EXHIBITIONS
You could be forgiven if you think you have wandered into an Artists Studio instead of the Arts Centre during the period 6th to 29th May. The art students have just left but you may view their work created during the life drawing class which has just ended. As a subject, the human form presents the artist with the ultimate challenge and is therefore a vital part of all art education.
Come and see a simple celebration of the naked human form.
Sheila Tearle Tel 01995 603816
Volunteers Needed :
The Arts Centre cafe is busy and sociable on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have a few spare hours and would like to help by serving tea and coffee and/or washing up we would love to hear from you. Pop in to see Vanessa or Maddy any Tuesday or Thursday to see what is involved.
Talking Café:
Dates for May are Thursday 1st, 15th and 29th at 1:30pm. Come along for a brew and a chinwag.
Saturday Coffee Mornings: run by groups who meet at the Arts Centre
10th May – 10.30am to 12.30pm – Garstang Wine Circle
17th May – 10.30am to 12.30pm – Ukulele Soup
Craft Fair – Saturday 24th May 10.30am to 3.00pm – A variety of locally handcrafted items for purchase.
200 CLUB SPRING DRAW at the Arts Centre
By the time this Green Book reaches you the draw for the prizes in the 200 Club will have been made on the 26th April and two people will be the lucky recipients of the two top prizes of £200 each!! Thank you to everyone who supported the 200 Club by taking a number. This is a great fund raiser for our Arts Centre – the 200 Club has again been able to transfer £650 into the Arts Centre account after all the prize money had been paid out.
The next draw of the 200 Club will be in the Autumn probably late September. Many of the tickets for the autumn draw have already been sold. If you would like a chance to win one of the prizes please contact the Arts Centre or me as soon as possible. Tickets for the autumn draw only are £6.50 each and there are around 10 left.
Thank you also to every one who supported the Quiz Evening – results will be in next month’s Green Book.
Carolyn Worthington – 07504148568
Garstang Wine Circle
Monday 19th May @ 7.30pm. We will be enjoying a tasting of wines selected and presented by Guy Pugh. Guy has sourced a number of wonderful wines from both Catalonia and Priorat in Spain. The Wine Circle enjoyed a fabulous holiday in this region last September and Guy will try and replicate some of those sampled and explain something about the wines and that very interesting and rather special part of Spain. Visitors are welcome.
Anne Marie Whitehead 01995 603311
Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The Poetry Appreciation Group’s May meeting will be held on Friday 23rd at 2.00 pm in The Garstang Arts Centre. The theme this month will be ‘Poems About School, Schooldays, etc’. The meeting will be led by Hilary McGrath.
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 please contact Gary Walmsley 01772 785693.
Garstang Ukulele Group is proud to be rooted in our Garstang and wider, local community. We are now fully immersed in what we enjoy most – bringing our love of music to as many broad and diverse audiences as we can.
So far this year we have delivered a vintage set for a care home, followed by a lively toe-tapping, even foot- stomping evening set for the very appreciative Tuesday Club at St. Paul’s, Longridge.
Next we are returning to Thistleton to catch up again with our good friends at Littlewood Manor and then you can find us playing in Whitechapel as part of their VE Day celebrations.
There are exciting events ahead of us and as ever we look forward to sharing our love of music with you.
We endeavour at all times to produce bespoke set lists and are always delighted to respond positively to personal requests as these make gigs more fun for audience and players alike.
One thing is certain …. it doesn’t matter how many times you see and hear us, you will never get the same show twice. – Ruth McBride
The Book Club
Last month’s choice was generally given a thumbs down. This month we are reading “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult. A newborn baby dies in hospital, the nurse, who is black, had been banned from looking after the baby by the father, is held responsible. This is about prejudice and power.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday May 6th at 10.30
Contact: Linda 07795 064266 or Sandra 07823 501716
Ukulele Soup is a 6 piece group consisting of Andy on concert ukulele, banjolele, basket kazoo, shaker, vocals and comedy; Anne on concert ukulele, shaker and vocals; Clare on concert ukulele, shaker and vocals; Peter on tenor and baritone ukuleles and vocals; Paul on baritone ukulele and vocals; Bob on u-bass, The group made their debut in 2021 and have been entertaining a variety of social groups since then.
