Exhibition
We welcome Hutton Art Society who will hold their first exhibition with us from
Tues. 12th March to Thurs. 4th April. Meeting weekly in Hutton Village Hall this
friendly group exists to promote art with regular demonstrations and workshops
from professional artists.  Ten members of the group will showcase their work
which is all for sale at very reasonable prices.
Sheila Tearle Tel: 01995 603816

Craft Fair – Saturday 30th March, 10.00am to 3.00pm
An opportunity to buy unique, local handmade items. Light refreshments available.
For more information please contact Trish (01995) 602908

200 CLUB SPRING DRAW Saturday 20th April at the Arts Centre 7.30pm sharing the evening with the Charles Flatt Annual Inter-Group Quiz Evening.  Teams of 4 to 6, NO CHARGE TO ENTER, all visitors welcome.  Bring your own alcoholic drinks.  The 200 Club Draw will be around 9 pm.  Tickets for this Draw are still available – 1st prize £400 – further prizes of £50’s and £20’s.   Any further information from Carolyn on 07504148568
 
INTER-GROUP ANNUAL QUIZ EVENING competing for the CHARLES FLATT TROPHY  20th April 7.30pm at the Arts Centre, The evening is being hosted by a section of the Camera Club & friends.  Teams of 4 to 6, no charge to enter, all visitors welcome.  Bring your own alcoholic drinks.. Please enter your  Group name or a chosen team name on the sheet on the Arts Centre notice board.  The 200 CLUB SPRING DRAW will take place during the half time break approx 9pm.  Any further information from Carolyn on 07504148568
 
LUXURY HAMPER PRIZE DRAW to be drawn on the evening of 20th April at the Arts Centre during the evening of the Annual Intergroup Quiz and the 200 Club Spring Draw.  Any further information from Vanessa at the Arts Centre.

The Mayor’s Talking Cafe will be on Thursdays, 7th and 21st March, 1.30 – 3.30pm.  Come along for a chat and a brew.

Garstang Ukulele Group
We have been overwhelmed …. 
… by the number of people who have expressed interest in our ukulele group. Many have wanted to just join our Facebook page to follow our adventures and they are very welcome; but others have wanted to join the action end of the group. We are very pleased to welcome six new players to our band, bringing us back to full capacity.
Last year was our most successful year yet:-
We donated  a total of £1,000 to the Art Centre and local charities
Played 33 gigs all over the region
Made regular appearances in the Art Centre courtyard prior to the lunchtime Summer Concerts
Even manned the Art Centre cafe on three occasions offering cake, coffee and music
Thank you to everybody who has supported us  in 2023 but 2024 is going to be even better!
Ruth McBride

Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The Poetry Appreciation Group’s March meeting will be held on Friday 22nd March at the Arts Centre. The theme will be, ‘Poems About Animals/Pets’ The meeting will be led by Jean Mavin.
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
We’ve got off to a cracking start this year with gigs in Chipping, Elswick and Blackpool. We’ve also been adding some interesting songs to our repertoire with a couple by The Secret Sisters – if you’ve not heard them look them up on YouTube.
Talking of YouTube, there is a sample from one of our performances last year at https://youtu.be/ENLcvz8dko4
We are a 7 piece band and we are able to perform for community groups, retirement homes and private functions. If you’d like to find out more ring me (Bob Sapey) on 07985 713961 or email me at bobsapey@gmail.com.

Garstang Musical Productions 
Our Spring Concert will take place at Claughton Village Hall, and we will be celebrating music from the 80’s, as well as performing some classic comedy sketches from  this era too. Not to be missed, performances will be on Friday 26th April & Saturday 27th April, both start at 7.30pm. All tickets are £9.00, and there will be a licensed bar and raffle for each performance. 
Tickets are available via our Facebook Page or our website, both called  Garstang Musical Productions. 

Our Autumn show at Garstang Community Academy will run from 9th-12th October. This year we are very excited to be performing the comedy musical Little Shop Of Horrors, please keep your eye on our Facebook page for further information. 

Garstang Musical Productions meet on Thursday evenings at the Arts Centre, and wish to encourage people interested in singing, music and production to get involved! Please contact Emily Hanson for further details on 07803786895. 

Tuesday Bridge Club
We meet at 1.30pm and would welcome any new playing members. There is a host so you do not need to bring a partner. It is a very friendly group. There are no plans at present for beginners lessons. For further details contact Jenny Gower on 07910046651.

Monday Night Bridge Club
We meet at 7pm. Any playing members would be welcome to join us.
Please  telephone the above number for more information if interested.

Monday Jewellery Classes
With a Professional Jewellery Designer/Maker 
We meet Mondays 4th & 18th March at 2.30pm to 5pm, we are doing Easter & Mothers Day Themes & Monday 11th & 25th March 7pm to 9pm, we are Creating Polymer Clay beads with Vintage beads. Bring along your old Vintage broken costume jewellery. To produce one off pieces of art jewellery for gifts for Mothers day & Easter or to treat yourself. Open to everyone, complete beginners or beginners with a little knowledge or intermediate level. We are a friendly Class open to Everyone. 
Refreshments are available
Contact Liz 01995 606470 or email lizjewellery@aol.com

Garstang Painting Group
We are looking forward to a new exciting programme full of visiting Professional Artists and a year full of interesting Art Activities to create exciting new paintings for our Exhibitions. 
On Wed 13th March tbc 1.15pm to 3.30pm. 
Please check the Garstang Painting Group Facebook Page for last minute changes. 
Members are looking forward to a fully clothed model, where Members will be drawing and painting in all mediums, a portrait. Following the footsteps of the next Portrait Artist of the Year! Visitors are most welcome to join us £4 & 50p for a brew & biscuits
Contact Liz 07791146675 or Carolyn 01253 812270

The Book Club
Our first meeting of the year was a lively one with lots of books to talk about! Our next book is ‘The Battle for Christabel’ by Margaret Forster. It’s a story of a young woman who becomes intentionally pregnant and doesn’t tell the father …… the child is going to be hers. Unfortunately she’s involved in an accident and subsequently dies and the battle for the child begins.
The next meeting is at 10.30 am on Tuesday, 5th March.
For more information contact: Linda 07795064266 or Sandra 01995 603436

The John Towers Big Band
The Band has now performed on the third Friday of the month at Winmarleigh Village Hall twice this year and we are looking forward to our show on March 15th
The audience is growing and the Band has been very well received. This is a superb venue with a bar & food. 
Entrance is free so come and join us.
Don’t forget we still perform on every other Friday at Garstang Arts Centre.
Contact Tony Berry (07850 061659)

Songbirds
We are going from strength to strength as new ladies are joining us each Monday from 1.30 -3.30.
Feel free to come along and see if singing for pleasure is something you would enjoy. You will be assured of a warm welcome, meet new friends and conversation along with a cuppa and of course a good sing. Don’t  worry, no auditions.

Other Groups that meet at the Arts Centre, more details on the website.

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

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