Having fun in Garstang Lancashire.
Garstang mid way between Preston and Lancaster is a thriving small market town with a variety of entertainment, activities and events to please any tastes. Music, indoor games and sport, outdoor sports, meetings and exhibitions.
This Whats on In Garstang page lists entertainment, activities, hobbies and events in and around Garstang for the next four weeks or so.
Garstang Events, Entertainment & Activities May 2012.
Friday 11th to Sunday 20th May.
Garstang Walking Festival.
Many of the popular walks are being repeated and some new ones are being introduced. Walk the Wyre Way is being undertaken From Saturday 12 May to Tuesday 15 May for the hardy ones amongst us and more gentle ones like Bluebell Teas Stroll are available. New ones include Cheese and Churches on Wednesday 16 May and the 3 ‘B’- Bilsborrow, Brock and Beacon Fell on Thursday 17 May. On the same day there is an example of a revised route for River, Reservoirs and Watery Revelations thanks to United Utilities.
Download brochure click here Meeting point locations accurate map locations here.
Sunday 20th May.
Garstang Car & Bike Autojumble.
Outdoor plots £15 (anysize) indoors from £10, Est 1998, Adm £3.50 per adult from 9am-1pm
Visit Mark Woodward Classic Events web page for more information
Hamilton House, on A586, Garstang, Preston PR3 0TB
Sunday 20th May.
Music Nights @ The Kings Arms.
Vintage Vinyl with DJ Don. 8pm start. All the old classics Motown Rock n Roll and many more. May 20th and 27th.
The Kings Arms High Street, Garstang, Lancashire PR3 1EA. Tel: 01995 602101.
Wednesday 23rd May.
SALSA dance lessons @ The Pickerings.
Weekly Cuban Salsa Classes Every Wednesday from 8.00pm at The Pickerings Country House Hotel in Catterall.
Join Julia and Steve for our weekly Cuban salsa classes in Catterall, Garstang, Preston and learn everything from the basic steps to quite intricate dance patterns similar to those you see on Strictly.
The emphasis here is on having fun and meeting new friends whilst learning a new skill. Its also a great way to exercise.
You will be surprised by how easy it is to learn the basic steps and how soon you will be joining us for our monthly salsa parties where you can put into practice the moves you have learned.
Beginners classes start at 8pm with improvers lesson from 9pm. We look forward to meeting you.
Price is £5 for the whole evening. Call Steve on 07763 207856 or see www.sweetsalsa.co.uk.
Wednesday 23rd May.
Wednesday Night is Curry Night @ The Bellflower.
Our great curry and a drink offer is available every Wednesday from 5pm.
Choose from a selection of delicious curries Chicken Jalfrezi, Chicken Makhani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Dopiaza, Beef Massaman, Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Balti (v).
Accompany your tasty curry with any of the following drinks; pint of Foster's or any draught ale (excludes Guinness), 175ml glass of house wine, J20, Pepsi or Lemonade.
Two people, two curries, two drinks, for the great price of £11! See the menu in pub for full details.
Bellflower, Parkside Lane, Garstang, lancashire PR3 0JA Tel 01995 238207. Visit the Bellflower website.
Thursday 24th May.
Garstang Country Market.
10am to 12noon. Home produced cakes, pies, jams. pickles, plants, fruit and veg. High quality craft products.
St Thomas's Church Hall, Church Street, Garstang Lancashire PR3 1PA
Garstang Market Day.
Stalls on Garstang High Street, Church Street and Market Hall.
High Street, Market Place, Church Street. Garstang Lancashire PR3 1FA
Thursday 24th May.
Owd Nell's Tavern Quiz Night @ Guy's.
Come and Join us for our weekly Quiz Night in Owd Nell's Tavern. We kick off at 9pm with Quiz Master Paul.
Guy's Thatched Hamlet, St. Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Near Garstang, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0RS. Tel 01995 640010
Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th May.
Comedy Production Garstang Theatre Group.
