@lancaster community magazine may 2012

LANCASTER’S FREE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

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@LancasterMAY 2012

FASHIONJubilee celebrations

FAMILYNappy talk - real ones!

MAKE-UPPerfect pastels

PROPERTYIs your deposit protected?

HEALTHCancer Research Race for Life

ARTSThe Lunesdale Arts Trail

EXHIBITIONThe Titanic comes to Lancaster

MOTORINGRenault Twingo

VETS ADVICEPuppy Socialisation

TRAVELGran Canaria

WHAT’S ONEvents in May

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JC COUNTRYMore than a store... more a way of life

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The Mill at Conder Green is nestled on the banks of the Lancaster Canal and new owner

Paul Hurst has refurbished the old cotton mill in a contemporary style while retaining its

heritage and character. The Mill offers excellent quality local food and ales, and a friendly

atmosphere and service. Also offering 15 high quality hotel rooms means we are the ideal

place for a quiet drink, a meal with friends or a relaxing place to stay.

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Editor: Lisa Mason Tel: 07818 465 299Advertising & Features - Email: [email protected]

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May contents

Phew! We made it, these half term breaks make putting the magazine a bit harder with the children around to “help”. We hope you enjoy another edition crammed full of interesting features and things to see and do, and fingers crossed May will bring some lovely weather.

Don’t miss the Lunesdale Arts Trail this month, a chance to see the work of a group of local artists and visit their studios. See from page 28.

When you use one of our advertisers please let them know where you heard of them.

Wishing you all a very sunny May.

Lisa Editor

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Currently tenancy deposits taken for all Assured Shorthold Tenancies starting or renewed after April 2007 must be covered by a tenancy deposit protection scheme. Under the localism Act which came into effect on 6th of April 2012 the time limits for protecting the deposit and providing the prescribed information to the tenant has been extended from 14 days to 30 days.

The legislation has been reworded to close a loophole regarding the deadline for registering a deposit. A number of court cases have exposed that landlords were able to escape a fine as long as they registered a deposit before the case got to court. Now, if a deposit is not protected within 30 days, the tenant can take their landlord or letting agent to court – there is no other way to interpret this legislation. The requirement for providing the prescribed information to the tenant will also be changed to within 30 days of receipt of the deposit.

This is an absolute time limit and a tenant will be able to make a claim from 31 days after deposit payment if the requirements relating to protection and prescribed information have not been met. The claim will be for the return of the full sum of the deposit along with a penalty of between one and three times the sum of the deposit, to be awarded at the discretion of the Court.

If a tenant makes an application to the county court once the tenancy has ended, the landlord will no longer be able to retrospectively protect the deposit in order to comply with the Act. If the tenancy has ended, the only option is for the landlord to repay the deposit, or part thereof, to the tenant.

The changes give the courts discretion to award not less than the amount of the deposit and not more than three times that amount depending on the individual case. For example, a repeat offender may find themselves with a larger fine compared to a landlord who has simply forgotten to protect as an administrative oversight.

There are a number of law firms ready to specialise in taking on these cases and start prosecuting landlords.

Andrew Parkinson of Parkinson Property informs us of some important changes in the law

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The minimum one months deposit fine is guaranteed assuming the landlord or letting agent hasn’t complied with the act within thirty days. The landlord may also have to pay reasonable court costs.Another consequence of the legislation is that a notice to quit (section 21 notice) may not legally be given to tenant where a deposit has not been protected within the 30 day period. This means you cannot serve notice on the tenant until the deposit is protected. However, there are certain exceptions to this contained in “The Localism Act”. The changes in section 184 of the Localism Act will not apply to any deposits taken in connection with tenancies that have come to an end before 6th April 2012.

There are also changes to the legislation relating to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). Currently any one selling or renting out a property must obtain an EPC. The current 28 day period within which an EPC is to be secured using ‘reasonable efforts’ will be reduced to 7 days. The written particulars for the property now has to include the full EPC report and not just the “asset rating”, which is a bar chart that shows a rating of A to G. Trading Standards Officers currently have the power to require the ’relevant person’ (i.e. the seller or landlord) to produce copies of the EPC for inspection and to take copies if necessary. The power to require the production of documents will be extended to include persons acting on behalf of the seller or landlord – e.g. estate agents and letting agents. This means, for example, that officers will be authorised to require agents to produce evidence showing that an EPC has been commissioned where they are marketing a building without one.

Landlords must make sure they comply with all current legislation when renting a property and the help of a specialised letting agent can be invaluable.

I s your deposit protected?Property: Is your deposit protected?

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The photograph to the left is a nice wood floor, right?

You may be surprised to discover it’s not wood at all. I suspect many people would be surprised to know that the nice new wood floor they’re neighbour has just had installed isn’t wood at all. In the trade this type of flooring is referred to as LVT (Luxury vinyl tiles) but most people would probably know them by brand names like Amtico and Karndean. So why would anyone buy a floor that looks like wood but isn’t ? There are some very good reasons. LVT is both very hard wearing with wear guarantees of 12-20 years and also requires very little maintenance. We also install wood floors as well so we know that a wood floor requires regular care.

An LVT floor can be fitted up to your skirting’s without an unsightly expansion gap and it doesn’t significantly raise the height of your floor unlike the majority of wood floors that are fitted on top of existing floorboards and need beading round the skirting if the floor boards are not removed and re-fitted on top. Personally I wouldn’t consider a wood floor for a kitchen or a bathroom, because wood responds to humidity. The north west of England has a very damp climate and often wood distorts when exposed to our climate. LVT is completely unaffected by moisture.

Whichever type of floor you decide on professional installation is very important. Our fitters have undergone training courses to ensure their fitting is of the highest standard. With LVT flooring the quality of the floor preparation is the key to a successful installation. I’ve seen many jobs (done by others) ruined by poor or even nonexistent floor preparation. It is also possible to include design elements in your LVT floor. They also come in stone, ceramic and slate effects. If you want a very hard wearing, serviceable and attractive floor, I recommend you consider Luxury Vinyl Tiles.

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Christina Stoyles from Morecambe was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in April 2000.

She went to see her GP after her face became swollen and she began experiencing difficulty breathing. The doctor put the symptoms down to an allergy and prescribed Christina a course of anti-histamines.

But when the swelling spread to Christina’s neck and her breathing worsened she went back to her GP and was rushed to Lancaster Royal Infirmary for further tests. A scan revealed a tumour in Christina’s chest and she was given the devastating news she had Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Christina, 37, said: “I had never heard of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma so I initially didn’t really realise the enormity of it all. When I was told it was cancer I just remember thinking ‘what am I going to do?’ “From the moment I was diagnosed I went into autopilot. All I could think was that I didn’t want to die and leave my children Chris and Jodie who were just seven and two at the time.”

A week after her diagnosis Christina was undergoing a biopsy, and at the end of May 2000 she began six months of chemotherapy treatment at Lancaster Royal Infirmary. This was followed by a three-week course of radiotherapy treatment. Christina continued: “It was tough-going at times. I had long blonde hair back then and the doctors told me it would fall out because of the treatment. I couldn’t stand this thought so I had my hair cut short before I started chemotherapy. I then decided

to shave it all off. It was my way of trying to regain some kind of control over the situation.

“Being given the news I had cancer at the age of 25 with two young children was

terrifying. At times I didn’t know how I would manage to get through it but I tried to stay as positive as I could and had amazing support from family and friends.”

This summer Christina will be taking part in the Lancaster Race for Life

event for the fourth time, along with her 14- year-old daughter, Jodie, and her mum

Margaret, 65, who is herself currently being treated for breast cancer.

Now Christina is issuing the rallying cry ‘it’s all of us versus cancer’ to Mums, Daughters, Sisters, Grandmas and friends, encouraging them to join her on the big day, Sunday, July 22nd at Lancaster University.

Christina said: “For us taking part in Race for Life is a way of giving something back. It’s something positive we can do to help make a difference.

“I was devastated when I was diagnosed with cancer. I feared the worst. But, thanks to research, I am still here. I am so grateful for the treatment that saved my life. Success stories like mine would not be possible without the work of Cancer Research UK, which in turn relies on everyone who raises money through Race for Life.”Christina added: “Women from all backgrounds enter Race for Life, each with their own special reason for

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R ace for Life

A brave mum-of-two who was told she had cancer the day after her 25th birthday is taking part in Race for Life in Lancaster this summer

and urging other women to do the same.

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taking part. They might be doing it in memory or celebration of a loved one, or to mark their own cancer journey. They might be joining together for a great, fun day out with the girls. Whatever the motivation, I’d like to urge them to enter as soon as possible. Together they will be doing something extraordinary – raising money to fund research which saves lives, like mine.”

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in partnership with Tesco is an amazing women-only series of events, which raises millions of pounds every year for life-saving research into 200 types of cancer – helping men, women and children across the North West survive.

Race for Life is non-competitive. Women can choose whether to walk, jog or run the 5k route. Most are able to walk 5k in an hour and all women are welcome, regardless of whether they are taking part on their own or as part of a group.

By uniting - and enlisting the support of the men and boys in their lives – women across Lancaster can make a stand against cancer - a disease which affects around 36,100 people in the North West* every year.

Debbie McConnell, Cancer Research UK’s Lancaster Events Manager, said: “Come on ladies – please enter Race for Life in Lancaster today! It’s all of us versus cancer and we need you to join the fight as soon as possible.

She continued: “We know many women want to take part in Race for Life but are worried they won’t be able to complete the course. We want to reassure them that Race for Life is not about being fast or fit. Instead, it’s a celebration of sisterhood and hope.

“Most women are able to walk 5k in an hour while chatting and having fun. The really

startling fact is that in the same period of time, around four people in the North West** will be diagnosed with cancer. ”

Cancer Research UK receives no Government funding for its ground-

breaking research. So money raised through Race for Life is crucial to the

pioneering work of doctors, nurses and scientists who are fighting cancer on all fronts.

Thanks to research into cancer, hundreds of thousands of lives have already been saved. With help from the people of Lancaster Cancer Research UK intends to save many more.

Debbie added: “We are very grateful to everyone who took part in Race for Life in Lancaster last year and in the past. Thanks to them Cancer Research UK has been able to fund much-needed research. But the battle against cancer never stops and for this reason we need them to return to the fight in 2012 and bring new recruits with them.”

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Health: Over-use injuries

Isobel Hamid from Healing Hands & Ultima Physio explains how to avoid an injury

O ver-use injuries

Now the clocks have gone forward and the longer light evenings are here, we are geting out into the garden and back outside doing all sorts of excerise like laying a patio with heavy paving slabs, painting the outside of the house or running round the park playing sport with your children.

But it is easy to injure yourself by doing:Too much – know when to stop or change taskToo soon – leave enough recovery time between sessionsToo often – don’t push your body to its limit every dayToo fast – if it hurts STOP. Too high an intensity – don’t overload with weights

It can also be caused by using tools or heavy equipment for prolonged periods at work, so try varying the activity.

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Health - Niggling pain?

Take ‘One big step’ to put those aches and pains behind you and visit Physiofusion, a leading North West provider of physiotherapy who is opening a

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N iggling pain?

Physiofusion, a leading North West provider of physiotherapy and associated treatments, will be opening the doors to their new clinic through the month of May. “We’ve worked hard to establish ourselves as the number one team for Physiotherapy treatments in the North West, and this demand has allowed us to introduce our acclaimed services with the opening of our first clinic in Lancaster” explains Samantha House, Clinical Director and herself a Chartered Physiotherapist.

Located at 150a Greaves Road, there will initially be two full time physiotherapists providing treatment at the five-room clinic. Having worked tirelessly for the business and witnessing it’s considerable growth first hand over the recent years, Samantha has been keen to make sure the treatments available reflect all areas that the other 4 clinics in the group offer.

