@lancaster community magazine march 2013

Lancaster@ MARCH 2013

Read the magazine online at www.atlancaster.co.uk

MOTHER’S GIFT GUIDE

MEMORY LANECooking with Mother

EATING OUTFull House Noodle Bar

WINEItaly isn’t just about Pinot Grigio

RECIPE’SEaster chocolate recipe’sLamb Hot Pot

TRAVELCosmopolitan Cologne

NATURELancaster Beekeepers

BIRTH SUPPORTLancaster Birth Support Group

WEDDINGSChoosing your photographer

MOTORINGMini Roadster

ART EXHIBITIONSnap up some fine art

LOCAL ARTICLES | PROPERTY | LOCAL GROUPS | HEALTH | FASHION

MOTORING | GARDENING | FOOD & DRINK | TRAVEL | PETS | EVENTS & more

Expert advice on the perfect fitted kitchen.Howdens Joinery offers a range of kitchen, bathroom cabinet and joinery products designed to meet the needs of modern living: complete with a full range of accessories, worktops, sinks, taps and a wide variety of Lamona appliances exclusive to Howdens.

We are a trade only business and have over 40 inspirational kitchens and designs to choose from, available from over 500 depots nationwide. Our range is the UK’s largest from local stock and because we are local, your trade professional can collect what he needs exactly when he needs it to create your dream kitchen. Our CAD design experts will also plan your kitchen with you. Why not pop along to your local branch to see our products on display and we can answer any questions you may have. FREE design service.

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Owned and run by the Hurst family since Apri l 2011, The Mil l has undergone a

ful l refurbishment to transform it into a fabulous canal-side inn. Our restaurant serves simple yet creative Lancashire

dishes, using only the best local produce.

Then if you’re making a night of i t, you can be sure of a great nights sleep in our newly refurbuished spacious

bedrooms, many of which have views over the canal and surrounding

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Whether you’re joining us for lunch or dinner, staying with us for one night or

more, our aim is to offer a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you each time you visit

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Expert advice on the perfect fitted kitchen.Howdens Joinery offers a range of kitchen, bathroom cabinet and joinery products designed to meet the needs of modern living: complete with a full range of accessories, worktops, sinks, taps and a wide variety of Lamona appliances exclusive to Howdens.

We are a trade only business and have over 40 inspirational kitchens and designs to choose from, available from over 500 depots nationwide. Our range is the UK’s largest from local stock and because we are local, your trade professional can collect what he needs exactly when he needs it to create your dream kitchen. Our CAD design experts will also plan your kitchen with you. Why not pop along to your local branch to see our products on display and we can answer any questions you may have. FREE design service.

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Inside your MARCH edition

7 Rental Property Buy to let is still on the increase

14 EconomySqueezed Britain - Citizens Advice

17 MotoringMini Roadster

23 Natural HealingHomeopathy at grass roots level

24 HealthAll about Asthma

29 Eye HealthProtect your eyes this summer

30 Memory LaneCooking with Mother

33 Charity ChallengeMaking the most of winter

35 Functional FashionUmbrella’s for Spring

38 Nature’s TrendsThe Zebra look

40 Local gift guideFor Mother’s Day

46 Birth supportLancaster Birth Support Group

50 WeddingsChoosing your photographer

53 Art exhibitionSnap up some fine art

55 ExhibitionEarliest photographs in the world

56 LiteraturePublishing your own book

57 Places to stayDocker Park Farm Kennels

62 CookingEaster chocolate recipe’s

64 CookingSpring recipe - Lamb Hot Pot

67 Local peopleOliver Hogg

68 WineItaly isn’t just about Pinot Grigio

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3370 Eating outFull House Noodle Bar review

74 Personal developmentThe good life

76 TravelCosmopolitan Cologne

79 GardeningIn the tool shed

80 Nature in the communityMoorside Fields

82 NatureLancaster Beekeepers

84 Animal CarePlease help Peaches

85 Pet rescueNew home please - Jess

86 PetsWhy we love animals

88 Puzzle pageCrossword & Sudoku

89 Kids pageColouring competition

90 What’s onEvents in March

92 DirectoryLocal services

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According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders £11.8bn worth of buy-to-let mortgages were agreed in the first nine months of 2012, a 19% rise on the £9.9bn in the same period of 2011. Lenders are keen to allocate mortgages to this area of the market, due to the high deposits that landlord investors usually have available, compared to first time buyers.

A recent survey for the National Landlords Association shows that 80% of buy-to-let investors regard their property income as their pension. About 61% plan to live entirely off their rental income when they retire, and 39% say they will choose a retirement date based on the state of the housing market and their investments’ value.

Research for Paragon Mortgages shows more than one third of brokers reporting that it is easier to obtain buy-to-let mortgages in the third quarter of 2012 than at any point earlier in the year – a higher figure than on similar surveys at any time since 2008.

The surge in interest in buy-to-let is not surprising. Average rents in the private sector in England and Wales hit a high of £741 per month, according to research by LSL Property Services. The lowest average rents are in northeast England at £529 and the highest in Greater London at £1,092.

Savills, the estate agent gave landlords more good news. In a recent forecast for the 2013 housing market, it predicts that average rents across the UK will rise 2.5%, and there will be a cumulative increase of 18.2% between now and the end of 2017. “In London the number of households in the private rented sector has risen 90% over the past 10 years while the population of 20- to 34-year-olds has grown by 18%,” says Savills’ research head, Yolande Barnes. “At the same time, the average first time buyer deposit has risen from £12,000 to £58,000.”

“The owner-occupier market is sinking deeper into the mire and dragging property prices down,” says David Whittaker, managing director of Mortgages for Business. “It’s great news for buy-to-let investors, able to snap up cheaper property, usually at a higher loan to value ratio because lenders are willing to advance more when property prices are lower.” Such landlord optimism is based on the assumption that mortgages will remain hard to secure, particularly for first-time buyers.

Investors who believe they can enjoy a double benefit of high rents and long-term capital appreciation, twin benefits of buy-to-let until the downturn, may have to think again. Estate agent Knight Frank is forecasting that house prices – which across the UK are already an average of 10% below pre-downturn peak levels – will slide further in 2013. Falls will vary from 0.6% in Greater London to 3.8% in Wales.

Many experts in the field believe that a further correction is needed as the relationship between average earnings and average house prices is well above the long term average.The emphasis for landlords will therefore be on rental income and not capital growth, a fact that isn’t great news for tenants. However most landlords appreciate a reliable tenant who pays the rent promptly at an affordable rate rather than holding the property empty trying to achieve a market beating rent.

A number of new surveys show increasing numbers of investors returning to buy-to-let as restrictions on mortgages continue to force would-be first-time buyers into the private rented sector.

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“We have spoken of the squeezed middle and now squeezed Britain. What is clear to us at Citizens Advice is that some are certainly more squeezed then others. We see some 2 million people a year, another 14 million online and a million on the telephone. Generally we deal with people who are not coping but growing numbers of them are those we expect to be able to cope. That’s working adult households, who make up 40 per cent of our face to face clients.

“This challenges a major assumption behind a lot of current policy thinking.

“The assumption that you are OK if you are in work, earning and belonging - or another popular term - striving. Much policy is geared towards landing people there. But is this really an answer, or are we just creating a bigger cliff edge? Work is not necessarily enough: it can often be a precarious position; often insecure, part time or self employment with no contingencies, no cushion, no savings.

“A situation where any financial shock can tip people over the edge, seemingly small things like a broken down washing machine. And when they tip over the edge, where do they turn? These people are generally used to coping so they continue to try. Often they resort to pay day loans (where interest rates do not mirror the financial market). They look for short term solutions and this often makes matters far worse. When in crisis then, either through debt or often employment

issues, they turn to support from advice and welfare benefits.

“But we are only part way through a 16 per cent cut in real terms in public spending spread, in an unprecedented way, over 7 years. The vast majority of savings from public services, including local government, welfare and advice, are yet to come. So this safety net is in jeopardy.

“The mantra at Citizens Advice is a plea to policy makers to look at cumulative impact, at the multiplier effect and unintended consequences of multiple policies and circumstances which make it increasingly, all the more difficult for people to regain control.

“Against a backdrop of the rising cost of food, housing and fuel: the policy response to precarious employment, is to reduce employment protection; as we seek to encourage more people into work, wages are negated by high childcare costs; where a safety net is needed, benefits and support are reduced, advice and legal aid are cut; as rents increase, housing benefit reduces, and we have a room tax imposed on an immobile housing market; as Council tax support is devolved, it has strings attached by way of a cut and protection for older people.

“Getting people into work is not enough, clearly, we have to keep people in work, make that work meaningful and make work pay in the real sense, starting with a living wage and affordable childcare.Protect employment rights; ensure comprehensive free access to financial capability, debt and money management support; give equal access to healthcare, dentistry and income protection; secure access to responsible low cost borrowing and incentives to save;and invest in education and skills for the UK jobs market.

If you would like advice please contact:North Lancashire (Lancaster) Citizens Advice Bureau87 King Street, LANCASTER, LA1 1RHTelephone: 01524 400400 (tel advice line)Email: [email protected] site: www.northlancashirecab.org.uk

Gillian Guy, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice addresses an audience at the Resolution Foundation about Squeezed Britain.

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The Mini Roadster is the first two-seater drop top Mini. It’s not the only Mini with a folding fabric roof of course, as there’s been a Mini Convertible from the first generation model. But that car is based on the hatchback while the Roadster is based on the Mini Coupe, which makes it something of a different animal.

For starters, the lack of a fixed metal roof may give it the edge over the Coupe in some people’s eyes - whether roof up or down the Roadster is a pretty little thing and the typical Mini styling cues translate well to the open-air shape.

Like all Minis there’s an element of choosing your own style, with colour and wheel combinations having a big impact on the overall look. But it has a pert rump, chrome rollover bars and clean lines

where the roof folds away, and therefore most people will find it ticks the box marked ‘attractive’ right from the off.

Losing seating for two in the back might seem like a significant sacrifice, but if you can live with a car that only has seating for two then the upshot is more boot space. 240 litres of storage is on offer in the rear compartment, regardless of whether the roof is up or down, and behind the seats there’s a through-loading facility, the kind of practicality you don’t really expect from a car like this. In the cabin there’s not a huge amount of storage space for oddments, but you can reach into the back without any fuss.

The same goes for the roof mechanism. Whether you opt for the manual or semi-automatic roof option, folding or raising the roof is the work of a moment.

The Mini Roadster displays all the vim and enthusiasm of its siblings, turning in keenly, gripping strongly and encouraging you

to exploit its abilities.

First Drive: Mini Roadster

Motoring: Mini Roadster


Raising the roof requires you to reach behind to mechanically release the roof from its stowed position but with a little practice you could do this without looking. The extra-lazy amongst you will appreciate the electric assistance.

Under the bonnet the Roadster comes in four flavours; Cooper and Cooper S, Cooper SD and John Cooper Works, but it’s the Cooper S which is likely to be the most popular petrol option. With 182bhp and 177lb.ft of torque (with an overboost facility up to 192lb.ft) it gets along as smartly as you would hope. In fact the linear delivery of the engine almost disguises how fast it is; it revs keenly and without any power peaks, then you look down at the speedometer and realise just how quickly it has accelerated. There’s also a pleasing, purposeful noise coming from the exhaust - well short of raucous or loud - but enough to remind you this is a car designed for fun.

The theme continues when you hit the first bend. All convertible cars are compromised to a degree by the absence of a metal roof holding them together, but in truth the only time you even notice is if you slap into a particularly bad bump at speed.

The rest of the time the Mini Roadster displays all the vim and enthusiasm of its siblings, turning in keenly, gripping strongly and encouraging you to exploit its abilities. Yes in ultimate terms the Coupe would offer a purer drive, but on the one day of the year that mattered you’d miss the 100-odd days of sunshine-bathedroof down motoring.

What makes all this fun even more pleasurable is that you don’t have to sell your soul to do it. The list price is

not insignificant, but neither is it expensive for a two-seater roadster with a powerful turbocharged engine. It’s also only £600 more than the less pretty and less fun Convertible.

But with a combined fuel economy figure of 47.1mpg and CO2 emissions of 139g/km, it certainly doesn’t cost sports car money to run. Although, like all Minis, resisting the temptation to make it uniquely yours will be hard to resist. Good luck keeping your sensible head on.

