AT GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE
EXHIBITIONS
Liam Dickinson is a full-time painter based in Lancashire. He has been drawing & painting for as long as he could hold a pencil, slowly but surely turning his passion into a full-time career.
He was a finalist in the 2017 Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the year which has led to an exciting professional career. Liam accepts commissions, including wedding & events, which are
very reasonably priced & he endeavours to meet budget requirements. Liam’s exhibition opens on Tuesday 11th February & closes on Thursday 6th March.
An exhibition not to be missed.
Sheila Tearle Tel 01995 603816
200 CLUB FUNDRAISER
The list of renewed numbers for the 200 tickets is growing by the day. Many thanks to all who have either left cash at the Arts Centre or paid via the bank.
There are still a few numbers which are not being renewed for various reasons so please contact me asap if you wish to be in with a chance of being one of the lucky 8 cash prize winners. Don’t forget 50% of every penny received for the tickets goes direct to the Arts Centre to help with the running costs. £13 buys a ticket for each of the two draws, spring and autumn, £6.50 will buy a single chance for the April draw.
The SPRING DRAW date has been set – Saturday 26th April. This is also the date for the Intergroup Quiz, and I would like to hear from anyone who would like to put a team together to represent the 200 Club. The cup has been previously won by the 200 Club in 2006 and 2009 and I would love to see our name on the Trophy again.
Contact Carolyn Worthington via the Arts Centre posting box in the kitchen, or by phone, email, txt or whatsapp – worthington70@outlook.com, 07504148568
ARTS CENTRE INTERGROUP QUIZ SATURDAY 26TH APRIL
It’s that time again! When groups put forward a quiz team and spend a great evening competing for the Charles Flatt Trophy to prove they are smarter than all the other groups!
The date – Saturday 26th April – in the Arts Centre. Teams must register on the form at the Arts Centre by the 19th April. The evening will start at 7.30, doors will be open from 7pm.
Team of 4 to 6. Tea and coffee will be provided. Bring your own preferred beverages, alcoholic or non alcoholic.
Last year’s winners , The Songbirds, will be setting the questions, and I am sure it will be a very entertaining evening.
At the interval the prize numbers for the 200 Club will be drawn.
Further information from the Arts Centre.
Garstang Wine Circle – The February meeting is on Monday 17th and will be a presentation by Chapel Street Wines of Lancaster. The theme we have given them is ‘Big and Bold’ so we are expecting some great wines. If you want to come along and try some wine and meet like minded people, then come along at 7.30pm to the Arts Centre where you will be made most welcome.
Anne Marie Whitehead 01995 603311
Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The Poetry Appreciation Group’s February meeting will be held on Friday 28th at 2.00 pm in The Garstang Arts Centre. The theme this month will be ‘Poems About Railways, Trains, etc’. The meeting will be led by Richard Parry.
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
January is always a poignant month. We often look back nostalgically over the past year at the events that have shaped us. At the same time it’s also natural to look forward. We begin it with the hope and determination to be a better, fitter, kinder person. I wonder if your resilience is stronger than many of us who by this time in January have let our good intentions waiver.
Our ukulele group is a good representation of people everywhere. January gives us the chance to reflect on what we have achieved in 2024; ponder what we want to do differently in 2025 and regroup and re-energise ourselves to continue with what are always our main New Year Resolutions: to support our Art Centre, bring fun and enjoyment to you all and raise money for charity.
As ever, you can contact any member of our group, message us on our Facebook page, email Trevor Philips at mail@trevorphillips.co.uk or call 01995600378 and find out just how well we can add some fun to your celebrations
Ruth McBride
Ukulele Soup, a blend of blues, country, rock, jazz and comedy, making an ideal accompaniment to your events.
Contact Bob Sapey, 07985 713961 www.ukulelesoup.uk
The Book Club
Happy New Year to all book lovers. A lively meeting as usual, although on the whole the last book just got a general okay opinion. The next book is “Time and Time Again” by Ben Elton. It’s 1914 and an ex soldier and adventurer knows that a terrible war is coming. He knows because that century is already history for him. Somehow he must change history, he must prevent the war. A war that begins with a single bullet, but can another single bullet save it?
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 4th February at 10.30am
Contact: Linda 07795 064266 or Sandra 07823 501716
Jewellery Classes in Garstang
Try a new Hobby and meet new Friends Over February from the 5th we are running Beginners courses and Classes every Wednesday Evenings 7-9pm. On Wednesday 12th February Special Valentines workshop contact for more info If you have beads to restring bring them with you if you don’t that’s fine we have plenty. Beginners Silver Course Saturday 15th February 1-5pm Ring for more info and to book on please Call 07791146675 If you can’t make these dates I can rearrange a date to suit Run by Lizzy a Jewellery Designer and a qualified Teacher.
