GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE

Exhibitions
The varied and beautiful work by members of Garstang Quilters & Crafters will be
the subject of the next exhibition commencing on Tuesday 27th August to Thursday 19th Sept. They focus mainly on patchwork & quilting but also now incorporate many other crafts including crochet, knitting and more.  The Arts Centre Art Groups are exhibiting their paintings for the Ron Coombes voting competition. Vote for your favourite one during café opening times till Thursday 19thSeptember.  All the work will be for sale: an opportunity perhaps for some early Christmas shopping!
Sheila Tearle Tel: 01995 603816

PAINT GARSTANG 2024
Entries are now flooding in for the ‘en plein air’ event to be held in and around Garstang on the 7th September.  The work produced by artists on the day will be on show and for sale from the 24th September to Thursday 17th October.
An exhibition, depicting original artwork scenes of our beautiful town, not to be missed.
Sheila Tearle Tel: 01995 603816

Arts and Music Celebration
Coming to the end of our Summer Arts And Music Celebrations with Paint Garstang on Saturday 7th September. Our 3rd ‘Plein Air’ Open Art Competition will see artists dotted around Garstang at their easels creating masterpieces to bring for exhibition and judging at 4:30pm, prize giving at 5pm. You can follow our artists trail from the maps from the Arts Centre, as well as live music in the courtyard 4 – 5pm.
We have the wonderful Garstang Ukulele Group performing on Thursday 5th at 11:15 – 12:30pm. Come along for a brew with some jolly music!
The following lunchtime concert is by pianist Ian Whalley 1 – 2pm with a beautifully melodic performance. Donations are welcome for both free events.
The final lunchtime concert this year is Elswick 7, a vocal/ instrumental group performing 1 – 2pm Thursday 12th. Free event, donations welcome.
Our fabulously creative Craft Fair is on Saturday 28th September! Come along to see some beautiful hand made textiles, jewellery, woodwork, glassware, artwork and many more unique creations, open 10am – 3pm.
As always, the Gallery Café is open Tuesdays and Thursday 10-4pm, Saturdays 10-12:30pm for a brew and a chat.
Curator : Vanessa Bracewell 
Assistant Curator : Madeline McLean
01995 606648

Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The Poetry Appreciation Group’s September meeting will be held on Friday 27th at 2.00 pm in The Garstang Arts Centre. The theme this month will be ‘Poems About Waterways’. 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 contact Gary Walmsley 01772 785693
Garstang Ukulele Group
Our first ever Summer Concert is now over and all the hard work and preparations were worth it, as we put on a truly rocking and rolling extravaganza.
So it seems only right that the rest of this article should focus on those Unsung Heroes without whose help, support and encouragement we could not achieve what we do. These are the sterling husbands, wives, partners and pets who stand beside us, supporting us every day as we, ukulele lads and lasses, do what we love. Thank you one and all!
However, without the help and support of our wonderful community, we would have no one to entertain. Playing Uke is a joyful experience best served to appreciative audiences. We are so very lucky in Garstang to get very varied and numerous invitations to play and entertain. It is always satisfying to devise a bespoke playlist for every gig we get. 
Our repertoire has now been extended by our ability to offer our audience our foot stomping, hand jiving and rock and roll show. Please contact us by email at mail@trevorphillips.co.uk or call 01995600378 to find out more about what we can offer.
Ruth McBride

Gartstang 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 is vibrant group for performers and technicians aged 16+. We are always on the look out for fresh musical talent to join our talented society. 
If you have a passion for any aspect of musical theatre – on stage or behind the scenes, or know somebody that does, we would love to hear from you. 
Please contact Emily Hanson on 07803786896

Ukulele Soup
Our new line up is beginning to settle in. We are now a 9 piece band with 5 ukuleles, a bass, electric piano, harmonica and percussion. We will be playing at St Luke’s church in Winmarleigh at 1.30pm on September 22nd to help celebrate the Harvest Festival. The church puts on a great display of historical and local interest each year, so visit over the weekend and prepare to be entertained if you come to our performance.
For more information about Ukulele Soup please see our website at ukulelesoup.uk/ and to book us, email me at bobsapey@gmail.com.

The Book Club
The July book club choice was discussed as well as all the other books members had read and recommended. Our next book club choice is “The Last Runaway “ by Tracy Chevalier.  Honor is a sheltered Quaker girl who leaves 1850’s Dorset for America, her principles are tested when a runaway slave turns up on the farm where she lives.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 3rd September at 10.30
For further information contact Linda 07795 064266 or Sandra 07823 501716

Garstang Art Club
We meet once a month on Friday Evenings 7pm-9pm. New members are welcome. Next meeting is Friday 20th Sept 7pm. Membership is £9.50 to end of year
Bring your paints and materials in any mediums, for example Watercolour, Acrylic, Oils, pens, pencils, pencil crayons, Pastel, Brusho, inks, poster paint, printmaking, Lino etc Meet new art friends. 
Take part in competitions, selling exhibitions, professional artists demos and workshops. Teas coffees £1 with free biscuits and cakes. 
More info contact Liz 01995606470 or 07857329805

Jewellery Classes 
All Beginners Adults & Children Jewellery workshop/classes 2 hours+, everything included. 
Silver fasteners and earrings from £5
Monday 2nd Sept 2.30pm Felt landscape Keyring or brooch £10/£5
Wednesday 4th Sept 7pm Necklace Jewellery making £15/£8
Fri 6th Sept 6pm Drawing and painting £10/£5
Wednesday 18th Sept 7pm Earrings Jewellery making £15/£8
Monday 23rd Sept 7pm Texturing Silver Jewellery workshop £45
Wednesday 25th Sept 7pm Fine Silver jewellery workshop £35
Friday 27th Sept 6pm Autumn Bracelet Jewellery Making £12.50/£6 
Monday 30th Sept 7pm Autumn Landscape in Felt £12.50/£6
All Pay on the door & Silver workshops ring to reserve a place
Contact for more info Lizzie 07857329805 or email lizzieanne50@icloud.com

Garstang Painting Group
We meet every Wednesday 1-4pm. During September, the group are preparing their paintings for Ron Coombes voting competition. Vote for your favourite one during cafe opening times till Thursday 19thSeptember. The painters won’t be  painting in the courtyard and the cafe won’t be open during September Wednesday meetings this Summer. Members are taking part in Plein Air in Garstang on Saturday 7th September 9-5pm come and say hello. 
Visitors are welcome to join us at any of our Wednesday meetings to have a taster before joining as a member to take part in demos, workshops, group exhibitions and competitions
Contact Liz 07791146675 or Carolyn 01253 812270
The John Towers Big Band
The John Towers Big Band are still rehearsing every Friday at T he Arts Centre but due to holidays we won’t be performing at Winmarleigh Village Hall this month.
However we will be back at Winmarleigh on 18th October and then every third Friday onwards.
For info contact: Tony Berry 07850 061659

Songbirds
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. We start back on Monday 16th September from 1.30 to 3.30pm.

Bridge Clubs
Mondays: We start play at 7pm. Any bridge players would be most welcome to join us.  Please come to the Arts Centre early for more information or telephone the number below.
Tuesdays: We start play at 1.30pm. It is a very friendly group and would welcome any bridge players. If you have not played for a while or are a beginner please come along where further information will be given to you.
Jenny Gower 07910046651

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