GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE
Paint Garstang Plein Air Competition 2025 – Saturday 6th September 9am – 4pm
More details here https://garstangartssociety.org.uk/paint-garstang/
Exhibitions
Step into a colourful world of creativity at the Garstang Quilters & Crafters exhibition commencing Tues. 26th Aug through to Thurs. 18th Sept. From stunning quilts to charming
handmade crafts, this group showcases & celebrates the artistry & imagination of it’s talented members. Every exhibit is for sale.
Sheila Tearle Tel: 01995 603816
The Lunchtime Concerts
Thurs Sept 4th – Simon Halliday’s Legato Music School (Garstang’s own music school)
Thurs Sept 11th – Kell Wind Trio (Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon)
Thurs Sept 18th – Sounds Right (A seven piece swing band that sounds right for every occasion)
Garstang Summer Arts and Music Celebration 2025
Join us in our Summer Arts and Music Celebration! Extra to our usual activities are:
Fri 5th Sept – John Towers Big Band – 8.00pm + the 200 Club Prize Draw
Sat 6th Sept – Paint Garstang – En Plein Air Competition in and around Garsrtang, café open all day.
Sat 6th Sept – Buzz Cadilac & The Lightning Rods playing in the courtyard 3.45 to 5.00pm
Sat 6th Sept – 5.00pm – Prize giving to the En Plein Air winners
Talking Café: Dates for September are Thursday 4th and 18th at 1:30pm. Come along for a brew.
Garstang Ukulele Group
August. What a month you have already been!
Some months stand out for many different reasons but this year August is definitely, so far, our month of celebration. It began on the 3rd with the group showcasing our Country and Western show Dress Rehearsal to family and friends. They were a very warm and supportive audience giving us much confidence that our show contained all the right elements of fun, musicality and ukulele magic.
On the 5th we were delighted to have been asked to play at a birthday party at Laurel Bank Care Home, a place we have become extremely fond of. The party was for Karen and thanks to an extremely well chosen set list with our party girl in mind, we had a ball! We all sang, danced and shared a wonderful happy time with Karen, her family and her friends.
Thursday 7th was show-time. It was our turn to step up and perform our Country and Western Show as part of the Arts Centre’s Summer Festival. As I write this I am still tingling from the electric atmosphere. The hall was full to capacity, even spilling out onto the street; expectations were high; our group looked amazing….. and then the music started.
From the first song to the last we played, sang and danced our way through a varied selection of well loved songs. Our audience was amazing, clapping, cheering and singing along with us. Such a warm response brought out the best in us. It was certainly a day we will remember. Thank you Garstang, the Art Centre and everybody who helped turn our show into a real ho-down.
As ever, you can contact us on our Facebook page, email Trevor Philips at mail@trevorphillips.co.uk or call 01995600378 .Ruth McBride
Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The September meeting will be held on Friday 26th at 2.00 pm in The Garstang Arts Centre. The theme this month will be “Poems About Families”. 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 please contact Gary Walmsley 01772 785693.
The Book Club
I’m afraid our last book had a resounding thumbs down, but I have high hopes for our next read, “Blood Orange” a debut novel by Harriet Tyce. Obsession, revenge, lust and murder, what more could you want. Alison is a criminal barrister who drinks too much, neglects her family and is having an affair with a colleague. Someone knows Alison’s secrets though and wants to make her pay. I can’t wait to read this.
Next meeting is on Tuesday 2nd September at 10.30am
Linda 07795 064266 or Sandra 07823 501716
UKULELE SOUP: What’s in the tin?
Andy (may contain nuts)
Anne (sweet infusions)
Bob (strong pulses)
Clare (tasty spices)
Paul (aromatic herbs)
Peter (deep flavours)
Together they create a musical recipe laced with comedy; perfect to warm your heart, please your ear and make you smile.
Influenced by jazz, soft rock and blues classics, and frequently described as “bringing joy”.
Suitable for all your community and private events. Go on, open the tin and have a taste.
For bookings contact Anne Kelsall annekelsall@hotmail.com 07790 01367
Bridge Club
Mondays at 7pm. We would welcome any experienced players preferably with a partner.