FACTS AT A GLANCE

Mini Roadster Cooper S, £20,990

Engine: 1.6-litre petrol producing 182bhp and 177lb.ft of torque

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Emissions: 139g/km of CO2

“Most people will find it ticks the box marked ‘attractive’ right from the off”

Motoring: Mini Roadster continued.

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Homeopathy is experiencing a revival as more people are becoming concerned about medical drugs and are looking for healthier lifestyles. When I embarked on my full professional training over 20 years ago it felt like homeopathy was one of our nation’s best kept secrets. It became my mission to get people using a basic remedy kit in the home for simple first aid and a first resort to common illnesses.

Nowadays homeopathic remedies are made in a strict pharmaceutical environment but the principle is the same as it was over 200 years ago. The natural substance, chosen because of its healing properties, is diluted down greatly and vigorously shaken. This releases the particular vibration of that plant or mineral which we believe latches onto the water molecules. The energetic vibration, when taken as a homeopathic medicine, resonates with our own innate healing system, setting all kinds of positive healing influences in motion. Homeopathy treats all sorts of people with all manner of complaints and conditions because it is the person’s own ability to mend and restore that does all the work. Of course, beneficial changes to diet and life style will enhance and speed up this journey back to a healthy state.

A homeopath knows that the illness holds the answer to the cure. Your own body never works against you. It is always looking for opportunities to cleanse and repair. All natural holistic treatment works with

this assumption, supports the body and uses its own capacity to heal and maintain itself.

I have been running a busy homeopathic practice in the Derbyshire Peak District for almost 20 years and recently relocated to be part of Lancaster Co-housing. Now living in an ecohome by the River Lune I have been fortunate to secure a wonderful room at Dacrelands Clinic on the outskirts of Lancaster. I am excited about getting busy again. Homeopathy should be available to everyone. Contact me to find out about classes and workshops.

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On average three people per day die of asthma although for most people the condition is very well managed with effective treatments.

WhathapppenswhenyouhaveanAsthmaattack?When a person with asthma comes into contact with something that irritates their airways (an asthma trigger), the muscles around the walls of the airways tighten so that the airways become narrower and the lining of the airways becomes inflamed and starts to swell. More sticky mucus, sometimes called ‘phlegm’ is made which can further narrow the airways and can cause coughing. These responses cause the airways to become narrower and irritated - making it difficult to breathe, leading to symptoms of asthma.

WhatcausesAsthma?It’s difficult to say for sure what causes asthmaWhat we do know is that you’re more likely to develop asthma if you have a family history of asthma, eczema or allergies. It’s likely that this family history, combined with certain environmental factors, influences whether or not someone develops asthma.

Many aspects of modern lifestyles - such as changes in housing and diet and a more hygienic environment - may have contributed to the rise in asthma over the past few decades. Environmental pollution can make asthma symptoms worse and may play a part in causing some asthma.

Research has shown that smoking during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of a child developing asthma. Similarly, children whose parents smoke are more likely to develop asthma. Adult onset asthma may develop after a viral infection, and irritants found in the workplace may lead to a person developing asthma (known as occupational asthma).

SymptomsofAsthmaWhen asthma flares up, the most common symptoms are: Coughing, Wheezing, Shortness of breath, Tightness in the chest.

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DiagnosingAsthmaIf you think you have asthma it is important that you make an appointment with your doctor or asthma nurse as soon as possible so that they can do some tests to see if you have asthma. Unfortunately, asthma can’t usually be diagnosed with just one test. Doctors and nurses will take a medical history from you to help them look for various clues which will assist them in building up a clinical picture, before reaching a confident diagnosis.

Diagnosing asthma in very young children can be difficult because at least one child in seven will have ‘wheezing’ at some point during their first five years and many of these children will not go on to have asthma in later childhood, so your doctor may not want to use the term ‘asthma’ at this stage.It’s not easy to measure how well a young child’s lungs are working. A peak flow meter is used for older children, but is unsuitable and unreliable for younger children (usually those under the age of six).The pattern of symptoms that develops over time shows whether a child has asthma. Your doctor may ask you to keep a record of your child’s symptoms and when they happen. This will help the doctor get to the bottom of your child’s breathing problems.

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Happy Mother’s Day! A day to show Mum our appreciation for everything that they have done for us through the years, or to remember those Mums who are no longer with us. Whatever our upbringing, for most of us, our Mums are our primary carers – the first person who took care of our needs as an infant, and taught us basic life skills as we grew up. As humans, our need for food and drink are well documented, and our mother’s influences are most evident as we grow older.

As a child, I remember baking my first cake under close supervision, at around the age of seven, and then as I grew older learning how to make basic meals which are still my starting point for spaghetti bolognaise, chilli con carne, and cottage pie now. Going to the local market for fresh produce was not an extravagance, it was a weekly habit, and as the family grew (I’m the eldest of 5) so did the amount of fresh fish, fruits and vegetables, that had to be brought home each week!

We used to go to a farm to buy eggs, our meat came from the butcher, and milk was a daily delivery from the milkman. Over time I learned what the different meat cuts were called, which part of the animal they came

Sylvia Poll, All About Weight consultant takes us back to the days when children learnt to cook from scratch and help with chores.

from, and what cut to ask for to make sure I got the best meat for what Mum was planning. We couldn’t buy fresh meat on a Monday, because that was when the butcher got the fresh delivery from the abattoir, and I remember seeing the butcher’s “boy” (teenager) carrying half carcasses in from the truck to the shop, and thinking “Wow! He’s strong! They’re almost as big as he is!” (and certainly a lot bigger than me at the time!).

I learned that vegetables came with some earth on them, you wash that off, then you prepare them: Careful! Knives are sharp and can hurt, but if you do, this is how you put on a plaster! Peeling potatoes was boring, but part of making mash, and if you wanted it to be absolutely white, you had to make sure you got all the eyes out… and it was great fun to have “crinkly hands” at the end of it!

Of course, life wasn’t a long round of slaving in the kitchen… but the logic was that Mums deserve a sort-of holiday in the same way that we got holidays from school, so we helped with the washing up, and with hanging out the washing. As we grew older, in

Cooking with Mother?


Memory Lane: Cooking with Mother

summer holidays we would prepare lunch – Mum would be around, but usually doing something else, so hardly “idle” while supervising / giving directions.

And the rewards for helping out? Once our chores were done, we were free to go out on our bikes, getting together with friends, or playing in the pool. The rule was “be home before it gets dark”.

Buying locally produced food meant we knew it was fresh, and it was keeping the local economy working… farmers, market traders, local shop owners. We never had to risk not knowing what was in our food, because we knew exactly where it came from – sometimes even which farm it was from!

Nobody’s childhood is perfect, and I’m not saying mine was, but how different to my nieces and nephews lives! Most of their food comes from the nearest supermarket, in a weekly “big shop”. “Activities” are structured: play sessions at the leisure centre, perhaps

an organised “play date”, but most often it’s the Wii / Xbox / DS that provides the entertainment, or slouching in front of the telly! Tea time is nuggets with chips, or soup with some crisps, breakfast is sugar-laden cereal… and the only time you drink water is when you’re being punished and fizzy pop is removed from the table!

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half term, we can now look forward to Easter break and the warmer weather – time to get those walking legs on and get out in the fresh air! Walk to your local shops, get some great tasting local produce, and get to know your neighbours… Lancaster has some great local businesses and there are plenty of farmers markets around, and if you’re struggling to get them home, many will deliver locally too!

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I have to face facts, winter is now drawing to a close. This saddens me. But not as much as we now look (as a country) to the inevitable chilly season. The media coverage of our winter has been, in my opinion, farcical. “The Big Freeze” & “Country grinds to a halt” have been the headlines dramatically scrolled in Bold Red font across our 24 hour news channels, as though Armageddon has finally arrived. The reality though is that this was just an average winter, as winter should be. Do we not expect snow anymore? Can we no longer cope when a white blanket descends on our land? I suspect many of you may be reading this now and nodding agreeably with my passionate thoughts on this subject.

For me however, it’s been nigh on perfect. The last time I wrote, I was looking forward to a classic winter with oodles of white powder, lavishly covering our neighbouring mountains, but with open and accessible roads so I can reach my favourite winter walks. And that Ladies & Gentlemen is what I’ve found EVERY time I’ve ventured out. Ok, I ensured that I took the 4x4, just in case, and also I’ve stayed well clear of Lakeland’s “notorious” routes. But get to my destinations I did, and with much ease I have to profess.

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Charity Challenge: Tim Bell

up appropriately to the mark. Crampons, Snow-adapted walking poles and thick, warm layers are not “handy” to have at this time of year in the fells, they are a “Must”. The rucksack is twice the weight of a summer trek. That’s good for training, and essential for a risk-free winter climb.

As a trekker, not a “technical climber”, my skill-base can offer me only so much. Hence by the time this goes to print, I will have already under-taken a winter mountaineering course in the Cairngorms to ensure I don’t go to Chamonix in June with a dangerous handicap before I begin the ascent of Mont Blanc.

The Kit-list is complete, The training steps-up week-by-week. And with less than 4 months to go, there’s no room for complacency. Just a 100% focused preparation plan that will hopefully see me achieve my goal.

I’m also proud to announce that I have chosen my charity for the annual challenge. St John’s Hospice, Lancaster. No doubt this much respected centre for care has touched many of you Lancastrians, and it was always my wish having seen the incredible care they gave my Auntie during the final few weeks of her life, that I repay my gratitude one day. Now I can.

Making the most of WINTER

The second part of a regular feature following the progress of Tim Bell, Lancaster House Manager, as he prepares for another epic charity challenge.

The trouble with setting oneself an ambitious goal

and then achieving it is that it always leaves a post-

satisfaction vacuum in the base of my stomach. Sure,

one can revel for a little while in the elations

associated with accomplishing something

you never thought possible. But as

someone who is driven by the power

of self-motivation, coupled with the

need for an occasional rush of juicy

adrenaline, this “high” is only fleeting.

Then, inevitably, the inner voices will

ask “So Tim, what next?”

This is the position I found myself in earlier

this year. Still doting over the memories of

that unforgettable charity trek to the summit of

Kilimanjaro in 2011, I was left hopelessly pondering

how that mammoth ascent could possibly be topped.

(Age, fitness & experience taken into account of

course). One can draw many metaphors by descending

from a large mountain. It’s not just the height that falls

away! “Kili” is as big as it gets if you like to keep your feet

firmly on the ground. (Which I can assure you I do).

Sure, there’s scrambling to do in parts, and taking on

the affects of altitude & bitterly cold temperatures.

But, and this is a big “But”, there’s nothing really quite

like it without pushing the boundaries that little bit

further. Oh no! I’ve gone and said it now haven’t I?

Forward 6 months, and here I am, signed up once

again for something very different. It’s a big mountain

alright, but getting to the top of this one is going to

take a gargantuan effort in comparison. What were

The first part in a new feature following the progress of Tim Bell,

Lancaster House Manager, as he prepares for another epic charity challenge.

you thinking/drinking Tim? But too late for that now,

because Ladies & Gentlemen, I give you Mont Blanc.

Lying on the France/Italian border, standing 15,781ft

ASL, this peak, the highest in Western Europe, is

considered by many to be the “spiritual home

of mountaineering”. But despite its fame

& popularity, the mountain has a notable

dark side. Claiming dozens of lives every

year, this is, without a shadow of a doubt,

going to be my toughest ever challenge.

Getting to this summit is a Technical

Climb often involving the use of Ropes,

Crampons & Ice Axes. There are risks & dangers

that I’ve never been exposed to previously such as

narrow, icy ridges towering thousands of feet over

near-vertical drops, potential avalanches and fierce

swings in weather.

So, there’s a lot to do before next June. Training,

preparation, equipment to buy, and of course

promoting. Because, as always, the driving force of

the climb will be the raising much needed funds for a

worthwhile local charity. But more on that in the next

edition.

The winter is almost upon us. Indeed, I’ve already left

my footprints in the light sprinklings of snow that lie

on our Lakeland fells. Obviously, I’m hoping the white

blanket gets a little deeper. Mark my word that I’ll

be out there at every given opportunity to ensure I’m

as prepared as I can be for the ascent of Mont Blanc.

How fortunate I am again to have the perfect training

ground on the doorstep.

Pushing the Boundaries


TOWERING thousands

of feet over NEAR

vertical

drops!