“We usually see problems at this time of year caused by strenuous exercise” continues Samantha. “The causes tend to fall into three areas. Firstly, one that sounds the more complex is a biomechanical issue, where the body has adapted over time into positions that cause mechanical strain...usually after injuries a long time ago. Others are caused through a lack of warming up for sports that involve pace or power and finally, too much too soon!”

From initial diagnosis, the specialists at Physiofusion will advise the action to be taken to effectively

remedy the problem. “Once injuries are sustained, ignoring the pain never works, the problem effectively worsens. We focus on the initial cause, understand what level of exercise the client wants to attain and undertake treatment to help achieve this.” Samantha has seen all too often how symptoms, either ignored or misdiagnosed, continue to impact on people’s everyday life. “I’m

extremely proud of what we do here, we help with people’s mobility and quality of life, and that’s why we have such long standing relationships with our clients.”

Samantha and her team are keen to establish themselves within the Lancaster area by carrying across into this new clinic all of the hallmarks that Physiofusion has become renowned for. Physiotherapy and related treatments are endless, as no one problem is the same as the next. Offering the multitude of

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Health - Weight reduction operations - are they worth the money


Sylvia Poll, Nutritionist and Weight Management Consultant, Owner of Lancashire Nutrition shares her view

W eight reduction operations... are they worth the money?

A new word has crept into popular usage lately: bariatrics. It is the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity. The term bariatrics was created around 1965, from the Greek root bar- (“weight,” as in barometer), suffix -iatr (“treatment,” as in paediatrics), and suffix -ic (“pertaining to”). The field encompasses dieting, exercise and behavioural therapy approaches to weight loss, as well as

pharmacotherapy and surgery.

GASTRIC BANDA laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, commonly referred to as a lap band, is an inflatable silicone device placed around the top portion of the stomach to treat obesity by reducing the amount of food consumed.

The inflatable band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a smaller stomach pouch. This restricts the amount of food that can be consumed at one time and increases the time taken for the stomach to empty. The patient achieves sustained weight loss by limiting food intake, reducing appetite, and slowing digestion.

GASTRIC BYPASSGastric bypass procedures (GBP) are any of a group of similar operations that first divides the stomach into a small upper pouch and a much larger lower “remnant” pouch and then re-arranges the small intestine to connect to both. Surgeons have developed several different ways to reconnect the intestine, thus leading to several different GBP

names. Any GBP leads to a marked reduction in the functional volume of the stomach, accompanied by an altered physiological and physical response to food.The gastric bypass reduces the size of the stomach by well over 90%.

When the patient ingests just a small amount of food, the first response is a stretching of the wall of the stomach pouch, stimulating nerves which tell the brain that the stomach is full. The patient feels a sensation of fullness, as if they had just eaten a large meal—but with just a thumb-full of food. Most people do not stop eating simply in response to a feeling of fullness, but the patient rapidly learns that subsequent bites must be eaten very slowly and carefully, to avoid increasing discomfort or vomiting.

Recently I saw an article on the national news, repeated in greater depth on the local news, that made me cry. A local hospital had agreed a six-figure sum of damages as compensation for the loss of a life: a husband and father of two who had died from complications following Gastric Bypass surgery.

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Health - Weight reduction operations - are they worth the money

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The gentleman concerned weighed 26 stone at the time of the operation, and certainly needed to lose weight to improve his health. Sadly, his family have reported that the operation (paid for by the NHS) was described to him as a “simple operation”. All weight loss surgery is a major operation, not to be undertaken lightly. The risks of undergoing a general anaesthetic increase the more overweight / obese the patient is, and many people are unprepared for the after-effects, which are life-changing. More importantly, even if the surgery goes well, it does not lead automatically to life-long weight loss.

I provide meal replacement packets for my weight loss clients and from time to time I am asked to provide them for people who have had a gastric band operation and subsequently put weight on. I usually decline, as it is unlikely to provide a long-term solution for them. I encourage all my clients to gradually return to a full and varied diet, and this is not possible with the restrictions that follow a bariatric operation. However, in certain instances, they can help as a nutritional supplement while adjusting to the changes imposed by this sort of operation.

I should declare an interest here: as a nutritionist I see people who tell me they’re considering a gastric band or bypass as it appears a “short-cut” to weight loss.

If you or somebody you know are considering having an operation to help with weight loss, why not try a meal-replacement based diet first? I know some clients came to me to lose a bit of weight to qualify for the operation (they were too heavy to safely have anaesthetic) and found it worked so well for them they stayed with the programme to lose all their excess weight. This meant they were able to go back to eating a full varied diet instead of the restrictive diet of a post-operative patient.

Modern meal replacement diets provide complete nutrition while close monitoring by a nutritionist provides guidance and advice to help re-learning healthy portion control. This is true even if you have diabetes or other conditions which may make dieting more difficult, or which mean you are not able to be physically active – even if you are confined to a wheelchair you are able to follow this type of programme.

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Local Zumba instructor Jade Taylor tells us all about herself and her passion for Zumba.

Z umba Fitness

How long have you lived in Lancaster?I moved to the area when I was 6 years old. I started in Halton and am now in Bolton le Sands.

Have you always been a dance diva?No not at all, I have always loved dancing at parties and watching people dance. I have taken a few salsa, belly dance and street dance classes but I always had horses growing up so there wasn’t much spare time for anything else! I took a break from horses a couple of years ago and that’s when I got into Zumba. So it just shows anyone can do it!

What gives you your passion and drive?I have always had a love of exercise as it is good for the mind body and heart. I love teaching, helping people and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Zumba helps you feel good about yourself and if you feel good about yourself achieving your goals and dreams is easy. Whatever exercise you do make sure you love it and enjoy it.

What is your most memorable Zumba experience?That’s a hard question I have had many, I enjoy teaching every class I do but when I do a three hour zumbathon for charity it is always an achievement. Warming everyone up for The Cancer Care moonlight walk last year, in the dark, where all I could see was flashing pink ears was amazing, I have never experienced an atmosphere like it.

What is Zumba?Zumba was created by an extremely passionate guy called Alberto Perez from Columbia. His intention was to create an effective, easy to follow fun class with uplifting latin inspired music that absolutely anyone could do. He has certainly achieved that. Every class is a party full of energy and loads of fun. It is a cardio based dance fitness class which burns calories, tones your body but most of all makes you feel totally amazing and sexy too. Zumba is spreading joy to millions of people through exercise.

When you are not doing Zumba what do you enjoy doing?I love a variety of hobbies including horse riding, running and trying new things. I enjoy reading, learning and creating health and wellbeing newsletters for all my students. I am always listening to music and creating new routines.

We have heard that you help out local charities, please tell us all about it.I love to help other and did my first ever zumbathon last year for the breath for life charity and the firefighter charity. Since then I have, along with other local instructors, been involved in zumbering to raise money for Hannah Westworth, a local girl in need of treatment for an ongoing illness, Sport relief at Lancaster University, The centre @ Halton which is an absolutely fantastic facility where I teach my classes. I have also danced for Cancer Care and been involved in World Mental Health Day promoting exercise as a way to deal with stress and stay happy. I am in the process of helping to organize a zumbathon to raise money for St. Johns Hospice in September.

So is Zumba for super fit athletic dancers or can anyone come?That’s easy, anyone can come! I teach anyone from 16- 75years. Fitness fanatics, people just starting exercise and everything in between. You don’t need any dance experience just a pair of trainers. If you want to enjoy exercise at your own pace and be part of a friendly family full of fun and energy then give Zumba a try!



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W ater water everywhere!

Wyn Abbot from The Pottery at Greenlands introduces Jane Harrison, raising money by

swimming the length of the river Lune!

Local people: Sponsored swim

Every year The Pottery commits to supporting local charities or charitable causes and this year we are delighted to be offering our support to one strong minded lady Jane Harrison from the Lune Valley. After completing the Great North Swim in Windermere last year, Jane decided that this year she would swim the whole length of the River Lune!

Jane is aiming to raise £10,000 for North West Air Ambulance “they are such a vital support to our rural communities” explains Jane “they have saved many lives of our friends and families throughout this rough and extraordinary terrain in which we live. We are privileged to have such a noble, brave and highly professional team to come to our recue when we urgently need them”.

Jane learnt to swim in the River Lune as a small child and qualified as a swimming coach when her children were young. Until now the furthest she has ever swum is the mile long Great North Swim and 1K around Brighton Pier last year, and for this venture… just short of 50 miles from source to sea!

The great swim will take place over 18 days averaging about 2.5 miles per day. The launch will take place at Kirkby Lonsdale Jubilee Celebrations on the 2nd June where Jane will (dressed as the NWAA Teddy Bear Mascot!) will go up in a hot air balloon.

Overwhelmed by the support and encouragement by family, friends and strangers, Jane not only aims to raise funds for NWAA but to show her thanks and raise the profile of small independent businesses who are offering her a helping hand along the way.

Starting the swim at the source of the Lune in the Howgill Hills above Newbiggin on Lune on the 4th June she will stop off at places on the way down where she will actively highlighting the independent businesses and other supporters who are donating money or services. The swim will finish at Plover Scar Lighthouse in the Irish Sea on Thursday 21st June… then remarkably Jane (a nurse) is working nights on the 22nd and the Great North Swim on the 24th June!

I have done my fair share of mountaineering, canoeing and cycling events but a swimmer I am not, and Jane I take my hat off to you! Swim the Lune… hard enough, work the next day on nights…good grief woman! Great North Swim 2 days later……I’m speechless!

Raising money for North West Air Ambulance & ultimately for you, your children, mums & dads, grandparents, friends and for all the people you treasure in your life!

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Lancashire Deaf Service

Lancaster District Hard of Hearing Group

Open DayLancaster District Hard of Hearing Group will be holding their next meeting on 10th May 2012 at Lancaster Library between 10.30am - 12noon. At the meeting is an Open Day for those who wish to meet others, make new friends, seek support.

Each monthly meeting will be arranged with a Guest Speaker ranging from Health services, Police Pact, Benefits and so on to meet your needs. Phone Equipment, Alarm and Door Bells

by Sound Solutions will be on Display. , The group is Part of Lancashire Deaf Service and shares a common interest of

hearing loss and can support each other.

Anybody from the area is invited to the group. Community Development Officer, Mr Andie Vowles said: “We are

appealing for new members, and the group is a way to meet new friends and help each other.”

10th May10.30-12noon

The office for Sound Solutions, advice and support is at 22 Kings Street, Lancaster, LA1 1JY. For more information contact Andie Vowles on Phone 01524 388 298 Fax - 01524 388 298

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Most people are aware of the need to protect their skin from harmful damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. However, many of us may not be aware of the damage the sun can do to our eyes. “Unlike other parts of your body, your eyes don’t repair themselves when damaged.” Explains Tom Mackley, Optometrist at Vision Express Lancaster.“Cells and proteins in your eyes that get damaged cannot be replaced, and over time this may lead to more serious problems.”

At Vision Express Lancaster, we’ll see that your sunglasses look and feel great, as well as protect your eyes. All of our sun lenses come with 100% UV protection as standard and we offer a wide range of designer names, so you’ll always find the right choice to suit you!Vision Express has the largest collection of genuine designer brands on the high street, from iconic, modern brands such as Superdry and Oakley to cool classics like Ray-Ban and Gucci. New for Vision Express in Summer 2012 is Radley. The well-known handbag brand has just launched an exceptional and unique sunglasses range that exemplifies British design and stands out from the crowd.

Right now protecting your eyes couldn’t be any easier, with quality prescription sun lenses starting from just £39 (standard single vision lenses) and polarised lenses from just £99*.

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There has never been a better time to be British than summer 2012. Not only is London hosting the Olympic Games; but our beloved monarch is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee, meaning we all have

an excuse to throw a party and immerse ourselves in Britain’s cultural heritage.

