@lancaster community magazine september 2012

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HEALTHPain in your joints

PROPERTYAbandoned property

BEAUTYPriadara Thai Massage

FASHIONMore is more

LOCALCLUBClandestine Cake Club

LOCALFOODKnow your meat

WINETo blend or not to blend

TRAVELSleeping up a tree

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SOLICITORSADVICEHalf is mine

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September contents

Welcome to the September edition, I am not quite sure where the summer got to! here is hoping for a bit less rain for September.

After 6 weeks off with our lovely children it is that time again to pack them back off to school and start the countdown to Christmas....seriously, it is not that far away!

Autumn is the time to get your body pampered, your wardrobe stocked up and the car and house checked before winter sets in. We are sure you can have some fun with those.

Wishing you a September full of blue sky.

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Landlords face lots of problems that have tricky legal implications and abandonment of a property is another minefield. A tenant can walk away from a property without notifying the landlord or without handing possession back to the owner or agent. This often happens when the tenant has fallen in arrears with the rent. Property owners must be extremely careful how they take back possession of their property. The following case is an example of what can go wrong.

A 55 year old man was jailed for life in 2006 after being convicted of rape. After being jailed he applied for and was granted legal aid to launch an action against the owner of his rented property, claiming that she had unlawfully terminated his tenancy.

The landlord explained to the court that she had made several attempts to contact her tenant but unsurprisingly was unable to track him down. When she eventually entered the flat, she found it in a terrible state. She said: ‘We had no contact from him and didn’t know where he was so we used a pass key to get into the flat which we found in a terrible condition’.

‘It looked as if he had done a runner and just left. There was no electricity and the food in the fridge freezer was rotten. Despite the circumstances she carefully packed his belongings and paid for them to be put into storage.

Much to the shock and dismay of many interested parties the court declared the landlord’s action unlawful, awarded the tenant £750 and ordered the landlord to return his goods within 14 days. The judge said ‘He was not thrown out on the street and he may not have been physically removed but his belongings were’.

The judgement received intense criticism and led many organisations to issue guidelines. So what must a landlord do to get his/her property back and stay within the law?

Andrew Parkinson of Parkinson Property explains what a landlord must do to regain their property if they feel it has been abandoned.

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The Housing Act 1988 allows a landlord to take possession of the property if it is clear that the tenant has surrendered or given up the tenancy. However, seemingly unoccupied premises can cause difficulties. Has the tenant left for good? Is he or she away on holiday, in hospital or even prison perhaps? Unless the tenant has informed the landlord of his/her departure or returned the keys the landlord must ascertain beyond reasonable doubt whether the tenant has indeed abandoned the premises for good. This is because illegal

eviction of a tenant is a criminal offence under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 and a breach of the tenancy agreement. The landlord should carefully follow the correct procedure to avoid any negative consequences. Even if the tenant has stopped paying the rent they are still entitled to protection.

The landlord should make enquiries of neighbours obtaining written evidence where possible, look through windows to see if belongings have been removed and check with relatives if details are known. If, after making checks, it is absolutely clear that the tenant has gone for good the landlord is entitled to possession.

You must keep as much evidence as possible. A written notice should be attached to the door or window stating that the landlord, believing the property to have been abandoned, intends to take possession unless the tenant contacts him/her within a certain period. The notice should also state the tenant’s name and address and ask people to contact the landlord if they know of the tenant’s whereabouts. It should also advise the tenant to seek legal advice, warn that the landlord has or may change the locks and state from where new keys can be collected. If possible, a witness should be present and photographs should be taken of the notice and the premises, for evidence.

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Admit it, does your hallway all too often become a dumping ground where bags, shoes and coats are quickly discarded en route to the sofa or kitchen?

When it comes to stylish interiors, halls and landings are probably the most overlooked. But unused space in a hallway or landing could be transformed into a useful functional area, or simply embraced as an opportunity to display art, family photos, or to store your keys and coats in style.

WarmwelcomeFirst impressions count, and your hallway will set the tone when you or guests enter through your front door. You want to feel welcome, warm and relaxed. You certainly won’t feel relaxed if you have to clamber over piles of shoes and coats as soon as you get in the door.

ColoursHallways are transitional spaces so you remain in them less – this gives you a chance to be bold and experiment. Your choice of colour will depend on whether you want to achieve a sleek, contemporary look, or whether you’d prefer a softer, more traditional, homely feel.

Vibrant and warm colours are welcoming and dramatic colours can transform an otherwise drab area. Try to think of your hallway or landing as a room in itself and design it with the same thought and passion as you would any other room in your house.

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RED- Stimulates the emotions and senses but be careful, too much and it could overwhelm you.PURPLE - Healing and calming, a spiritual colour.

YELLOW - Lifts spirits, dispels negativity and focuses the mind.PINK - The colour of love and nurturing, great healer of broken relationships (after divorce) is also a great calmer of hyperactive children.GREEN - A peaceful, calm balanced colour that promotes the feeling of safety and security.Can reduce stress, migraines and balance mood swings.BLUE - The tranquil and soothing colour, can help you switch off, but too much blue can be depressing and cold.BLACK - Creates a magical feeling with great depth but needs to be used with care as too much can be oppressive and depressing.ORANGE - A welcoming colour assosiated with enthusiasm and optimism, used by colour therapists to reduce tiredness and pain.

TheLandingIf you have sufficient space, why not look at creating a mini home office area? Even placing a desk on a landing could make a vast difference, providing the perfect answer to space dilemmas elsewhere in the house.Unused space under the stairs, or at the tops of landings, could be turned into stylish studies or library areas, with shelving and even some comfy seating.


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LightMirrors can also help create the illusion of added space and depth, and it’s always handy to position one near your front door so you can check your reflection quickly before heading out!

StorageIf space is limited but you still need storage for shoes and coats, compact shelving, hooks and shoe racks will help keep the area tidy.

FabflooringReal hardwood flooring can be expensive. But it’s a timeless look that will never go out of fashion. Consider reclaimed timber sourced from your local area: good for the environment and easier on your pocket.

Tiling is a traditional option for hallway floors. Clean, neutral tiles work brilliantly for that minimalist, contemporary look (perhaps consider a colourful rug to break things up). But this is somewhere you could achieve something stunning too, with beautiful, patterned antique-style tiles.