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Giving birth is an amazing experience for any woman. It’s life changing and can be wonderful. Lancaster Birth Support Group is a friendly group of women (and birth partners) who meet up on the first Tuesday of every month to talk about all things birth related.

If you can’t get to a meeting or want to have a chat in between meetings, you’re very welcome to contact us via facebook, email or just give us a call for a chat or to arrange to meet up for coffee.

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Ruth Ainsworth who runs Lancaster Birth Support Group tells us about the local support out there for Mums to be and explores

birth as a positive experience.

Lancaster Birth support group

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Birth: Lancatser support group


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With the advent of digital photography, a large number of new wedding photographers (many part-time semi professionals) have recently come into the marketplace.

Don’t forget that the photographer is a very visual part of your day and you and your guests will remember him/her (hopefully for all the right reasons!). The photographer’s personality, appearance and attitude, are just as important as their photography and price.

There are many considerations to make when choosing your photographer…Don’t be embarrassed to ask to see comments from their previous customers. Any reputable wedding photographer will be only too happy to share these with you and perhaps, put you in touch directly. Any skilled salesperson sounds impressive, but hearing it first hand from a happy customer is worth a lot more.

Of course, if you have a personal recommendation from a friend, that is a great place to start, but you will still want to meet him/her for yourself and make up your own mind.

It’s wise to check out two or three photographers before deciding, but good first impressions of the person are important. Making like for like comparisons between photographers is tricky, as you should also take into consideration their experience,

what the price includes and the quality and choice of albums (if your package includes that).

Many photographers offer an informal pre-wedding photo shoot at your venue. This is an invaluable opportunity to experience working with your photographer, sharing ideas, understanding what you both like (and don’t) and having a bit of fun too!

A genuine professional will be happy to listen to you and take your views and preferences onboard. After all, preparing for your wedding day is all about ‘teamwork’!

When it comes to your photography, preparation is everything. Make sure that you (and your photographer) know what group photos you want. Your photographer should have a list of these on the day to ensure you get the groups you want. It’s always useful to liaise with close relatives too, but your photographer will advise on the traditional group shots that most couples tend to have, if it helps.

Don’t overdo it though...! It’s easy to get carried away and request dozens of different group pictures. Even if the photographer has the stamina, an hour’s constant photography gathering and arranging guests will be exhausting for everyone, especially the young ones!

Picking the right photographer for your big day is not a decision you should take lightly, Steve Pendrill gives us his top tips.


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AN EXHIBITION OFLIMITED EDITIONSILK SCREEN PRINTS

BY TERRY FROST, BARBARA RAE AND PETER BLAKE

AND ORIGINAL PAINTINGS BY DONALD HAMILTON FRASER

56 PENNY STREET | LANCASTER | LA1 1XF

www.bellwoodandwrightfineart.co.uk

01524 35656

8th - 17th March 2013

We are proud and excited to announce that we will be showcasing original paintings by highly acclaimed Scottish Colourist Donald Hamilton Fraser RA. Exhibited in Paris, New York, Tokyo and Zurich, the list of galleries that own and exhibit his work is phenomenal. He participated in many of the most significant exhibitions of British work including the Royal Academy’s 25 years of British Painting. Donald Hamilton Fraser sadly died in 2009 and this is a rare chance to view his fabulous and colourful work before it disappears into private collections.

We will also have a number of rare, limited edition silkscreen prints by Sir Terry Frost RA. An exuberant artist whose decades-long adventure in abstraction remained firmly grounded

in a love of natural forms, his inspiration came from the Sun, the Moon and glittering water as well as boats and the female form. Sir Terry Frost enjoyed a long association and friendship with Dame Barbara Hepworth and is one of the most well known artists from the St Ives school of painting. Frost passed away in 2003 and his work is now increasingly rare and sought after.

Barbara Rae’s work is a firm favourite at Bellwood and Wright and was coveted by one of the owners long before they were fortunate enough to exhibit it! Rae was made a member of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1992 then in 1996 she became a Royal

Academician. She was awarded a CBE in 1999 and received an honorary doctorate from Napier University in the same year. Her work is vibrantly beautiful and fabulously stylish.

By popular demand we are featuring Sir Peter Blake, a great favourite at Bellwood and Wright.

Always gracious, approachable, kind and friendly, we saw Sir Peter at the Islington Art Fair in London, where he was debuting his brand new portfolio of work, ‘Appropriated Alphabet’. (See page 56) Bellwood and Wright had put themselves on the waiting list

blind, requesting a number of portfolios without seeing the image or knowing the price. The set of twelve silkscreen prints did not disappoint. Beautifully simple yet luxuriantly embossed in gold leaf, they have all been snapped up by galleries and can be viewed on our website, www.bellwoodandwrightfineart.co.uk. They will be unveiled at our Exhibition Preview, March 7th 6pm – 9pm. Sir Peter Blake’s work can rise in value quite quickly so please ring us for current prices.

Our exhibition runs from 8th March to 17th April. For a personal invitation to our private view on 7th March email us at [email protected].

Following their sell out show featuring Sir Peter Blake last September, Sarah, Andrew and Sian are busy at Bellwood and Wright Fine Art,

preparing for their next event in March.

A great chance to snap up some

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Art: Bellwood & Wright Exhibition

“This is a rare chance to view his fabulous and

colourful work before it disappears into private

collections.”

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RUSKIN LIBRARY

Until 28 March

‘A noble invention’: Ruskin’s Daguerreotypes

of Venice and Verona

Gallery opening times, during exhibitions: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm (closed

weekends and Bank Holidays) Admission Free

ENQUIRIES 01524 593587 Location: at Lancaster University,

On A6, just off junction 33 of M6

Following exhibitions of those covering Tuscany (2010), France (2011) and Switzerland (2012), this last display focuses on the 28 plates of Venetian subjects and 16 of Verona. What are daguerreotypes?Daguerreotypes are one of the earliest photographic processes invented by Frenchman Louis Daguerre in the 1930’s. The daguerreotype is a highly detailed image on a sheet of copper. The silver-plated copper plate had first to be cleaned and polished until the surface looked like a mirror, the plate was then sensitized in a closed box over iodine until it took on a yellow-rose appearance. The plate, held in a lightproof holder, was then transferred to the camera. After exposure to light, the plate was developed over hot

The 125 daguerreotype plates in the Whitehouse Collection (now in the Ruskin Library, under the care of the Ruskin Foundation) form one of

the most important surviving groups of early photographs in the world.

Earliest Photographs in the world

Exhibition: Earlist photographs in the world


mercury until an image appeared. To fix the image, the plate was immersed in a solution of sodium thiosulfate or salt and then toned with gold chloride. Exposure times for the earliest daguerreotypes ranged from three to fifteen minutes

Made between 1845 and 1852, most are of St. Mark’s basilica, with three details of the Ducal Palace in Venice and one of the Palazzo Bernardo a Polo, near the Rialto. The Verona subjects include the Cathedral and the churches of San Zeno and Santa Anastasia, as well as the remarkable medieval Scaliger Tombs. Drawings by Ruskin, contemporary engravings published by him, and manuscript material relating to The Stones of Venice accompany this rich display.

I talk to authors every day and am constantly amazed at their enthusiasm, and their willingness to devote long hours to their writing. Whether they are recording a life story, telling the history of a place or organisation, or creating a work of fiction, it is obvious that for all of them it is a labour of love.

Many would like to see their work published, of course, and some do try to find a publisher or agent to take it on. In most cases, though,

the subjects are too specialised, leaving authors wondering what other options there are.

One way forward is to follow in some very famous footsteps and self-publish. Beatrix Potter, John Grisham, Stephen King and Mark Twain are just a few of the household names who chose this route, and it is one that is now open to anyone, with a bit of professional support.

Sowhatisself-publishing?Put simply, self-publishing is where a book is produced on behalf of an author or organisation who will pay all the costs of production, own all the copies, and have complete control over the content, design, print run and distribution of the book. It is a well-recognised and very popular means of

Anna Goddard, owner of Scotforth Books, explains whyself-publishing has become so popular and how it works.


publishing books – in fact it is the fastest growing sector of the book publishing industry!It used to be prohibitively expensive to produce books in small numbers, which is all most self-publishers need, but modern printing techniques mean that it has become affordable to print just a few copies, in colour or black and white, and to a good standard. The key thing is to ensure that the book is designed well and in a way which means it will print properly and look as good as possible. Whether the book is just for family and friends or is intended for sale, it is important that it is very attractive.

Helpforauthors&organisationsThe difficulty for most authors is knowing how to go about achieving this – although writers,

Ever thought of publishing your own Book?


schools, churches, businesses etc often have some kind of vision of what their book could look like, they usually have no idea where to start. What is needed is expertise in all aspects of publishing, including editing, proofreading, page and cover design, printing, binding, sales and marketing.

These days there are companies who help authors to turn their manuscripts into books, and you can choose the one that is right for you. Some are what you might call ‘automated’, in that you will have to supply them fully designed and laid-out pages, including the cover, for them to print from. You have to have a good knowledge of what is required technically to do this, as the help you get will be limited, but it can work well if you can design your book well and to the right specifications.

Other self-publishing companies have a background as publishers themselves and offer much more support. They can guide you through the whole process, but in a way which always leaves you in the

Literature: Publishing your own book

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Ever wanted to publish a book?

I talk to authors every day and am constantly amazed at their enthusiasm, and their willingness to devote long hours to their writing. Whether they are recording a life story, telling the history of a place or organisation, or creating a work of fi ction, it is obvious that for all of them it is a labour of love.

Many would like to see their work published, of course, and some do try to fi nd a publisher or agent to take it on. In most cases, though, the subjects are too specialised, leaving authors wondering what other options there are.

One way forward is to follow in some very famous footsteps and self-publish. Beatrix Potter, John Grisham, Stephen King and Mark Twain are just a few of the household names who chose this route, and it is one that is now open to anyone, with a bit of professional support.

So what is self-publishing?

Put simply, self-publishing is where a book is produced on behalf of an author or organisation who will pay all the costs of production, own all the copies, and have complete control over the content, design, print run and distribution of the book. It is a well-recognised and very popular means of publishing

books – in fact it is the fastest growing sector of the book publishing industry!

It used to be prohibitively expensive to produce books in small numbers, which is all most self-publishers need, but modern printing techniques mean that it has become affordable to print just a few copies, in colour or black and white, and to a good standard. The key thing is to ensure that the book is designed well and in a way which means it will print properly and look as good as possible. Whether the book is just for family and friends or is intended for sale, it is important that it is very attractive.

Help for authors & organisations

The diffi culty for most authors is knowing how to go about achieving this – although writers, schools, churches, businesses etc often have some kind of vision of what their book could look like, they usually have no idea where to start. What is needed is expertise in all aspects of publishing, including editing, proofreading, page and cover design, printing, binding, sales and marketing.

These days there are companies who help authors to turn their manuscripts into books, and you can choose the one that is right for you. Some are what you might call ‘automated’, in that you will have to supply them fully designed and laid-out pages, including the

cover, for them to print from. You have to have a good knowledge of what is required technically to do this, as the help you get will be limited, but it can work well if you can design your book well and to the right specifi cations.

Other self-publishing companies have a background as publishers themselves and offer much more support. They can guide you through the whole process, but in a way which always leaves you in the driving seat, making all the decisions along the way. You should expect lots of advice from real people, both at the beginning and right through the process. All you will need to do is to give them your text and any pictures etc., and then let them handle the rest, consulting you every step of the way.

Nothing can beat the sense of achievement and pride you will feel once your work is actually in print. If

“I would love to have books for family and friends”

ScotforthBooks

WE WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGHALL ASPECTS OF PUBLISHING, FROM MANUSCRIPT TO FINISHED BOOKS

Local company Scotforth Books has been helpingauthors to turn their work into books for nearly 30 years

Anna Goddard, owner of Scotforth Books, explains whyself-publishing has become so popular and how it works

“I represent an organisation and would like books to

sell, or as gifts”

Whatever your reason for wishing to self-publish, Scotforth Books has the expertise to do everything needed to create the book you want.Call Anna on 01524 840555, or email [email protected]

“My dream is to see my work in print, and maybe even sell a few copies!”

you choose the right company, the journey should be a very enjoyable one and you should end up with a well-produced book that you can be really proud to show to anybody, and one that is more than good enough to sell if you wish.

