PART TIME JOB VACANCY
Would you like to be part of our vibrant ‘Arts Centre Team’?
Working alongside the Curator assisting with: the running of the Café, organising Events and General Admin then please get in touch – garstangartscentre@gmail.com
More Information: Part Time Job Vacancy
EXHIBITIONS
We are delighted to exhibit the work produced by the artists who took part in the very successful ‘PAINT GARSTANG‘ en plein air event, which was held in our lovely town on the 3rd Sept.
During the exhibition, which will run from Tues 26th Sept to Thurs 19th October, there will be an opportunity to buy these stunning views of Garstang and also to VOTE for your favourite work of art.
Exhibition Organizer: Sheila Tearle Tel: 01995 603816
FUTURE EVENTS AT THE ARTS CENTRE
The Talking Cafe: A Garstang Mayor initiative, at The Arts Centre – Thursday 5th October: 1.30pm – 3.30pm. A fortnightly event – next meet Thursday 19th October
Drinks sponsored by Garstang & Over Wyre Rotary Club and funded by Garstang Town Council and Dewhurst Homes.
Drop in session by Lancashire Police Community Officers Tuesday: 3rd October 10-12pm
The FREE ‘Drop In’ will provide help on staying safe online and will act as an opportunity to discuss any local issues directly with local Police. We are hoping to make this a regular drop in – once every 2 months.
Christmas Craft Fair – October 28th – 7th December
Start your Christmas shopping early with locally hand-made artisan gifts at Garstang Arts Centre- open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-4pm and Saturdays 10-12:30pm
For more information please contact Trish on 01995 602908 or our Christmas Craft Fair Page
Garstang Ukulele Group
If you go down to the Art Centre at all
Yu might want to choose the right day!
If you’ve been down to the Art Centre at all
You might just have heard us play.
For Thursday mornings most every week
Before the concerts, so to speak,
Garstang’s Uke Group has been performing.
If you can get over the bad rhyme and you would like to know what we have been up to, then you can find the rest of the article on our Facebook page, as well as how to contact us.
Ruth McBride
Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The Poetry Appreciation Group’s October meeting will be held on Friday 27 October at the Arts Centre.
The theme will be ‘Love Poems’. The meeting will be led by Eddie Potter.
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
It’s very nearly showtime, and the cast and production team are getting very excited to perform Oliver at Garstang Community Academy on 11th- 14th October.
Tickets are on sale and selling very well, we recommend you book in advance as some of our performances are already nearly sold out.
Unfortunately we cannot guarantee tickets on the door.
Please check our Facebook page for the box office, or contact a member for information.
Emily Hanson
07803786895
Ukulele Soup
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.
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
In October, members are looking forward to drawing a portrait with a life Model.
Members who took part in ‘Paint Garstang’ are taking part in the peoples vote exhibition.
Members are busy painting pictures for sale at Christmas exhibition and craft fair held on 28th October to 7th December
Workshops are open to non members as well as members.
There are a few places left on our Saturday 14th October workshop by a Cumbrian Textile Artist creating fun collages with paints. Learn a new Skill. Handmade cakes with light refreshments for £1.
For more info and to book
email garstangpaintinggroup@gmail.com
or call Liz 01995 606470 / Carolyn 01253 812270
Facebook: Garstang Painting Group
The John Towers Big Band
After two very successful concerts as part of the Garstang Arts Festival we are back to our normal routine. Come along any Friday night to The Arts Centre and listen to some really terrific big band music. It’s free and refreshments are provided.
Please contact Tony Berry (07850061659) for further information
Garstang Book Club
Next month the library book is ‘The Botanist’s Daughter ‘ by Kayte Nunn.
This is a story of two female botanists set in two different time zones. Our second read is any book by Ben Elton and the one suggested was ‘Identity Crisis’.
Our next meeting is at 10.30 on October 3rd.
For further information contact: Linda – 07795064266 or Sandra 01995 603436
Songbirds
We are now into our Autumn and Winter term at the Art Centre on Monday afternoons from 1.30 to 3.30.
We continue to enjoy singing together along with a cuppa and conversation.
A warm welcome awaits new ladies to join us, no auditions, not a choir, just the joy of music and singing plus meeting new friends.
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
PR: Judy Osborne (01995) 600996
facebook: artcentre.garstang
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