Exhibitions
Ann Jones started painting when she retired from secondary school maths teaching
never having done art at school  and knowing nothing about it.
She started in watercolour, not realising that this is the most difficult medium but,
with the help of courses and tutors, enjoyed painting loose watercolours and botanical work. Later experimenting with acrylics, oils, inks, alcohol inks and encaustic work; enjoying the free expression of these mediums.  A recent discovery of fluid acrylics and their bright colours has given Ann much enjoyment as she strives to find new ways to use it.
Ann’s exhibition runs from Tues 24th October to Thursday 16th November.
Sheila Tearle Tel: 01995 603816

The Talking Cafe
The Mayors Talking Cafe will be on Thursdays 2nd, 16th and 30th November 1.30 – 3.30pm. Come along for a chat and a brew.

October 28th – 7th December Craft Fair
Start your Christmas shopping early with locally made artisan gifts at Garstang Arts Centre- open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-4pm and Saturdays 10-12:30pm.

Garstang Ukulele Group
FUN all the way! So let those ukes play!
As summer becomes a distant memory, sometimes it’s hard to remember that there is still much to enjoy during this Autumn season. So far the word of the month for our ukulele group has been FUN!
October launched with St John’s, Calder Vale Harvest Festival.
The fun then continued with a charity thrash organised by Fylde Ukulele Network (FUN) to celebrate their 10th Anniversary
And culminated at the Fun Palace organised by Garstang library.
To find out more about all these fun-filled experiences, join us on our Facebook page to read the full article.
Ruth McBride

Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The Poetry Appreciation Group’s November meeting will be held on Friday 24 November at the Arts Centre. The theme will be ‘Mersey Sound Poets’. The meeting will be led by Pat Pugh.
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

Ukulele Soup
Ukulele Soup are a 7 piece musical group consisting of concert, tenor, baritone and bass ukuleles. We combine humour and good music to entertain and amuse our audiences. 
In November we shall be venturing to Blackpool, Lancaster and Standish, a world tour of Lancashire.
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 at 1.30pm and would welcome any new playing members. It is a very friendly group.  There are no plans at present for beginners lessons.
Monday night Bridge Club
We meet at 7pm in the Arts Centre Garstang. Any playing members would be welcome to join us.
Contact Jenny Gower 07910046651

Jewellery classes
Meet every Monday afternoon 3pm to 6pm
Fancy Making your own Christmas Jewellery for special presents? Come and join the fun! Everything included, just bring yourself! No membership required, this is a non membership class. 
Plenty of seasonal snacks 
Contact for more info Liz Jewellery 07791146675

Garstang Painting Group 
Meet Every Wednesday 1pm to 4pm.
On Wednesday 1st November at 1.15pm we have a watercolour tutor from the Brewery Arts Centre showing members how to create a landscape step by step. All visitors are welcomed, non Members are welcome to join our members’ workshops for £3. Our Christmas selling exhibition is in full swing, pop by and get a one off Christmas present for a special someone all at reasonable prices and won’t burn a hole in your pocket!
For more info contact Liz 01995 606470 or Carolyn  01253 812270

The Book Club
Our next library book is ‘This Lovely City’ by Louise Hare, set in London just after the blitz and concerns the Windrush generation. At our meetings members  also share books from a range of genre which they have enjoyed.
Although we welcome enquiries about The Book Club we have now had to limit our numbers and are unable to accept new members at the present time. This is in order to facilitate discussion and to ensure that everyone receives a copy of the library loan. 
The next meeting is on Tuesday 7th November at 10.30.
For further information contact: Linda – 07795064266 or Sandra 01995 603436

The John Towers Big Band
We continue tom play every Fiday night at the Arts Centre. Come along… Great music, great veue, greta tea or coffee and it’s FREE.
Contact Tony Berry (07850061659)

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

Judy Osborne (01995) 600996
w: http://www.garstangartssociety.org.uk
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