Exhibitions

Andy Mercer’s main interest in creating art has always been “to experiment visually”
with differing subjects, techniques and styles; creating both representational and abstract works. He also enjoys creating more conventional landscape works and these are the works on show at his solo exhibition which opens on Tuesday 22nd October and runs until Thursday 14th November.  www.andy-mercer.co.uk

Following on from Andy’s exhibition we welcome Dawn Pretty from Halesworth in Suffolk.
Primarily an artist painter but skilled in any subject which becomes successfully transferrable to the theming industry, we look forward to seeing Dawn’s eclectic artwork until mid December.

Tai Chi Classes
We have a wonderful new group at the Arts Centre! Come along to our Tai Chi Classes aimed at all abilities. Running most Fridays 12:15 – 1pm, please check our website to see the full list of term dates. Taught by the lovely Qimei Li on behalf of Lancaster University Confucius Institute who has practiced Yang style Tai Chi on and off for over 20 years. For just a £3 teachers fee and an annual membership at the Garstang Arts Centre which is currently at a reduced rate of £7 till the end of the year. To book a slot click here or email us at garstangartscentre@gmail.com

Christmas Craft Fair
Our Christmas Craft Fair opens its festive doors throughout November! Championing intricately handmade crafts, each lovingly made piece of knitwear, jewellery, card, textile or wooden article will be available to buy as a gorgeous gift or a treat to yourself. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, come along to see what we’ve got at our festive treasure trove!

Garstang Arts Centre 200 Club
By the time you read this the Autumn Draw will have been drawn and somebody will be the lucky recipient of the £400 1st prize.
The full list of winners will be posted in the Arts Centre and I will publish the winning numbers in next month’s Green Book.
Many thanks to everyone who has once again supported this fund raiser for the Arts Centre.
I will be starting to collect the money from the cash-paying members soon after New Year. Thank you to everyone who has put their contributions onto credit transfer from their bank account.  It makes collections so much easier.
Enjoy the run up to Christmas.
Carolyn Worthington 

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

Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The group’s November meeting will be held on Friday the 22nd at 2.00 pm in the Arts Centre. The theme this month is ‘Nature Poems’. The meeting will be led by Graciela Lemos. NB this is a change from the annual programme.
Non-members are always welcome. You can bring a poem or two to share with the group or 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 the meeting.
For further information contact Gary Walmsley on 01772 785693

Garstang Ukulele Group
The seasons may change, the evenings may be getting darker and the days colder but the warmth of the welcome we receive from our audiences never fails to uplift and invigorate us.
This has been a very busy month for us playing in a variety of halls and homes. New friends have been made and old friends revisited, as we extend our visits to care homes bringing a blast of afternoon fun and sunshine into peoples lives. Our playlists are always bespoke and designed especially for the audience we play for, to ensure as much pleasure, engagement and fun as possible.
Taking our Rock’n Roll show on the road has brought us the opportunity to showcase our versatility, explore the talent within our group and offer to our audiences a trip down memory lane with some of the best loved songs of the 50s and 60s. We have loved the response that this show has engendered.
As ever supporting local charities is our raison d’etre so if you think that we can add pleasure, fun, laughter and of course great music to an event or bring some brightness into a gloomy day then please do get in touch and contact us by email at mail@trevorphillips.co.uk or call 01995600378 .
Ruth McBride

Ukulele Soup
November looks like being a lull between Harvest Festival and Christmas, but there are always new songs to be learned and plenty of riffs to practice.
If you’d like us to play at your next event, please contact Bob Sapey, 07985 713961
http://www.ukulelesoup.uk

The Book Club
Our next book choice is “The Mermaid of  Black Conch” by Monique Raffey.
This is a magical story of the love a fisherman has for a young woman cursed to live as a mermaid.  She turns back to a woman but as their love grows they cannot escape the curse forever.  Our next meeting is on Tuesday November 5th at 10.30am
Linda 07795 064266 / Sandra 07823 501716

Jewellery Class 
Every Wednesday Evening 7pm to 9pm+ fancy making Christmas Silver jewellery, for total Beginners? 
Email for more info 
Monday 11th & Monday 25th November afternoon 2.30pm to 5pm we will be creating Chrismas themed products out of different materials, for total Beginners
Monday 4th November 7-9pm+ Jewellery Making & restringing, for total Beginners
Saturday 2nd November 1-5pm Creating Silver Jewellery, for total Beginners
Booking is essential on all Classes
Contact for info & to Book lizzysjewelleryworkshops@gmail.com or 07791146675

Garstang Art Club meets Friday 7-9pm twice a month on the 2nd and 4th On Friday 8th November 7-9pm, members are looking forward to a local Professional artist painting a Reindeer in Watercolour with mixed media Demonstration, visitors are very welcome. This is paid event and costs tbc on the night. We are looking for Artist teachers to help with Workshops. During November some members will be Creating Christmas cards and working on our own projects. A selection of our Cards will be on sale at Christmas Craft Fair. If you would like to join us get in touch Contact garstangartclub@gmail.com 07857329805

Love Painting Lancashire
we meet 1st and third Friday of the month 7-9pm 
Set up for Total beginners Painting Classes
During November we will be Creating Christmas Cards and other Seasonal Landscapes and Themes 
Booking is essential costs £13 everything included 
Contact madeingarstangart@gmail.com  or 07857329805

The John Towers Big Band
The Band won’t be performing at Winmarleigh Village Hall in November as the Hall has a prior booking.
We will however be rehearsing every Friday night at The Arts Centre as usual and you are welcome to come along.
Enquiries to Tony Berry 07850 061659

Garstang Wine Circle – Monday 18th November @ 7.30pm This  will be be a tasting of a selection of different Ports – white, rose and more traditional blends presented by Stuart Rothwell of The Vineyard, Ramsbottom.
For more information, please contact: 01995 603311

Songbirds
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
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
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
Arts Centre Tel No: 01995 606648

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Judy Osborne (01995) 600996