Garstang Support Group

The Garstang Support Group is a team of volunteers who offer people affected with osteoporosis the chance to meet other people in the area similarly affected, get information, support and ask questions about osteoporosis treatment and care.

This support group regularly holds meetings in Garstang. Attendees are welcome from anywhere in UK, there is no requirement to live within the city/region to attend these meetings.

Programme 2025

Tuesday 11 February, 10am-12pm (Garstang Arts Centre Cafe, The Old Grammar School, Croston Road, Garstang, PR3 1EB)

Coffee and catch-up, with a short quiz on bone health. Refreshments can be purchased at the cafe.

Saturday 26 April, 10am - early afternoon (Indoor Market, High Street, Garstang, PR3 1ZA)

We will be holding a charity stall selling plants, bric-a-brac and books, in aid of the ROS, to promote the support group and raise awareness of osteoporosis 

Thursday 1 May, 10.30am (Meeting Room, Garstang Library, Windsor Road, Garstang, PR3 1ED)

Looking after your smile and teeth with osteoporosis: avoiding risks to your jaw with Dr Finlay Sutton.

Followed by coffee and a chance to catch up. Places are limited. 

Thursday 24 July, 7pm (Online)

Looking after your smile and teeth with osteoporosis: avoiding risks to your jaw with Dr Finlay Sutton. This is a repeat of the successful session in May, but online

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Thursday 4 September, 10am - 12pm (Meeting Room, Garstang Library, Windsor Road, Garstang, PR3 1ED)

Forget me not: Lisa Richardson, a qualified instructor in Orthopaedic Pilates will lead a 30-minute gentle exercise for all.

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Monday 20 October, 10.45am-1.30pm (Garstang Library, Windsor Road, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1ED)

A guided walk-talk in support of World Osteoporosis Day.

In partnership with Wyre Coast & Countryside Service we've arranged a ‘Garstang Local History Walkabout’ in Support of World Osteoporosis Day.

The 1-hour walk, is on level paths and those joining this free event should come dressed for the weather conditions on the day. We are delighted to be joined by local historian Paul G Smith, who will share his insight into past events in history as we pass along the town. At the conclusion of the walk, cakes and fairtrade beverages will be made available at a local venue. Please note that this walk is not accessible by mobility scooters.

Garstang Art Centre group is also supporting World Osteoporosis Day with a creative display which will be on show at the library. One out of two women and one out of five men aged 50 or over will break bones due to the hidden disease of osteoporosis.  Early detection ensures a brighter future so take the opportunity to pick up a ‘risk checker’ card and check your risk of having osteoporosis with the Royal Osteoporosis Society.  Cards will be available at the library when you visit the display.

Places are limited

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Admission: Free