Exhibitions

Following the very successful PAINT GARSTANG event held on the 7th Sept. The work created by the participating artists on that day will on show and for sale at an exhibition commencing on Tuesday 24th September.  An opportunity to purchase an original piece of art depicting our beautiful town.  
The exhibition will close on Thursday 17th October.
Sheila Tearle Tel: 01995 603816

Volunteer Needed for the Arts Centre
We are looking for someone to take on the role of applying for the monies that are available to Charities such as ours. Lancashire County Council have a Crowdfunding scheme and other bodies such as the National Lottery Awards For All have funds which would help the Arts Centre with the ever increasing day to day running costs and also Special Events such as the Summer Celebration Festival of Arts and Music. Most applications for grants need to be made online, so someone with good IT skills is required. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference. Anyone interested call into the Arts Centre or telephone Anne Marie on 01995 603311

Christmas Craft Fair Saturday 26th October – 3rd December
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.

200 CLUB AUTUMN DRAW – Sunday 20th October. 
It’s that time again. 196 tickets sold, only 4 left. £6.50 each. First 4 applicants to my email, my whatsapp, my phone voicemail, or in person to the Tuesday or Thursday coffee shop will be in with a chance to win £400 first prize or one of the other prizes down to £20.
It will be drawn on the afternoon of Sunday 20th October at the Arts Centre during the Ukulele Group’s tea break. Anyone welcome to come along.
Carolyn 07504148568 or worthington70@outlook.com or contact Trevor about the Ukulele Group 

Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The Poetry Appreciation Group’s October meeting will be held on Friday 25th at 2.00 pm in The Garstang Arts Centre. The theme this month will be ‘ Loves and Hates or Heaven and Hell’ The meeting will be led by Gary Walmsley.
NB. This is a slight change from the annual programme.
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 – Rock and Roll Show
The summer has drawn swiftly to an end culminating for us in a lunchtime concert that moved the frontier of what we, as a group, can achieve. The warmth of the audience’s response to our 50s and 60s music extravaganza has given us the confidence to take our show on the road. 
We continue to enjoy a unique position within our locale and relish the chance to bring songs, fun and laughter to our many faithful friends and communities. Your support continues to inspire us and we remain strongly committed to supporting local charities and community groups. If you would like to find out more about what we can now offer for your entertainment then please contact us by email at mail@trevorphillips.co.uk or call 01995600378.
Ruth McBride

Garstang Musical Productions
Our Autumn show “Little Shop Of Horrors” will be performed at Garstang Community Academy from 9th-12th October.
Little Shop Of Horrors is a musical comedy with music by the wonderful Alan Menkin. The story follows a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. This upbeat show includes several well-known tunes, including the title song, “Skid Row (Downtown)”, “Somewhere That’s Green”, and “Suddenly, Seymour”.
As always, our cast are all locals to Garstang, with some familiar and new faces treading the boards this year, plus we are performing alongside a live 9-piece orchestra.  It’s a must see event for our community! 
Tickets are on sale NOW via our Facebook page or you can copy the link below to go straight to our Online Box Office. 
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/garstang-musical-productions?
For further enquiries please contact:
Emily Hanson  07803786896 

Ukulele Soup
It is harvest festival season and this year we will be playing at 3 celebrations. The first was last month at St Luke’s in Winmarleigh and the two in October are:
Oct 12: Out Rawcliffe Village Hall, 7pm
and 
Oct 26: St Thomas’s Parish Hall, 7.30pm
If you’d like to book us for an event have at look at our website, www.ukulelesoup.uk for contact details.
Bob Sapey

The Book Club
We had a first this month, everyone enjoyed the book choice!
Our book for September is “ A Cat, A Hat and a Piece of String”, a selection of short stories by Joanne Harris, the author of “Chocolat”.  These combine wild fantasy with reality.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday October 1st at 10.30am
Linda 07795 064266 / Sandra 07823 501716

Garstang Art Club
We meet once a month on Friday Evenings 7pm-9pm
New members are welcome. Next meeting Friday 11th October 7pm
During our meeting opportunity to take part in a still life challenge with demo by local Artist 
Membership is £9.50 to end of year
Bring your paints and materials in any mediums, for example Watercolour, Acrylic, Oils, pencil crayons, Pastel, paper, sketchbook, brushes etc Meet new art friends. Materials are available to borrow and paper available at 50p 
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 Jewellery Courses & Workshops 
Friday 4th October 7-9pm, 5 week basic drawing, with acrylic painting and watercolour 
Wednesday 2nd October 7-9m 5 Weeks Jewellery making course covers stringing, putting fasteners and earrings together 
Monday 14th October 7-9pm 5 week (fortnightly) fine silver course Extra Cost for Materials used on the course With half term break. All must be booked on
Monday Afternoon crafting contact for more info 
Saturday 5th October 1-5pm Felt a Garstang landscape Keyring & brooch
Saturday 12th October 1-5pm mix craft & option of Pure Fine Silver making with themes
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Halloween Trick or Treat Crafts Workshops Adults £10, Kids £5 everything included
Monday 21st October 1-3.00pm
Wednesday 23 October 6.30-8.30pm
Friday 25th October 6.30-8.30pm 
For more info & to book on call Lizzy 07857329805 or email  lizzysjewelleryworkshops@gmail.com

Garstang Painting Group
We meet every Wednesday 1-4pm. During October the group are preparing their paintings for Christmas Craft Fair Exhibition at Garstang Arts Centres come in and look for your favourite one everything is for sale on Tues 29th October for 6 weeks  
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
Having had a bit of a rest in September, the band is back in full swing for October. We will be at Winmarleigh Village Hall on 18th October for our big band concert starting at 8pm. Don’t forget that the bar is open from 6pm and hot snacks are available. We will, of course, be rehearsing on the remaining Fridays at the Arts Centre and visitors are always welcome.
For info contact: Tony Berry 07850 061659
Garstang Wine Circle – Monday 21st October 2024 @ 7.30pm – Preet Sahota will be presenting a selection of South African wines. Visitors welcome – £12 per person entry.

Songbirds
We have now started our regular singing for pleasure following the summer break. Don’t let the Autumn and Winter days get you down just get to the Art Centre on a Monday afternoon 1.30 to 3.30 p.m. and meet new friends.You don’t have to worry by saying “I can’t sing” because we aren’t a choir we just enjoy singing and as we now know it is good for our mental health. The programme is varied and all you have to do is turn up and be part of a fun group of ladies, you will be made very welcome along with getting to know us along with a cuppa.
Avril Bevan

Bridge Clubs
Mondays- We start play at 7pm. We would welcome any new bridge players.
Tuesdays- We start play at 1.30pm. It is a very friendly group and would welcome any new bridge players even if you have not played for a while. 
Please contact me for further information.
Jenny Gower 07910046651

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