Like anything unfamiliar, the world of publishing can seem mysterious and complicated, but it isn’t really! All the help and information you need is out there, so whatever kind of book you want, if you’ve ever wanted to publish your own there is no time like the present.

www.scotforthbooks.com

driving seat, making all the decisions along the way. You should expect lots of advice from real people, both at the beginning and right through the process.

All you will need to do is to give them your text and any pictures etc., and then let them handle the rest, consulting you every step of the way.

Nothing can beat the sense of achievement and pride you will feel once your work is actually in print. If you choose the right company, the journey should be a very enjoyable one and you should end up with a well-produced book that you can be really proud to show to anybody, and one that is more than good enough to sell if you wish.

Like anything unfamiliar, the world of publishing can seem mysterious and complicated, but it isn’t really! All the help and information you need is out there, so whatever kind of book you want, if you’ve ever wanted to publish a book there is no time like the present.

“The world of publishing can seem mysterious and complicated, but it isn’t

really!”

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WHAT'S ON this month?

A FANTASTIC DAY OUT for all the family

UNDER10’SFREE

3 MARCH - Metal Mania17 MARCH - Team Meeting31 MARCH - Easter Speed King Trophy

PRICESAdults £9 | Children 10-16yrs £5 | Children under 10yrs FREE | Concessions £5

HOW TO FIND USLeave M6 at junction

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WARTON STOCK CAR CLUB

Racing starts at noon...


For tickets and more information contact More Music

More Music is an accredited Arts Award Centre, Company Reg. 4189582 | Charity Reg. 1097929

Jali Nyonkoling KuyatehWith Support from Orchestre DC Dansette and Kitchen CollectiveSaturday 9 March, 8pm

Alasdair RobertsWith Support from Dan

Haywood: DappleSaturday 16 March, 8pm

Both gigs are held at: The Hothouse, Devonshire Road, Morecambe, LA3 1QT. Tickets are priced at £8 (£6 concessions)

13-17 Devonshire RoadMorecambe, LA3 1QT

Call: 01524 831997Email: [email protected]: www.moremusic.org.uk

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This special event is raising awareness

for children’s charity Stepping Stones

Nigeria

“One of Britain’s most singular, original

talents”Colin Irwin, fRoots

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The Little zoo... ...with lots to do!


Places to stay: Docker Park Farm

Docker Park Farm’s Boarding Kennels and Cattery opened in the early noughties but by the time Lisa and John Tamlin bought the business in 2010, they had become a bit lacking and needed an awful lot of love and attention. This has been of two kinds – to the animals who come to stay and to the buildings.

They soon saw that a lot of dogs who have had kennel stays in the past have had some bad experiences. Lisa and John were not content to allow frightened dogs to stay in the restricted space of their kennel and run for two weeks. Any worried dog, with a lot of patience and perseverance, ends up having a lovely stay and is happy to come back

A number of tactics are used to ensure all the canine guests’ stays are as enjoyable as possible!

1.Two good long romps every day round the paddocks and lakes (with a good swim for those who wish). Unfortunately those guests with an inclination to chase chickens may have to go on a lead!

2.A lot of love and attention

3. John and Lisa’s own house offers a Persian rug and a wood-burning stove in cooler weather for those who are particularly homesick. The sofa can

A home from home at Docker Park Farm!

get a little crowded when three house dogs are joined by some paying guests – the record was eight and there is a house pig to snuggle up with too.

The trusted regular guests have a lovely time being farm dogs for their stay and join the staff round the farm. The favourite being a small Jack-a-Doodle who even goes on tractor rides!

As I chat to John and Lisa over a cup of coffee in their farmhouse kitchen a very distinctive sound is heard and in comes Stella, one of the resident micro-pigs who has a tendency to go for a wander and always pops into the house to check for any morsels. I am told that one of the goats will quite often wander in and will spend the evening with the family.

One thing is for sure, John and Lisa love animals and whether it be on the farm or in the kennels each and every animal is treated with respect, love, care and attention and home comforts on a par with their own....when they can find a spot on their sofa to sit down that is!

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Not just a farm and visitor centre, Docker Park Farm offers Boarding Kennels and a Cattery with a service very much home from home!


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Easter’s here!

Easter’s here!

To see what’s on this holiday: Easter’s here!

To see what’s on this holiday:

With our range of over 60 activities for children aged 4 to 16, there’s little chance of being bored. Many of our activities are FREE or great value and include ice skating, archery, cycling, nature trails and some great days out to local attractions.

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Chocolate puds with warm chocolate sauce

100g golden caster sugar2 eggs125g softened butter40g ground almonds40g cocoa85g self raising flour ½tsp baking powder 100g dark chocolate melted 170ml double cream

Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Mix the flour, cocoa and almonds. Cream the butter and sugar, then add the eggs and flour mix, plus 1 tbsp water. Fold everything together. Spoon into 6 150ml pudding moulds, put in a roasting tin with 1 cm boiling water, cover the lot with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until risen and cooked through.Mix the self raising flour and baking powder with the melted chocolate and double cream to make a sauce and serve.

It is that time of year again where everywhere you turn, chocolate lines the shelves so we figured rather than stay away from it why not indulge

and get making some chocolate treats.

Easter Chocolate treats

Double chocolate cheesecake

300g cream cheese mixed with 200g mascarpone100g dark chocolate, melted300g milk chocolate, melted175g digestive biscuits, crushed and mixed with 50g melted butter

Press the biscuit mixture into the base of a 20cm springform tin. Fold the milk chocolate into the cream cheese mix and then stir in the dark chocolate so that it looks streaky. Spoon into the tin, level the top and chill for 2 hours or overnight.

Really easy chocolate mousse

75g dark chocolate, chopped then melted2 eggs, separated25g butter, melted1tbsp Tia Maria (optional)2tbsp golden caster sugar

To melt chocolate put it in a heatproof bowl sitting over (not in) a pan of gently simmering water. Mix the chocolate, egg yolks and butter. Whisk the egg whites and then whisk in the sugar until the mixture is shiny and stiff. Fold the two mixtures together along with the Tia Maria, if using. Divide between 4 glasses and chill until set.


Cooking: Easter chocolate recipe’s

chocolate Nests 2-3 large bars of chocolate1 Box of Shredded Wheat cereal1 Large pack of mini eggs

Melt the chocolate in a bowl over water. Break up 6-8 shredded wheat mix into the melted chocolate. Spoon into cupcake cases and top with 2-3 mini eggs. Chill for 5 minutes in the fridge and store at room temperature.

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Serving quality local food

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Mother’s Day - Sunday 10th March Our usual deliciously different traditional menu with our South African specialities & weekly specials – no special menu by popular demand.

Freshly brewed Coffee or Tea & Chocolates to end the meal or take home as a treat.

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Mother’s Day Gifts available from our NEW local

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Bed / Breakfast? Open for breakfast from 8 am.

Bed & breakfast available in our warm and cosy bedrooms filled with charm & character.

With our attention turning to Spring, and the lush green colours returning to our countryside, we find a new abundance of great seasonal produce on the shelves of our local food shops. Of course, one cannot think of springtime without mentioning Lamb, and here in Lancashire, we’re blessed with an ample, quality supply right on our doorstep. From the Trough of Bowland to the Salt Marshes of Morecambe Bay, do your research, and you’ll find dozens of superb Lamb suppliers. Many of which will sell their goods via the dozens of Farmers Markets our Red Rose county is proud to boast.

In light of the recent contaminated meat scandals, we’ve now got more incentive than ever to go and seek out a great local butcher, strike up a regular relationship, and re-acquaint ourselves with their high quality, locally reared, and more importantly, traceable meats. This has been our philosophy since our company was founded over 60 years ago, and never has it struck such a true cord than now. So, with that in mind, and on the basis that we can probably still expect a few chilly nights ahead before spring finally blooms, here’s a simple, warming, easy to prepare take on a Lancashire favourite. And as this is a slow-cooking dish, there’s no need to be buying some of the more traditional expensive cuts of Lamb we often find in the supermarkets. Ask your butcher about the various options he can give you. May I also recommend a nice Spanish Rioja or Navarra to wash this down a treat. Alternatively, if beer’s more your thing, a nice bottle of our local “Lancaster Red” also works for me.

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Damien Ng, Head Chef at Lancaster House shares his own take on a classic Lancashire recipe.


A classic spring Recipe

Food: Lancashire Lamb Hot Pot Recipe

Ingredients2kg diced Spring Lamb2 small Swedes6-8 Medium size carrotsI large Onion3 Tablespoons of Mint SauceI large glass of Red Wine

2 Bay Leaves4 Large Potatoes (Jacket or similar)Knob of Butter (Soft/Melted)Thickening agent (Corn flour or Lamb-based gravy granules)WaterSeasoning/Herbs to taste

Method1) Dice the Carrots, Swede and Onion (1cm cubes) and place into a thick-based, oven-proof pan. 2) Add the diced Lamb, Mint Sauce, Red Wine and the Bay Leaves3) Add just enough water to cover the ingredients. Bring it to the boil4) Once the pan has started to boil, turn the heat right down and let it simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is nice and tender. Plenty of time now to be thinking about the the potatoes (Stage 6)5) With the meat tender, you can now remove the Bay leaves if you can find them! and add some seasoning to your own taste. Stir it in well. 6)With the pan simmering nicely you can now prepare the spuds. Wash & Peel your potatoes then cut them into slices no thicker than 1cm.

7) Part-boil the potato slices in a pan of slightly salted water for just a few minutes, quickly remove from the heat and then refresh them in cold water. 8) Place the potato slices carefully on top of the lamb. Once covering the entire pan surface, brush the potatoes with the melted butter. 9)Now pop the whole pan into a pre-heated oven and wait for the potatoes to turn a nice golden brown on top. Your Hot Pot is now ready to enjoy! Serve with some Pickled Red Cabbage, most varieties in glass jars are excellent, and don’t forget some nice, crusty bread to mop up all those lovely juices.

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Having sat and chatted to Oliver it is clear he has an immense passion for people and creating an environment where they can enjoy themselves. If success is measured on enthusiasm alone, then watch out Lancaster!

December 26th 2011 is where it all began. Oliver had just been made unemployed along with many of his work colleagues. Most people would of just settled for a life of looking for work, but this was never really an option. He felt such a burning desire to create and develop a business where the customer came first. Oliver says “People are what make or break a business, whether it be the customers or the staff employed there.

Oliver took on 60-62 Church Street with a view to creating an

all purpose venue but with a twist. On the ground floor is V-bar a modern and elegant bar serving fantastic cocktails and with an extensive wine list. Oliver says “Where some other bars are guilty of not really caring about cleanliness, service or quality, I am confident that is exactly what we can offer; a great night out in a clean, quality establishment that prides itself on its customer service”

Underneath the bar is a fully kitted out drinking facility called The Vault with X-box Kinect, Karaoke and 42” Plasma with it’s own sound system. This really is the secret Lancaster has been trying to find out about, a great place for a quality night out. Oliver has many more ideas he intends

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Local people: Oliver Hogg

Meet the man behind Teatro, V-Bar & The Vault

to put into place, so watch this space!

On the third floor is a real gem of a dining experience ‘Teatro’; expertly overseen by brand new Executive Chef Liam Robertson (previously worked for Simon Rogan) and your host and Manager Diego Hubner.

Teatro has just introduced an A la Carte Menu to run alongside their famous Rodizio Menu. The idea behind the A La Carte is to speed up the service for people who don’t have two hours spare for the feast of the Rodizio. He also states that the new hanging kebabs are a real crowd pleaser.

Oliver say’s ‘I hope the people of Lancaster will come and experience the unique service and menu we have on offer.


If you asked most people to name an Italian wine they knew a lot of people would say Pinot Grigio. Whilst wines made from this grape variety have become one of the biggest selling white wines of choice in the UK, over the last few years, there are wines of all styles from all over this country which are well worth investigating.

Italy has a long history of winemaking which dates back to pre Roman times. The geography and climate of the country means that wine is successfully grown in all 20 regions. But unlike the well known Pinot Grigio grape there are 350 little known authorised varieties and up to 500 other unathorised ones. This can make choosing an Italian wine a tricky job as many do not have a grape variety described on the label but are named after the place that they come from such as Barolo and Chianti.

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in southern Italy. The grapes are carefully picked by hand at different times between late September and October and are vinified separately before being blended together and left to rest on their lees. 20% of each variety

is fermented and aged for approximately 45 days in new French oak barrels. The resulting wine has rich tropical fruit and vanilla aromas. On the palate it is subtle and soft, with a perfect balance of fruit flavours and citrus acidity. Triade is perfect on its own or excellent to accompany white meats, fish and pasta with white sauces.

