GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE

Exhibitions

Our July exhibition will feature the work of members of Leyland Artists.
The group aims to foster the artistic talents of local people and the encourage a general interest in art within a friendly club setting. Visitors & members of other art groups are most welcome to attend their weekly informal meetings.
The exhibition will run from Tues 2nd July to Thursday 25th July.
Sheila Tearle Tel: 01995 603816

PAINT GARSTANG 2024

Entries are invited for the third en plein air competition to be held on Saturday 7th September.  
All details are on our website here or from me Sheila Tearle sheila@tearle.plus.com

Volunteers Needed Please

Would you like to join our merry team of volunteers? With the FREE Summer Lunchtime Concerts and The Arts and Music Summer Celebration fast approaching, we are looking for volunteers to join our happy team, helping with Cafe, washing up, leaflet distribution, helping man events and any other support you are able to offer. It is greatly appreciated. Please pop into the Arts Centre Tuesday or Thursday 10am – 4pm or call 01995 606648 for more information.

Garstang Summer Arts and Music Celebration 2024, 18th July – 7th September

Join us in our Summer Arts and Music Celebration! The Arts Centre will be host to a range of events across the festival, from craft fairs to concerts and competitions. There’s something for everyone to join in with and to make the most of the gorgeous summer sun!
Full list of events here
Start Date: Thursday 18th July, 2024 – Saturday 7th September, 2024

Free Lunchtime Concerts

The Art Centre hosts weekly FREE Thursday Lunchtime Concerts throughout the Summer commencing June 20th until September 19th  2024. 1pm – 2pm every Thursday. Donations very welcome

Thursday June 20th – SOUNDS RIGHT
(A seven piece swing band that sounds right for every occasion)

Thursday June 27th – KELL WIND TRIO (Flute ,Clarinet, Bassoon )

Thursday July 4th – SARAH GARRISH (Piano)

Thursday July 11th – UKULELE SOUP
(A Ukulele band playing a warm blend of music with a little roll on the side)

Thursday July 18th – HELEN RICH
(Piano Accordion with a repertoire of music for all tastes))

Thursday July 25th – DUNELM DUO
(Lynne Williams, woodwind multi-instrumentalist and Rob Rainford , Piano )

Thursday August 1st – MARTON SINGERS
(Songs from musical theatre/Gilbert and Sullivan)

Thursday August 8th – MARIE RATCLIFFE (Piano)

Thursday August 15th – ECLECTIC MIX
(Four musicians playing light classical music)

Thursday August 22nd – Garstang Ukulele Group

Thursday August 29th – SIMON HALLIDAY’S LEGATO MUSIC SCHOOL
(Garstang’s own music school)

Thursday September 5th – IAN WHALLEY (Piano)

Thursday September 12th – ELSWICK 7 (Vocal/Instrumental Group)

Garstang Ukulele Group

Garstang is now fully in bloom and our ukulele group is full of the joys of Spring. We have a packed programme of gigs and concerts ahead of us for Spring and Summer. New members have joined us, adding more flavour to our sound. Also many new songs have been included in our playlist as we challenge ourselves to bring fresh ideas, some rabble-rousers and even speciality songs to our performances.
Our repertoire is extensive and we can create a bespoke playlist for every occasion. You name it, we can probably play it because we like the challenge of thinking every song is a ukulele song.
So, if you would like us to add music, fun and laughter to your celebrations then, email Trevor Phillips at mail@trevorphillips.co.uk or call 01995600378 to find out more about what we can offer.
Ruth McBride

Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group

The Poetry Appreciation Group’s July meeting will be held on Friday 26th at 2.00 pm in The Garstang Arts Centre. The theme this month will be ‘The Weather’. The meeting will be led by Eddie Potter. N.B.
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 contact Gary Walmsley 01772 785693

Ukulele Soup

We are a six-piece performing ukulele group, available to play at community events in and around Garstang. We are led by Andy Stewart who’s stand-up comedy routines are very popular and leave our audiences in tears of laughter.
In July we will be playing at the Garstang Arts Centre in their Lunchtime Concert series on Thursday 11th at 1pm. This is a free concert and everyone is welcome.
On the same day we will be playing at Winmarleigh Village Hall at Stan and Eddie’s Open Mic. This kicks off about 8pm and there is an excellent bar available. So if you miss us at lunchtime, you could catch us in the evening.
If you’d like to book Ukulele Soup, telephone me on 07985 713961.
Bob Sapey
UkuleleSoup.uk

The Book Club

As usual lots of different views about our May book club choice, also lots of recommendations from members for future reading.  Our book for June reading was “Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson. This is a “what if” book about second chances to live a life differently set in the time stretching between two world wars.  It was also made into a BBC series.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 2nd July at 10.30am
For further information contact Linda 07795064266 or Sandra 01995 603436

Garstang Jewellery Beginners Class/Workshops

Mon 1st July  2.30pm-5pm Create Some Crafty rings in all Arts & Crafts 
Wed 10th July 7-9pm let’s Get Creative with local Sea Glass and Silver Wire make Pendants and Earrings
 Sat 13th July 1-5.30pm Paint with Felt Summer themes choose between Seascape & Flower Meadow
Mon 15th July  2.30pm-5pm Bead a bit of happiness 
Mon 22nd July 7-9pm New Summer Crafts is under wraps Join us for 2 hours of Crafty fun
Children are more than welcome with a paying Adult
Contact For more info 01995606470

Garstang Painting Group

Members, Meet & Paint every Wednesday at 1pm-4pm and are preparing for their Next Voting Exhibition by Visitors “The Ron Coombes Exhibition” Starts on Tuesday 30th July. The exhibition is on during Garstang Arts Centre Arts & Music Celebrations open to the general public and visitors on Wednesdays afternoons at 1-4pm from Wednesday 31st July to Wednesday 21st August. The cafe will be open during this time In the Gallery Room serving teas, coffees and delicious handmade Cakes. Members will be painting with the ukulele group in the courtyard weather Permitting, you are most welcome to join us.
New members are very welcome, contact for more information
Liz 07791146675 / 01253 812270 Carolyn
 

The John Towers Big Band

Another great month for The John Towers Big Band. 
In addition to our Friday rehearsal nights at The Arts Centre to which you are welcome to attend we had another brilliant concert on 21st June at Winmarleigh Village Hall. Attendances continue to grow so make sure not to be late for our next Winmarleigh concert on Friday19th July.
We start at 8pm, entrance is free and there’s a bar and hot food is available from 6.30pm
For enquiries contact Tony Berry (07850 061659)

Other Groups that meet at the Arts Centre
Songbirds: Singing for pleasure Monday afternoons 1.30 to 3.30 p.m..
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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