GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE
Arts Centre fundraisers
Call My Bluff/200 Club Draw
Saturday, 23rd September (circa 7pm for 7.30pm start) sees a double dose of fun and fundraising at and for the Arts Centre.
The centre is presenting a local version of the popular TV word game “Call my Bluff” in which panellists (and the audience) have to guess the definition of outdated English words after one true and two false definitions have been outlined.
Last time a Call my Bluff fundraiser was held (in 2015) all attending agreed it was a great laugh. It also raised much needed funds for the centre, one of Garstang’s best community assets.
Six local personalities have agreed to be panellists: Sandra Perkins, Andy Stewart, Graciela Lemos, Michael Coleran, and Adrian and Sue Whitaker. Each of them will bring their own area of expertise and etymological enthusiasm.
During the refreshment break, the Arts Centre’s latest 200 Club draw for cash prizes will be held.
Tickets (£5 inc nibbles, tea/coffee, but bring your own stronger drink, glasses provided) available from the Arts Centre or from Market Place News.
200 Club – 23rd September
The next draw of the 200 Club cash prizes is due in on Saturday 23rd September.
The evening will be shared by a staging of Call My Bluff”, of hilarious explanations of many little-known words. In the meantime “you have to be in it to win it” so if you haven’t got your 200 Club ticket yet or maybe would like a few extra chances at winning the £400 top prize, tax free, please contact Carolyn Worthington on 07504148568, by text or whatsapp, by email worthington70@outlook.com, or through the Arts Centre coffee shop.
Numbers are £6.50 each and there are approx only 20 numbers left. More details are on the Arts Centre notice board.
This is open to anyone – you do not have to be a member of the Arts Centre to buy a ticket. 50% of all proceeds go straight to support our wonderful Arts Centre – please help by supporting the 200 Club.
Exhibition
Although we have seen the work of several individual members of Blackburn Artists’
Society, this is the first time they have exhibited as a group.
Formed in 1946 and now with a membership of 55, their aim is to have fun whilst visiting a different venue almost every week of the year to paint in their own individual styles. This leads to
a fascinating variety of paintings that shine through when their work is viewed at exhibitions or on their Facebook page or Instagram account.
The exhibition opens on Tuesday 29th August through to Thursday 21st September.
Sheila Tearle 01995 603816
Craft Fair
Saturday 9th September, 10.00am to 3.00pm
An opportunity to buy unique, local handmade items. Light refreshments available.
For more information please contact Trish (01995) 602908
Future events at the Arts Centre
Aug 28th
10-4pm Gallery tearoom open and live music
10-3pm Garstang Jumble Trail
From 2pm A Walking Treasure Hunt around Garstang. £1 per group
Aug 31st
1-2pm The Dunelm Due Lunchtime concert. Free
2:30-3:30pm Poetry Reading by Ron Scrowcroft. Free
Sept 2nd
9-5pm Paint Garstang and live music. Free
Sept 5th
1-3pm Silk Painting Workshop- booking required. Free
Sept 7th
1-2pm Marie Ratcliffe lunchtime Concert. Free
Sept 8th
8-10pm John Towers Big Band Concert. Free. Bring own drinks.
Sept 9th
10-3pm Craft and Collectors Fair and live music by Garstang Ukulele Group. Free
Sept 14th
1-2pm Elswick 8 lunchtime concert. Free
Sept 16th
10:30pm James Dodding Poetry Competition Awards
10-12:30pm Coffee Morning by Garstang Poetry Group
11-12pm Buzz Cadillac and the Lightning Rods preform in the courtyard
7:30-9:30pm Sounds Right Concert. Bring own drinks. Free
Lunchtime Concerts will be performed from 1- 2pm, free, donations welcome.
MARIE RATCLIFFE SEPTEMBER 7th
(Piano)
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14th – ELSWICK 8
(Vocal /Instrumental Group from Elswick Singers)
Calendar 2024
Don’t forget to get your ‘Garstang & District’ calendar for 2024, available at the Arts Centre or Market Place News.
Garstang Ukulele Group
July has been a month of different opportunities for us. This month has seen smaller groups play in a range of interesting places. Small gigs allow us all to select a bespoke set of songs, unique to the occasion. This was the case when members played at the 300th year celebration of St. Anne’s Church, Great Eccleston, where some vintage songs stole the show. The centenary of Great Eccleston Bowling Club was an opportunity for three of our group to join with three fellow ukulele players to create a “ For One Night Only” group who entertained the bowlers, the Mayor and Lady Mayoress, friends and family. It was a wow!
Other smaller gigs for Friends Together at Elswick and at Dave Slack Allotments, Blackpool gave our audiences the chance to join in, sing along and have a great time – which really is everything to us.
Our motivation and desire is, as ever, to support local groups and charities using our music to entertain you. Whatever your special occasion is get in touch with any member of the group, through our Facebook page, with Trevor Phillips at mail@trevorphillips.co.uk or on 01995600378 and find out just how well we can add some fun to your celebrations.