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Think of a typical arthritis sufferer and you usually picture someone in old age, not an elite athlete like Paula Radcliffe. But the marathon runner is walking proof that the condition blights younger people’s lives too, as osteoarthritis forced the 38-year-old world record holder to pull out of the Olympics. A major factor in Radcliffe’s condition was clearly the repetitive foot stress caused by long-distance running. But you don’t have to be an athlete or elderly to get OA, which is the most common form of arthritis, affecting around eight and a half million Britons.

Whatisit?Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage which covers joint surfaces and normally cushions movement is worn thin, leading to friction and pain. It can occur in any joint, but is most common in the hips, knees and hands. While it’s more common as people age, not everyone gets it.

SymptomsThough many of the symptoms can be similar, OA shouldn’t be confused with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease (which occurs when the body’s own immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells), which is unrelated to age and can affect multiple joints and organs. Pain and stiffness and restricted movement are the most common symptoms of OA.

GrowingproblemArthritis Research UK estimates that about 50% of the risk of developing the condition is due to inherited genetic factors. Although the huge expected rise is because two of the main risk factors for developing the disease - being overweight and over 50 - are expected to increase massively over the next 20 years.

HowtocopeCurrent treatments only relieve OA symptoms, and medication is usually painkillers and anti-inflammatory tablets. Physiotherapy, chiropractic and osteopathy can also help, and joint replacement surgery is a last resort for the worst cases.

“While there’s nothing we can do about ageing, we can manage our diet and weight and minimise the stress on our joints,” says Judith Brodie, chief executive of Arthritis Care. Keeping moving is also important, as it helps manage the pain, 87% of those who exercised said they felt the benefit. That first step of movement if you’re in pain can be really difficult, but it can make a big difference.

For people worried about causing additional damage to joints, opting for low-impact exercise, such as swimming, walking and aqua aerobics, will still give you the benefits of a work-out without straining joints.


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Meatfreeburgers!First of all… apologies! The recipes in the summer magazine included some surprisingly vegetarian healthy burgers… this is because, despite rigorous checking, we managed to avoid mentioning the 250 g minced beef in the recipe! I hope you enjoyed trying out the recipes during the fabulous weather we had for part of the summer holidays!

InspirationalAthletesAs I write this, the Olympic Games have just finished and the Paralympic Games have just got started. A lot has been said of heroes, superstars, and other labels to say how fit a person is. I think we have done very well as the host country for the Olympic Games, and I am pleased that the people in the news are famous for achieving something worthwhile. No doubt during the Paralympic Games we will hear more about overcoming adversity and making the decision to “never give up”. I for one welcome these success stories, as they show us our fellow human beings at their best.

Our successful Olympians will hopefully inspire not only our next generation of sportsmen and women, but also inspire all us adults in the population to get healthier. Although you don’t need Olympic style discipline, we can learn from the way these athletes approach their training.

Immobile/Chairbound?Recently I met a lady who was chair-bound due to a number of medical conditions. Deciding to get fit, her physiotherapist recommended a set of stretch bands, which can be used sitting down, or lying down, to gradually build body strength. As you are working against your own body

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Both our Beauty Therapists, Rebecca and Michelle are trained in Diploma levels 1, 2 and 3 having gained their qualifications at the nearby Lancaster & Morecambe College.

Situated on the edge of historic Lancaster, Sandpiper Beauty offers the perfect location to relax and be pampered. The girls offer a complete range of beauty services including Solglo Spray Tans (only £10 on a Friday) and the latest nail crazes-: ‘Minx’ nails for something different; or ‘Shellac’ nails for that long lasting shine.

Maybe you have a birthday coming up, or just fancy a day with the girls. Beauty days start from only £49.99 and you can enjoy all the benefits of the Sandpiper Club. Relax in the pool, enjoy our luxurious range of treatments, have a workout or just enjoy the fresh air whilst soaking in the outdoor hot tub.

Only the best salon products are used and a long lasting relationship has been formed with a USA based company Repêchage®. Since 1980, Repêchage® has given women and men around the world a chance to regain the beautiful healthy skin they believed was lost forever. Repêchage® is a French word meaning “to rescue” or “a second chance.”

Our mini facial includes consultation, skin analysis, product advice and a hand scalp massage. The treatment consists of cleansing the whole face, followed by an indulgent and relaxing eye massage using firming cream with pentapeptides. This is followed by a lifting mask directly over the eyes - an amazing experience. This treatment is excellent for anyone with concerns around the eye area - and those for looking for a quick `pick me up̀ .

For relaxation and a way of relieving tension, our back and neck massage is ideal. This can soothe aching muscles and improve the appearance of your skin. This traditional massage is suitable for clients requiring relief for tension, aches and pains.

Our express manicure nails is perfect for those who need to compromise on time, not quality. Nails are beautifully shaped and treated with a prescriptive basecoat and perfectly polished in your chosen colour.

Whatever your reason for visiting come along and enjoy the chance to relax and be pampered in our friendly, fun but professional environment.

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DRYHAIROliveoilfordeepconditioning

The latest Argan oil-based potions can be pretty pricey but traditional olive oil is

handy on your hair as well as on salads.

Apply extra virgin olive oil as a pre-treatment. This can be used cold or heated to a relaxing warm temperature. Leave on for 20 minutes (wrap your hair up in a towel while you do something else) and then shampoo out. It may take a couple of washes but you’ll certainly notice the difference.

If you have fine hair, an olive oil spray is a much lighter option for shinier, healthier tresses. Avoid any oil-based products if you have hair extensions as this may loosen the bonds. For really dry hair leave on the oil overnight, but dont forget to protect your pillow with a large towel.

DANDRUFFRELIEFSeasaltforexfoliation

You can banish those embarrassing flakes of dandruff on your shoulders with the help of this everyday condiment.

Whilst your hair is wet, give your head a good exfoliation using sea salt (about 2 reaspoons should do it) Best do this in the bath or shower as it is a bit messy!!!

This will get rid of all the dry flakes, whilst a good rinse afterwards with warm water and shampoo will make sure any residue is dissolved out.