Winetime wineshop at Greenlands Farm Village talk us through Italian wine and how different varieties are made.

“Italian wine can be tricky to choose as many do not have a grape variety on the label but are named after the place that they

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There are a new breed of winemakers out there who are making wines from native varieties that offer a great glass of wine. One such company are Orion wines, a partnership between a man with 20 years experience of the international wine scene and one of Italy’s most innovative and promising winemakers with a profound knowledge of the various regions of Italy.We introduced a few of their wines last year and they have been very well received

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Corvina and Merlot grapes, grown in low-yielding vineyards in the province of Verona, come together to produce this full-bodied and succulent wine. The Corvina grapes go through a rare winemaking technique called APPASSIMENTO,

where by the picked grapes are placed in small wooden crates of 5 kg each and then placed in a well-aerated loft to dry at a controlled temperature and humidity until December. The grapes will lose up to 50% of their original weight in water which concentrates their colour, substance and aromas. The wine has a lovely and intense ruby-red color with a bouquet reminiscent of cherries, dried fruit, chocolate and prunes. On the palate it is full-bodied, soft and round, with a pleasant spiciness and an amazingly long and lingering finish.

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With a deep red colour, aromas of rich, dark fruit, a silky texture and bright flavours on the palate, it is no wonder that this is one of Orion’s best and most treasured wines. It is produced using only the finest Primitivo grapes grown in the southern Italian region of Puglia. The grapes follow a rare winemaking technique called IL GIRO DEL PICCIOLO. In mid August, when the grapes have reached perfect maturity and are ready to be picked, the stem of the grape bunches are twisted so that no further nourishment reaches them. This induces a natural drying of the grapes on the vine. The grapes are left on the plant for approximately 12 days, and lose approximately 25 to 30% of their weight in water, concentrating their flavours before harvest.

Having recently travelled across parts of South East Asia and sampled many fine local dishes, I was eager to visit the Full House Noodle Bar and see how their cuisine compared, so on a cold Tuesday evening a friend and I thought we would give it a try.

Finding the restaurant can be a little challenging as it’s located above KF Oriental Food Store on Common Garden Street and is accessed through the shop at the rear. However this does give you a great opportunity to check out the huge variety of Chinese, Malaysian, Korean and Japanese produce.

Follow your nose though and tucked away on the first floor you’ll find a bright, modern and informal restaurant which can cater for couples, families and larger groups.

So, first impressions were good and this continued with a well thought out menu offering a variety of noodle dishes, soups, dim sum and Malaysian inspired starters and main courses, all of which were very reasonably priced. The menu caters for those who fancy a quick bite to eat at lunch time or evening diners looking for an interesting alternative to Lancaster’s other Thai and Chinese restaurants.

With a couple of bottles Tsingtao beer in hand, our hostess, Alice, offered some helpful advice on how to tackle the menu and recommended we try the

Malaysian Laksa curry and a selection of dim sum.Captivated by the delicious smells coming from the kitchen, we thought we would also order a couple of starters and share a main course.

First to arrive was a generous portion of salt and pepper spare ribs cooked in a crisp spicy coating and as we were feeling adventurous and keen to try something different, a bowl of deep fried chicken feet!!

Next to follow was the Dim Sum, steamed dumpling parcels containing meat and vegetables which came with a home made chilli dipping sauce. Then came the Malaysian Laksa Curry which was a really tasty noodle dish with chicken and char sui pork in a spicy coconut milk soup, enriched with home produced curry paste.

Beginning to get rather full, the final dish of crispy chilli beef and fried rice arrived. This was an excellent version of a Chinese dish, prepared with a delicious home made sauce devoid of any traces of MSG (monosodium glutamate) which is commonly found in Chinese cooking.

So having enjoyed a cross section of different dishes from the menu, it seems Lancaster has gained an exciting new eatery offering authentic dishes in an unfussy, if somewhat unconventional location. And at just over £15 a head this was a very reasonably priced meal for such excellent quality food.

Simon Kendall sampled the authentic menu at the Full House Noodle Bar in Common Garden Street and will definately be going back soon.


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You’re not alone if you’re yearning for a holiday. As the rain beats down, most of us are probably looking longingly at holiday brochures, full of pictures showing glorious blue skies and endless stretches of white sand. But is it the particular destination we’re craving or simply a break from our own lives?

“The daily grind, the commute, the bills and what’s in the news can over time wear us down,” says life coach Louise Presley-Turner, the author of the book Finding A Future That Fits.

“Some of us temper this by our own form of escapism - a chilled glass of wine in the evening, a favourite TV show and some naughty snacks! But our holiday time is viewed as the ultimate escapism - a chance to be able to think or even to switch off our thoughts and to be somewhere else and be somebody else, just for a while.” While that’s accepted as normal, it can mean all too often that we waste our lives in a state of underlying discontent.

It’s easy to end up living from pay cheque to pay cheque, weekend to weekend, or holiday to holiday, clinging to the belief that two weeks on a beach somewhere, a few pina coladas will magically wipe away and problems and fix everything. Instead

Louise Presley-Turner, Author of Finding a Future That Fits reminds us that happiness shouldn’t be something we have to go on holiday for, by making changes in our everyday life, everyday can feel like a holiday...at home.


The GOOD life

“Try to find something beautiful in your day,

whether on the drive to work, while walking the children to school, or

simply noticing a beautiful sunset.”

Louise recommends stepping away from the travel internet sites and thinking about why you need a holiday.

If, rather than a chance to explore new and exciting places, it’s for your annual two-week shot of happiness, it might be time to break the cycle and take some steps to overhaul your everyday life.

Imagine instead, waking up every day and looking forward to work, being able to spend more time with friends and family, finding time to play and, in effect, making every day feel like a holiday. Follow Louise’s tips for a lift that could change your life.

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We all value different things in life and this is what makes our worlds so diverse, but your values are the fundamental bedrock of who you are, and if you identify them, you can then start to build a life around them. If you’re living in conflict with your values, you are likely to be unhappy.

For instance, ask yourself: Are you contributing to society? Are you being honest in your relationships and are others honest with you? Are you working in an area where you feel in tune with your employer and colleagues?


Personal development: The Good Life

Lightyourfire

What is it that fills your belly with fire or lights up your face? We all have things that we’re passionate about in life, things that are dear to us or close to our heart. Ask yourself: What is it that makes my heart sing? It could be nature, painting, writing, reading, sport, creating, music, children.

Once you’ve identified what you’re naturally drawn to, you can start to regularly indulge in your interests. Make an appointment with yourself each week for a few hours and lose yourself in your passion, whatever it might be.

Bechildish

Connect with your inner child. All too often we take life too seriously and its pressures can pull us down.Just for a few minutes a day, try to think like a child and let your mind question and marvel at everything around you. Go and roll down a hill, get soaked in the rain (not too tricky currently!), climb a tree, swim in the sea, watch clouds drift by, or simply spend time with children - children instinctively know how to make everyday a holiday!

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Do something different. Maybe you’ve always had a burning desire to learn to dive, to dance salsa, or sing. We tend to continually postpone those things until we have more time, more money, or more energy. Why wait? We’re only on this planet once!

Write down a list of things you’d like to try this year, whether it’s conventional such as cooking classes, art school or a book club, to the more adventurous such as paragliding or Zorbing - rolling downhill in a plastic orb! Whatever you choose will add variety, interest and even excitement into your life.

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We love our holidays mainly because they’re a break from the norm. But that doesn’t mean we can’t recreate an essence of that feeling at home. Think

about what you do differently on your trip abroad, and how you eliminate the stresses of your normal everyday life. It might be that you create a firmer boundary between work and leisure. Try to avoid working late, get home on time and promise yourself not to look at technology or check emails every evening for a week. Alternatively, get up early every morning to enjoy breakfast outdoors or an early morning walk and spending extra time with your partner or family. Sampling the cooking of your favourite destination in a local restaurant or at home, looking through those holiday pictures, and reliving memories of a holiday one evening a week could also conjure a ‘I’m

glad I’m here’ feeling and banish a ‘I wish I was there’ negativity.

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Most of us spend our days either reliving past events or focusing on future goals, but in doing so we fail to live in the moment and to see the true blessings around us.

Try to find something beautiful in your day, whether on the drive to work, while walking the children to school, or simply noticing a beautiful sunset. Keep a gratitude journal and each day list 10 things you are grateful for. This programmes your mind to look for and recognise small uplifting elements and will remind you that you don’t need to go on holiday to fully appreciate life.

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Take a holiday by closing your eyes and visualising yourself at a special holiday destination, your favourite city, beach or particular beauty spot. Feel the sun on your face, smell the air, and ‘see’ the vibrant colours around you.Notice how you feel as you imagine this in your mind. Studies show that the brain can’t tell the difference between what is imagined in your mind’s eye and what you actually experience in real life. Visualising fools the brain into believing you’re actually there and releases endorphins and serotonin into your bloodstream to boost your mood. So pack your bags and take yourself on holiday right now!

Not to be missed is the 533 step climb to the top of Cologne Cathedral’s South Tower and you will probably find yourself out of breath but certainly not disappointed. With 100 metre high views spanning one of the most cosmopolitan yet historic cities in not just Germany but Europe, the climb back down will be a fast one as you eagerly anticipate what Cologne has to offer.

The Gothic Cathedral is visited by over six million people every year, making it Germany’s number one tourist attraction. You can’t fail but to fall in love with this imposing building in the heart of Cologne, which dominates the city’s skyline. But there’s plenty more to see and do as I soon discovered on a long weekend in the largest city in the Rhineland.

Cologne boasts a 2,000 year long history, so needless to say there is many a historical site to be

had – all wonderfully complemented by numerous 21st century touches, making this a metropolis for all ages and interests. For example, Cologne’s museums are ranked amongst the best in the world, with approximately 40 to choose from, not to mention over 100 art galleries.

This includes the Schokoladen Museum (Chocolate Museum) in collaboration with Lindt, where we found ourselves making our way though the tropical house and the working glass chocolate factory, embarking on a 3,000 year journey about the history of chocolate.

You’ll find the Schokoladen Museum in the Rheinauhafen area – the historic dockland quarter of Cologne is currently the largest urban development project in the city. Situated directly on the Rhine (don’t forget to take a boat ride), it’s a fusion of old

There are lots of reasons why Cologne is one of Europe’s most desirable city destinations, the views, the river, the boat rides, the

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Cosmopolitan Cologne

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and new and is rapidly becoming a hub of creativity.

There are a number of thriving places to eat and drink with outdoor areas. Thankfully the sun was on our side, so we were able to relax with a drink whilst enjoying views of the river. Speaking of drinking, did you know that Cologne has the highest concentration of pubs of all German cities? Over 3,000 pubs, cafes and restaurants to be exact. Cologne’s ‘Kölsch Culture’ is best experienced in the old town district around Heumarkt. Kölsch was the drink of choice – a refreshing top-fermented beer that is only brewed in Cologne.

Back to the museums, and other places of interest include the Farina Haus Fragrance Museum, which brings to life three centuries of fragrance. Named after Johann Maria Farina, he created what is now the oldest brand of perfume in the world and named it Eau de Cologne. Art enthusiasts will enjoy Museum Ludwig, founded in 1976 thanks to the donation of hundreds of modern art pieces by the Ludwigs. The museum is also home to Picasso and Andy Warhol. Or there’s the Deutsches Sport and Olympia Museum showcasing national, international and Olympic sport exhibitions.

Having established itself as a musical frontrunner, Cologne has lots to shout about when it comes to its music scene. The Philharmonie is of particular significance as it is one of the leading concert halls in Germany and has attracted over ten million visitors since it opened in 1986. There’s also the Musical Dome (the largest theatre in Cologne) and the LANXESS Arena, which is the largest event hall in Germany.

Throughout the year a calendar of events takes place in Cologne making the city a year round destination.

7th July 2013 - Christopher Street Day, the most important event in the gay and lesbian calendar. Half a million participants and visitors celebrate and demonstrate in the city centre with festivals, partys, seminars, activities and barbeques.

13th July 2013 - TheKölnerLichter(CologneLights) which transform the view of the Rhine. The impressive fireworks display

Travel: Cosmopolitan Cologne

is synchronised to music, with a new score composed each year.

