Victorian Evenings at the Arts Centre
December 1st and 2nd – 6pm – 8pm. Live festive entertainment both evenings – FREE mince pies. Mulled Wine – £2 per glass

Exhibitions
Geometric Poster Art will feature in an exhibition by Ian Sudall commencing Tues. 18th Nov.
Ian is a keen artist, photographer & crafter and his current work has never been shown to
the general public until now.   The exhibition closes on Thurs. 11th Dec.

Open Art Competition/Exhibition
Entries are invited for the 2026 Garstang & District Open Art Competition/Exhibition.
 Handing in date is Saturday 3rd January.    sheila@tearle.plus.com

The Arts Centre Calendar for 2026 is now on sale! £7.50p 
With superb photos, chosen from the winners of our Camera Clubs’ annual competition, this
Calendar makes a great gift for family and friends, near and far.
Available now from High Street shops; Best Wishes, and Garstang News, in addition to the
Arts Centre during opening times on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning.
Thank you for your support.

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 34 performances so far this year, which is amazing – garden parties, birthdays,
concerts, care homes, village halls, galas, church fetes and the art centre have all been our
stage; we have also been peripatetic, playing in and around Garstang supporting our town’s
main community events. Wherever an opportunity has presented we have been there
helping to raise people’s spirits, raise money for charity or raise some happy smiles. 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 Christmas
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 01995 600378 .
Ruth McBride

Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group
The Poetry Appreciation Group’s December meeting will be held on Friday 19th 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

The Book Club
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 2nd December, our Christmas meeting, where has this year
gone!  Again mixed reviews for “Perfect “ some members not bothered to finish it.  Our next
choice I think will be more popular, “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled Hosseini.  A
story of love, separation, compassion, exile and the troubled history of Afghanistan,
spanning three continents and sixty years.
At the moment our membership is full but we have a waiting list, so contact either
Linda 07795 064266 or Sandra 07823 501716

Ukulele Soup
Meet the band #3 – Anne (overdue fine) Kelsall
By day, Anne used to be the quiet guardian of stories, tending the stacks at the library with a
keen eye and a love for dusty first editions. But when the lights dimmed and the “Silence,
Please” signs came down, she traded her librarian’s cardigan for a flowered ukulele strap.
Anne is one of our lead singers, plays concert ukulele and manages all our bookings. With a
voice that feels like warm Earl Grey tea on a rainy afternoon, she brings to life songs inspired
by everything from Jane Austen to graphic novels.
Her dual worlds of books and music intertwine as every good song, like every good book,
tells a story worth sharing.
Together, Ukulele Soup 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. 
For bookings contact Anne Kelsall
annekelsall@hotmail.com 07790 013679

Garstang Musical Productions
Our production of Sister Act The Musical, will be performed 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.  
You can still purchase tickets via our Facebook page and ticket site as usual, or you can pay
cash on the door (subject to availability of course)
Tickets are priced at £15 each.  We look forward to seeing you at the show!
Emily Hanson

Bridge on Monday evening at 7pm. We welcome any experienced players preferably with a
partner.
Bridge on Tuesday afternoon at 1.30pm. This is a very friendly group who welcome any
players with some experience. Help is at hand to improve play and you do not need a
partner as there is a host. For further information contact Jenny Gower on 07910046651

Garstang Beginners Jewellery Workshops
Everyone Welcome. Contact for prices
With local Jewellery Designer and tutor of 25yrs
Every Wednesday evenings 7-9pm & a Saturday afternoon 1.30-4pm
Dates:- 

•Wed 3rd December 7pm Christmas Felt brooch
•Sat 6th December 1.30pm Christmas Resin pendants 
•Wed 10th December 7pm Christmas Silver Jewellery Making
 •Wed 17th December 7pm Christmas Jewellery making, our last one for this year
We wish you a Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year. We re-open on Wed 7th January
7pm
Book on to secure your place or pay on the side door 
07791146675 Email  lizjewellery@aol.com

 
Love painting Lancashire Garstang
Beginners Art Workshops limited places. Everyone Welcome• Contact for prices 
With local Artist and Tutor 
•Friday 12th December 7pm 
Christmas painting Workshop – with Floral and Seasonal Themes, everything is included.
More info and Book on 07857329805  or pay on the side door 
We wish you a Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year. 
lovepaintinglancashire@gmail.com
Garstang Art Club meet on Friday evenings 

• Everyone welcome to try us out for £5, for all levels of art. Your most welcome to borrow
  our art materials or bring your own
  Professional local Artist/tutor Christine 
• on Friday 5th December 7pm-9pm 
  Winter Brusho Workshop ‘scenes and flowers’
  Everything’s included, limited places 
  Ring for more details and to book on
  Costs Visitors £15, Members £14
• Join us as a New member in January get in touch or pop in on Fri 9th January 7-9pm 
  Cafe serving Fresh beans coffees and hot chocolates £3, Pot of Tea
  Contact  garstangartclub@gmail.com  or 07857329805
  Garstang Painting Group meet every Wednesday afternoons 1-4pm
  Join us as a New member
  •Wednesday 3rd December 1-4pm, 
  Members Still life Challenge:- Seasonal Christmas Celebrations. Any Medium 
  •Members have a selection of paintings for sale at the Garstang Arts Centre Christmas Craft
  fair on to Thursday 4th December
  •Members taking part in Jacob’s joint on Wednesday 10th December 1pm, this will be our
  last week before our Christmas break and will reopen in Wednesday 7th January 1pm, 
  •Join us as a new member
  We wish you a Happy Christmas and a Joyful New Year. 
  garstangpaintinggroup@gmail.com
  Liz 01995 606470 or Carolyn 01253 812270

Tai Chi – Dates for December
Friday 5th  1pm – 1:50pm  and 2pm – 2:50pm
Friday 12th  1pm – 1:50pm and 2pm – 2:50pm
Taught by amateur practitioner Qimei Li, classes are aimed at beginners so everyone is
welcome to come along and improve circulation, flexibility and destress. There’s a £3
teachers fee per session. 

Other Groups that meet at the Arts Centre
Songbirds: Mondays 1.30 – 3.15pm
Creative Card Making: Fourth Mon, 10.00am -12noon
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 + 2 nd & 4 th Mondays 7-9pm
Paint & Chatter: Fri 10.00am – 12noon

The café 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: http://www.garstangartssociety.org.uk
facebook: artcentre.garstang
twitter: ArtsGarstang
Judy Osborne (07581 078888)