Home hair remedies aren’t a new celebrity fad. They’ve been used for centuries so raid the cupboards for some DIY hair rejuvenation and

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Bad hair day?

DE-TANGLINGVinegar

Fragile and colour-treated hair is particularly tangle-prone. If knots are your nemesis, all you need is a product with a low pH.

To untangle tricky hair the best product to work its magic is white vinegar. If the smell reminds you of fish and chips, try pink grape juice as an alternative.

Apply to your hair for 15 minutes and comb through with a wide comb, washing out well.

GREYROOTSCharcoal

If you’ve got dark hair, salt and pepper roots are so noticeable. Strawberry blonde Nicole Kidman has regularly been spotted on the red carpet sporting grey roots, but the colour contrast is less obvious.

If you have dark hair and struggle to cover your greys in between dyes or colourist appointments, try using charcoal. Apply to dry hair, being careful to blend it in, and nobody will ever know.

GETSUPERSHINYHAIRMayonnaise/Eggwhites

For super-shiny hair, a pure protein remedy is the answer. As a classic rescue remedy, apply mayonnaise straight from the fridge to penetrate your hair, or try whisking up an egg white mask. Leave on your hair and wrap it up for about 20 minutes. Wash out thoroughly with lukewarm water and your hair will look thoroughly nourished.

INSTANTVOLUMESeawater

Pack an empty spray bottle in your beach bag if you’re after the mermaid look. Bottle up the seawater and spray into your roots, giving you instant volume. Alternatively, scrunch it into your curls to get that summer-ready beach look. If you hate the smell of salt water, add rose water or petals to the mix, making you look and smell heavenly.

HAIRHEALTHHoney

Honey is all natural and contains a lot of vitamins and minerals that are good for overall health. Honey is an important ingredient in most beauty regimes, especially for nourishing hair. It can retain water and this makes it as a good moisturiser for the hair and for other parts of the body as well.

Dead Sea salt is salt from the Dead Sea, which is located between Jordan and Israel. The Dead Sea is actually a lake, and is thought to be the lowest point on earth. It has been recognised for centuries as a centre for wellness and health. The shores are lined with hotels, resorts, and health spas. The water is filled with salt. So much, in fact, that swimmers simply float on the top of the water. The water that comprises the Dead Sea is like no other water on earth – it holds 33% salt, – 10 times the amount of salt found in other sea water, which holds around 3% salt.

The salt itself is unique as well. Dead Sea salt tastes bitter when compared to the salt you buy at the supermarket because it has almost no sodium (10%) when compared to table salt (90%). The salts found in the Dead Sea are mineral salts. All ocean salt contains minerals, but the salts of the Dead Sea contain a much higher concentration. These minerals include zinc, iodine, potassium, calcium, bromides and are naturally occurring in the human body, crucial to many processes, and need to be replenished regularly as they are lost.

BENEFITSOFDEADSEA,SEASALT

Skinbenefits- The magnesium and bromide cleanse and disinfect your skin, treating acne, psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, dandruff, scabies and seborrhea. Combatshairloss,Waterretention&CelluliteStress is greatly reduced when you take regular baths with Dead Sea salts. As your circulation improves, your heart rate decreases. The warmth of the water and the minerals of the salts work together to relax your mind, your body, and spirit. Dead Sea salt is also a fabulous treatment for insomnia.

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Deborah Brookes experiences a priadara thai massage with Serenity Spa manager Megan Chesters

Priadara Thai massage

After spending three weeks on holiday in Thailand and experiencing some of the most amazing Thai treatments out there, I longed for a Thai massage on my return home. That is when I came across the Priadara Thai Style Massage that is currently on offer at Touch of Serenity Spa at the Holiday Inn.

Priadara Thai style massage is an enchanting aromatic treatment. Imagine relaxing, listening to soft music while the aches pains and stresses from your body are gently massaged away. The refreshing, fragrant perfume of Thai herbs, plants and fruits waft over you, clearing your mind of jumbled thoughts. Feel the relief as heated herbal compresses iron out the tension in your muscles and joints, making you feel as good as new.

Priadara Thai-style massage combines traditional remedies with modern techniques. This treatment uses deep massage with a herbal heated compresses full of natural ingredients for example lemongrass, Indian Sarsaparilla. The compress is heated gently by steam to infuse the contents of the herbs and plants together ready to give an unfogettable treatment. Once the tools of traditional Thai Healers, the compresses are praised for their holistic approach treating the mind, body and spirit improving the body’s capabilities of self-healing. The Priadara massage is renowned for its invigorating, purifying, relaxing, tension-relieving effects along with reducing stress and the soothing of general aches and pains.

Priadara Thai Style massage can help to unblock the energy channels in the body known as ‘Sen’. This treatment also creates detoxification (removing toxins from the body) which boosts the immune system.

There are many benefits to having the Priadara Thai style which can help to: Give you a sense of well being, Improve blood circulation, Release stress, Improve lymphatic drainage, Encourage relaxation Relieve muscular tension, Stimulate and re-energise the body and mind.

Take advantage of Serenity’s September £5 off a Thai massage and you will not be disappointed! Call Megan to book today.



Beauty - Brows to wow

Athletes have stepped up to the podiums as icons during London 2012 but despite the patriotic nail art, the beauty focus has been all about fresh faces.

USA Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin revealed competing make-up free forced her to “focus on skin and well-groomed brows” to look her best.

But she isn’t the only person championing the power of the brow. The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, Keira Knightley and Lily Collins are all working a fuller eyebrow right now.

‘The’ face accessory of the season, big, bold, beautiful brows were the buzzwords being repeated backstage at fashion weeks, setting a new trend for anti-plucking.

Get your brows in ship-shape with our easy tweezing guide.

Shapeup

With solid structured brows high on the beauty agenda, it’s time toacknowledge them as a feature of your face to rival your eyes or pout.

For the best results get your brows professionally shaped every two to three months. Visit a professional brow technician to keep the shape consistent and groomed.

You’ll need about 10 days of brow growth from your last plucking to restore them professionally. However, if you want a full reshape they will require a minimum of a month’s re-growth.

Big eyebrows won’t be for everyone. A good brow technician should match your shape to your age and lifestyle. Once your perfect arches are in order you can keep new stray hairs at bay with regular at-home tweezer grooming.