All over the country final preparations are underway for traditional street parties, garden fetes and processions. And, for us girls, choosing the right outfit is just as important as stocking up on bunting and strawberry jam. Thankfully, there is no shortage of options when it comes to jubilee fashion, as, this summer, Britannia rules the high street and our favourite shops are packed full of pretty pastels,

traditional tea dresses and flirtatious florals.

Feeling especially patriotic? Why not sport a Union Jack – our nation’s fabulous flag, which features on everything from scarves and dresses; to bags, earrings, hats and even bottles of bubbly. So raise your glasses fashionistas and join me in a toast to the ever elegant Elizabeth - God Save the Queen!

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Fashion - Vintage - be bang on trend

Collette Corcoran owner of The Vintage Boudoir, new to Lancaster, keeps us bang on trend with exquisite vintage dresses and jewellery.

V intage - be bang on trend

Vintage is everywhere! People are discussing, wearing and talking about vintage more than ever. Open any high-end glossy magazine and the clothes are reminiscent of times gone by.

Why? People want to look individual; they are tired of spending a lot of money on clothes for a special occasion and another person wearing exactly the same. Vintage makes you stand out, but carries the same prestige as wearing a designer label ‘It’s Vintage Dharling!’

Celebrities adorn the red carpets in vintage dresses to avoid the embarrassment of turning up in the same dress. Trendy young celebrities Alexa Chung, Fern Cotton and Lilly Allen are well known for loving their vintage clothing. Kate Moss is another celebrity who adores vintage fashion and is often seen in vintage couture dresses.Collette Corcoran owner of the newly opened ladies vintage shop THE VINTAGE BOUDOIR on Sun Street in Lancaster states ‘ Celebrities pay thousands of pounds to wear couture dresses to ensure they look unique, with vintage you can feel the same at a fraction of the cost!’

Times have changed and Vintage no longer means smelly, moth bitten clothes thrown in a ‘jumble sale’ style shop. Vintage if done the right way can mean glamour, glitz and being BANG ON TREND! Find a good vintage shop that hand selects and hunts down exclusive items; clothes that follow fashion; brings them all in one place for you to peruse at your leisure and you will be lost in another world. The marks left from its travel through history can be enchanting; a sequin lost from a dinner dance, a tiny hole left from the hot ash of cigarette in its diamante cigarette holder, or slight tear from an embrace on a 1950’s prom ball- wow, magic.

The Vintage Boudoir is a ladies vintage shop, which specialises in exquisite vintage dresses and jewellery. Collette Corcoran the owner is excited to also offer a selection of stunning dresses to Hire- perfect for Proms, weddings and any special occasion.

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MMake do and mend

Following our success at our first show on 23rd March at the Gregson Centre on Moor Lane, we continued with our second event at the University Of Cumbria in Lancaster. The University were very accommodating and provided us with a lovely room overlooking Morecambe Bay in which to show off items, re-styled and refreshed for our customers.

The fashion show itself went really well, with the people attending able to get up close to the garments on display, and ask questions. We offered advice and assistance where necessary and took the show slowly so that everyone had an opportunity to understand what we are all about.

Our partners who offer their own creative styles with hats, jewellery, bags, embellishments and woodwork, were able to offer a good selection of items for sale

Creative Fashion: Mdam

or interest, and all complimented the catwalk clothes as accessories or some with gifts in mind.

Daniel (Dan) Clegg, my friend and fellow MC, introduced the models with panache and I was then able to explain more fully just exactly what we had done to each outfit to re-vamp it.

Following this was the clothes swap, where many pieces were swapped or re-styled to suit. For the price of £4 a good evening was had by all, and our name M’dam was once again on the lips of those who attended.

We are always looking for volunteers to help get M’dam up and running, and into the heart of the community and would particularly appreciate help with supporting others to learn how to pick up a needle and thread and sew or knit. They would be grateful for help to extend their own creativity, and build confidence for the future; also gaining NVQ’s along the way.

Thank you also to @ Lancaster for the great support they have shown us in being able to reach as many people as possible within the area. We are looking forward to a great future on the high street, serving our customers and supporting the disability sector as much as possible.

Lancaster’s community project Make do and mend (Mdam) is looking for volunteers to help them get up and running after their first fashion show last month.

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Candy colours such as baby blues, mauves and bubblegum

pinks are back in vogue.

P erfect pastels

These sugar-coated hues are a celebration of the softer side of make-up - all delicate washes of colour and sweet juicy lips. Pale apricots, lemons and minty greens can give off an air of innocence and freshness at any age. The trend for cosmetic candies has transferred straight from the catwalks. Dolce & Gabbana’s Bouquet collection make-up is full of flirtatious pastels to echo the shimmering ones seen on the runway.

“There’s something really uplifting about these colours. They make you feel as if you’re on holiday,” says Pat McGrath, Dolce & Gabbana’s make-up creative advisor.

Eye candyWhen it comes to flaunting your pastel prowess, it’s all about the eyes.

While lips and cheeks can get a subtle makeover with peaches, apricots and pink grapefruit tones, it’s your eyes where you can really experiment with a kaleidoscopic palette.

Avoid any Eighties inspirations and keep your look modern and fresh. MAC’s director of make-up artistry Terry Barber recommends a single-toned watercolour wash of pastel on the lids and lower lashlines.

“What really feels contemporary is a pastel that’s washed all the way up to the eyebrow, without any shading and highlighting in it,” he says. “The edges are still beautifully blurred so that the effect isn’t Pop Art.”

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Local Fashion - Make-up - Perfect Pastels


Mouth-watering lipsStay spring fresh without looking as if you’re trying too hard with a pastel pout.

A matte lipstick will pack more of a punch if you’re seeking a chalky pastel. A gloss delivers more of a sheer effect if you want to experiment with paler shades. Shimmering pastel glosses also contain light-reflecting properties to help make your lips look plumper.

“Rosebud-inspired lips are natural, full and bee-stung. Many of the tints and stains for cheeks work beautifully on lips too. Add either a light, almost neutral gloss over the top or a pinker one for more colour. Keep the rest of your make-up super-natural with a hint of black eyeliner and a subtle slick of mascara” says make-up artist Jemma Kidd.

Ice-creamy nailsIf you can’t give up on classic smoky eyes or red lips, your nails are the place to go pastel crazy with candy shades like sky blue, sorbet yellow, or muted tangerine.

Keep nails short to make those sorbet shades look ice-hot and chic.

Adam Dargan, creative director at Filthygorgeouslondon.com, says: “It’s a myth that pale skin tones can’t use bright pops of colour on their nails but it’s all about finding the right tone for your skin - green, yellow and blue hues can look less flattering.”

But the good news is that as your summer glow (or self-tan regime) intensifies, your pastel choices widen.

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The River Lune rises at St. Helen’s Well, in a field close to the village of Newbiggin-on-Lune, and sets off on its long trip to Glasson Dock in Morecambe Bay.From its underground birth in the limestone rocks north of Newbiggin it wends its way westwards beneath the limestone escarpment of Sunbiggin to the north, and the huge bulk of the Howgill Fells - geologically a part of the Lake District - to the south.

At Tebay it makes an abrupt left turn, heading south through the impressive Lune Gorge. This huge cutting through the mountains is the only relatively easy route from north to south (or vice versa depending where you live), and consequently is blessed with roads, the M6 motorway, and the main West Coast railway line. These modern

Every year artists in beautiful Lunesdale open their studios to visitors.This year they will be open on three weekends, from 11am to 5pm

T he Lunesdale Arts Trail

communication lines merely replace much earlier routes, such as the Roman road from Lancaster (there is a fort near Tebay), and even earlier prehistoric tracks.

It passes the tiny hamlet of Firbank and the attractive market town of Sedbergh into a more gentle and fertile version of the Lune Valley, with the Barbon Fells to the east and low lying hills to the west.Here are the hamlets of Killington and Rigmaden, and the villages of Barbon

and Casterton (another name with a Roman connection) followed by the attractive small market town of Kirkby Lonsdale (“Church town (in the) Lune’s Dale”). This is where it also meets the Lunesdale Studio Trail!


Local Artists - Exhibition


The Lune now enters the heart of the Studio Trail, passing the villages of Burrow (site of another Roman fort), Tunstall, Melling, Hornby and Gressingham. At Hornby it joins forces with the river Wenning (more studios!), and proceeds down the valley past an increasing number of villages - Whittington, Arkholme, Wray, Aughton, Claughton, Brookhouse, Caton, and Halton. The valley floor is now a flood plain, wide and flat.

The Lune becomes tidal just before the historic city of Lancaster (derived from “Lune Castle” - another Roman root!) which is also its lowest bridging point. The now rather wide Lune flows slowly (except when in flood!) through Lancaster and then meanders gently into an ever wider estuary. The Lune estuary becomes indistinguishable from the sea at Glasson Dock, a tiny, attractive, and still functioning port.

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T he Lunesdale ArtistsOpen on three

weekends11am to 5pm

Sat & Sun19th & 20th May26th & 27th May Sat, Sun, Mon 2nd 3rd 4th June

Artists work: Left to right. Top to bottom: Hilary Carr, Susan Parker | Tony Roberts, June Gersten Roberts, Bob Armitage | David Hartnup, Kate Bigland, Anne Sommers | Terry Hird, Hilary Devereux, James Hake.

Hilary Carr - Studio One

Hilary works in the hidden hamlet of Aughton on the north side of the Lune Valley. In her studio she makes paintings of the interiors of abandoned and forgotten buildings, alongside more accessible work of the local area such as landscapes, townscapes, portraits and still life.

Susan Parker - Studio Two

Susan uses the paintings to explore how the local scenery is influenced by use of the land. The works often incorporate newspaper articles about the environment, farming, wildlife, and leisure activities, half hidden under layers of paint. Her aim is to produce beautiful paintings that promote thoughtful discussion.

Tony Roberts - Studio Six

I am currently returning to some of the ideas in paintings I made in the 1960’s, particularly re- interpreting themes and images from Dante. There are still elements of abstraction in my paintings, but the work relies less on gesture and more on exploring the imagery.

June Gersten Roberts - Studio Six

Junes aproach to visual art and film making is inspired by over twenty years experience as a dance-maker. Her tactile filmart finds lyrical and sensual relationships between places,objects and movement.

Bob Armitage - Studio Six

Working in a mix of media including pencil, charcoal. pastel, watercolour and acrylics on a variety of surfaces, the way of working is decided by the desire to express as much information as can be held by a series of marks. Sometimes the image is highly detailed, other times verging on the abstract.

David Hartnup - Studio Eight

Most of my work is on paper, card, and canvas. My recent work features the continental battle sites of the first and second world wars as they are now. Other works include drawings of livestock at agricultural shows, portraits, architecture, and the landscape of the limestone hills near here.


Local Artists - Exhibition

Kate Bigland - Studio Ten

I work in pencil, conte, watercolour and oilpaint trying to reinterpret what I see in the world around me accurately but not photographically, drawing inspiration from the life model, still life objects, flowers, faces and the landscape.

Anne Somers - Studio Twelve

Her fused glass pieces are made by cutting sheets of specialist glass into detailed shapes and forming pictures and patterns by layering the cut glass onto a backing piece of clear glass. This is then fired in a kiln. Anne loves the bright colours of the glass and enjoys trying to recreate local landscapes and the flowers & wildlife in and around the Lune Valley and Forest of Bowland.

Terry Hird - Studio Fourteen

I studied at Sunderland College of Art - and followed a career in Graphic Design culminating in running a team of ten staff in Lancaster as senior founding partner of R&H Design. Since I have always had a passion for the Great Outdoors - from rock climbing to winter ice climbing - it’s no surprise that the hills still influence my life. www.terryhirdart.co.uk

Hilary Devereux - Studio Fifteen

The recent work explores the human form and all physical matter as translucent, impermanent, dissolving into light and colour. I often start a painting with wet, fluid paint, and may incorporate the random, accidental and unexpected movement of paint. When I paint a landscape I aim to capture the evocative mood and atmosphere of a scene that has caught my eye.