Love Painting Lancashire of Garstang
Learn something new, pick up a brush and paint. Over February we are running a beginners friendly class for all levels with different mediums. Our next class is on Friday 21st at 7pm. We will be starting our new season of seasonal flowers and local scenes. Prices start from £15 everything included, refreshments £1 with free cake or biscuits. Run by a local Artist and a qualified Teacher. Contact garstangartclub@gmail.com or ring 07857329805
Garstang Art Club
We meet every week except for the third week of the month. Our next get together is on Friday 7th February 7pm-9pm. Visitors are most welcome to join us to meet Sky Portrait Artist of the Year 2017 Liam Dickinson, who be with us for a Oil Portrait Demonstration. Watch him turn a sketch into a 2D Oil painting in 2 hours! Costs Visitors £9, Members £8 with Free £1 Drinks and biscuits Pay on the door or through PayPal https://www.paypal.me/garstangartclub Run by a local artist and qualified teacher contact for details garstangartclub@gmail.com 📞 07857329805 #garstangartclub
Garstang Painting Group
Join us on Wednesday 5th Feb 1-4pm, we are looking for new members.
Members are looking forward to painting new pictures for their exhibitions. Visitors are welcome to join us on Wednesday 19th February 1.15-3.45pm to take part in a Watercolour Demo/Workshop with Jayne Lancaster a local Professional Artist & Teacher
Costs Members £4 and Visitors £5. Pay on the door. Refreshments and biscuits 50p
All other enquires Liz 01995 606470/ Carolyn
The John Towers Big Band
Having had a brilliant Christmas concert at Winmarleigh Village Hall followed by an equally successful January concert The John Towers Big Band will be continuing their series of concerts at the Village Hall on the third Friday of each month. This is an excellent venue and as usual there is a bar and hot food available.
As usual we rehearse every Friday night (apart from concert nights) at Garstang Arts Centre and visitors will be made extremely welcome.
Contact:- Tony Berry 07850061659
Garstang Chess Club 2025
Formed in November 2022, Garstang Chess Club continues to meet at Garstang Arts Centre every Thursday afternoon from 1:30pm to 3:30pm and we now have ten members. As the new year begins, we are looking to expand our membership and we are now opening two slots a month for evening games, which will run on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 7pm to 9pm. The first evening meeting will commence on the 2nd Monday of February and it is our aim to accommodate those who work and/or have other commitments during the day.
We are a friendly and sociable group who play chess for the love of, and an abiding interest in, the game. We welcome all levels of ability from beginners to Grand Masters. Perhaps you used to play and would like to rekindle your skills, or maybe you would like to learn to play from a standing start. Either way, a warm welcome awaits in an environment where egos are left on the doorstep. We also welcome under 18-year-olds; however, we must ask that they be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further, we have been approached by Lancaster Chess Club to join a regional league starting in September 2025.
We aim to build a club team over the coming months who will be capable of rising to the challenge, although only members who wish to participate in the league will be called upon to play. Some of those league games will be hosted at Garstang Arts Centre, and we are currently standardising our equipment to meet the English Chess Federation specifications.
Finally, if you would like to come along and have a game, you can have three trial visits before deciding whether or not to become a member, and all the current members are happy to answer any questions you may have. And do not worry about making a mistake, because you will be in good company with the rest of us who have made significant contributions to the colossal monument of Great British Blunders.
For more info contact- David on 07488330492 or just come along.
Tai Chi
at the Garstang Arts Centre is back for 2025! Taught by amateur practitioner Qimei Li, classes are aimed at beginners, so everyone is welcome to come along and improve circulation, flexibility and destress. February classes are 12:15 – 1pm Fridays the 7th, 14th and 28th. There’s a £3 teachers fee and a one-off Arts Centre membership; non-members may try a taster session. To book, follow the link on our website or contact the Garstang Arts Centre.
Songbirds
Following some cold weather keeping us housebound you will find a warm reception at the Art Centre on Monday’s 1.30 to 3.30 where you will be in good company singing for pleasure. We don’t have auditions all you need to do is simply turn up meet new friends and enjoy a good sing along with a cuppa and a chat.
Avril Bevan
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
w: www.garstangartssociety.org.uk
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Judy Osborne (01995) 600996
Garstang Arts Centre 