Althletes are doing it, celebrities are doing it, come on Lancaster girls, it’s time to bring back the fuller brow.

Brows to wow

Maximisebrows

Big is beautiful this season but the on-trend bushy brow isn’t always achievable. You might have fair hair, naturally sparse brows or an unhealthy tweezer addiction. Eyebrows also thin and lose definition with age but help is at hand for those in need of some brow TLC.

If you want to return to a healthier, stronger looking brow, it is possible.

Takesupplements with vitamin A, C, B3 to stimulate hair growth.

Gentlybrushing the eyebrows in the direction that they grow with a brow brush twice a day can also stimulate hair growth.

Useabrowoil to ensure hairs are well nourished and don’t become brittle.

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Balanceyourface

Far from just a fashion statement, the shape of your eyebrows can change the shape of your face, lift the eye and take years off you. Brow shaping can create the illusion of improved facial balance and proportion.

Archedshapebrows are perfect for a square or heart face shape.

Obliqueshapedbrows are perfect for a round shaped face.

Straightbrowsare great for an oblong shaped face

Angularbrowssuit triangular shaped faces.

If you’re unsure, a natural curve along the brow bone suits most people.

Make-up

Emphasise your eyebrows to their full potential with a brow pencil or powder in a shade best suited to your colouring. Apply with short, feather-like strokes while holding your skin taught. If any wayward brows need taming, use a clear gel for flawless brows.

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Sick of the sight of your brow pencil? Make a break from daily re-applications and aim for something more enduring.

To keep the perfect shape or for a little cheat, all those fine extra strokes can be applied with permanent make-up so all you then need to do is tweeze and trim. It can be used to fill in sparse brows, augment brows or even lift them.

Semi-permanent brow treatments typically last for around 18 months before fading when a colour refresher may be required. Eyebrow tinting is another low-maintenance option to take your eyebrows from barely-there to beautifully defined. Suitable for fair or dark hair, this semi-permanent treatment makes an instant impact and can last up to four weeks.

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On Wednesday 1st August 2012 Sun Street became the street that transcended time. Owner of The Vintage Boudoir, Collette Corcoran, award winning photographer Gary Hill, fashion communications student Jessica Askham and makeup artist Laura Wilkins were set the task of capturing eight ages of fashion using the businesses of Sun Street as the back drop for the shoot.

“Sun Street is a gorgeous street, brimming with some of the best cafes and restaurants in town, there are people in Lancaster who don’t even know the street exists” said Collette Corcoran. “We tried to use as many of the business on Sun Street as we could to capture images of fashion from the 30s through to the present time”.

Fashion: Sun street, the forgotton street


Images include Jessica in a 1940s tea dress, pouring tea from the vintage china of the Sunbury Café. Hair set in rollers in a 1960s gown under the hair drying hood of the fabulous Kathy’s Salon which still has an aura of times gone by. Glamour oozes from Jessica in The Vintage Boudoir as she lounges on the chaise lounge in a vintage slip and sparkling diamante. The images are stunning; The Music Room, The Sunbury Café, The Vintage Boudoir, Kathy’s Hair Salon, The Sun Hotel, The Sun Café, Bistro 26 and the Street itself provide a fantastic backdrop for the photographs. “We are really lucky to have Sun Street- it provides the perfect setting for a vintage fashion shoot.” said Gary.

Most people are completely unaware of the plans for the regeneration of SUN STREET that have been put together by Lancaster Square Roots. The nine muses artwork adorning the walls of the street, a timepiece to draw people down the Music room alley and a sun fountain in the square; all will bring this street alive in the evening and the day time.

This should be a street that everyone visits when they come to Lancaster, its full of history, seeps elegance and emits a feeling of class.

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Collette Corcoran owner of The Vintage Boudoir has been taking sun street back in time, showcasing this seasons up and coming vintage trends.

Sun street - the forgotten street

LANCASTER SQUARE ROUTES

View towards Sun Square

6Sun Square & Sun StreetSun Square is a unique space, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, a hidden gem at the heart of the cultural quarter. Today, the square has a neglected feel

and buildings have turned their backs to it. Our proposals would see the square embraced as a vibrant garden that creates a magical setting to the Music Room.

Ornate planting, water and lighting would create a green oasis that will host small performances and events and be a focus for the city’s cultural festivities.

ClockworkA feature timepiece will act as a focal point drawing visitors along the Music Room Passage. A collaboration between a clockmaker and artist, the artwork will make reference to Lancaster’s arts and crafts history. Spotlighting of the timepiece will encourage exploration of Sun Square after dark.

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Sun FountainClose collaboration between water engineer and artist will create a unique sensory fountain at the heart of Sun Square. The interactive water feature will incorporate musical/audio links and lighting to enhance the garden character of the space. The fountain will be designed to allow the space to become a place for performance when the water is turned off.

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Small formal square to the Music Room to accommodate cafe seating

The 9 Muses Proposed artwork to enhance the existing boundary walls

New courtyard space. Frontages could become dual facing with retail/food outlets trading to both Sun Square and Market Street

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Feature paving, signage and art to the Music Room passageway would encourage exploration of Sun Street

Feature lighting suspended above Sun Street

Sun Fountain Interactive water feature. Area can be drained to become a small performance space

Clockwork Ornate clock to draw visitors along the Music Room Passage

Feature pendant lighting to existing mature tree. Seating provided beneath canopy.

Level access to the square

The 9 MusesArtwork in a variety of mediums will provide a new walled elevation to Sun Square. On the theme of the 9 Muses, the artwork will explore Greek mythology making reference to Francesco Vassalli’s baroque plasterwork in the Music Room. It is proposed that artists are drawn from a range of backgrounds - portraiture, photography, graphic artists and illustrators. A combination of medium will be encouraged - laser cut steel, etched glass, metalwork or even textiles and wallpaper. Feature lighting of the walls will create a dramatic evening display.

Possible plans for the future of SUN SQUARE - created by LANCASTER SQUARE ROOTS Sun Square is a unique space, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, a hidden gem at the heart of the cultural quarter. Today, the square has a neglected feel and buildings have turned their backs to it. Our proposals would see the square embraced as a vibrant garden that creates a magical setting to the Music Room. Ornate planting, water and lighting would create a green oasis that will host small performances and events and be a focus for the city’s cultural festivities.