James Hake - Studio Sixteen

James makes a range of ceramic stoneware, thrown at the potter’s wheel. He also produces slab rolled work including wall hangings and square dishes. Currently I am investigating using local materials from quarries, clay seams and wood ashes in my glazes.

Tatham Fells Old School - Studio 17Venue for the Lunesdale Arts Creative Workshops in August which are suitable for any level of ability - £50 a day, details from: www.lunesdalearts.co.uk.

Bellwood & WrightF I N E A R T

56 PENNY STREET | LANCASTER | LA1 1XF

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Situated on Penny Street in Lancaster, Bellwood and Wright Fine Ar t is the perfect location in which to view and purchase or ig inal works of ar t.

We have a constantly chang ing display from local and national ar tists,

showing or ig inal watercolours, oils and acrylics, etchings, l ithographs and wood engravings. There is a wide range of ceramics including the work of Dar tington Pottery, beautiful glassware, each piece individually handmade

by Br it ish designers, and a large selection of jewellery and cards.

The film won Oscars, Northern Ireland dedicated a tourist attraction to it, and historians published hundreds of books about it, but finally after 100 years, Lancaster is getting their own slice of Titanic history. The Lancaster Maritime Museum’s own journey into one of the greatest historical tragedies of all time begins with their new exhibition - Unsinkable: Commemorating the Titanic in Lancashire. The exhibition is said to look at Lancashire’s connections to the catastrophe that has fascinated people around the world for the past century.

So what does that include? One of the highlights of the exhibition is surely the tales of those that sailed the ship. One of those to be told is that of violinist Wallace Henry Hartley from Colne, Lancashire. Mr Hartley led one of the quintets on the Titanic. His band continued to play as the boat sank and were said to have played until the water was waist deep. His body was found almost two weeks after the sinking with his empty violin case strapped to his chest.

Although the museum has fascinating accounts about Lancashire’s connections with the Titanic, there are also other stories of people from our city that were aboard the vessel. Mr Andrew L Latimer was born in Lancaster on the 31st January 1857 at Castle Cottage. Mr

Latimer was Senior Chief Steward aboard the Titanic. He had been married for a second time and had seven children before climbing on-board the vessel. An article from the Boston Daily Globe in 1912 paid respect to

the 55 year old commenting that he had been ‘Prince of Entertainers and a Most Competent Officer’. His body was not recovered after the ship’s sinking.

Mr Michael Kieran, assistant storekeeper on the Titanic also boarded the Titanic in April 1912. His monthly wages would have been £3 15s, the equivalent of around £350 pounds today. The 31 year old was said to have jumped from the stern of the ship just seconds before its sinking. His body was also never recovered.

The exhibition also looks at the early origins of the White Star Line company in Lancaster. Henry Threlfall Wilson was educated at Lancaster Royal Grammar School and was also co-founder of the ship-building company that created the Titanic. It was here, in Lancaster, that he would begin to build some of the company’s first vessels.

Lancaster’s Maritime Museum has given the citizens of Lancaster an insight into one of the most infamous disasters but as always some of the stories of those Lancastrians that lost their lives will have to remain untold. The exhibition will carry on until October 30th and is free to everyone living in Lancaster.

T he Titanic comes to LancasterUntil the 30th October 2012 The Lancaster Maratime Museum

is hosting their new Titanic exhibition looking at Lancashire’s connections to the catastrophe. Isabelle Introna tells us more.

Local Exhibition - The Titanic comes to Lancaster



RUSKIN LIBRARY 23 April - 21 September

The Library Edition of the Works of John Ruskin: A Centenary Celebration

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

The Library Edition of the Works of John Ruskin

A Centenary Celebration

The thirty-ninth and final volume of the Library Edition of the Works of John Ruskin, one of the greatest works in the history of editing, was published in May 1912. This display marks the centenary of its completion, only nine years after the first volume appeared.

The editor was Sir Edward Tyas Cook, one of this country’s great but unsung men of letters, who made his mark in journalism as editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, the Westminster Gazette, and the Daily News from 1895 to 1901. His assistant in the edition of Ruskin – still regarded as definitive – was Alexander Wedderburn, a former pupil of Ruskin’s at Oxford.

The Ruskin Library houses the largest collection in the world of material relating to Ruskin, and the display will include books, photographs and archives, alongside many of the drawings and watercolours used as illustrations in the Library Edition, such as Ruskin’s Rosslyn Chapel, Walls of Lucerne and Brezon, looking towards Geneva.For more information contact: 01524 593587

Art: The works of John Ruskin


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wyn abbot - sculptor ceramic artist The Pottery, Greenlands Farm Village, Tewitfield, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1JH

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As part of Lancaster Unlocked the Lancaster Grand Theatre presents “Tea with the old Queen”

Take an award winning writer Graham Woolnough and a very experienced and well loved actor, add a cocktail of behind-the-scenes goings on, the meet-and-greets and the pressing-of-the-flesh and we end up with a riot of a play. Based upon the ‘secret’ diaries of William Tallon - ‘Steward and Page of the Backstairs to the Queen Mother’ - Backstairs Billy has seen and done it all.With discretion and diplomacy he tidies up any little royal mishaps, plays Dame in the party panto at Christmas, dances with her Maj and even sprays air fresher after Prince Philip ‘lets one off’.

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Tea With The Old QueenFriday June 1st 7.30pm

The script is superb, the acting faultless and a very happy audience rolled along lovingly as Billy spilled the beans; Princess Margaret on the Scotch and Benson&Hedges, Charles all crestfallen and confused asking for advice, Princess Anne refusing to stop smoking indoors - even after the fire at Windsor, Her Maj welcoming the Chinese Ambassadors Mr Woo and Mr Wang, and even Tony & Cherie Blair feature as figures of fun. A silver salt shaker went missing after their visit but one can say no more!

Tickets £12. With Lancaster Unlocked brochure £6

Art: We were here

Opening 19th June 20th-28th June

Peter Scott GalleryLancaster University

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‘We Were Here’ is a collection of current work by the Lancaster University Fine Art students,

graduating in July 2012.

W e were here

The exhibition marks the end of a three year degree and is an entirely student led project. Everything from fundraising to marketing and catalogue design is to be arranged and completed by all of us as part of our degree. It is our chance to exhibit artworks we have been working towards over the last academic year and our final goal at Lancaster University as Fine Art students. There is no running theme throughout the exhibition that connects our work together. We are each individual with a wide range of ideas and skills, each working within our own discipline; comprised of traditional practices: drawing, painting, sculpture and textiles and contemporary practices: photography, animation, video and installation, to pursue our ideas and create works of art.

We chose the title “We Were Here” because it encapsulates our individual practices, our feelings as soon-to-be graduating students, and the very common human urge to leave a mark or legacy on places of importance in our lives.

Opening night: Tuesday 19th June, Peter Scott Gallery at Lancaster University

Open then from 20th June to 28th JuneFREE ENTRY

Please visit our website for more information www.wewerehere2012.com


On the 26th May 2012 the Lancaster Brewery will play host to Glastonbrewery with proceeds going to support local charity Bay Aqua Therapy. This all day music festival is planned to become an annual event in the City’s entertainment calendar. It is being coordinated by Zoe Hamilton, a Chartered Physiotherapist who heads the charity Bay Aqua Therapy, in conjunction with the events team at the Brewery coordinated by Ray Penny.

Zoe Hamilton, the inspiration behind Bay Aqua Therapy who won a Pride of the Bay Award for her work for the charity in 2010, said:

“We are extremely grateful that Lancaster Brewery is on board as a partner in this project. They are providing the venue and their expertise to host this event free of charge so that we can maximise the funds we raise to support the work of the charity and secure the continuation of this extremely important service to our local community.”

Matt Jackson, owner of the Lancaster Brewery, who recently completed his own fundraising event for charity by walking from John O’Groats to Lands End, commented:“We are a business that prides itself on being rooted in its community, so we are delighted to be involved in this project to create a top quality annual music event for the city. It will be good for the city, good for business and it will really help

raise the profile of Bay Aqua Therapy and help them continue to treat some of the neediest people in the local community.”

The festival is attempting to appeal to a mixed audience with a family fun feel to the afternoon session and a more rock festival feel to the evening session. Event coordinator Zoe Hamilton said:

“We are attempting to create a true festival feel to the atmosphere of the event with face painting, food stalls, family entertainment and prizes for the best fancy dress during the afternoon where the music will be mellower. However we will be ramping up the rock during the evening session. We are extremely grateful to the bands who are all giving their time for free in order to assist the charity”.

There are a number of local bands who will be playing the festival, notably the impressive local indie rock band Idol Minds who have recently supported McFly on their current tour.

Local music promoter Ben Ruth from CME Artist Services has provided Lancaster Glastonbrewery with an international dimension by securing Marina Zettl, from Vienna, Austria and Flux Capacitor from Philadelphia, USA. They will both play the festival as the last night on their UK tour. Marina Zettl will be headlining the afternoon session and Flux Capacitor will be headlining the evening session.


L ancaster GlastonbreweryThe first annual

Lancaster Glastonbrewery Music Festival is being held on the 26th May in aid of

Bay Aqua Therapy

Events: Glastonbrewery in aid of Bay Aqua Therapy


Bay Aqua TherapyBay Aqua Therapy was set up in 2009 by Zoe Hamilton. Zoe works as the Physiotherapy Clinical Lead in Pain and is based at the Queen Victoria Centre in Morecambe. Working as physiotherapist with chronic pain and disability, Zoe recognised a gap in local NHS services regarding hydrotherapy, (physiotherapy in water). There is no NHS hydrotherapy service in Lancaster or Morecambe, the nearest being Kendal and Barrow which just aren’t accessible for many clients.

Hydrotherapy involves exercising in warm water at a temperature of 32-35°C. The warmth helps to reduce pain and muscle spasm, which can make movement easier. The buoyancy of the water reduces the amount of weight going through your limbs and can be used to assist movement and therefore help increase range of movement at a joint. Buoyancy can also provide resistance and therefore help make muscles stronger. Many people who struggle to exercises or move on land find they can do so more easily in water.

After trying to persuade our local NHS Trust to provide such a service, Zoe realised it just wasn’t going to happen in the current financial climate and set out to find a way to do so herself.

Morecambe Bay Hospitals Charity Office offered the initial donation to get Bay Aqua Therapy off the ground, and sessions started at Total Fitness in Lancaster. Zoe and a colleague, Lyn Kneale-Jones, who helps run the sessions were given ‘The Patient’s Champion, Pride of The Bay Award’ in 2010 in recognition of their efforts. Over the last two and a half years Bay Aqua Therapy has expanded and is delighted to be able to access the purpose built hydrotherapy pool at The Loyne Specialist School in Lancaster, which has full disabled access and

Events: Glastonbrewery in aid of Bay Aqua Therapy

a constant water temperature of 35°C (normal swimming pool temperature is 27-29°C).

Keith Midgeley joined the Bay Aqua Therapy team as a volunteer lifeguard and assistant and has become an invaluable member of the team. Bay Aqua Therapy has also employed a junior physiotherapist and often has physiotherapy students assisting the sessions too.

Bay Aqua Therapy now offers hydrotherapy for around 40 people a week with chronic pain and disability across the Lancaster and Morecambe District (260 patients a year). It costs around £9,500 per annum to run. The Charity is extremely grateful to its volunteers and supporters, without whom this service would not exist as is not NHS funded and relies entirely on donations, grants and fundraising to maintain the service. It is an arm of Morecambe Bay Hospitals Charity.

Many people benefit tremendously from Bay Aqua Therapy and it enhances their recovery post surgery or injury and helps prevents deterioration from chronic conditions such as arthritis, amputation, multiple sclerosis, spinal injury and muscular dystrophy.

HELP US RAISE MONEY Come along to Glastonbrewery on May 26th. We

want to create a mini Glastonbury experience, without the mud, and hopefully it will become an annual event, which will benefit Lancaster and Morecambe culturally, as well as keep our

invaluable charity going.