13th October 2013 - TheKölnMarathon,a big running event for all - running amateur or experienced marathoner. The course goes along the Rhine banks, the Cathedral and other sights. Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere.

It’s all well and good experiencing the highlights

of Cologne but obviously a pace to rest your head is a must and the Excelsior Hotel Ernst comes highly

recommended. Twenty metres from the Cathedral, 200 metres from the main train station and just nine miles from Cologne-Bonn Airport, in terms of location it gave us an excellent base in which to explore the city.

I can now understand the reaction of those I spoke to who when I told them I was going to Cologne, said it was one of their favourite cities. I am now in total agreement.

“Cologne has the highest concentration

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In the Tool Shed

Gardening: In the Tool Shed

March is the month when the gardening starts in earnest. Everything grows back with a vengeance. Before it does all take off, if you have not already done so, make time to clear out the tool shed and replace broken tools and equipment.

Determine what you need for the garden you have. There is no point holding on to that cobweb covered petrol lawnmower in the corner if your back yard is covered in gravel! On the other hand, why be a martyr and continue to clip the 30 foot long by 6 feet high hedge with the hand shears!

A garden centre may confuse the new gardener with the array of tools on offer but seek advice from the usually knowledgeable staff and take your time to try the feel of the tools before you buy.

It isn’t just tools though. Don’t forget the plant pots, propagation trays and lids, seeds, twine, plant food, thermometer, …… the list goes on.What is the right tool for the job? Here is a list of the most likely of items you will need.

SPADE. The garden spade, together with the fork, are the two chief implements wielded by hand in horticulture. It usually has a broad squared off blade that is ideal for digging, moving earth and breaking up chunks of soil. Look for one that has a wide lip where the handle meets the blade on which to rest your foot and help drive the spade into the earth.

FORK. Great for turning and aerating the soil - use to work organic matter or fertilizer in.

HANDTROWELANDFORK. Smaller versions of the above but essential for weeding

smaller flower beds, planting bulbs, seedlings and small plants. Consider the handle when buying, some have a rubber coating which can be easier on the hand than a traditional wood handle.

HOE. This never goes out of style. It is perfect for cultivating soil beds and removing young weeds. Sharpen a flat bladed hoe if it becomes dull.

RAKE. There are two types of rake, a garden rake which you would use to smooth out mulch or soil in the bed as well as collecting small stones and debris or a leaf rake. This has flexible tines that could be metal, bamboo or plastic and is used to gather light debris in lawns and beds as well as rake up fallen leaves.

SECATEURS/LOPPERS/SAW. Depending on the pruning job needing to be done determines which tool to use. Secateurs for thin stems, Loppers for thicker stems and a Saw for small branches.

WHEELBARROW. Ideal for mixing and moving compost around the garden. They come in different sizes and can have 2 wheels instead of 1 for better balance. Look for one with pneumatic wheels that don’t go flat.

Other useful equipment can include:

AWATERINGCAN - galvanised or plastic.HOSEPIPE– choose a professional type that does not kink, more expensive but well worth the money!KNEELER– essential for playing in the dirt! Whatever you buy, choose tools that are durable, functional and comfortable to use. Test in the shop for weight and length of handle to suit you. Keep them clean, sharp and in good repair to keep them free from rust.

Moorside Fields Community Group was set up five years ago, it’s primary aim being to work out how the fields could be looked after for the continued enjoyment of present and future field users.

The fields in question lie between Barton Road and the cycle/footpath leading from Gressingham Drive to Bowerham Road and include mowed sports pitches as well as rough grass land, natural pasture, fruit trees and bushes, and a haven for wild flowers and small animals. The group meets regularly to litter pick and keep pathways clear through regular pruning. The beauty of the fields is that each field offers something slightly different, and being part of the green corridor in South Lancaster it is very important to preserve this space.

To this end the group began to collect information about how local people would like to see the fields used for the continued enjoyment of the community it serves. In summer 2012 a questionnaire was designed to collect ideas. After this information had been collected grants were received from the Ian Galbraith Trust (Ian actually lived on Barton Road) and the Lottery’s Award For All. This money was used to commission Cedar Hill Designs to draw up a series of plans showing how we could focus the work in the future. Chris Hodgson from Cedar Hill said ‘I have been really impressed with the project and with the level of commitment from so many members of the community.

The fields are rich in wildlife and biodiversity - they are a real example of a ‘green lung in an urban setting’.Following the completion of these plans in February 2013, all households were leafleted and invited to view the designs at Barton Road Community Centre. The local press and interested bodies such

as schools, councillors, the university, Sustrans, the Environment Agency etc were also invited.

It is hoped that at this point additional funding will be sought to help put the ideas for new cycleways, bridges,

footpaths, seating and viewing areas into practice. Local people will be able to use the fields in such a diverse number of ways whether it be to play games, fly kites, picnic, observe wild life, pick fruit, walk or cycle (the new paths would enable those wanting to get from one part of the district to the other to do so on a traffic free path, or indeed for students wanting to cycle safely to the university).

Anne Hutchinson tells us about Moorside Fields Community Group and their plans for securing the future of this part of Lancaster’s green corridor.


A vision of Beauty for all

Nature in the community: Moorside Fields

“Play games, fly kites, picnic, observe wild life, pick fruit,

walk or cycle”

A vision of Beauty for all

Tel. 01524 733780 Email. [email protected] Mill Lane, Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth, Lancs. LA5 8ET

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The Honey Bee Apis mellifera is the UK’s major pollinating insect, pollinating around 60% of all commercial crops as well as most garden crops and many of the wild trees and flowers which sustain birds and other wildlife. According to Defra honey bees contribute around £400m to the national economy every year, over 90% of the country’s honey bees are maintained by hobbyist beekeepers.

Honey bees have been in decline since the arrival of the destructive Asian parasitic mite, varroa, in 1992. This is now endemic throughout most of the UK and has necessitated dramatic changes to bee husbandry. The situation was exacerbated by the wet and cold summers of 2009 and 2010 which took a heavy toll on honey bees, especially in the North West, resulting in around 60% of honey bee colonies being lost. Whilst 2011 was a reasonable year for honey bees, 2012 was the most disastrous year in living memory although the full extent of the losses will not be known until around April this year.

Extensive media interest in the plight of the honey bee raised considerable public interest together with a dramatic increase in the numbers of people wishing to take up beekeeping.

This created a significant demand for colonies of bees at the very time it could not be met, resulting in the importation of many bees from countries in Central Europe, the Balkans, Italy, Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii. Although this did much to

satisfy the immediate demand, it produced other problems. The foreign bees were often unable to adapt to the cool wet climate of North Lancashire and Cumbria and frequently failed to survive the winter. Although usually a different sup-species of honey bee, they readily interbred with

local bees creating hybrids that were frequently of unpredictable temperament and difficult to manage.

In a number of instances imported bees have caused outbreaks of European Foul Brood and

American Foul Brood, serious bee diseases which spread rapidly and are very difficult to eradicate, usually requiring the destruction of the bees and their hive.

In an attempt to improve this situation, Lancaster Beekeepers which has over 140 members, set about building a special apiary (bee farm or collection of bee hives) with the two primary objectives. One being to develop a strain of honey bee that is healthy, well suited to the local environment and of gentle disposition that could be made available to local beekeepers. The other

being to create a facility with the capacity for providing practical training for the many would-be beekeepers in the district.

The Lancaster Beekeepers have started to build a bee farm to develop a healthy honey bee suitable for the local environment and also to provide a

training facility for many would-be beekeepers in the district. Fred Ayres tells us more.


The plight of the Honey Bee

“Over 90% of the country’s honey bees

are maintained by hobbyist beekeepers”


Nature: Lancaster Beekeepers

“The apiary has enabled us to offer a diverse range of courses. Our next

course is on Saturday, 9th March ”

Work on the apiary began in January 2010 on a 2.6 acre site near Yealand Conyers and the apiary became fully operational the following season. Almost pure stocks of the indigenous British Black Bee Apis mellifera mellifera were brought in to form the basis of the breeding stock and from these we have been able to almost meet the demand for bees from both new and experienced beekeepers.

COURSES

The apiary has enabled us to offer a diverse range of courses which cater for people who are just interested in knowing about bees, those who want to learn how to keep bees to those who want to learn more advanced techniques. Since it opened over 500 people have participated in courses.

CURIOUS ABOUT BEES?

Each year in July, for those who are simply curious about bees, we hold several “Afternoons with bees.” After a short explanation of how a colony of bees lives within the hive, participants are kitted out in protective clothing, formed into small groups which then open up a hive full of bees and look inside. These afternoons are free.

THINKING ABOUT OWNING A COLONY OF BEES?

For those who have contemplated owning a colony of honey bees but have been deterred by not knowing exactly what is involved, or are simply curious, once a year we run An introduction to Basic Beekeeping. This one day, interactive workshop covers everything you need to consider before you make your decision. Our next course is on Saturday, 9th March at Truckhaven, near Carnforth.

LEARNING FURTHER SKILLS

For those who have been on An introduction to Basic Beekeeping and wish to go on to learn the skills involved we run a practical training programme Basic Beekeeping Competencies which takes place on four consecutive Saturdays in April and May each year. In addition to course we run a series of lectures and social events throughout the year including the annual open honey show which takes place in October.

FURTHERINFORMATIONABOUTLANCASTERBEEKEEPERS:

ChairmanDrFredAyresEmail:[email protected]


Animal Care has continued to grow and over the years has helped thousands of animals find happy forever homes. Animal Care can house up to 40 dogs, 50 cats, 20 rabbits, 10 ferrets and 30 rodents at any time.

AbiSadlertellsusPrincessPeachesstory.

We first noticed Peaches on the homeless hounds website where we often help dogs on death row when we have the space. As soon as we saw her we new we had to help.

Peaches was found in Blackburn by a dog warden, she had been left alone to suffer the affects of mange to the extent that she has not a hair left on her body and in the end with out help would of died!

We drove down to Blackburn to get her and nothing could have prepared us to see her. She was shacking and looking very sorry for herself red roar from scratching. Now we have bought her back, she has settled in well and is very friendly and happy, all she wants is to be loved! She is on medication twice a day and is also on medicated shampoo baths everyday which she is not to happy about but it gives her some rest from itching!

After 10 years working at Animal Care this is the worst case of mange we have ever seen.

Peaches will be with us for a few weeks and we will do everything to give her what she needs to get better. We know we have the wonderful support from vets and the public so we are sure she will make it! She is only a few weeks old and deserves better then this. We aim to do everything in our power to give this girl a new start!

Abi Sadler from Animal Care in Lancaster tells us Peaches’ story and how we can all help to bring her back to health.

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Animal Care: Please help Peaches

WhatisMange?

Mange is a skin disease found in many mammals and is caused by a mite that burrows beneath the skin. Most people are familiar with it because of its presence in their pets, often cats and dogs. There are a variety of mites that cause the disease, but only a handful of them affect pets.

Mange mites themselves cannot be seen with the naked eye, but the effects of their burrowing can be very dramatic. Some pets will experience intense itching, while others do not, in some cases, a red, hairless patch will develop on the pet’s skin, red bumps that look like pimples may also appear on the affected area of skin.

Most types of this disease can be eradicated, especially if symptoms are treated early. Treatment may include tablets, special dips, baths with medicated shampoos, injections, or a combination of remedies. In more extreme cases, it may be necessary to shave the pet’s hair so that the medication can be rubbed directly on the affected area.

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I get quite sad and upset that I have not yet found a family to love and look after me. I need some time in a home with no other dogs or young children and maybe some training so I can feel happy again.

My main problem is that I do not like to be left alone for long periods, I am also not too keen on other dogs, although I have

learnt to go on walks with other dogs now.

If you have some time and a love to give then I would love to be part of your family.

We have many animals looking for a new home and somebody to love them. See our

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Animal owners can be forgiven some days for wondering why on earth they ever took on Rover the dog, Roger the rabbit, Tiddles the cat, Harry the hamster, Mickey the mouse! When there are gales raging outside at walkies time, the cat keeps

sharpening her claws on the new wallpaper, the rabbit needs an operation or when you experience the terrible heartache and loneliness after loosing your pet, maybe we should remind ourselves just how important animals are to our lives and the happiness and support they bring.

SEEINGYOURPETHAPPYFor me there is nothing more rewarding in the world than seeing my dogs happy, healthy, fit and doing what they love the most – running free, hunting and making sure I am near by (just in case I announce ‘dinner’)!