Lancaster Square Routes constitutes a programme for improving public realm in the city centre over time as opportunities and funding permits. At the present time, there is no funding available to implement the proposals for this element of the project but these visions demonstrate the council’s ambitions to make much more of the square as a calm oasis right in the heart of the city centre.

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Autumn winter 2012. The word ‘embellishment’ alone is an understatement of vast proportions.

Forget adding a few studs and a splash of sequins in an effort to jazz up garments: jackets, trousers, skirts, even humble shirts and t-shirts, have all been utterly drenched in the luxury of jacquard fabric and showered with the adornment of jewels, gems and metals.

Fashion magpies will rejoice at the news that wearing more than one embellished item at once is to be encouraged: maximalism is the order of the day as the tasteful ‘less is more’ diktat is momentarily discarded.

The key to working this trend successfully is to keep silhouettes classic and structured. Clean lines will allow the embellishment to do the talking and keep the look sleek: note that skinny trousers and understated shirts are to be layered with the more decadent pieces.

Luckily for fashionistas on a budget, the high street has whole-heartedly embraced the trend and have nailed it with a heavily embellished and embroidered collections. For this autumn winter season, more is definitely more.



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Sarah Bellwood, co-owner of Bellwood & Wright Fine Art in Lancaster tells us about the artist Peter Blake and why his work could be an excellent

investment for your children

Artwork for your children

PeterBlakePeter Blake is always an artist recommended to students studying Pop Art. Blake’s ‘Captain Webb Matchbox’ in 1962 predated Andy Warhol’s Campbell Soup cans by several years and it can be strongly argued that Peter Blake was in fact the founder of the Pop Art movement, and it was through an ‘A’ Level project under taken by my son that I became particularly interested in Blake.

His work is such a fabulously eclectic mix of brilliant collages of everyday objects and a joyful use of mixed media that it was hard not to fall in love with them.

20minuteswithPeterThis affection was sealed at a preview of Blake’s work in London where the very lovely Sir Peter spent a magical 20 minutes with my son, talking about his collection of toy elephants, his love of Damien Hirst’s butterflies (which have gone on to influence his Vichy Butterfly Man series) and his excitement at the technical wonders now available to artists through advances made in screen printing.

He spent so much time with my son, and even allowed me to photograph them together, this after giving very short shrift to some very important looking people! We purchased and absolute jewel of a screenprint, from a tiny edition of 75, which has appreciated in value over two years from £600 to £1080. It was presented to my son for his eighteenth birthday – having been the only thing he wanted and he is now studying painting at Wimbledon School of Fine Art.

ThemediumofPeterBlakeSir Peter has made etchings, wood cuts and wood engravings over the years and he has now replaced the meticulous cutting and carving or wood or metal plates for the obsessive cutting out of tiny images from reference books for his prints. Each fish in ‘Aquarium’, for instance, was immaculately

cut out with the tiniest pair of sharp scissors during Sir Peter’s relaxation periods in the evening.

ArtworkasagiftforchildrenWhen children are given access to or ownership of beautiful, enjoyable works of art (which can also be a very sound investment) it certainly strengthens their interest in visiting galleries such as Tate Britain and The Royal Academy.

There is a feeling a of personal connection when you can say to your child “This is a painting by Peter Blake” you have one of his screenprints at home.Children sit up and take interest in art and have an increased interest in art at school. Buying an original work of art for you child is an amazing legacy to give them for both their education and in terms of investment.

SeeinghisworkinLancasterSir Peter Blake is an iconic British Artist, the “Godfather of Pop Art”, whose screenprints can be viewed with us at Bellwood and Wright. We are a friendly and knowledgeable team who enjoy chatting to interested customers about the artists we exhibit.

If you would like an opportunity to see the work by Sir Peter we are currently showing The Classroom Suite, The three remaining pieces from The Paris Quartet and the very beautiful Paris Suite. We look forward to seeing you. Sarah Bellwood.

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Education: Choosing the right nursery

Anne-Marie Webster, Early Years Professional, Primary School Teacher and owner of the new Little Learners Nursery & Preschool in Galgate, gives some

excellent advice on choosing the right nursery for you and your child.

Choosing the right nursery

CHOOSINGTHERIGHTNURSERYChoosing the right Nursery for your child is always a difficult decision for any parent to make. Fortunately there are some key aspects of a high quality Nursery that can allay any fears or pangs of guilt parents may feel about leaving their child to go to work. So, what sort of things should you look for in a Nursery that will not only ensure that your child is looked after fantastically but will also guarantee a safe, caring and educational environment in which your child can thrive mentally, physically, emotionally and behaviourally?

PriortotheVisitBefore making your decision as to which Nursery would best suit you and your child’s needs it is worthwhile undertaking some fact finding before your initial visit. Often a small amount of time spent before the visit will provide answers to many of your questions. The best place to start is the Nurseries website. This will give you information on matters ranging from the expertise of staff, the philosophy of the Nursery, opening times and fees, to the meals provided. Secondly, why not email or call, asking any burning questions prior to your visit.

TheVisitNext it is crucial that you visit the Nursery. How secure is the building (e.g. intercom, keypad locks, high fencing, locked gates), both for you to get into and to prevent children leaving? Was a member of staff present to check who you were? Ensure you take time to look around, speak to the staff and get a feel for the place. How qualified, knowledgeable, friendly and approachable are the staff? Did they interact with your child? How does your child react to the Nursery? Is it located on your commute to work? How easy is it to drop off and pick up your child?

WhattolookforIt is worthwhile spending some time to look at the cleanliness of the premises. Look at what resources are available both indoors and outdoors. Check the quality and variety of activities available.

Is the Nursery Ofsted registered? Is the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum in place? Ask if the nursery has a member of staff with Early Years Professional Status. Early Years Professionals are the key to raising the quality of Early Years Provision. Are healthy snacks, meals and drinks provided throughout the day? Your visit is the ideal opportunity to ask any questions you have that are pertinent to you and your child. Check that the Nurseries policies and procedures are displayed. This will ensure an open and transparent organisational set up.