For more information please contact Zoe Hamilton 07968 079240 or [email protected]

Tickets available online at www.mbhcharity.org

Lancaster Brewery, Lancaster Leisure ParkWyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3LADoors 12:00 – 23.30

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Idol Minds (just back from supporting McFly on tour)

Flux Capacitor (from Philadelphia)

Cry Baby Aeroplanes Marina Zettl (from Vienna)

Scarred ID Amy-Jo Clough James GearyOff The Rails Gruffalo’s ChildSolid Silver Dan Bridgewood-HillSergeant Wolf Banger ZoleroThe Fuzzy Trees Alfresco

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Lancaster Unlocked is our way of sharing Lancaster’s heritage with you by opening up new spaces, providing different views on our history and hosting a great range of events so that families and individuals can make the most of an action-packed weekend in Lancaster.

This year’s Lancaster Unlocked festival which runs from 1-5 June has kings and queens as its theme to coincide with the national celebrations of the Queen’s 60 years on the throne.

The Queen is Duke of Lancaster and it was on the Coronation Day of her father – King George V1 – that Lancaster was created a city, 75 years ago.

Lancaster Unlocked sees most of the city’s historic buildings and other venues celebrating the city’s heritage with a variety of events providing different views of local history and chances to explore new places.

Among the highlights of this right royal extended bank holiday weekend are a medieval re-enactment and beacon lighting at Lancaster Castle, music for a royal occasion, a big lunch at Lancaster Priory when teddy bears will be parachuted from the church tower and trumpeters playing from the spire of Lancaster Cathedral.

The festival is officially launched by the town crier in Market Square at noon on June 2 – the anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation Day.

The town centre will be full of royal themed activities: a quayside pub will stage its own House of Tudor Jubilee Festival; there will be performances of dramas with a royal twist; talks and guided tours; a photographic exhibition of royal visits to the city and even a musket and drill session.

There’s family fun aplenty too with royal themed storytelling, craft sessions, a screening of The Princess Bride, a chance for children to join the Elizabethan Navy and also make flags, royal puppets and Victorian peg dolls.

Lancaster Unlocked presents Kings and Queens, from the 1st to the 5th of June the city will be filled

with family fun and entertainment


Local Event - Kings and Queens

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Ring 01524 582394 or visit www.lancasterunlocked.co.uk

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In our current economic climate we are all looking for ways to pinch our pockets and save money wherever we can. Real nappies are a great opportunity to make a small change which can have a big impact, not just to your wallet, but to the environment too.

The odd £5 here or there on packets of nappies may not seem such a problem, but when you actually stop and add up the true cost of these regular purchases, they are often horrified at how much money they are simply throwing away. A common concern of parents is that rising fuel costs would make washing and drying nappies so expensive that they are no longer economical - but what needs to be realised is that one of the main components of the disposable nappy is indeed petroleum, not to mention the amount of energy that goes into producing each and every one. The costs of disposables is rising, and will continue to do so. So while the cost of washing reusables may be rising a little, the cost of disposables is rising much faster. With cloth nappies costing from as little as £207* to kit you out from Birth to Potty, you could save yourself up to £1600. You are also helping the taxpayer out, it costs £0.10 to dispose of reusable nappies for every £1 that is spent on them in the UK. A further *£700 can be saved each year by using reusable wipes as well.

The environmental cost of using disposable nappies is huge. Every year in the UK we throw away over 3 billion disposable nappies, 700,000 tonnes, to put it into perspective that’s the weight of 100 million 6 month old babies.

Parents using cloth nappies are on the increase, with cult followings on the internet. And it isn’t just the stereotypical families using them, more and more

people are realising the advantages. You will notice changes not just in your pocket once you start using real nappies! Your child’s skin will reap the benefits of having a breathable fabric against it, rather than harsh chemicals, and you will notice less incidents of nappy rash. This is also good news for little ones with skin

conditions such as eczema.

With reusable nappies comes images of hippy mums with their arms elbow deep in buckets of pooey nappies, smelly and a lot of work. This is not the case.

Modern Cloth Nappies are easy to use and easy to clean, unlike disposables

there are no nasty chemicals inside reacting so they do not smell offensive.

Storing nappies in a dry pail with a mesh bag or in the increasingly popular large wetbags means you simply transfer into your washing machine without handling the individual nappies. Once used pop your nappies in the pail or wetbag then tip in washing machine and wash on 60c with a non-bio without softeners, simple. Very soiled nappies? Well there are flushable or fleece liners to pop inside so you can simply flick the poop in the toilet and flush!

Most people put on a wash every 2-3 days and then either line dry or tumble dry on a low heat.

Modern Cloth Nappies don’t require any folding, they fit life a disposable either with poppers or Velcro and come in either birth to potty adjustable fitting or sized in small, medium and large.

They come in simply functional through to designer prints, fluffy materials and matching baby-legs, re-usable wipes and change bags.

N appy talk - real ones!Victoria Brotheridge owner of Lancaster Real Nappies not only can save us Mum’s and Dads a fortune but gives us impotant

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There also many other reasons not to use disposable nappies, the chemicals used to construct them….

Taken directly from the Huggies website, they list some of the components that make up their nappies:

‘The inside absorbent padding on Huggies nappies is made of wood cellulose fibre, a fluffy paper-like material, and a super-absorbent material called polyacrylate. Other materials used include polypropylene, polyester, and polyethylene. These are all synthetic materials designed to enhance the fit of the nappy and the help stop leaks. The elastic strands in all Huggies nappies are made of synthetic rubber to provide a snug but gentle fit for baby.

In addition, Huggies nappies feature an all-over breathable outer cover” Polyacrylate: This substance was banned in tampon use due to links to Toxic Shock Syndrome in 1985. Employees in factories producing Polyacrylate suffer from female organ damage, fatigue and weight loss. It is lethal to cats when inhaled. Due to the way it draws moisture from the skin it can cause severe nappy rash and bleeding of perineal and scrotal tissue.

Xylene, Ethylbenzene, Styrene & Isopropyl - These are some of the chemicals which were reported to be released from disposable nappies in a study

published in the Archives of Environmental Health (1999). Anderson Laboratories exposed lab mice to various brands of disposable nappies and found them to suffer from asthma like symptoms, including bronchoconstriction and eye, nose and throat irritation as a direct result. Xylene and Ethylbenzene are suspected endocrine, neuro and respiratory toxins; Styrene is a suspected carcinogen and respiratory toxin; Ispropylene is a suspected neurotoxin.

In 2000 a study on Male Infertility was conducted by C-J Partsch, M Aukamp, W G Sippell at Kiel University in Germany which indicated that the widespread use of disposable nappies, which heat the testes above body temperature, is a significant factor in the declining fertility rates in Western European males.

We hold a monthly Nappichino to share information based in Lancaster and advice about reusable nappies and other events throughout the year,

Family: Nappy talk - real ones!

You can contact Victoria Brotheridge on 07860 549966

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BOOK REVIEWMiaow! Cats Really Are Nicer Than People! by Sir Patrick Moore | £7.99

Sir Patrick Moore has combined his love for astronomy and cats in this little book. He combines anecdotes and personal pictures of the three cats in his life - Smudgie, who died at the age of 20, Jeannie, who passed away recently, and Ptolemy.

Moore, who is now 89 years of age, gives a personal account of the felines who have been part of his family. He recounts how he was chosen to be their companion and how these cats have transformed his life and the people around him.

There are various stories about Jeannie and Ptolemy, including the time when Ptolemy had an ‘accident’ on Moore’s new book transcript, and the only time when Jeannie went missing.

Funny, insightful and very touching, By a cat lover for other cat lovers, who will appreciate it the most.

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Jubilee Lines: 60 Poets for 60 years by Carol Ann Duffy | £12.99.

A companion to celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

To mark every year of the monarch’s 60-year reign, Duffy has collated specially commissioned works by acclaimed contemporary poets from the UK and Commonwealth.

They appear alongside personal works reliving the emotions of first love, bereavement and recalling the music that has defined the past, to create a compelling time capsule.

Whether readers are planning on hanging up their Union Jack bunting this summer or just thankful for an extra day off, this anthology is a must for poetry lovers and those interested in political and social history.

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The Power of Habit: Why we do what we do and how to change by Charles Duhigg | £12.99

Have you been biting your nails for so long that you have no idea how you will ever stop?

Hope is at hand, as New York Times investigative reporter Charles Duhigg explains why we form habits and, crucially, how we can break them.

He uses anecdotes of alcoholics, gamblers and nail biters just for starters.

But it gets even more interesting when he identifies problems within a money-losing company and blundering hospital and explains how changing bad habits across the board turned around their fortunes.

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Personal development - Stay young with music

If you haven’t yet pursued it, what is stopping you? Is it money? Is it a belief about what you can and cannot do? Is it something someone told you when you were a young child? I must tell you about a student of mine, I don’t want to mention him because of some fancy award that he has recently received or because of his staggering artistic and musical performance. It is not like that! There is something else that makes my student a model for us all. It is the fact that he has never played or sung and now at the age of 80 has decided to start. That is to me living proof that staying young is not about age, it is about attitude. I teach piano, singing and bassoon (which is a big, rare and lovely woodwind instrument) and I know that learning an instrument at any age keeps you young. Learning music requires you to use your logic, body, artistic side and intuition. It has been found that opera singers for example live much longer than the average. For some people the thought of starting on an instrument may make them feel out of their comfort zone and bring up some deep fears – the fear of being laughed at and the fear of failure. However, you don’t need to take a huge leap of faith to start enjoying music more, you could borrow some CDs from the library, learn a few chords on a guitar, start to sing in the shower, join a choir, come to me for a lesson or buy a cheap keyboard or play music on your home computer/touch screen device.

If you have never found an interest in music but feel you would like to now, then remember, it is never too late. If you have always dreamt of playing an instrument and have always talked yourself out of it, then I would urge you to reconsider, otherwise you will never know what fun you may have missed.

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Have you thought of starting to sing or pick up an instrument? Do you have a dream to somehow express yourself through music?

Fredrik Holm owner of In Tune explains why it is never too late.

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The Stork Garden PartyTuesday 5th June 2012

Convulsions Band - local musicians + South African Braai BBQ - Sunday 3rd June

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Football Frezny! from 8th June watch every Euro match right here with us!

See the Olympic torch relay pass GREAVES PARK on 22nd June, in association withLancaster City Council and local schools

This May day holiday kids EAT FREE with voucher!

Come and join us for a day of celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Tuesday 5th June!

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The Meeting House is a family-run restaurant run by head chef and owner, Leann Smith and her father Eddie Smith.

Diners can enjoy a delicious menu of local meat and vegetables, sourced from the surrounding area, in an informal and

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We also have a full lunchtime menu including soup, traditional hot favorites, salads, sandwiches and jacket potatoes.

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Local people : Local Chef


@Lancaster talks to local chef Calum xxxxx

Local born - local bread

What is your oldest memory of cooking?My oldest memory of cooking is making my grandads stew with him, it is legendary in our family and none of us have yet managed to replicate it!

What inspired you to start cooking?Every aspect of cooking, the look, the smell, all of the different ingredients and how you can make something amazing by using your imagination and senses.

Where did you train?I studied at Lancaster and Morecambe College, I consider my training to be continuous in every job I have had since leaving college. Including- The pines, Northcote manor, The three fishes, The highwayman, The Devonshire Arms and Food by Breda Murphy. I am constantly learning new skills and developing what I know from others.

Have you ever worked in a Michelin starred restaurant?I worked at Northcote Manor under Lisa Allen & The Devonshire Arms under Steve Smith I learned so much from both of these establishments.

Describe your cooking style in three words.Imaginative, Passionate, Modern.