ANIMALSTHATWORKOf course, not all animals are pets. Police dogs, gun dogs, guide dogs for the blind, hearing dogs for the deaf, pat dogs for hospices, sheepdogs, sled dogs and sniffer dogs all do essential work to help humans in their occupations and make their lives easier.

Their protective nature, loyalty and bravery places their value and importance far beyond that of ‘just a pet’.

MENTAL&PHYSICALHEALTHHaving an animal for companionship makes the owner’s life fuller, richer, happier and MORE meaningful. Loneliness can affect people of all ages and abilities and be it a hamster in the cage or a cat on the lap, pets can allow the housebound, the disabled, the fit, the healthy, the young and the elderly to express their feelings, calm their emotions and give us a reason to get up in the morning. They help us keep healthy too – by getting us out in the fresh air for a brisk walk, lower our blood pressure (and theirs too) when we stroke them, maybe

even help to prevent children from developing allergies and encouraging immune responses to disease. Stories fill the newspapers about pets alerting owners to dangers such as fire, strangers or intruders and the onset of a seizure or tumour.

LEARNINGABOUTLOSSFor children the loss of a pet is often their first introduction to death and the pain and sadness it brings. Handled properly, the experience can benefit a child later in life and help them to better deal with similar events in the future. Death is a natural process, which deserves the respect of the full bereavement course. Then, when we have recovered and in memory of those loved ones gone before, it is our time to live again and reap the rewards of giving to and loving another animal.

When there are gales are raging outside at walkies time and the cat keeps sharpening her claws on the new

wallpaper we might need a reminder of just how much happiness and support animals bring to our lives.

“Having an animal for companionship makes the owner’s life fuller, richer, happier and more meaningful.”

Why we animals

Pets: Why we love animals

We stock a range of good quality food, accessories and toys to enhance your pets’ development, training and behaviour. We stock Royal Canin lifestage and prescription, James Wellbeloved, Supreme and Burgess, and with next day delivery we can order any brand of food to cater for all dietary needs.

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In print for almost forty years, Charlotte Zolotow’s The Bunny Who Found Easter has delighted generations of readers. A lonely bunny goes hunting for Easter, where he hopes to find other bunnies. His search takes him through the seasons, but only in the spring does he find the true meaning of Easter (not religious).Simply colour the picture above and send to @Lancaster Community Magazine. 24 The Roundhouse, Nelson Street, Lancaster, LA1 1AF. By 25th March 2013.

Knit & NatterEvery Thursday 5-8pmCome along, for tea, coffee, biscuits and lots of knitting fun.01524841202PurelyWool-Seepage49

Knit & NatterEvery Monday 10am-12noonAt Hester’s Haberdashery (next to Dalton Square Pharmacy) All abilities welcome, very friendly group. Help available for beginners. Free refreshments Tel:0152468893Email:[email protected]

Children’s Reading GroupEvery Saturday 11.30am to 12.30pmIdeal for 5-9 year olds. Join us for a fulfilled activity hour and enjoy reading, writing, drama, art and craft activities based around your favourite books! At Lancaster Library.LUSUinvolvewww.involve.lusu.co.ukorenquireattheLibraryReception

Lancaster Arts City1st MarchOn the First Friday of every month Lancaster Arts City showcases excellent arts activity in Lancaster, Morecambe and the district, for residents and visitors alike. www.artscity.co.uk

Warton Stock Car - Metal ManiaSunday 3rd MarchDon’t miss out on this cheap and exciting family day out. See page 58 for details.www.wartononline.com

Thoroughly Modern Millie5th - 9th MarchThoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It’s the zany new 1920s musical that has taken Broadway by storm!Telephone:0152464695www.lancastergrand.co.uk

Enterprise in HeelsWednesday 6th MarchAn event for women who are interested in setting up their own business or becoming self employed. There will be several guest speakers talking about their stories in business, followed by a question and answer session. Afterwards, there will be a chance to network.Tel(01524)594648www.involve.lusu.co.uk/event

Give Blood - The Platform, MorecambeTuesday 12th March2-4pm or 5-7.30pmAppointments can be booked via the website or by phone.www.blood.co.uk03001232323


Crafty Workshops - All things woolySaturday 16th March£2 per session. Bring your own resources or purchase at session. Contact:[email protected]

Freedom for BirthSaturday 16th March 6.30pmWe’ll be showing Freedom for Birth at the Storey Institute The film will move you, and make you feel great about your amazing, clever body! Tickets are £5 and include a glass of fizz (alcoholic or non) on arrival. www.birthingathome.org.ukFacebookpage:LancasterBirthSupportGroup.

The Chuckle Brothers Meet The PhantomSaturday 16th March 2pmIn this new adventure “The ChuckleBrothers meet The Phantom!” atheatre manager is in trouble becausea ghostly presence is scaring all thepeople away! See page 61.Telephone:0152464695www.lancastergrand.co.uk

Warton Stock Car - Team MeetingSunday 17th MarchDon’t miss out on this cheap and exciting family day out. See page 58 for details.www.wartononline.com

What’s on in March

Don’t Forget to check event times and dates

with the organisers before setting off. TELL US ABOUT YOUR EVENT Email: info@

atlancaster.co.uk

LANCASTERWALKINGGROUP

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Sunday 3rd March 10am5.75 Miles - Moderate

Contact Mike 01524 734867

LittleLangdaleSunday 17th March 10am

5 miles Contact Jennifer 01524 382465

WhittingtonSunday 24th March 10am

5 Miles - EasyContact Rebecca 01524 848767

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MARCH WALKS

Sun 3rd 9.30am KentmereWed 6th 9.30am Barbon Low Fell

Sat 9th 8.30am OrtonWed 13th 9.30am School Knott

Saturday 16th 9.30am Farlton FellWed 20th 9.30am Whitebarrow Scar

Sat 23rd 9.30am Black CragSat 30th 8.30am Wansfell

ForfurtherinformationphoneC.Pickleson382980

orDJohnsonon811366

Gigantic Indoor Table Top SaleSaturday 24th March8am - 4pmCome along to one of the largest table top sales in the area.This indoor event is a great opportunity for both stall holders and bargain hunters alike. Admission charge 20p. SaltAyreSportCentre01524847540

Lee Hurst - Too Scared to Leave the HouseMonday 25th March at 7:30pmIn this show Lee casts his comedy eyes over the many end-of-the-world scare stories from Acid Rain and Global Warming to Bird Flu and Mad Cow Disease and many other ‘apocalyptic disaster predictions’ that never were. He also muses over all the everyday dangers that face us in our daily lives.Telephone:0152464695www.lancastergrand.co.uk

Sleeping Beautypresented by the Vienna Festival BalletThursday 28th March at 7pmVienna Festival Ballet returns to town with their traditional, enchanting production of The Sleeping Beauty. Telephone:0152464695www.lancastergrand.co.ukwww.viennafestivalballet.com

Kids’ Easter Workshop30th March 10am - 12noonPaint and decorate your own

egg provided by NICE Bar and Restaurant in the Thomas Storey Room. If your egg is the best decorated then you will win a Chocolate Easter Egg. The winner will be drawn at 12.30pm. Up to 11years.Call01524509094www.nicebarandrestaurant.co.uk

The Great Chocolate Bake-off30th March 2-4pm - £9.95 per personCelebrate Easter by taking part in the ‘Great Chocolate Bake Off’. Arrive into the NICE Cafe Bar at 2pm and be shown to your table where you will be provided with a chocolate sponge cake which you then get to decorate, chocolate or ice. Each table will be provided with the same ingredients so that it’s all to bake for and the Top three decorated cakes win fabulous prizes. For More information or to take part: CallFrancescaatNICEon :01524509094www.nicebarandrestaurant.co.uk

What’s on in March

DOCTORS

Dalton Square Practice8 Dalton Square Lancaster LA1 1PN Tel: 01524 842200

Ash TreesMarket StreetCarnforthLancashireLA5 9JUTel: 01524 720000

The Meadowside Medical Practice1-3 MeadowsideLancasterLA1 3AQTel: 01524 32622

Queen Square Medical Practice2 Queen SquareLancaster LA1 1RP Tel: 01524 843333

COUNCILSERVICES

Lancaster City CouncilCustomer Service Centre, Town Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PGTel: 01524 582000

Out Of Hours EmergenciesTel: 01524 67099

Domestic Waste And Street CleaningTel: 01524 582491

Council TaxTel: 01524 582900

Highway FaultsTel: 0123 456 789

Electoral RegistrationTel: 01524 582905

PlanningTel: 01524 582376

Pest ControlTel: 01524 582935

Stray DogsTel: 01524 582757

Bus PassesTel: 01524 582958

RecyclingTel: 0800 0929705

Homeless AdviceTel: 01524 586827

Lifeline Care Alarm ServiceTel: 01524 582527

FloodingTel: 01524 582955

Handyperson SchemeTel: 01524 586812

Sheltered HousingTel: 01524 586858

Scale Hall Surgery1 West Drive Scale Hall LANCASTER LA1 5BYTel: 01524 64135

Bailrigg Health CentreUniversity of LancasterBailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4ZPTel: 01524 387780

Caton Health CentreHornby Rd, Caton, Lancaster, Lancashire LA2 9QSTel: 01524 770718

Brookfield SurgeryBolton le SandsCarnforth, LA5 8DHTel: 01524 822088

Owen Road Surgery67 Owen Road,Lancaster, LA1 2LG Tel: 01524 846999

Rosebank SurgeryAshton Road,Lancaster, LA1 4JS Tel: 01524 842284

Galgate Health CentreHighland BrowGalgate, Lancaster, LA2 ONB Tel: 01524 751284

King Street Surgery38 King StreetLancaster, LA1 1RETel: 01524 541651

Halton Surgery110 High RoadHalton, LancasterLA2 6PUTel: 01524 811226

DENTISTS

Central Dental PracticeTelephone HouseFenton StreetLancaster, LA1 1AB Tel: 01524 34778

Mayo ClinicMayo HouseMeeting House LaneLancaster, LA1 1GWTel: 01524 33225

Bay Dental Partnership6 New StreetLancaster, LA1 1EGTel: 01524 32639

Brook Street Dental Practice8 Brook StreetLancaster, LA1 1UUTel: 01524 37324

YourdentistChurch Street, LancasterTel: 01524841196

The Dental Surgery6 New StreetLancaster LA1 1EGTel: 01524 32639

Market Gate SurgeryMarket GateLancasterLA1 1JFTel: 01524 32630

The Lancaster Orthodontic3 Moor LaneLancasterLA1 1QD01524 848344

BAYURGENTCARE

ServiceforpeoplewhoneedaGPoutside

theirdoctor’ssurgeryopeninghours.

Tel:03001231144

ROYALLANCASTERHOSPITALGENERALENQUIRIESAshtonRoad

Lancaster,LA14RP

Tel:0152465944

Directory of Local Services

Help Direct is a service for all adults in Lancashire. We offer support, guidance and information to help you make the decisions you need to get

www.helpdirect.org.uk

0303 333 1111

the most out of life. Call in and speak to an advisor any weekday at our office:

7 – 11 Chapel Street, Lancaster (9am – 5pm)

You can also email your query to us, or phone us on the low-cost phone number weekdays

(9am – 5pm)[email protected]

Or visit www.helpdirect.org.uk

Alternatively, you can make an appointment to see an advisor at your local GP surgery:

LANCASTER Dalton Square , King Street, Meadowside, Owen Road, Queen Square, & Rosebank

MORECAMBEMHC (Coastal), West End, Westgate,

Yorkbridge Also at: Ashtrees, Windsor in Garstang &

Carnforth.

Drop in sessions at various locations across the district. Please phone for details.

NORTH LANCASHIRECITIZENS ADVICEBUREAU

Drop in sessions

Monday 9.45am - 4pmTuesday 12.45pm - 4pmWednesday 9.45am - 4pmThursday 9.45am - 1pmFriday 9.45am - 1pm

Telephone advice: 01524 400400Tuesday 10am - 1pmThursday 1pm - 2.30pm

Address: 87 King StreetLancaster, LA1 [email protected]

SHOPMOBILITY

You can hire a scooter, electric or manual

wheelchair or walking frame.

