Exhibitions
In her own words Dawn Pretty began drawing & painting “in the screaming heat of Africa”.
Happy childhood days were spent with her family in a remote farmhouse accessed through Tarzan jungle. Dawn owes her talent to the encouragement and example of her parents who were both accomplished artists. Recent work includes painting a large mural and sculpting dinosaur eggs and volcanoes at Fusion Trampoline Park in her Rock Native theming business.
Dawn’s exhibition opens on Tues. 19th November and runs to  Thurs 12th Dec.
Well known wildlife photographer Andy Stewart has been out in the local area and, over the past twelve months, has been photographing Brown Hares.  The results of his stunning photography may be seen in his solo exhibition commencing when the Art Centre re-opens after the Christmas break.
Entries are invited for the 2025 Garstang & District Open Art Competition/Exhibition to be held in January. Entry forms and further information may be obtained from our website garstangartssociety.org.uk or from me Sheila Tearle. Tel; 01995 603816  sheila@tearle.plus.com

Victorian Evenings
Open both nights, FREE Mince Pies, Christmas Craft Fair, entertainment by Garstang Musical Productions on Monday, Garstang Ukulele Group on Tuesday. Mulled Wine £2. Open 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Garstang Arts Centre 200 Club
For all the people who missed the draw of the 200 Club on Sunday 20th October – you missed a really great (free) concert given by the Garstang Ukulele group. Thank you to Trevor and all the players!
The 8 lucky numbers of the 200 Club drawn during the tea break were –
1st prize of £400 to ticket number 15
2nd prize of £60 to number 118
3rd prize of £50 to number 175
4th prize of £40 to number 182
Followed by 4 further prizes of £25 each to numbers 47, 56, 126 and 112
Congratulations to all winners !!!!
Commiserations to all who didn’t win …….
Many thanks to everyone for supporting the 200 Club and the Arts Centre.
Numbers will be on sale again now through Arts Centre by phone or email
The next draw will be in April at the Inter Group Quiz – provisional date to be advised – approx. 3rd Saturday in April
Carolyn Worthington worthington70@outlook.com

Tai Chi: 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, follow the link on our website or email us at garstangartscentre@gmail.com

Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The Poetry Appreciation Group’s December meeting will be held on Friday 20th at 2.00 pm in The Garstang Arts Centre. The theme this month will be ‘Festive Poems’. The meeting will be led by Gary Walmsley.
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
The penultimate month of the year provides a moment to draw breath, take stock and reflect. There hasn’t been much opportunity for a lot of this as our ukulele group has been extremely busy throughout the year. Thank you for your continued support, enabling us to bring our brand of music into the heart of our community.
We have had 40 performances so far this year, which is amazing – garden parties, anniversaries, concerts, care homes, village halls, galas, church fetes and the art centre have all been our stage; we have also been peripatetic, busking in and around Garstang. Wherever an opportunity has presented we have been there helping to raise people’s spirits, raise money for charity or raise a toast at Celebrations. It is always our great pleasure to entertain you. 
This month gives us the time to refresh our playlists and prepare our Christmas Show. You can next see us playing at both nights of Garstang’s spectacular Victorian Evenings. After that it’s up to you so please do get in touch and contact us by email at mail@trevorphillips.co.uk or call 01995600378 .
Ruth McBride

Ukulele Soup
We’ve got some great Christmas gigs lined up for December, Garstang, Cockerham, Goosnargh and Knott End. That’ll finish the year nicely and all we need now are some more bookings for 2025.
If you would like some live music and comedy to make your occasion go with a band, then contact me and book Ukulele Soup.
Bob Sapey, 07985 713961; bobsapey@gmail.com

The Book Club
A full house for our last meeting and lots of lively discussion.  Our next book is “The Curse of Morton Abbey” by Clarissa Harwood. A spooky Victorian gothic novel. 
A female solicitor is employed to sort out the legal affairs of a crumbling Yorkshire estate, and of course there is a handsome gardener to help her.
Our next meeting is Mulled Wine and Mince pies on December 3rd at 10.30
Contact:  Linda 07795 064266 or Sandra 07823 501716

Beginners Jewellery Class 
We are in the exhibition Cafe room every Wednesday Evening 7pm to 9pm+ 
Fancy making One Off Christmas Silver jewellery, for total Beginners to treat yourself or for Christmas Gifts?
Extra Classes Monday 9th December 1pm-3pm, Monday 16th December 7pm-9pm,
Sat 7th December 1pm-4pm, Sat 14th December 1pm-4pm Choose what you would like to make Wire Wrapping, Silver, Jewellery Making, Restringing, using tools. Booking is essential on all Classes 
Contact for info & to Book on lizzysjewelleryworkshops@gmail.com or 
Tel 07791146675. On behalf of the class we send you Peaceful Wishes for 2025, see you in 2025.

Garstang Art Club We meet Friday 7pm-9pm twice a month on the 2nd and 4th our last meeting for this year is on Friday 13th December 7-9pm returning next year in January 2025. Some members have cards for sale at the Garstang Arts Centre, Craft Fair on until 3rd 
The Art Club needs new members, if you are an Artist or Amateur your very welcome to join us in our meetings or contact us.  If you would like to join us, get in touch. 
The club wish you a Happy Christmas and a Joyful new year 
Contact garstangartclub@gmail.com 07857329805

Love Painting Lancashire
We meet first, third and fifth Friday of the month 7-9pm. Our next & last Class this year is Friday 6th December. Returning next year in January 2025 
No need to book just turn up, bring a bottle. 
Set up for Total beginners Painting Classes. During December we will be Creating Christmas Cards and other Seasonal Landscapes and Themes 
Costs £13 everything included 
 The Class Wishes you a Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year 
Contact madeingarstangart@gmail.com or 07857329805

Garstang Painting group
In December members are painting for our next group exhibition. Members will be taking part in a Winter Still life in any medium. Come in and view our member’s exhibition with the Christmas Craft Fair everything is for sale on until 3rd December. Free Entry
We need new members if you’re an Artist or Amateur please contact or just turn up to one of our meetings our last meeting this year is Wednesday 11th December 1.30pm are member’s Jacob’s join. We will return again in the first week of 2025.
Liz 01995606470 / Carolyn 01253 812270

The John Towers Big Band
It is about 12 months since our first gig at Winmarleigh  Village Hall (where has this year gone?)
We will be having a Christmas Party Big Band night on Friday 20th December so please come early as we are expecting a full house.
If you can’t make this date don’t forget we still rehearse every Friday night at the Arts Centre in Garstang. 
Hope to see you at one of these dates.
Tony Berry (07850061659)

Other Groups that meet at the Arts Centre, more details on the website.
Songbirds: Singing for pleasure Monday afternoons 1.30 – 3.30pm
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