THURSDAY AUGUST 10th – SIMON HALLIDAY’S LEGATO MUSIC SCHOOL
(Garstang’s own Music School)
THURSDAY AUGUST 17th – SOUNDS RIGHT
7 piece Band playing music for all occasions. ‘Sounds Right’, sounds right for all occasions
THURSDAY AUGUST 24th – IAN WHALLEY
(Piano)
THURSDAY AUGUST 31st – THE DUNELM DUO
Lynne Williams (Woodwind multi-instrumentalist) ,Rob Rainford (Piano)
MARIE RATCLIFFE SEPTEMBER 7th
(Piano)
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14th – ELSWICK 8
(Vocal /Instrumental Group from Elswick Singers)
All recitals start at I p.m.
200 Club and Annual Intergroup Quiz
Thank you to everyone who supported the 200 Club at the Spring Draw in April, either by buying a draw number or by taking part in the annual inter group quiz evening.
The quiz was won by a team from the Camera Group – well done Camera Club 2.
The 200 Club draw resulted in eight cash prize winners as well as providing much needed funds for the Arts Centre.
The next draw is provisionally due on 23rd September.
Numbers for this next draw are available – £6.50 each from Carolyn Worthington on 07504148568 or from the Arts Centre.
Garstang Ukulele Group
Garstang Ukulele Group continues to go from strength to strength.
We are a diverse group of individuals united by our enjoyment of music. This year the group has evolved under the hard work and commitment of Trevor Phillips.
New members have brought a fresh energy and dimension to the group; while regular members continue to display their talents across a wide range of gigs and performances.
At the heart of what we do is supporting local charities and events. We have been able to make donations to the Art Centre and towards the Children’s Festival.
Whilst over the past year the group has performed for a very wide audience bringing songs, fun and laughter to people of all ages. From care homes to stately homes, from village halls to concert halls we have played them all. In the open air, at garden parties, birthdays and anniversaries we have entertained a wide cross section of our local community with a lively selection of songs both old and well loved and new(ish).
Garstang Ukulele Group is a fully inclusive music group that always welcomes new members.
If you are interested in joining us or just want to find out more about us then please contact Trevor at mail@trevorphillips.co.uk or by phone on 01995 600378
Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The Poetry Appreciation Group’s June meeting will be held on Friday 28 July at the Arts Centre.
The subject will be ‘Hatches, Matches and Dispatches’ the meeting will be led by Marie Whalley and Veronica Langton.
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 subject of the month.
Refreshments are provided at the end of each meeting.
If you require further information please contact Gary Walmsley 01772 785693
Garstang Musical Productions
We continue with our rehearsals for our Autumn show Oliver!
We are particularly enjoying working with our new members, who have very quickly become part of our friendly group.
We are also looking forward to singing at the Bowgreave Rise Opening Event later this month, and are thrilled they invited us to sing for their residents.
Oliver! tickets are on sale and selling quickly.
Please check our Facebook page for the box office, or contact a member for information.
Emily Hanson 07803786895
Ukulele Soup
‘A blend of music to warm your evening with a roll on the side’
Ukulele Soup is a 7 piece group. Our performances are a mix of choral and solo singing backed by concert, baritone, tenor and bass ukuleles, giving a different and distinct sound, plus a lot of humour.
In July we shall be playing at the Lowest Point Festival in Lancaster, at a Lunchtime Concert at the Arts Centre in Garstang and for the Garstang Subscription Bowls Club.
See our website at www.ukulelesoup.uk for more information about where we are playing and how to book us for your next event.
Bob Sapey
Tuesday Bridge Club
We meet on Tuesday afternoons at the Arts Centre Garstang. Play starts at 1.30pm.
We are a very sociable and friendly group of players and would welcome any new members who can play bridge. If you are interested please come along on a Tuesday afternoon for further details.
There is also a separate Bridge Club on Monday evenings starting at 7pm in the Arts Centre Garstang. Any new bridge players would be very welcome.
Please come along for further details if interested or telephone me at 07910046651.
Jenny Gower
Garstang Painting Group
The painting group is looking forward to Summer painting activities.
In mid June we had a Professional watercolour artist showing us exciting new techniques to use in our paintings. The artist showed us how to produce a watercolour Lake District Landscape step by step, suitable for all Watercolour levels
In the summer, members will be painting outside in the Arts centre Courtyard (weather permitting) during our Wednesday afternoon meetings, you are all welcome to come along and say hello.
We meet on Wednesday afternoon 1.00pm to 4.00pm, if your into your art, at any stage, beginners to advanced, your most welcome to come along and join us.
Tel Liz 01995 606470 / Carolyn 01253 812270
The John Towers Big Band
The John Towers Big Band perform every Friday night from 8 o’clock until 10 o’clock.
If you’re a fan of music by Count Basie, Benny Goodman & Frank Sinatra etc. come along for a really great nights entertainment. Just walk in there’s no charge.
For more information contact Tony Berry 07850 061659
Garstang Chess Club
We meet at Garstang Art Centre on Thursday afternoons 1:30pm – 3:30pm. New members welcome, any level.
Contact Vanessa at the Arts Centre 01995 606648
The Book Club
It was good news for the club this month as we received our first library loan, which means that all of us can access the book easily.
The first book that we’ll read is called ‘Light Perpetual’ by Francis Spufford and follows the lives of five children. What makes it interesting is that these children are dead, killed in a rocket strike in 1944. The author charts a future of what might have been, following the changes they would have experienced through the twentieth century.
Our two other suggested books are: ‘The Whalebone Theatre’ by Joanna Quin – a debut novel set in the 1940’s.It’s the story of Cristabel Seagrave starting in a theatre made of whalebones and ending in covert operations during the war.
Our final suggestion is ‘The House in the Olive Grove’ by Emma Cowell – set in a Greek village, it’s the story of three women, a chef, a journalist and a jewellery maker. We share the development of their relationships in the house in the olive grove.
The next meeting is on July 4th at 10.30.
For further information contact: Linda 07795064266 or Sandra 01995603436
Songbirds
Over 30 ladies have joined us for our singing for pleasure. If you enjoy singing please join us on Monday afternoons at 1.30 to 3.30pm in the Arts Centre you will be made most welcome, meet new friends, new conversation and a cuppa.
Tel. 01995 602904
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
Are you fascinated by letters and words? Do you play Wordle?
Come along on Tuesday afternoons, 1.30pm till 4pm to play two or three games of Scrabble.
Whilst It is frustrating to receive lots of vowels it does stretch your brain cells. Occasional bursts of brilliance when an extra 50 points are awarded for using all your letter in one turn, does happen sometimes!
The more you play the better you get. Call: 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
w: http://www.garstangartssociety.org.uk
facebook: artcentre.garstang
Judy Osborne (01995) 600996
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