What is the one tool in the kitchen you couldn’t live without?My combi oven! @Lancaster Community Magazine - THE best quality magazine in Lancaster 67

What is a day in the life of Calum like?A long one! I get up at 6am to cook all the bread and cakes and prepare for the day. Maxwells is open from 9am- 4.30pm during this time I am cooking food.

At the end of the day I prepare for the following day and clean down the kitchen. We usually get home for around 8pm then I create new menus and research ideas! Cooking really is my life, it’s my hobby, as well as my job.

When you want a quick delicious meal at home what do you prepare?We usually have our meals at the cafe. so something of the specials board!

And where did the name “Maxwells” come from?Maxwells is my late Grans maiden name. She left us the money to set up the cafe and was always so

supportive of my cooking and ambitions. We really wanted to honour her memory.

What is your dream for Maxwells? My dream for Maxwells is for it to continue to grow and for people to enjoy our home cooked food and brilliant service. Our main aim from the start has always been to provide restaurant quality at cafe prices.

Local People: Inspired Chef

@Lancaster talks to Maxwells chef Calum Wilcock, he shares what inspires him and where

his passion has come from.

Inspired Chef

What is your oldest memory of cooking?My oldest memory of cooking is making mygrandads stew with him, it is legendary in our family and none of us have yet managed to replicate it!

What inspired you to startcooking?Every aspect of cooking, the look, the smell, all of the different ingredients and how you can make something amazing by using your imagination and senses.

Where did you train?I studied at Lancaster and Morecambe College, I consider my training to be continuous in every job I have had since leaving college. Including The Pines,Northcote manor, The Three Fishes, The Highwayman, The Devonshire Arms and Food by Breda Murphy. I am constantly learning new skills and developing what I know from others.

Have you ever worked in aMichelin starred restaurant?I worked at Northcote Manor under Lisa Allen & The Devonshire Arms under Steve Smith I learned so much from both of these establishments.

Describe your cooking style in three words.Imaginative, Passionate, Modern.

What is the one tool in the kitchen you couldn’tlive without?My combi oven!

What is a day in the life of Calum like?A long one! I get up at 6am to cook all the bread and cakes and prepare for the day. Maxwells is open from 9am- 4.30pm during this time I am cooking food. At the end of the day I prepare for the following day and

clean down the kitchen. We usually get home for around 8pm then I create new menus and research ideas! Cooking really is my life, it’s my hobby, as well as my job. But I am not the only one doing all the hard work. Scott who works with me in the kitchen is great, as well as Lucy and her team upstairs. They all work so hard to make the business a success.

When you want a quickdelicious meal at homewhat do you prepare?We usually have our mealsat the cafe. so something off the specials board!

Where did the name “Maxwells” come from?Maxwells is my late Grans maiden name. She left usthe money to set up the cafe and was always so supportive of my cooking and ambitions. We really wanted to honour her memory.

What is your dream for Maxwells? My dream for Maxwells is for it to continue to grow and for people to enjoy our home cooked food and brilliant service. Our main aim from the start has always been toprovide restaurant quality at cafe prices.


The West Lancashire Vegan Fair

For all people interested in making a positive difference to the world showing up at the Friends Meeting House in Lancaster on May 12 is a must. From 11am-5pm West Lancashire Vegan Fair will be holding the biggest vegan event in Lancashire. Not only for vegans and vegetarians the aim of the fair is to educate as many people as possible about the vegan lifestyle, showing the real reasons why this way of life is adopted and how easy it is to follow.

For many people being a vegan just means that they don’t eat meat or any products that are produced from animals. However it is a far more complex theory than that. By becoming a vegan you are adopting a much healthier lifestyle and are protesting against the cruelty that animals are subjected to when they are being farmed for their produce.

Most people feel that by purchasing free range they are making sure that they are only buying products from well looked after birds. Unfortunately most people don’t realise that free range just means that the birds were given an opportunity to go outside, there are no other requirements needed.

Sadly, this means that thousands of birds are still caged up in a shed with only one small door that leads to a tiny outside area. The conditions they are subjected to are dreadful. Many of them die from asphyxiation and obtain injuries that aren’t treat, such as broken legs. To learn more about this feel free to visit: www.veganoutreach.org/whyvegan/animals.html. If you want to eat true free range eggs these can be bought from many farms local to the Lancaster area.

It is also not just about standing up against animal cruelty any more it is about investing in our future and our children’s future. With population figures rising the UN are now urging people to adopt a vegan lifestyle as it will help tackle climate change, world hunger and fuel poverty. This has been based upon the prediction that our population will be at a massive 9.1 billion by 2050 and “western tastes for diets rich in meat and dairy products are unsustainable.” This is according to the report from the United Nations Environment Programme’s international panel of sustainable resource management.

There will also be a great range of speakers at the fair which will include, Sea Shepherd, the international organisation who campaign against the killing of dolphins, seals, whales and sharks, The Vegan Organic Network, Dean Bracher, who helps teach the vegan lifestyle and Brett Lund who helps run Beautiful Planet, Preston’s vegetarian/vegan cafe he will be explaining how the cafe gets grants and how they promote veganism by handing out free recipe booklets and vegan food. Alan from Growing with Nature in Pilling is doing a veganically grown vegetable stall.

The vegan food fair will not only be educational but a fantastic day out because there will be more than 50 stalls spread around two floors, free vegan food, vegan cookery demos, films, free recipe booklets, a vegan cafe and a children’s area. So even if you haven’t adopted the vegan lifestyle but have an interest in learning about it pop down and see for yourself what it has to offer. www.westlancsveganfair.co.uk

Local Food - The West Lancashire Vegan Fair

The West Lancashire Vegan Fair is coming to Lancaster on May 12th, whether you are vegan, are thinking about becoming vegan or just want to find out more, come along and out and join in the fun. Robyn Durdy tells us more.


Vegan Food - Three Vegan Recipes

Tagliatelle and Mushrooms - serves 1 4 oz. (100g) mushrooms, chopped½ oz. (15g) vegan margarine1 tsp. cornflour¼ pint (140ml) soya milkLemon juiceNutmeg

Cook the tagliatelle while preparing the sauce.

Fry the mushrooms in margarine for 5 minutes. Stir in the cornflour and cook for 2 minutes.Add the soya milk, stirring continuously. Bring to the boil and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.Season with salt and pepper. Add a few drops of lemon juice and a little nutmeg.

Shepherd’s Pie - serves 2-3

2 lbs (900g) potatoes1 small onion5 oz. (125g) TVP soya mince (dried or frozen)1 leek2 medium carrots1 pint vegetable stock1 oz. (25g) wholemeal flour1 tsp. peanut butter

Pre-heat the oven to GM 4 / 350 °F / 180 °C. If using dried TVP mince, soak it in the vegetable stock until you’re ready to use it. Boil the potatoes.

Chop and fry the onion. Add chopped leek and carrots. Add the stock and TVP mince, 1 tsp. mixed herbs, salt and pepper. Boil and simmer for a few minutes. Add the flour and peanut butter and cook for a few more minutes. Mash the potatoes. Put the mixture in an ovenproof dish and top with the potato. Smooth the top with a fork and bake for 30 minutes.

Risotto - serves 2-3

1 onion8 oz (200g) mushroomsHalf a red pepper5 oz (125g) brown rice1 oz (25g) sunflower seeds

Chop and fry onion. Add rice and fry for a few minutes. Pour in 3/4 pint of vegetable stock and simmer for 20 minutes. Add chopped mushrooms, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until rice is cooked. Mix in sunflower seeds and chopped pepper. Cook a few more minutes.

Recipes from www.simpleveganrecipes.co.uk

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2. Soldiers Block Western Australian Malbec, £7.99From Western Australia comes this classically textured wine, violet in hue with an exotically perfumed nose, the palate is rich and elegant and finishes with a nice touch of oak.

3. Taltarni Three Monks Fume Blanc. Victoria & Tasmania Sauvignon Blanc £11.99Fresh, lifted lemon and tropical fruit aromas, complimented by an attractive spicy character from the oaked component. The palate displays generous passion fruit and white peach flavours, with the Tasmanian component adding crisp citrus, mineral notes and great length.

4. Deen De Bortoli Vat 6 Verdelho. Riverina £8.99With inviting honeysuckle perfume mingled with tropical fruit and subtle oak aromas. A fresh vibrant wine with luscious fruit, good texture, and balanced acidity.

Wine: The rise and rise of Australia the Fair


Australian wines have gone from almost zero sales in the UK in the mid 80’s to now being the UK’s favourite wine country, so much so that we are now sourcing 23% or so of our wine from down under which is a gigantic leap in just over 25 years!!!

Why is this you might ask? Well there are many reasons for Aussie wine’s meteoric rise. The depth and complexity of the range available and the great flavours produced in the bottle is one. Australia also invented the concept of just putting the grape or grapes on the label so you knew exactly what you are getting when you pulled the cork.

Another factor is Australia’s winemaker’s ability to promote ‘Wine Australia’ this is a large factor in their success but the main factor in the beginning was pricing the wines at the correct level. This led to a great movement by the British consumer to try the new and exciting tipple from the land of OZ. and ‘Wine Australia’ has not looked back since.

Australia is now consolidating its place in the UK’s marketplace and prices have risen recently as the Aussie dollar is now strong and this makes importing them not as economically viable as it once was. Australia is still the dominant force in the UK wine market but it is now looking at the more serious £6-£10 and above market and is trying to move away from it’s cheap and cheerful image. The point is that it now has the wines, the knowledge and the expertise to achieve this goal and I can see no reason why ‘Wine Australia’ should not remain the first choice of the British wine drinker.

Australia has moved on now from just making Big Shiraz’s and Oaky Chardonnay’s. Here are 4 very different wines to try.

The rise and rise of Australia the Fair

The Wineyard and Deli in Bare talks, wines from down under.

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In our deli selection we have local cheeses, Smoked foods from Port of Lancaster, Jams & Chutneys, Pates and Terrine, Cartmel sticky Toffee Puds and much

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We hold regular tastings in-store or at a venue of your choice, please call for details.

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We are a popular garden centre located just outside Lancaster and we are proud to present our huge range of quality gardening products.

Whether you’re a keen gardener, just looking for a gift or fancy a trip out for a home-cooked lunch, you are sure to find what you need here and much much more.

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ASHTON HALL GARDEN CENTREand Pear Tree Cafe

Quality plants & giftware | Delicious homemade foodHistoric walled garden

We are a popular garden centre located just outside Lancaster and we are proud to present our huge range of quality gardening products.

Whether you’re a keen gardener, just looking for a gift or fancy a trip out for a home-cooked lunch, you are sure to find what you need here and much much more.

We are open 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and 10.30am to 4.30pm Sundays.

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One of the most popular house plants, the Orchid if often thought of as difficult to look after but Ashton Hall Garden Centre

make it easy with their top tips.

Orchids - Easier than you think Gardening: Orchids

Phalaenopsis, more commonly known as the moth orchid is one of the most popular houseplants. Lots of different colours to choose from, slender arching stems and tropical good looks, a difficult looking plant is really quite easy to take care of.

First of all, when buying from your local Garden Centre or store, make sure your orchid is wrapped as the sudden drop in temperature going from the shop to your car is enough to kill it. When you get them home, they like a warm room with diffused light, just so the sun cannot scorch the leaves and don’t close them behind the curtains at night! They will get too cold!

Phalaenopsis are in clear pots for a reason, funghi which requires light to grow, grows on the roots, feeding the plant. Although they can stand the drier heat of central heating, they like humidity and so standing in a saucer or tray of gravel can provide this. Fill the gravel tray with enough water so that the bottom of the orchid is not sitting in water. They should never sit in water.

Watering should be done approximately every 1-2 weeks depending on the warmth of the room but don’t let your plant dry out completely! Phaleonopsis don’t have pseudobulbs for water storage. A good way of checking is to look at the pot for moisture clinging to the side or look at the roots inside the pot to see if they are a pale/grey colour. Watering with room-temperature rainwater or cooled boiled water will turn them green again. Pour the water through the pot and let drain. Add fertiliser every 2-3 waterings all the year round.