Lancaster on Wednesdays and Fridays

or Morecambe on Tuesdays and Thursdays.Prices start from as little

as £3

Shopmobility Tel: 01524 382764

www.lmshopmob.org.uk

PLACESOFWORSHIP

Lancaster Priory and Parish ChuchTel: 01524 65338

Christ ChurchTel: 01524 34430

St Thomas C of ETel: 01524 590410

Lancaster fm ChurchTel: 01524 841941www.lfmc.co.uk

Lancaster Baptist ChurchTel: 01524 39677www.lancasterbaptistchurch.org.uk

Holy Cross OrthodoxTel: 01524 840759

Christians Alive ChurchTel: 01524 845554St Lukes VicarageTel: 01524 63249

Grace Baptist ChurchTel: 01524 841133www.freegracelancaster.co.uk/

Christians Against PovertyTel: 01524 61582Moorlands

Evangelical ChurchTel: 01524 64146www.moorlands.org.uk

Lancaster Quaker MeetingTel 01524 62971www.lancasterquakers.org.uk

Lancaster Methodist Church Tel: 01524 32717

Lancaster CathedralTel: 01524 384820

King’s Community ChurchTel: 01524 388490www.kcc.org.ukTrinity United Reformed Church

Lancaster Salvation Army Church Tel: 01524 844234 E-mail: [email protected]

St Paul’s C of EScotforthTel 01524 843135

LOCALSERVICES

Lancaster District Homeless ActionTel: 01524 842008


ONE VOICE DISABILITY SERVICE

One Voice is a disabled person’s organisation providing services, project and support for disabled people, their families and carers.

Find out more : 01524 34411

St Leonards House St Leonards Gate Lancaster

LA1 1NN

Lonsdale District Carers is a user led organisation

that provides support and services for adult

carers in the Lancaster and Morecambe District.

01524 418278 info@lonsdalecarers.

org.uk

Directory of Local Services

Penny Stone RoadLancaster, LA2 6QETel: 01524 811230

Lancaster Ridge PrimaryKeswick RoadLancaster, LA1 3LETel: 01524 841589

The Cathedral PrimaryBalmoral RoadLancaster, LA1 3BTTel: 01524 64686

Christ Church C of E Primary SchoolDerwent Road Lancaster, LA1 3ESTel: 01524 60955

Ellel St John’s C E PrimaryChapel Street, Galgate, LA2 0JSTel: 01524 751320

PRIMARYSCHOOLS

Caton Community Primary SchoolBroadacre RoadCaton, LA2 9NHTel: 01524 770104

Skerton Community PrimarySkerton, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 2AYTel: 01524 63785

Scotforth St Pauls C of E PrimaryScotforth RoadLancaster, LA1 4SETel: 01524 65379

Quernmore C of E Primary, QuernmoreLancaster, LA2 9ELTel: 01524 66628St Wilfrid’s C of E Primary

Dolphinholme C of EDolphinholmeLancaster, LA2 9ANTel: 01524 791530

Moorside SchoolBowerham Rd, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4HTTel: 01524 66516

Bowerham PrimaryBowerham Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 4BSTel: 01524 63999

Dallas Road PrimaryHigh StreetLancaster, LA1 1LDTel: 01524 64520

Ryelands PrimaryTorrisholme RoadLancaster, LA1 2RJTel: 01524 64626

Cockerham C of E Primary SchoolMain StreetCockerhamLancasterLA2 0EFTel/Fax: 01524 791550www.cockerham.lancs.sch.uk

Caton St Pauls C of EMoorside Road, Brookhouse, Lancaster, LA2 9PJTel: 01524 770241

Thurnham Glasson Church of England Primary SchoolMarsh LaneGlasson DockLancaster LA2 0ARTel/Fax: 01524 751425 www.thurnhamglasson.lancs.sch.uk

SECONDARYSCHOOLS

Lancaster Girls GrammarRegent StreetLancaster, LA1 1SFTel: 01524 32010www.lggs.org.uk

Central Lancaster HighCrag Road,Lancaster, LA1 3LS Tel: 01524 32636www.central.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Lancaster Royal Grammar East Road,Lancaster, LA1 3EFTel: 01524 580600www.lrgs.co.uk

Our Ladys Catholic CollegeMorecambe Road,Lancaster, LA1 2RXTel: 01524 66689www.our-ladys-rc.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Jamea Al KautharAshton Road,Lancaster, LA1 5AJ Tel: 01524 389898

Carnforth County HighKellet Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LSTel: 01524 732 314

Ripley St Thomas Church of England High SchoolAshton RoadLancaster, LA1 4RS Tel: 01524 64496www.ripley.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Skerton Community HighOwen Road,Lancaster, LA1 2BLTel: 01524 65143www.skertonhigh.lancsngfl.ac.uk

TUTORS

Martin LoweInspired Child tuition services. Maths English, Music, Languages and IT.01524 841980www.inspiredchild.co.uk

Fredrik Holm MA(mus)Piano, singing, basoon, recorder and music theory07780 623855www.2b-intune.co,uk

Jan McCartneyProfessional tuition for pupils aged 6-16


years old. Tel: 01524 61199

Jonathan Gray. Expert History tuition for KS3, GCSE and A-Level students.Tel: 01524 298093

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Martyn StringerPiano, Drums, Guitar/Bass, Accordion, CompositionTel: 07849 825821

TAKEAWAYS

CHINESE

Wok Express60 Penny StreetLancaster, LA1 1XFTel: 01524 847575

Fired Wok Chinese Takeaway98 Prospect StreetLancaster, LA1 5ESTel: 01524 36000

The Woo Ping16-18 Church StreetLancaster, LA1 1NPTel: 01524 64713

Bamboo Garden30-32 New StreetLancaster, LA1 1EGTel: 01524 849984

INDIAN

Bombay Balti16 China StreetLancaster, LA1 1EXTel: 01524 844550www.justeat.co.uk

Nice and Spicy2 Lower Church StreetLancaster, LA1 1NPTel: 01524 33333

Urban Spice21 Brock StreetLancasterTel: 01524 847107

Iky’s Balti House133 St Leonards GateLancaster, LA1 1NLTel: 01524 34432

PNP Currys and Kebabs154 Ryelands RoadLancaster, LA1 2RATel: 01524 555857Moghuls91 King StreetLancaster, LA1 1RHTel: 01524 36253

Sultan of LancasterThe Old ChurchBrock StreetLancaster, LA1 1UUTel: 01524 61188

JAPANESE

Miyabi6 Cable StreetLancaster, LA1 1HDTel: 01524 848356

OTHER

Domino’s Pizza20 Church StreetLancaster, LA1 1NPTel: 01524 848999

Subway11 Church StreetLancaster, LA1 1LPTel: 01524 33351or Ryelands Service StationOwen RoadLancasterLA1 2LLTel: 01254 383605or 99-101 Penny StreetLancaster, LA1 1XNTel: 01524 599328

Pizzetta Republic75 North RoadLancasterTel: 01524 33332

Flames1 Rosemary LaneLancaster, LA1 1NRTel: 01524 382399Bowerham Chippy2 Coulston RoadLancaster, LA1 3AETel: 01524 61230

Pizza HutKingsway Retail ParkLancaster, LA1 1DQTel: 01524 599222

Lancaster Fried Chicken3 Rosemary LaneLancaster, LA1 1NRTel: 01524 66575

Supanova18 Church StreetLancasterTel: 01524 841488

TRANSPORT

Coastal TaxisTel: 01524 424424 or 01524 60000

A to B Taxis Tel: 01524 844922

32090 Taxis 35666Tel: 01524 32090 or 01524 35666

8 4 8 TaxisTel: 01524 848848

John’s Taxi Tel: 01524 845210

Lancaster Road TaxisTel: 01524 844844

National Rail EnquiriesTel: 08457 48 49 50

Local Bus Journey Planner0871 200 22 33

Budgie Transport Provide a waterbus service on the Lancaster Canal. Tel: 01524 389 410.

Lancaster Bus Station TimetableStagecoach Northwest0871 2002233

Lancaster Train StationMeeting House LaneLancasterLA1 5NWVirgin Ticket Line:0871 977 4222


COFFEESHOPS

The Old Bell Coffee HouseBashful AlleyLancaster, LA1 1LFTel: 01524 36561

Lewis Of Lancaster 23 New StreetLancaster LA1 1EGTel: 01524 389 642

Starbucks19 Market StreetLancaster LA1 1HZTel: 01524 381 795

Cafe Nero23 Market Street Lancaster LA1 1HZ Tel: 01524 36130

Sunbury Coffee House28 Sun StreetLancaster, LA1 1EWTel: 01524 843312

Maxwell’s Cafe & Delicatessen71 Penny StreetLancaster LA1 1XFTel: 01524 388435

Casa Rastelli MarketgateLancaster, LA1 1AL

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RESTAURANTS

Blue Moon Thai Restaurant6 Rosemary LaneLancaster, LA1 1NRTel:01524 381111

Teatro Grill60-62 Church StreetLancasterTel:01524 380012

Wagon and Horses27 St Georges QuayLancaster, LA1 1RDTel: 01524 846094

The Sultan of LancasterThe Old ChurchBrock StreetLancaster, LA1 1URTel: 01524 61188

Bistro 2626 Sun StreetLancaster, LA1 1EWTel: 01524 846252

Castle Balti23a Castle HillLancasterTel: 01524 388454

Bella Italia26-28 Church StreetLancasterTel: 01524 36340

The Spaghetti House18 Mary StreetLancaster, LA1 1UWTel: 01524 846011

The Sun Cafe25 Sun StreetLancaster, LA1 1EWTel: 01524 845599

Penny Street BridgePenny StreetLancaster, LA1 1XTTel: 01524 599900

Quite Simply Food13 Moor LaneLancaster, LA1 1QDTel: 01524 34916

Quite Simply French27a St Georges QuayLancaster, LA1 1RDTel: 01524 843199

1725 Tapas Bar28 Market StreetLancaster, LA1 1HTTel: 01524 66898

The StorkCorricks LaneLancaster, LA2 OANTel: 01524 751234

Greaves ParkBowerham RoadLancaster, LA1 3AHTel: 01524 389335

The Borough3 Dalton SquareLancaster, LA1 1PPTel: 01524 64170

Miyabi (Japanese)6 Cable Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HDTel: 01524 848356

Pizza Margherita2 Moor LaneLancaster, LA1 1QDTel: 01524 36333

The Water WitchCanal Tow PathLancaster, LA1 1SUTel: 01524 63828

The Litten Tree33-37 Church StreetLancaster, LA1 1LPTel: 01524 541580

Mung Mee (Thai)6 Chapel StreetLancaster, LA1 1NZTel: 01524 64107

The Merchants27 Castle HillLancaster, LA1 1YNTel: 01524 66466

The Mill at Conder Green Thurnham Mill Lane, Lancaster, LA2 OBDTel: 01524 752852

The Sun Hotel & Bar63-65 Church StreetLancaster, LA1 1ETTel: 01524 66006

The Meeting House Restaurant11-15 Meeting House Lane, Lancaster , LA1 1TJTel: 01524 848 049

The Three MarinersBridge LaneLancaster, LA1 1EETel: 01524 388957

Moghuls (Indian)91 King StreetLancaster, LA1 1RHTel: 01524 36253

The Gregson33 Moorgate, Moor LaneLancaster, LA1 3PYTel: 01524 849959

The George & Dragon24 St Georges QuayLancaster, LA1 1RBTel: 01524 62265


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FIXED PRICE MENU1 Course £8

2 Courses £10

3 Courses £12Serving Monday to Friday 12-6pm

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01524 389335

FIXED PRICE MENU1 Course £6.00

2 Courses £8.00

3 Courses £10.00

Served Monday to Friday 12-6pm

BAR & DINING

[email protected] 389335

discount on all

TAKEAWAYS

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www.bluemoonrestaurant.co.ukNow taking bookings for MOTHER’S DAY

6 ROSEMARY LANELANCASTER

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01524 381111

SHOPPING IN LANCASTER

SHOPPING...IT’S IN THE BAG!• 30+ exciting stores

including a choice ofunique Coffee Shops

• Disabled facilities• Award winning

public toilets and parent room

• Open daily(except EasterSunday andChristmas Day)

• 110 space short-stay ‘Pay on Foot’Shoppers’car park

Market Gate Shopping Centre Lancaster

Tel: 01524 382845

www.marketgatelancaster.co.uk Open: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5.30pm*

Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.30am - 4.30pm*with FREE parking on Bank Holidays

*Please check individual stores for opening times

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Award winning parent room, toilets & disabled facilities

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