Garstang Theatre Group are presenting 3 episodes from the Classic TV Series Fawlty Towers
The Hotel Inspectors, Communication Problems and Basil the Rat, At The Arts Theatre Garstang Academy Nightly at 7.30pm
Further details from 01995/600649. Garstang Theatre Group website.
Friday 25th May.
Friday Night is Quiz Night @ The Bellflower.
Quiz Night 8.30pm…Winning teams get a gallon of beer, FREE entry and FREE half time buffet!
Bellflower, Parkside Lane, Garstang, lancashire PR3 0JA Tel 01995 238207.
Sunday 27th May.
Cream Tea Canal Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon canal cruise from Barton Grange Garden Centre. Including delicious Cream Tea.
The cruise is set to depart at 2.30pm with a 4.30pm return. Tickets are £11 per person and are available by calling 01524 389410. Visit website.
Departs from. Barton Grange Garden Centre Lancashire PR3 0RB
Monday 28th May.
Whist & Dominoes @ Kenlis Arms.
Whist and Dominoes night at the Kenlis Arms Hotel.
Ray Lane, Barnacre, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire PR3 1GB. Tel 01995 603307.
Wednesday 30th May.
Garstang Unplugged Singers Night.
Garstang Unplugged present a monthly live music event at the Kenlis Arms 8pm
No backing tapes, just live music. Free entry.
Telephone 01995 602795 or Visit the Garstang Unplugged Website for more information.
Call the Kenlis direct to book a table to dine. 01995 603307
Free live music entertainment in and around Garstang and Over Wyre.
Kenlis Arms Hotel, Ray Lane, Barnacre, PR3 1GB Telephone 01995 603307
Garstang Events, Entertainment & Activities June 2012.
Friday 1st June.
Fish, Chips and a Quiz Canal Cruise
Have a fun night out aboard our luxury canal cruiser, Kingfisher. This evenings trip serves up hot Fish and Chips onboard collected from the local chip shop, and has a fun onboard quiz. A interesting and new way of spending your Friday night. Our boat is fully licensed, and all manner of refreshments are available to purchase throughout the cruise. .
This cruise is set to depart at 7pm with a 10pm return. Booking is essential and for the price of £16 per person, call 01524 389410 and mention where you saw this advert. Visit website.
Departs from. Barton Grange Garden Centre Lancashire PR3 0RB
Sunday 3rd June.
Peter Frank All Stars. Live Jazz Club @ Crofters.
“Six bandleaders in one band – and I have to control this lot!” Thus speaks Peter Frank who has led his Dixieland All Stars for fourteen years. The formula seems to work though and the band has starred at numerous jazz festivals across England and Wales. They have also been voted ‘favourite band’ at a number of venues as they foray into Lancashire, Nottingham, Leicester and Yorkshire. Band website.
Food available in Tavern and waitress service in jazz room. Full menu is served until 9.30pm.
Jazz starts at 8.00 pm until 10.30pm. Door charge £6.00 and £3.00 for Junior Jazzers.
Promoter Derek 01772 709923. Visit the Jazz Club Website.
For jazz special B&B at Crofters telephone 01995 604128 or email bookings@crofters.co.uk.
Crofters Jazz Club. Monthly Jazz event at Crofters Hotel Cabus A6 Garstang PR31PH. Crofters Hotel Website.
Monday 4th June.
Garstang Childrens Festival
Garstang and District Childrens Festival, a full day of exicting activities for all the family. Including two parades around Garstang.
The crowning of the Festival Queen at 11pm at the Market Cross followed by the morning procession. The evening procession and fancy dress parade at 6pm. There is a full days activities in between (and lots to do before). Full details are on the Garstang Childrens Festival website.
Wednesday 13th June.
Blood Donations @ Garstang.
NHS Blood Transfusion service will be in Garstang 2pm to 4pm and 5pm to 7.30pm
Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Club, Garstang, PR3 1YE
PLEASE CALL 0300 123 23 23 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT. Blood Service Website.