It is always worthwhile exploring the educational backgrounds of the owners and Management Team and what were their motivational influences behind setting up the Nursery.


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The thought of posing naked for a photo is a nightmare for most women. But when the ladies of a branch of the W I in the Yorkshire Dales dared to bare all for their famous charity calendar, they raised a fortune, as well as a few eyebrows! The story inspired a Hollywood blockbuster and has been turned into a play by Lancashire playwright, Tim Firth, whose other works include ‘Neville’s Island’.What begins as a simple fund raising venture, becomes a life

changing experience for all of those involved.Risking the wrath of their families and an outraged WI hierarchy, they spark a global phenomenon. But as media interest snowballs, the Calendar Girls find themselves exposed in ways they’d never expected, revealing more than they’d ever planned. Lancaster Footlights is delighted to give the news that they too, will be stripping off – all in the best possible taste of course – for a production at The

Grand Theatre, Lancaster. Of course, the play is not just about nudity. It presents to us, the lives of ordinary women, in a heartwarming and often amusing story, will have the audience laughing and crying.

The production runs at the Grand Theatre in St Leonardgate on dates from October 12th to the 20th at 7.30 pm. For booking please telephone 01524 64695 or book online at www.lancastergrand.co.uk

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MORECAMBE JAZZ CLUB More Music’s autumn programme begins this month with live gigs, events and music classes for all ages and abilities. Gigs and classes are held at the newly refurbished entertainment venue The Hothouse on Devonshire Road in Morecambe.

Kicking off the new term is Morecambe Jazz Club featuring the Lancaster Royal Grammar School Big Band.Morecambe Jazz Club is a collaboration between Lancaster Jazz Festival and More Music and features the best in UK, local, and community jazz talent.

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The Lancaster Grand Theatre kicks off the autumn season with a September packed with shows, and some of the biggest acts.

The Lancaster Grand still proves a big draw for some of the biggest acts! Despite the Lancaster Grand only being a 460 seater venue it has managed to attract some of the biggest names and this season will be no different, as two big names are set to be released in the next few months, so watch the web site for the latest information.

The new season has something for everyone: quality drama, critically acclaimed children’s productions, top comedians, old favourites, opera, ballet and TV favourites are all set to deliver a fantastic programme of events worthy of a much bigger theatre. Lenny Henry one of the big names in show business, steps onto the Grand stage this October, he will be one in a long list of household names to perform at the venue this season.

ThenewseasonstartswithSEPTEMBERGliding in on Tuesday4thofSeptember AnEveningofGolfwithPeterAlliss.

Celebrating the bicentenary with ATasteofDickens, this event will take place on Friday7thofSeptember. The evening of readings will be in two halves and during the interval will be a specially created Dickens Buffet.

Brush off your dancing shoes and come to the amazing HoldBacktheNight (Abba and the Bee Gees) on the 8thofSeptember.

Back by popular demand the ever lovable HairyMclaryandfriends will be paddling their way in on the 12thofSeptember. With music, singing and several of the favourite stories, this show is a must for all the family.

Another fantastic double bill TheHoughtonWeavers and WingatesBand, a must for all music lovers, striking a chord on the 15thofSeptember.

An evening with SeanRuane and TedRobbins follows, Lancashire born tenor Sean is one of the rising stars of Opera performing at Covent Garden and The Royal Opera House and most recently for the opening of

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the new Olympic Stadium. Ted Robbins the lovable rogue of TV, Phoenix Nights, Benidorm and The Slammer delivers a top class stand up. Sunday16thofSeptember.

Lancaster Grand’s new PatronPaulineFleeming, delivers a hilarious drama on dating. Everyone’s done it but not everyone has done speed dating. How could it go wrong! The production runs from Monday17thtoFriday21stofSeptemberand all Monday tickets are on Buy One Get One FREE!

The manager’s choice of September goes to the incredible CreganandCo. Rod Stewart’s original guitarist and song writer Jim Cregan, and his band have teamed up with the incredible voice of Ben Mills former X Factor finalist. This band have worked with the best in the business including Pete Townsend, Ringo Starr, Joe Cocker, Katie Melua to name but a few. Saturday22ndofSeptember. As the manager’s choice the first 50 tickets purchased from this ad can claim them at £10 per ticket, please quote PRESS!

Ballet Theatre Uk brings their internationally acclaimed company of dancers to the Grand on the 23rdofSeptember with the enchanting production of SleepingBeauty.

Flying the flag for the National Curriculum KS2 Victorian History is TheRunawayApprentice. Lunch Box Theatre Company returns to re-enact true stories of the Cotton Mill Children of the Industrial Revolution. Dress up and join in on the 27thofSeptember.

Rounding up September with one of the funniest comedians on the circuit, SimonEvans. We have been trying for some time to confirm this comedian and if you don’t know who he is be ashamed, very ashamed! Google him on Live at the Apollo and he becomes compulsive viewing, live he trips those stories out with ease, do not miss him! Comedian of the season!

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Art & Crafts: Pots, pots and more pots


At Potfest creators from Lancaster to France, Carlisle to Germany all gather to exhibit and sell their work, demonstrate their skills and give newbie’s the chance to have a go.

What is special about these events is not only to meet other Potters & Sculptors from near and far but to see the wonderful and diverse range of products all made from clay. I’ve said it before, in my mind clay is the most versatile substance on the planet; to be able to turn soft pliable wet clay into a stone like material that can be used from everything from building houses to fine ornaments is fantastic.

This event sees new artists working alongside established veterans, fine delicate porcelain jewellery alongside earthy animal sculptures, bowls, cups, plant pots, castles, figures and so the list goes on.

Although as a Sculptor & Potter I work with clay every day I still get a buzz from watching others turn a lump of mud into a huge pot or see a face come alive in front of you. It is also great to see so many people at the beginning of their career in clay keeping the craft alive and bringing still new ideas.

There is something magical and primitive about getting your hands in the clay, it takes us back to childhood and sandcastles but links us with the past when the first pots were made. I recently read about an early potter and how weeks of work could be ruined in one kiln firing, the pain and frustration of managing the kiln temperature seemed to be the bane of his life. All potters experience kiln disasters from time to time but fortunately we live in an era where kilns have progressed and we have far more control over our firings and can often take our good fortune for granted.

