Having been involved in the judging in July it was now time to celebrate the wonderful entries and have the privilege of presenting the awards at a ceremony held at the Royal Oak. What a incredibly difficult job the judging was. It is one thing walking down the high street and noticing the amazing displays […]
So the weather turned out fine at last and the sun shone. This brought out the crowds and the show was buzzing. It was great as mayor to attend my home show and what a marvellous time i had. I met and talked so so many people some i knew others i did not. It […]
At our last lions meting I was happy to welcome our new President Dave Lewis who took over from outgoing President Dave Lee. Photo to follow when i have time to download from my fairly ancient camera.
I have never have I heard so many puns in a school play. Both Lyn and I were in hysterics. But what really impressed was the confidence shown by all the children taking part. A real credit to the school and the hard working teachers. p.s. the seats are still as hard as i remember […]
I recently met Mr. Ashcroft principal of Garstang Academy and he invited me to take a visit round the school with him. I have to say I was mighty impressed with the standard of work throughout. I loved the art department – some of the pieces on display were absolutely brilliant. I was also taken […]
What a great event – around 50 or so Porsche of varying ages and models assembled at the golf club for their annual rally which takes them through the trough of Bowland. My role is to welcome them all to Garstang and wave the starting flag. I am now trying to persuade them next year […]
What a great afternoon spent looking round the classrooms at all the work that the children had put in over the week – some really wonderful art and dressing up (Disney was the theme). We then attended the art assembly when the whole school joined together with songs and readings. Great local school great atmosphere […]
So the rain actually stopped and the sun came out – ideal for Lyn, Young Mayor Lucas and myself to wander around Garstang looking at the wonderful flowering tubs, troughs and baskets as part of the judging team. I never thought it could be so difficult awarding points in the various categories and using the […]
I was delighted that Garstang has renewed its Fairtrade town status. Garstang should be proud to be the worlds first trade town and it was an honour to accept this certificate.