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The sun is shining again! Great to see all the bulbs flowering and plants popping up and coming back to life. The ginnell looks very pretty with all the wild flowers. The Gardening Group have done some lovely displays too in tubs and areas around the village.
We hope you all have a lovely Easter break. Pop in the Coffee Shop if you're around. Opening times are shown below, remember the Coffee Shop is closed on Easter Sunday.
Many of our activity groups are having a break too but there are some carrying on, see Activity Groups.
One in particular is the talk hosted by the Lancaster RSPB group group,on Wednesday 17th March at 7.30pm. with a a well known and respected RSPB stalwart, Peter Holden MBE. Come and find out about bird migration, no booking required, just turn up. This is sure to be a popular talk so it is in the Main Hall this time,
We do get a lot of birdlife around here, it's been lovely to see and hear the birds again and I heard a bit of the dawn chorus rather early the other morning, as well as the evening songs. Down by the weir you might see a heron or a cormorant as well as the mallards and swans that regularly appear.
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Bicycle postcode marking
The police will be here on 17th April from 2pm to 4pm to mark your bicycles with your postcode - for free. They will also have a number of free bicycle lights and reflectors to give away - first come, first served. They will be outside The Centre or inside if wet.
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Lancaster RSPB group is holding is their next talk on Wednesday 17 April at 7.30pm.
“Birds without Borders” - An illustrated talk by Peter Holden MBE, renowned in the world of bird watching and the RSPB. He's a wildlife author who has been employed by the RSPB for many years, in fact one of their longest serving staff members. He has contributed to wildlife programmes on TV. He has authored and co-authored more than a dozen books which together sold more than a million copies.
Using some of the latest findings on bird migration and his own photographs from around the world, his talk will feature new discoveries about the amazing journeys the birds undertake. Meet in the Main Hall, entry donation of £3 or £2 for group members..
Fun and Flex carries on during the Easter holidays. More participants are very welcome, please pass this information on to people who may not have access to the internet. Fun and Flex is gentle exercise for people aged 55 and over, and it's on every Wednesday from 10.30 am to 11.30 am.
The charge is £3 per week but your first session is free! No need to book in advance – just turn up and enjoy. For more information contact the instructor Sheryl Coultas, tel: 07779 962415, and find info on the website www.haltoncentre.org/groups/fun-and-flex/
Memory Cafe will be meeting on Good Friday, usual time 11 am to 12.30pm www.haltoncentre.org/groups/memory-cafe/
Valley Church is having an Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, 20th April, from 12 noon to 6pm and a service on Easter Sunday at 11am. Ask Chrissie for details.
For information on all the regular classes and groups
see https://www.haltoncentre.org/groups/ You can also contact centremanager@haltoncentre.org or tel: 01524 811316.
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ENJOY A BALL HOLIDAY CAMP
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Enjoy a Ball Easter Holiday camps are being held on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th April.
There are still some spaces available but do please check with Paul to make a booking.
For more information and the booking form see https://www.haltoncentre.org/groups/enjoy-a-ball/
Contact Email: Paul Darwent Mob: 07879896156
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Fundraising - do you shop online? There is a way to collect FREE donations for The Centre every time you shop online at https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/haltonca/
There are nearly 3000 retailers to choose from. Once you have made your purchase the retailer will make a donation to us at no extra cost whatsoever.
Our next fund raising efforts will be for new chairs for the hall so all donations will be gratefully received.
Would you like to help us with fundraising? Please contact Maureen, email centremanager@haltoncentre.org or call 01524 811316.
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