If you have enjoyed reading about the Ukulele Group, the full version of this article can be found on our Facebook page
Ruth McBride
Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The Poetry Appreciation Group’s September meeting will be held on Friday 22 September at the Arts Centre. The theme will be ‘Times of Day’. The meeting will be led by Gary Walmsley.
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 the month.
There is a cover charge of £1, 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 working hard at rehearsals for our Autumn show Oliver! This show is going to be spectacular, and tickets are on sale and selling quickly!
Please check our Facebook page for further information about tickets, or contact any member for more information.
Garstang Musical Productions have an opportunity for local businesses and services to advertise in our Oliver programme. This award winning musical will be performed over 4 days, with an audience of approximately 200 each night.
We will be selling programmes at each performance & programmes will be high quality and printed in colour by Colin Cross.
A half page advert is £50 and a full page is £100
Alternatively we can offer a credit card sized space for £25
For all enquiries please contact Emily Hanson 07803786895
Ukulele Soup in September
After a busy August we are looking forward to a quieter time in September with just two bookings – we’ll be playing for the United Reform Church’s away day on the 9th and at the Harvest Festival at St Luke’s Church, Winmarleigh on the 17th.
Ukulele Soup are a 7 piece musical group consisting of Andy Stewart, Anne Kelsall and Clare Honeysett on concert ukulele, Andrew Rothwell on tenor ukulele, Peter Thornton on concert and baritone ukulele, Paul King on baritone ukulele and Bob Sapey on u-bass.
The band (originally called The Caretaker) formed in the autumn of 2021. We combine humour and music to entertain and amuse our audiences.
If you would like to book us please contact Bob Sapey on 07985 713961 or by email, bobsapey@gmail.com.
http://www.ukulelesoup.uk
Tuesday Bridge Club
We meet in the Arts Centre Garstang ready to start play at 1.30pm until approximately 4pm, with a break halfway through for refreshments.
New members would be very welcome. If interested come to the Arts Centre at 1.15 pm on a Tuesday afternoon for further details or telephone me at 07910046651
At the moment we cannot accommodate beginners but probably in the future lessons may be available.
Monday evening Bridge Club
We start play at 7pm in the Arts Centre Garstang and would welcome any new playing members. Please telephone me at the above number if you are interested for more details.
Jenny Gower
Garstang Painting Group
Join us for our last two Montmartre events this year Wednesday 6th & Wednesday 13th Sept at 1.30pm, outside in the courtyard of the Arts Centre.
The cafe will be open during the events, serving light refreshments and handmade cakes.
Vote for your favourite painting in our ‘Ron Coombes cup’ exhibition to 19th Sept
A visiting Artist will be demonstrating a landscape in oils on Wednesday 20th Sept 1.30pm, non members are welcome for £3 & light refreshments 50p.
Tel Liz 01995 606470 / Carolyn 01253 812270
The John Towers Big Band
As part of The Garstang Festival of Arts & Music The John Towers Big Band will be performing a concert on Friday 8th September at The Arts Centre.
The concert will be of Big Band classics with an emphasis on Latin American music and we will once again be joined by our excellent vocalist, Chris Hewitt.
Entrance is free along with interval refreshments but don’t forget to bring your own booze.
Donations on the night to the Arts Centre would be appreciated.
Please contact Tony Berry (07850061659) for further information
The Book Club
For September, our next library book is ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ by Bonnie Garmus.
We also decided that we’d try and read a biography or auto biography of our own choice plus any book by Robert Harris, although ‘Pompeii’ was the recommended one.
The next meeting is at 10.30am on September 5th.
For further information contact: Linda 07795064266 or Sandra 01995603436
Songbirds
Songbirds will be resuming on the 18th September from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
If you have ever thought of joining us now is a really good time as we face the winter months.
It certainly cheers you up and as a bonus you will meet lovely ladies to share a cuppa and conversation.
Remember no auditions we are not a choir, all you need is enthusiasm to enjoy a good sing and friendship. We look forward to meeting you, maybe you are new to the area and wanting to meet people so do come along to the Art Centre and get involved not only with us but many more groups who use the excellent facilities provided.
Tel. Avril on 01995 602904
Other Groups that meet at the Arts Centre
Creative Card Making: Fourth Mon, 10.00am -12noon
Watercolour Workshop: Monday mornings
Sounds Right: First & third Mon in the month, mornings
Scrabble Group: Tues 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Folk Dancers: Tues 7.30 to 9.30pm (September to May)
Woolcraft Group: Tues 7.00 – 9.00pm & Friday 1.30 – 3.30pm
Needlework Group: Wed 10.00am -12 noon
Garstang Chess Club: Thurs 1:30pm – 3:30pm.
Paint & Chatter: Fri 10.00am -12noon
Judy Osborne (01995) 600996
w: http://www.garstangartssociety.org.uk
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