The flowers will last for weeks but keep your eye on them. When they start to wither and drop don’t wait until they all fall but cut the stem back to just above the next node down. Doing it whilst there are still flowers there will ensure a new branch will grow from the node. If you leave it too long, the sap will stop rising and the stem will die. If this has happened, cut back at the base and continue watering and feeding until a new stem starts to grow. This may take 9 months to 2 years.

There is no need to re-pot or pot on as soon as you buy your orchid even though it may look congested. The aerial roots like to grow out from the pot in search of water so don’t be tempted to cut them off or bury them in the pot. Re-potting should be done in the Spring following your purchase. Use a bark based compost specially designed for orchids. Take the plant out of the pot and remove any old compost. Trim any dried up, withered roots and put back into the same pot with new compost. Only put into a bigger pot when there really isn’t any more room in the old one!

Like any houseplant, it is susceptible to pests, the most common one being mealybug. Check in the leaves and the stems near the flowers at watering for small white

The aerial roots

like to grow out from the pot in search

of water so don’t be tempted

to cut them off!

fluffy dots and remove with your finger or a cotton bud. It is difficult to control and can spread quickly to other plants. Once it has taken hold, there is nothing you can do but discard the plant.Picture (Ant with Mealybug)


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The blue water of the lake was inviting, but as I hobbled barefoot over stones at the edge, I braced myself for the icy shock that was surely in store. It never came. Instead, I launched myself into cool, refreshing waters and admired the view of a cloudless sky, rocky hills and the pines that shaded the lake shore.

Forget infinity and wave pools, this was the real thing, and the best way to cool down after the heat and dust of a 4x4 safari, even if I couldn’t persuade my 14-year-old son Tom to join in. All too soon it was over. “We leave in five minutes,” boomed Stephen, our tour leader. A jovial, shaven-headed Englishman, he had swapped life as a lorry driver grappling with the M25 for an island in the sun. “It’s another day in paradise,” was his mantra.

Tom and I were on a week break in Gran Canaria, with me looking for a laid-back lounging in the sun while sensing this wouldn’t be enough for a teenager.

Gran Canaria (originally meaning “ Great Island of Dogs) is the most heavily populated of the Canaries, a cluster of islands in the Atlantic, but an autonomous region of Spain. It’s shaped like a volcanic cone, the highest point is at nearly

2,000 metres in the middle, and has been called a miniature continent with the sand dunes of Maspalomas on the coast to the mountains and ravines in the centre.

We had left behind the often ugly, overdeveloped coastal strip with its busy road, concrete hotels and apartment blocks, for the natural beauty to be found in the island’s interior.

Our ‘safari’ had begun at Puerto Rico on the coast where we had assembled for the obligatory group photo and split into parties of eight. It was a squash in the back of the Landcruisers and there was no roof toshield us from the sun. At first we headed up a metalled road through one of the ravines towards the centre of the island. Then the road started to twist through white-washed villages, past pines, almond and banana trees, lime and orange groves, and candelabra-shaped cacti. We stopped for a refreshing papaya juice in a mountain cafe, and to admire the view with the Roque Nublo (rock in the clouds) pointing skywards like a spiky finger in the distance.

We decided to pass on the camel ‘safari’ though. Ten euros for 20 minutes seemed a bit steep and one

Not just a beach holiday destination, Gran Canaria


A break in Gran Canaria


Travel: Gran Canaria

poor beast groaned with indignation when a large traveller tried to climb into the third seat. Instead, we rattled off-road onto a sharply twisting, stony track and bounced though dust clouds, too busy hanging on to take photos. After half an hour, we were ready for a water stop and Stephen’s impromptu lesson on how to prepare and eat a prickly pear (carefully).

We finally got rid of the dust by taking a shower back at the Hotel Orquidea in Bahia Feliz (happy bay), a small resort among the many that sprawl along the south east coast.

The Orquidea is right on the beach. In high season, it’s aimed at families and has a creche, kids’ club, organised games and playground, so if you just wanted to chill out you could happily stay there for the entire holiday, knowing there’s plenty to keep the little onesentertained.

With our poolside berth secured, I would have been happy to lie back with a book, taking the occasional cooling swim and strolling to the bar for a cold beer. Our safari was surely enough action for the week, but my son had other ideas. “Dad, I’m bored,” he said, as we finished yet another game of pool, which was about as much exercise as I felt like taking. Thrills and spills, noise and action were his idea of a good time. So we found ourselves boarding a bus outside our hotel for the Aqualand water park.

The place is huge, with an array of twisting, plunging slides towering over the pools. By the time we arrived (teenagers are not known for getting up early) it was already packed. Soon, I was speeding down a tunnel in complete darkness, or being shaken and stirred in a giant rubber ring before being dumped over what felt like a precipice. Every time there was a sense of relief when I was finally plunged into the water. But eventually, even I started to enjoy some of them - although Kamikaze was strictly a one-off.

We preferred the pools to the beach, where thesand was a disappointing grey colour, though the sea was pleasant. At my prompting, we tried a quieter, more cultural excursion and an hour’s bus ride took us to the island’s capital Las Palmas.

There we visited The Santa Anna cathedral, built over four centuries, and with bronze statues of the now-extinct dogs that originally inhabited the Canary Islands and gave them their name from the Latin, canis.

Key facts - Gran Canaria

Best for: A relaxed child-friendly holiday.

Time to go: Outside peak holiday time is best if you can.

Don’t miss: The stunning scenery inland.

Need to know: Plan your meal times to beat the rush.

Don’t forget: A hat for the 4x4 ride in the midday sun.


We have many animals looking for a new home and somebody to love them. See our website or visit us for more information.

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Apple has come to animal care from the Morecambe area as her owner works long hours and couldn’t give her all the attention she

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Apple is a beautiful and sweet little girl who isn’t enjoying life in the cattery at all and is desperate to find a new home where she can relax and be happy again. She just really doesn’t like it here and is scared of all the noise and different faces. She can seem quite shy and unsure when you

first go and see her but if you just give her a couple of minutes to get used to you then she is fine and enjoys being stroked. As soon as she feels safe

again she will soon come out of her shell and be the happy, playful lass she was in her previous home. She is a complete and utter sweetheart who will love her new family forever and ever for giving her a second chance of happiness in a home where she will get all the love and

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• Lancaster vet centre (photo & drawing comp)• Guide dogs, Donkey rescue, Pet search

• The amazing roller ball • Meet the party owls • Lancaster and Morecambe College • RSPCA with free Microchipping • Meet the ponys’ • Bird and reptile zoo

• Steve Pendrill family & pet portraits • Craft and book stalls, pet foods, pet toys • Food, Ice cream, Cakes • Hot and Cold drinks • Music all day

• Gill Aitken (portraits & mosaics) • Fairground games & Face painting• Raffle & tombola’s with amazing prizes • Bric a brac, clothes & jewellery stalls


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There is much publicity about the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars but virtually all pets can suffer from the potentially deadly effects of

summer sun, Katie Jenkins, owner of flynnthedog pet supplies explains.

Pet care: Hot under the collar

If you travel with your dog ensure your destination is dog-friendly so he can get out for fresh air and seek a shady spot.

Pets should always have access to cool spots. For dogs, provide a weighted drinking bowl that can’t be knocked over. When out and about, carry water with you and give your dog frequent, small amounts.

White cats, or cats with white ears and faces, are susceptible to sunburn, which over time, can lead to skin cancer

so stock up on pet-safe sunscreen. Rabbits can suffer heatstroke so make sure their cages are in the shade and that they have plenty of water. Animals with flat faces, like

Hot under the collar

pug dogs and Persian cats, are more at risk of heat stroke because they cannot pant effectively. These pets, along with the elderly, the overweight, and those with heart or lung diseases, should be kept cool rooms as much as possible.

Don’t leave pets in a conservatory either. Even on cloudy Summer days these places can become unbearably hot.

Summer mornings and evenings are the best time to exercise with your pet. And enjoy the brighter days!

We stock Royal Canin lifestage and prescription, James Wellbeloved, Supreme and Burgess, and

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Behaviour Puppy socialisation & habituation

BayVets in Lancaster explain why it is so important that a puppy is exposed to different experiences and environments

before the age of 12 months old.

Vets Advice - Behaviour - Puppy socialisation & habituation


Different Experiences and Environments: Take your puppy on trips to enable him to experience car travel, traffic, crowds, town and the countryside. Until your puppy is vaccinated fully (10 to 12 weeks old) he will be unable to mix freely with unvaccinated dogs or walk where other dogs have been. Try to get your puppy used to any environments that he may be likely to be exposed to, for example, grooming parlours, boarding kennels and veterinary surgeries.

Other Animals: Puppies should meet a variety of animals – cats, livestock and horses, but it’s advisable to keep your pet on a lead to prevent him from learning to chase or harass them. Swiftly interrupt unwanted behaviour and distract the puppy

by playing a game with him.

Household Items: Think about all the engines and machines your puppy is likely to encounter throughout life and familiarise him with their sight and sounds such as the whirr of washing machines, the buzz of microwaves and vacuum cleaners.

Juvenile dogs (from 3 to 6 months of age) need continual training to develop good manners – at this age they are eager to please. Carry on introducing different environments, new people and situations. Introduce your puppy to new experiences gradually and then build on them. For example, don’t introduce your puppy to the sound of traffic by taking it to a busy road; start with quieter roads, then gradually build up. You also need to learn how to act towards your puppy should it show signs of nervousness.Adolescence (from 6 to 12 months of age) puppys reach sexual maturity and can become difficult to live with. Keep up the good work with the socialisation and habituation processes, because stopping now takes you back to square one, with a poorly balanced dog and a high risk of behavioural problems.

Socialisation is the process of adapting to living with other animals or humans. Habituation means becoming accustomed to a variety of environments and stimulants, such as noise and quiet.

The process of socialisation and habituation should begin from two to three weeks of age and should carry on until the puppy is at least 12 months old. The most critical time is from 12 to 14 weeks of age.

Dogs (and cats) who were poorly socialised and had few experiences suffer unnecessarily from stress related behavioural and medical conditions which compromises their welfare. The young brain needs to build up a bank of sensory experiences that prepares it adequately for the challenges in its adult environment. Anything that is encountered before a puppy is 16 weeks old will be tolerated and perhaps even enjoyed. After this time, unfamiliar people, objects and experiences are approached with caution. A lack of exposure by this age means there is a greater chance that the dog will develop behavioural problems such as apprehension and fearful behaviour (more often than not this is displayed as aggression).

SOCIALISATION CAN INCLUDE:

Humans: The more happy encounters your puppy has with adults and children of different ages, the more tolerant he will become.

Other Dogs and Puppies: Allow your puppy to mix with sociable vaccinated dogs and puppies and interrupt any behaviour you do not want your puppy to show to other dogs as an adult. It is also advisable to take him to a puppy party or class, where he can learn to mix with others.

The city car sector is getting tougher with every new launch, and the established competitors have got to raise their game to compete. Renault’s Twingo has been updated for 2012 with new styling and masses of new, fashionable personalisation options.

As part of Renault’s slimmed-down 2012 range the Twingo is yours in just the one trim and engine combination: Dynamique with a 74bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine. Given that the Twingo is unashamedly biased towards nipping around town and looking good, the combination is right on the money.

As standard you have alloy wheels, cruise control, speed limiter, a bundle of airbags, the excellent in-built sliding seats for more legroom or boot space, electric windows, air conditioning, a CD player stereo with Bluetooth connectivity and remote central locking.

The real genius of the Twingo at the buying stage is that it’s very easy and very cost-effective to

personalise. You can change the alloy wheel style, have them painted white, black or grey, have the mirror surrounds covered in chrome-effect plastic, add a boot spoiler, stripes or creative stylised graphics.