We are all guilty of taking things around us for granted, the things we use, the places we go etc. but how often do we stop and think about where things originated, how they were named, who made them and how. For me it is a privilege to make something that I know is going to be used and loved in someone’s home, spending three days with other artists at Potfest I know many of them feel the same.

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MOrECAMBE COMEDy CluBTop class comedians are lined up to perform at the Platform’s new stand-up comedy club starting in August. In partnership with Hit & Run Comedy, the new comedy club will take place on the last Thursday of every month. The events will be hosted by Ste Porter, a comedian being hailed as Liverpool’s next big talent, who will take to the stage as MC for the evening along with Carl Hutchinson and Daliso Chaponda.

Thursday 30 August 8pm £8.00. 18+

SEASiDE FESTivAl - BJOrN AND TiNyIn conjunction with the Morecambe Seaside Festival the Platform will be hosting some special guests over the festival weekend. Get up close with a polar bear and a dinosaur in two amazing shows. This is innovative and interactive street theatre and extreme puppetry at its very best.

Saturday 1 September - Bjorn the Polar Bear Sun 2 September - Tiny the DinosaurPerformance Time: 3 Shows per day

1.00pm - 2.15pm - 3.30pm£3 or £10 for Family of 4.

luNCHTiME CONCErT - HOWArD HAigH - SOlO SPANiSH guiTArSpanish guitar player and composer Howard Haigh has performed for and been introduced to the Queen; performed at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room, the Royal Festival Hall, and the Barbican Hall, London. He has appeared on national and international TV, radio, and toured throughout the UK and Europe to great acclaim. For his appearance at the Luchtime Concert, Howard will present a colourful and attractive programme of guitar music from, and inspired by, Spain and Latin America.

Wednesday 5 September 12.45pmFree.

lAST NigHT OF THE PrOMSThe Last Night of The Proms is brought to you by Wesley Methodist Church featuring The Pilling Jubilee Silver Band and Wendy Sharrock (Soprano). The Pilling Jubilee Silver Band has had great success over the last few years and has won trophies in many of the contests it has entered. Accompanying the band is Wendy Sharrock, who has sung with Opera North in Leeds. Her operatic roles included “Evadne” in Troilus and Cressida, “Azucena” in Il Travatore, “Ulrica” in A Masked Ball and “Amneris” in Aida. More recently Wendy has been a regular performer with the Northern based company Heritage Opera, appearing last year in The Magic Flute, Dido and Aneaus, and The Beggar’s Opera.

Friday 7 September 8pm£8.50 / £4.

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Entertainment: Autumn artists & comedy

The Autumn programme for The Platform in Morecambe is out now and is crammed full of famous musicians and top class comedic talent.

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Lots of world famous acts will be taking to the stage including two bands from the USA this October.

The Platform is launching the brand new Morecambe Comedy Club which will take place on the last Thursday of every month and promises at least two top named comedians each time.

Football fanatics will also enjoy a panel show with celebrity guests. ‘Off the Ball’ on 14 November features football mad comedians Bob Mills and Ian Stone, stars of BBC Five Lives’ Fighting Talk programme. Cricket commentator

Henry Blofeld will visit the Platform in December. His ‘Shaken not stirred’ tour promises name dropping in spades with lots of fun and laughter.

Music lovers of every genre will be satisfied with this season’s line up. Following the runaway success of the first event ‘Later with Jools Netherland’ is back with six of the area’s prodigious bands across three separate stages – a non-stop mini festival featuring an eclectic mix of Indie, Classic, Punk and acoustic rock. The Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers have established themselves as Europe’s leading

taiko drum group and they bring their thundering rhythms to the Platform in October.

Top class tributes are lined up to perform spectacular shows that promise to be as good as the real thing. The popular Lunchtime Concerts are taking place throughout September and all performances are free to attend.

More details about these acts and more are available in the Autumn/Winter edition of The Platform brochure. Thebrochureisavailabletodownloadonlineat www.lancaster.gov.uk/platform

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HOwaRd HaigH Solo SpaniSh GuitarSpanish guitar player and composer howard haigh presents a colourful and attractive programme of guitar music from, and inspired by, Spain and latin america.

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LOUiSE JORdaN a young singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist who has a purity of voice which melts the toughest of hearts and a delivery which unsettles the most discerning critic.


TRiCkLE CHaRgE one of Cumbria’s most experienced bands, playing a stylish mix and a wide genre of music from mainstream jazz, swing and popular music plus a splash of latin rhythms.


THE MEN FROM THE MUSiCaLSJoin talented singer Brian lancaster and accompanist Gill allen for a selection of songs from musicals dating back from the 1800s to present day.


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Outdoor activity- Dinghies, yachts or cruisers


Did you watch Ben Ainslie and the other top sailors in the Olympics? Or maybe someone like Ellen McArthur sailing round the world single handed has inspired you?

You may also like the idea of bigger boats such as yachts and cruisers either in this country or abroad but the best way to start, is to try a little dinghy sailing on your local water. There is no doubt that sailing, like so many other sports and hobbies, can become addictive. Let us get one thing out of the way right from the start. Sailing can be as cheap or as expensive as you want to make it.

Sailing and yacht clubs also vary greatly. Some are distinctly up market with strict hierarchies and dress codes while others, like the clubs around Morecambe Bay, are much more laid back with clubhouses more in common with village pubs than five star hotels.

Water can be your best friend or a merciless enemy, especially when combined with the strong tides and currents of areas like Morecambe Bay. The same can be said of winds which can bounce off hills, cliffs and even high buildings. Safety is paramount.

The best way to start sailing is to drop in on your local sailing club and see what it has to offer. Different clubs have different mixes of sailing activities. A club near a marina and/or good moorings may well have a stronger cruiser section

than one with just a jetty or slipway. The latter is more likely to concentrate on dinghy sailing.

Virtually all clubs will also have a robust training programme for newcomers to the sport as well as personal kit and boats that can be borrowed at little or no charge. There is a strong case for following the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) training programme as, apart from high standards, an RYA qualification is often an internationally recognised pre-requisite for hiring or crewing sailing boats. RYA accredited courses range from complete beginners to ocean yacht masters.

