Morning All

Underwater photography anyone?
Having just returned from a few days in North Norfolk, I can say, with some conviction, it’s warm up here! I’ve rarely been so cold and so blown away, not metaphorically either! One high point was a visit to a new reserve, The Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve run by the Hawk and Owl Trust.
Very well set out and very helpful people running it. It’s home to 200 acres of diverse habitat that runs alongside the river Wensum. Great hides, 8 in all, and each had a bird almanack for identification.
Many very large bird feeders which, of course, attracted the usual ‘bunch’ of suspects but also included Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Marsh Tit, Willow Tit and Bull Finch amongst others. Of course, I ended up with photographs of ‘birds on a stick’ but hey ho, you have to grab what you can!
If you are in the area well worth a visit.

Notices:

Garstang Arts Centre up-date:
I’ve attached an email from Madeline McLean – assistant Curator:

The Garstang Victorian Christmas Festival:
The Garstang Victorian Christmas Festival will take place on Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 6–9 PM. Photo opportunity especially for the 2026 calendar.

Christmas Tree:
Items needed! Please bring along any items you think would be appropriate as soon as poss and pass them on to Freda. Our ‘tree’ will be in position in St. Thomas’s Church for Thursday 5^th December, 10 days’ time, with the festival on the Friday 6^th & Saturday 7^th.

The Arts Centre website:
New images are needed, from members, to put on the Arts Centre website. If you look at the website there are images there but they are out of date. So please, submit up to 6 images of your own you would like to display and I’ll co-ordinate them and send them to Vanessa. Please send any images in now.

Saturday 14th December:
Coffee morning! This is the last coffee morning of the year and let’s hope it is without incident! Please bring along anything edible – it all helps to add funds to our coffers!

Wednesday 18th December:
Last reminder! Last orders! We are having a change this year; instead of a hot pot supper we are Pies, Peas and Puddings Supper at only £10 pp.
We are having Hamlets pies – a choice of either Meat & Potato Pie, Cheese and Onion Pie or Butter Pie. Served with beetroot, mushy pies and pickles; also available will be cherry tomatoes, and salad.
Puddings will be a mixture of party type desserts, for example profiteroles, mini tarts and cheesecakes.
Freda is now coordinating and is collecting names! Open to all members and their respective wives/husbands/partners etc – please support the club and there will be a quiz with prizes!
Please note: If you are coming you will need to order your pie selection when you book. Freda will need this info ASAP.
Also, we will need, please, some prizes for the raffle – any donations will be very gratefully received! Please bring in prizes from Wednesday 27^th November – ta!

From Stan:
One member asked for “anything to do with colour theory and colour balance “
So, I’ve attached, from Stan, a couple of items on the ‘colour wheel’ which may be of interest to all members – thanks Stan.

Coffee/tea duty:
Sorry, can’t remember who is on the rota for next Wednesday – but, thanks in advance!

Up and coming programme of events:

Wednesday 27th November: Environment Cup judging by Will Stead.

Wednesday 4th December: Paul Mitchell: Via Zoom. Woodland Walks.
Paul writes: ‘Woodland Ways’ This talk centres around some of Paul’s favourite woodland locations including Burnham Beeches, Savernake Forest and various locations throughout the UK. Paul’s talk is fully illustrated with digitally projected images and prints made throughout the four seasons.

That’s all folks and see you on Wednesday.

Cheers

Mike