The members of Ukulele Soup all started out in traditional ukulele groups, but have sought to develop a more orchestrated style that brings out the excellence of individual voices and particular instrumental skills. They play a mix of blues, country, rock and jazz, making an ideal accompaniment to your events. They describe themselves as, A blend of music to warm your evening, with a roll on the side…
If you would like to book Ukulele Soup, contact Bob Sapey, 07985 713961 or bobsapey@gmail.com
Bridge Club Monday night at 7pm. We welcome new playing members. Please arrive 10 minutes before start time.
Bridge Club Tuesday afternoon at 1.30pm. We are a friendly group and would welcome new members even if you have not played for some time. We have a host so you do not need to come with a partner. Contact Jenny Gower 07910046651
Garstang Beginners Jewellery Classes every Wednesday evenings everything is include. Wednesday 7th May 7-9pm Bluebell Wood Beginners needle felting Class with local wool make a brooch Costs £14.
Friday 16th May 7pm Beginners Resin Class from £20. Wednesday 21st May 7-9pm Girls night out activities! Make a Silver ring, earrings or Pendant choose in the evening from £20
Beginners Charity Events:-
Wednesday 14th May, Wednesday 28th May 7pm. Make Bracelets…Money Goes Direct to Myanmar Earthquake Appeal at Save the Children Garstang.
Costs:- £5 ring to book or pay on the side door FREE DRINK. Help will be on hand
Contact:-07791146675 or email lizjewellery@aol.com
Booking: https://colour-art-jewellery-class.co.uk/collections/garstang-summer-workshops-2025
Love Painting Lancashire of Garstang
At Garstang Arts Centre. Beginners Watercolour Classes with new paints Saturday 17th May at 1.30pm-4pm Watercolours with Brusho (concentrated Watercolours) ‘Spring flowers’ Costs Visitors £15 and members £14 everything included if you have your own art materials bring them with you, paper available to buy at £1 each, FREE refreshments with cake or biscuits. Run by a local Artist and a qualified Teacher Liz S. Contact:- madeingarstangart@gmail.com or ring 07857329805
Booking: https://www.garstang-art-club-lancs.co.uk/
Garstang Art Club, we meet most Friday Evenings 7-9pm at Garstang Arts Centre.
If you would like to join are friendly club, come to our next get together on Friday 2nd May 7pm visitors are most welcome to join us and paint with us get in touch. Members are taking part with all other Art Groups and clubs in Jean Grange Exhibition competition starts on Tuesday 6th May to the last week of May. Pop in, vote for your favourite picture and enjoy a brew. Get in touch garstangartclub@gmail.com or ring 07857329805
Booking: https://www.garstang-art-club-lancs.co.uk/
Garstang Painting Group
Join us every Wednesday 1-4pm we are looking for new members. Members are looking forward to taking part in Jean Grange exhibition and competition with a theme ‘Nature’ starts on Tuesday 6th May 10am till Thursday 29th May, vote for your favourite painting.
If you would like to join us come along to any of our Weekly Wednesday meetings 1-4pm . On Wednesday 7th May 1.15 to 4pm Members are looking forward to a Watercolour workshop ‘ Little Beck/Waterfall’ with Karen Lester all members and visitors welcome costs Members £4, Visitors £5.
Contact Liz 01995 606470/ Carolyn 01253 812270
The John Towers Big Band had two very successful concerts in April at St Helens Church at Churchtown and our regular Winmarleigh Village Hall concert. In May we will be at Winmarleigh Village Hall on Friday 16th. There is a bar there but unfortunately there won’t be any hot food available this month. Come early as these FREE concerts are very well supported.
Don’t forget that we rehearse every Friday night (apart from concert nights) at Garstang Arts Centre where visitors are made very welcome.
For enquiries please contact Tony Berry (08750 061659)
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
Tai Chi: Fri 12.15 – 1.00pm
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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Press: Judy Osborne (01995) 600996
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