Tuesday afternoon at 1.30 pm. We are a friendly group and would welcome players who wish to improve their game. You do not need a partner as there is a host. There are no beginners lessons at present. Jenny Gower 07910046651
Garstang Beginners Jewellery Classes & Workshops everything is included.
With a local Jewellery Designer Tutor
•Wednesday 3rd Sept 7-9 pm Make a Brooch or bracelet
•Wednesday 10th September 7-9pm Jewellery Restringing or mend your broken beads!
• Saturday 13th September 1.30pm Make any piece of Jewellery (choose what you would like to make in the afternoon with resin or silver) Silver comes with a Free workshop
• Wednesday 17th September 7-9pm Make a pendant or a pair of earrings or both!
Please book on through email for a place. Email:-lizjewellery@aol.com or Contact:-07791146675 •Free wine and refreshments
Love Painting Lancashire of Garstang Workshop and classes at Garstang Arts Centre
Friday 19th September 7-9pm Beginners Watercolour and Brusho Autumn Costs:- £15 for visitors and £14 for members, everything is included except your pinny. For more info & to Book on through email lovepaintinglancashire@gmail.com or ring 07857329805
Garstang Art Club, we meet most Fridays Evenings 7-9pm at Garstang Arts Centre.
•If you would like to join us our next get together bring your own art project and paint along with us on Friday 5th September 7-9pm
•Saturday 6th September 11-3.30pm, Taking part in Plein Air, we’re in the Garstang Arts Centre courtyard pop by and say hello.
•On Friday 12th September Liam Dickinson doing a portrait in Oil Demo costs £10 for visitors and members with free drink and Free 1st glass of wine.
Please book on through email for a place garstangartclub@gmail.com
• ring 07857329805
Garstang Painting Group
• Pop in during September Ron Coombe voting exhibition competition will be on, vote for your Favourite
•We meet every Wednesday afternoons 1.00-4pm at Garstang Arts Centre. Join us or pop in and say hello
•Wednesday 25th September 1.15pm-3.45pm
Liam Dickinson oil demonstration portrait of a dog. Liam was a runner up on Sky Portrait Artist of the year 2017
Costs £5 Visitors and £4 for members
Pay on the side door. Drinks £1 Free biscuits
Contact Liz 01995 606470/ Carolyn 01253 812270
The John Towers Big Band
The Band played to an almost full house on 15th August at Winmarleigh Village Hall.
The Band was on top form and the audience really showed their appreciation. We will be back at this excellent venue again on Friday 19th September starting at 8pm.
We are also performing a concert on Friday 5th September at Garstang Arts Centre as part of Garstang Arts Festival. This will start at 7.30pm and the draw for the 200 Club will also take place during the night.
Don’t forget you are very welcome to attend our Friday night rehearsals at the Arts Centre which start at 8pm except of course on Concert nights. For enquiries contact Tony Berry (07850 061659)
Garstang Wine Circle – Monday 15th September @ 7.30pm.
Our presenter is Preet Sahota of Edgmond Wines who always showcases an eclectic and interesting selection of wines. Visitors £12.
Anne Marie Whitehead (01995 603311)
Songbirds
Having had a rest over the summer, we will resume again on the 15th September at the Art Centre every Monday 1.30 to 3.30 p.m. This will see the beginning of Autumn so ladies come along and enjoy singing for pleasure, make new friends and a chat along with a cuppa. There are no auditions simply join in, everyone has a voice and it is good to use it. We look forward to meeting you a warm welcome awaits. Avril Bevan
Garstang Musical Productions
Our talented members are now in full rehearsal mode for our production of Sister Act The Musical, which we will be performing at Garstang Community Academy from 15th- 18th October.
Sister Act is a musical comedy featuring inspirational and uplifting gospel-infused songs by Alan Menkin, and tells a story of community, self-discovery, and the joy of singing together.
This season, you can purchase tickets via our Facebook page and ticket site as usual, or we have set up a box office if you’d prefer to buy your tickets in person.
GMP Box Office is based at Garstang Arts Centre on Thursday evenings in September from 7pm-8pm. Tickets are priced at £15 each and we can accept card and cash payments.
We look forward to seeing you at the show! Emily Hanson
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.
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 (07581 078888)
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