Exhibitions
Hutton Art Society makes a welcome return to the Arts Centre for their exhibition commencing on Tues. 3rd June. The members meet weekly to promote and enjoy art in a
relaxed environment. The exhibition runs until Thurs. 26th June.
Sheila Tearle Tel 01995 603816
Talking Café:
Dates for June are Thursday 12th and 26th at 1:30pm. Come along for a brew and a chinwag.
Saturday Coffee Mornings – 10am to 12.30pm (Hosted by groups who meet at the Arts Centre)
7th June Garstang – Ukulele Group
14th June – Songbirds
21st June – Ukulele Soup
Volunteers Needed : The Arts Centre cafe is busy and sociable on Tuesdays and Thursdays and extra help is needed for the Arts and Music Festival. 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.
Garstang Ukulele Group
Never was so much owed by so many to so few
It has been our pleasure and privilege this week to participate in VE Day celebrations. As a group, we are never happier than when we are sharing our love of music within our local community and what better time could there ever be than to celebrate with you all as we remember the end of WWII?
A perfect set list was chosen to take our audiences back to that day 80 years ago when the war finally ended.
While we rolled back the barrel of fun; had a right knees up (didn’t we Mrs Brown?) or just packed up all our troubles for a short time, we stepped back in time to enjoy again the joy of that May Day in 1945. Thank you Whitechapel and Oakfield for inviting us to share in your festivities.
Know that wherever we may roam we are always delighted to bring our brand of music and fun to you.
Until we meet again …… you can contact us on our Facebook page, email Trevor Philips at mail@trevorphillips.co.uk or call 01995600378 .
Ruth McBride
Garstang Wine Circle – Monday 16th June 2025 @ 7.30pm – Garstang Wine Circle will be sampling a selection of New Zealand Wines, presented by Jim McVey & Anne Marie Whitehead. Visitors are welcome £12 per person.
Anne Marie Whitehead 01995 603311 www.garstangwinecircle.co.uk
200 CLUB SPRING DRAW and the INTERGROUP QUIZ NIGHT
Many thanks to SONGBIRDS for an excellent quiz and to all the groups who put forward teams to compete for the trophy. The winners were “Poetry Corner” from the Poetry Group, with “Hang ‘Em High” from the Hanging Team only two points behind.
Thank you to everyone for supporting this great evening.
The 200 Club draw top prize went to the holder of number 111 with the rest of the 10 prizes going to numbers 133, 191, 155, 91, 162,1 07, 90, 32, and 154, and a cheque for £650 has been handed to the Treasurer of the Arts Centre.
Many thanks to all the supporters of the 200 Club and congratulations to all the winners.
If you want a chance to enter the next draw in September there are now a few numbers available @ £6.50. Please contact Carolyn on 07504148568 or ask for details at the Arts Centre.
Carolyn Worthington – 07504148568
Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The Poetry Appreciation Group’s June meeting will be held on Friday 27th at 2.00 pm in The Garstang Arts Centre. The theme this month will be ‘Poems of South Africa’, led by Carolyn Worthington.
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.
The Book Club
Last months book was generally regarded as a difficult read but in the end very rewarding. This month we are reading “A Long Petal of the Sea” by Isabel Allende.
A young doctor is caught up in the Spanish Civil War, he is forced to leave Spain into exile in Chile, over the next four generations a story is woven of love and tragedy. He is witness to the battle between freedom and repression as it plays out across the world.
Next meeting, Tuesday 3rd June 10.30am
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 www.ukulelesoup.uk
Bridge Club
Monday at 7pm. New playing members are always welcome.
Tuesday at 1.30pm. This is a friendly group and would welcome anyone who has not played for sometime. Absolute beginners can come and be given advice concerning lessons and the best book to obtain and study.
Jenny Gower 07910046651
Garstang Beginners Jewellery Classes every Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoon everything is include.
Classes with a Qualified Tutor and Jewellery Designer
Dates:-Wednesday 4th June 7-9pm Flower Meadow Beginners Needle Felting and Wet Felting Class with local wool, Brooch Costs £14.
Saturday 7th June 2-4.30pm Beginners Silver Class cost £35
Wednesday 11th June Bead Class 7-9pm £14, £4 will go direct to Save the Children Appeal
Wednesday 18th June 7-9pm Resin Class £20
Wednesday 25th June 7-9pm Silver Class £35
Pay on the side door FREE DRINK/ WINE
Contact:-07791146675 or email lizjewellery@aol.com
Love Painting Lancashire of Garstang
With a Qualified Teacher and Artist
Taken part in many exhibitions at Garstang Arts Centre for 10 years
Beginners drawing and Watercolour Class
Friday 20th June 7pm Summer 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.
madeingarstangart@gmail.com or ring 07857329805
Garstang Art Club, we meet most Friday Evenings 7-9pm at Garstang Arts Centre.
If you would like to join our friendly club, come to our next get together on Friday 6th June 7pm, we’re painting at the river bank meet at Art Centre first.
Lots of Workshops for Members and visitors
Professional Artist/ Teacher workshops
Dates:- Friday 13th June 7-9pm
Jayne Lancaster Brush pens and Watercolour Sheep’s in Landscape demo/workshop £10 visitors, members £9
Friday 27th June 7-9pm Christine, Gouache Landscape workshop cost £15 Visitors & £14 for members Get in touch garstangartclub@gmail.com or ring 07857329805
Garstang Painting Group
Join us every Wednesday 1-4pm we are welcoming new members.
Members are taking part on Wednesday 18th June 1.15-3.45pm
“Taste of Summer” Still life In All Mediums.
Vistors are welcome to try us out and join us every week.
Members are painting pictures for All Saints Church Barnacre exhibition with Flower Festival
The theme “Musicals” Cats, Mama Mia! and many more. The exhibition and event will be on Saturday 28th to Sunday 29th June
Lunches will be served during the weekend and stalls outside. Most Paintings will be for sale
Contact Liz 01995 606470/ Carolyn 01253 812270
The John Towers Big Band
Having had a very busy May, due to holiday commitments, we will not be performing any concerts in June.
We will however still be having our regular Friday night rehearsals at Garstang Arts Centre which you are welcome to attend.
Our next concert will be at Winmarleigh Village Hall on Friday 18th July so make a note in your diaries.
For details and bookings contact Tony Berry (08750 061659)
Songbirds
Songbirds go from strength to strength enjoying singing for pleasure and social time together.
On VE day we went to Bowgreave Rise to join with the residents in helping them remember and celebrate with the songs which echoed throughout the days following the end of the 2nd World War. White Cliffs of Dover, We’ll Meet Again and more. It was so kind to ask us to join them on that special day and we hope us being there helped with their celebrations.
If you would like to enjoy an afternoon of singing and meet new friends do join us every Monday 1.30 to 3.30 at the Art Centre you would be made very welcome.
Other Groups that meet at the Arts Centre, more details on the website.
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
facebook: artcentre.garstang
twitter: ArtsGarstang
Judy Osborne (01995) 600996
Garstang Arts Centre 