None of these changes and upgrades costs a lot of money, so it’s easy to get a completely individual Twingo without breaking the bank. There are four standard flat paint finishes including a very bright pale blue called Bermuda Blue that’s a fantastic base for adding stripes or smart graphics. It might not be the first choice for those with a Y chromosome, mind you.

There are also five metallic finishes, albeit including a rather iffy ‘Cinnamon’ brown and a ‘Fushia’ pink option. For less outgoing types there’s silver, white, cream, red, blue and black across the flat and metallic ranges. Plenty of choice for the discerning urbanite.

At only £35 a year to tax, huge legroom in the rear and new styling the updated Twingo could be just what you need to nip around the city.


F irst drive: Renault Twingo


The daring looks at the front will definitely divide opinion but I think it looks great. From the initial surprise it grew on me a lot.

For extra convenience inside there’s the cost-option of full climate control, and a Smoker Pack if needed. Electronic Stability Control is an extra as part of the Security Pack, which also includes traction and understeer control as well as rear side airbags.

The standard upholstery is quite simple but the stylish and appealing for it. The unconventional dashboard layout will inevitably split people in the same way as Marmite. The rev counter is alone behind the steering wheel while the speedometer is way off to the left.

Despite the obvious lack of engine choice, the 1.2-litre petrol is a very good choice for scratching around town. It works best on light accelerator pedal pressure, whatever you’re doing with it. There’s a sweet spot part-way into the throttle travel and once you find it, all becomes clear.

The bottom line for the engine is that it’s more than enough for keeping pace with the traffic in town. It’s cheap to tax, too, costing £35 per year at the moment after the first year. It won’t get you into central London free though.

The five-speed manual gearbox is on the stiff side for around town, but the test car was more or less brand new and it’ll probably lighten up over time. The same goes for the collar on the gear stick that needs to be pulled up to engage reverse.

F irst drive: Renault Twingo

Again it’s very stiff but felt like it was loosening up by the end of the week-long test.

Thanks to a low centre of gravity the Twingo stays surprisingly flat through corners, and despite the small wheels and short wheelbase it rides well, too. Cobbled roads pose no problem and even sunken manhole covers are absorbed really convincingly considering this is such a small car.

One of the best ideas in small car design is the sliding rear seat, an idea the Twingo has benefitted from since its rebirth in 2007.

To get the best from the rear seats, they slide backwards and create huge legroom. On the other hand, one or both of the seats can be slid forward to create the kind of boot you’d only usually find in cars at least one class larger. It’s simple but brilliant.

The one down-side to that rear seat arrangement is that the parcel shelf has to be attached to the tailgate only, so that it doesn’t interfere with the seats. That leaves gaps that can be seen through, so your luggage isn’t necessarily out of sight. Deadlocking is standard though, which adds security.

There are plenty of good city cars out there and the Twingo is one of them. The way it uses its space is very clever, and all the different personalisation options mean that buyers can build the model the way they want it. Cars like this are bought mainly with the heart and Renault has made it very easy to fall for the Twingo.

Motoring: Renault Twingo

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Solicitors advice: Lasting powers of attorney

Peter Rutherford from Holdens Solicitors in Lancaster explains why planning for the future and making a Lasting Power of Attorney is important.

Lasting powers of attorney

Planning for the future and making arrangements for oneself in later life can all seem a rather daunting business. Making a Lasting Power of Attorney gives you peace of mind that your affairs are in good order.

As life gets more complicated, more of us require assistance just to keep up with our financial affairs, let alone understand the tax implications of any future plans we have. We all know we need to plan for the future, but at times it can seem a daunting task.

In October 2007, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 brought in Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA’s), which replaced the old Enduring Powers of Attorney. By making an LPA now you can arrange to avoid leaving problems for those who would care for your affairs if you became unable to do so.

While you are able to decide what should happen, you can grant an LPA to one or more people,

together or separately, who you trust to take your affairs on board (your Attorneys). Doing this is usually less expensive and less complicated than making an application to the Court of Protection for the appointment of a Deputy.

There are two types of LPA that you can make:

A Property and Affairs LPAThis gives Attorneys the power to operate bank accounts, make investment decisions, sign tax returns and buy and sell property. The Attorneys are not permitted to make gifts (other than those usually made by you), sign your Will or act for you as a Trustee or Executor.

A Personal Welfare LPA This gives Attorneys the power to decide on issues such as where you will live, your care and medical treatment. Your Attorneys cannot make decisions in any area where you have the mental capacity to make that decision for yourself.

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Logic puzzleFrom the clues below can you work out whose child is whose and their relevant ages?

At a recent birthday party there were four mothers and their children. aged 1, 2, 3 and 4.

It was Jane’s child’s birthday party. Brian is not the oldest child. Sarah had Anne just over a year ago. Laura’s child will be 3 next birthday. Daniel is older than Charlie. Teresa’s child is the oldest. Charlie is older than Laura’s child.

Mother Child Age

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Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 square contains the numbers 1 - 9.

That’s all there is to it, it’s fun, challenging and addictive!

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C odewordEach number in the codeword puzzle corresponds to a letter of the alphabet.

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LANCASTER WALKING GROUP

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Crook O Lune circular walkSunday 6th May 10am

6.5 Miles - EasyContact Philip: 01524 822962

Yorkshire Three PeaksSaturday 12th May 7.30

24 Miles - Very hardContact Chris 01524 382465

Keasden ClaphamSunday 13th May 10am

6 Miles - EasyContact Rebecca 01524 848767

Angle Tarn & High StreetSunday 27th May 9.30

10 Miles HardContact Chris 01524 382465

Garden Party ExhibitionArteria with Gallery 2328th March - 14th Julywww.arteriashop.co.uk

Kids Pottery ClubEvery Saturday (term time)10.30 - 12The Pottery, Greenlands Farm Village. 01524 784197www.wynabbot.com

Complete YogaThursdays 7-9pmYoni Yoga on the BayMorecambewww.yoni-yoga.co.uk07968 775306

Ruskin Library ExhibitionThe works of John RuskinApril - 21st of SeptemberSee page 4401524 593587www.lancs.ac.uk/users/ruskinlib

Warton Stock Car Club May day TrophySunday 6th MayA fantastic day out for all the family watching the races.Telephone: 07709 746744www.wartononline.com

Lancaster District Hard of Hearing Open DayThursday 10th May 10.30-12At Lancaster Library.See page 2501524 [email protected]

Parent Empowerment Skills Trainning by ADHD North WestFridays 11th May (9 week course)For parents with children diagnosed with ADHD or going through [email protected] by 9th May.01524 389550

Catch the Wind Kite FestivalSunday 13th MaySpectacular kites will fill the skies from the beach near the hotel and, at the Platform; there will be fantastic live music, workshops, arts activities and much more. At Morecambe’s promenade next to the Midland Hotel and at The Platform. For details contact: More Music 01524 831997 www.moremusic.org.uk

Lunesdale Arts TrailWeekends of 19th -20th May, 26th-27th May & 4th June11am - 5pmEvery year artists in beautiful Lunesdale open their studios to visitors. See pages 38-41www.lunesdalearts.co.uk

Lancaster Equine RescueFundraising Evening of MusicSaturday 19th May 7:30 till midnightTaking place at the Gregson Centre in Lancaster. There will be DJs and also a raffle with great prizes.Contact Jane: 07540812765www.lancasterequinerescue.co.uk

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StarWalk 2012Saturday 19th May10km night walk and run around Kendalwww.starwalk.com

Warton Stock Car Club Bay ClassicSunday 20th MayA fantastic day out for all the family watching the races.Telephone: 07709 746744www.wartononline.com

Animal Care Open Day & Dog ShowSunday 20th May 10am - 3pmLots of stalls and activities for all the family. Dog show at 1pm.Blea Tarn Road, Scotforth.01524 65495See page 76 for more details.www.animalcare-lancaster.co.uk

Workshop RetreatFri/Sat/Sun 25th-27th MayThe Briery Retreat Centre01524 [email protected]

Ice Cream ChallengeFriday 25th MayVisit Casa Rastelli in the Square at Market Gate Shopping Centre and try our range of Ice Cream Sundaes and join in our Ice Cream tastingcompetition, It’s FREE entry. 01524 382845

GlastonbrewerySaturday 26th May 12noon-23.30A music festival with a family fun feel to the afternoon session and a more rock festival feel to the evening session. In aid of Bay Aqua Therapy. See pages 48-50. Tickets/info 07968 079240www.mbhcharity.org

Soul of the Earth Exhibition of sculpture & ceramic art26th&27th May 11am-4pmHornby Castle, Hornby, Lancaster, LA2 8JU

Tea with the old QueenFriday 1st June 7.30pmTelephone: 01524 64695www.lancastergrand.co.uk

Lancaster UnlockedRoyal Lancaster FestivalKings & Queens1st-5th June A celebration of the city’s heritage with a variety of events providing different views of local history and chances to explore new places.01524 582394. See page 53.www.lancasterunlocked.co.uk

Warton Stock Car Club Jubilee ExtravaganzaSunday 3rd JuneA fantastic day out for all the family watching the races.Telephone: 07709 746744www.wartononline.com

The Stork Jubilee Garden PartyTuesday 5th JuneSee page 60.01524 751234www.thestorkinn.co.uk

We were here exhibition19th-28th JuneLancaster University. See page 47.www.wewerehere2012.com

The Happening @ HaltonWeekend of 2nd & 3rd June from 10.30am.Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at The Centre @ Halton. Varied programme of events. music and activities suitable for all ages There will be demonstrations on the skate park, a fun run, field games and competitions, stalls, refreshment tents, bouncy castles, a playground for very young children and much more. Live music during the day and a Band Festival from 7pm to 10pm. Entry fee of only £1 for adults and 50p for children.Sunday will be Competition Day on the skate park, a fun junior football tournament and an orienteering event suitable for the whole family.For information and a programme see www.haltoncentre.org

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

COUNCIL SERVICES

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

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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

Lancaster Dental CentreSkertonTel: 01524 66242

The Dental Surgery6 New StreetLancaster LA1 1EGTel: 01524 32639

Market Gate SurgeryMarket GateLancasterLA1 1JFTel: 01524 32630

The Lancaster Orthodontic3 Moor LaneLancasterLA1 1QD01524 848344

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SHOPMOBILITY

You can hire a scooter, electric or manual

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

Lancaster Priory and Parish ChuchTel: 01524 65338

Christ ChurchTel: 01524 34430

Lancaster District Homeless Action ServiceTel: 01524 842008

St Thomas C of ETel: 01524 590410

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

Holy Cross OrthodoxTel: 01524 840759Christians Alive ChurchTel: 01524 845554St Lukes VicarageTel: 01524 63249

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

Christians Against PovertyTel: 01524 61582

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

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

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

Lancaster Methodist ChurchTel: 01524 32717

Lancaster CathedralTel: 01524 384820King’s Community ChurchTel: 01524 388490www.kcc.org.uk

Trinity United Reformed ChurchHigh Street - service 10.30amBowerham - service 6.30pm

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PrimaryPenny 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 Lancashire LA1 3ESTel: 01524 60955

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

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 PrimaryQuernmoreLancaster, LA2 9ELTel: 01524 66628St Wilfrid’s C of E

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

Directory of Local Services: Education

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

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

Kip McGrathProfessional tuition for pupils aged 6-16 years old. Tel: 01524 61199

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 623855


www.2b-intune.co,uk

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

TAKE AWAYS

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

Directory of Local Services: Take-aways, Coffee Shops, Transport

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


COFFEE SHOPS

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

RESTAURANTS

Trojan HorseGreek Taverna & Grill8 New StreetLancaster, LA1 1EGTel:01524 874314

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

Etna Pizza Pasta22 New StreetLancasterTel: 01524 69551

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 752852The Sun Hotel & Bar63-65 Church StreetLancaster, LA1 1ETTel: 01524 66006

Directory of Local Services: Restaurants

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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