The classic route into sailing is to learn on dinghies, or maybe small keel boats, and then, if wished, on to larger craft or equally to enjoy the thrills and spills of dinghy sailing including racing.

While specialised personal kit is available, basic kit can cover a range of water sports. Much is a matter of choice, but ‘essentials’ are a good wet suit or a dry suit to protect from cold water and a good, well fitted buoyancy aid. A pair of old trainers will do nicely for footwear, but a pair of decent wetsuit boots will be better. While a boat maybe on the shopping list, there is much to be said for leaving this until you have had the chance to try a range of boats and find a type that suits you.

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SHERRY NIGHT AT GREENLANDSa must for any Sherry enthusiast

We are excited to be hosting a Sherry Tasting Night on the 13th September with Javier Hidalgo from Bodegas Hidalgo. We’ll be tasting an excellent

range of Sherries from the Bodega, with dinner included! To book your place simply call Winetime. Tickets only £29.50

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The range of wines available in the UK is vast and as we are a nation who haven’t been brought up with a culture of wine drinking and no real wine industry of our own, wine is a relatively new thing to a lot of us. Many new wine drinkers choose what to buy based on the grape variety described on the label which often means that they end up choosing a wine from one of the so called New World Countries such as Chile or Australia. If this is the main criteria for choosing there could be a whole range of excellent wines that might remain undiscovered.

Often people believe that a wine made from a blend of grape varieties is of lesser quality than one made from just one type. This is certainly not the case and many of the worlds most famous and expensive wines, Champagne and Bordeaux being just two, are made from a blend of several varieties, up to thirteen in the case of Chateauneuf du Pape. You can liken it to a Michelin starred chef using a range of ingredients to create a perfectly balanced dish.

In the world of wine the winemaker may also have a range of different varieties to choose from that will all add a different character to the finished wine, be it black fruit flavours, spice or floral aromas. That is not to say that blended wines are better than those made from a single varietal but they certainly should not be considered to be sub-standard. Here we recommend some great wines all made with a blend of grapes that provide excellent quality and value for money.

WineTime wineshop at Greenlands Farm in

Tewitfield dispels the myth that wine made from a blend

is of lesser quality.

To blend or not to blend?Langlois-Château Crémant de Loire Brut NV: This beautiful, creamy fizz from the Loire valley is infinitely more enjoyable than the majority of cheap Champagnes, which is not altogether surprising given that it is made by a Bollinger-owned property. As with a lot of Champagne this is a blend of 3 different grape varieties but they have only got Chardonnay in common with Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc completing the combination. £14.50

Triade IGT Campania Bianco 2010: Falanghina, Fiano and Greco di Tufo are all really interesting white grapes that are indigenous to south western Italy, specifically the province of Campania. Triade (pronounced tree-a-day) is the first wine to combine all 3 in a classic example of ‘the whole is greater than the sum of its parts’; equal proportions of the 3 varieties with 20% of the wine barrel fermented has resulted in a wonderfully rich, creamy-textured wine with a surprisingly complex, almost tropical fruitiness. £9.00

Head over Heels south eastern Australia Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2011: Many observers believe that a lot of the vineyards in Bordeaux that are planted to Merlot, Cabernet et al would actually be much better suited to growing white grapes, specifically Sémillon & Sauvignon Blanc which is regarded as the classic, white Bordeaux combination. This example hails from the other side of the planet but demonstrates just how these two varieties can work in harmony with each enhancing the other to give a fresh, vibrant pithy white. £8.25

Meerlust Estate Stellenbosch Red 2008: This classic Bordeaux blend (Cabernet/Merlot) is ostensibly a baby version of ‘Rubicon’, the flagship of the Meerlust Estate and widely regarded as one of the Cape’s finest wines, indeed the first release (1992) was actually a declassified Rubicon as it was felt that this difficult vintage had not quite allowed the quality expected for their ‘Grand Vin’. The entire parcel was offered to the UK market at a knock down price and the rest is history! £11.50

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Food: Know your meat

Gregory Williams Butcher and Deli in Market Gate Shopping Centre, Lancaster is available to give you advice

on cuts of meat to suit your cooking and budget.

A reputable butcher will be able to guide you around the choices available and suggest cooking times or even recipes, and should be able to tell you where your meat has come from if it is locally sourced. Of course, whatever choice you make, it is important that the meat is fresh.

Know your meat

The family butcher is making a comeback! Most people are becoming conscious of what goes in their meals, and are returning to independent shops for fresh quality produce. However, it can sometimes be difficult to know which is the best cut of meat, and that of course depends on what you want to make.

Beef-Chuck&ShinChuck (often known as the shoulder) and shin beef (that comes from the fore leg of the cow are both perfect for casseroles (ideal for the slow cooker) they are an ideal natural thickener for the stock which will be full of flavour. Both Chuck and Shin are two of the least expensive cuts of beef. Shin beef can also be used for mince.Beef-TopRumpTop rump (from the back of the cow) can be cooked as a large piece of steak or cut into strips for a tasty stir fry. The rump is slightly less tender than the sirloin but has a strong flavour.Beef-SirloinSirloin (from the centre of the back) is also delicious and tender and both can be grilled or flash fried or roasted. They are particularly tender and is one of the most expensive cuts of beef.

Lamb- NeckThe neck is best cooked slowly in casseroles or can be used for mince, it is one of the cheaper cuts of lamb. Lamb-ShoulderShoulder makes a great traditional joint but can also be cubed for lamb curry or kebabs.Lamb-LoinThe loin comes from the back, perhaps the most tender part of the lamb and can be joints, chops or medalions.LambsliverAlso incredibly rich in iron and delicious friend or grilled.

Pork&ChickenPerhaps more well known meats for healthy meals are the white meats, pork or chicken. These both come in a variety of cuts and can be cooked in many different ways, making them both very versatile.

VenisonHowever, another low fat but tasty meat is venison. This can be cooked in ways similar to beef and is now available all year round.

It should have a good colour and be moist. In the case of chops, chicken fillets etc there should be a few you can choose from. For sirloin, fillet and joints you should be able to have these cut to your own specifications. Mince should be a rich red colour and liver should be a rich brown colour.

Ask your local butcher about different cuts of meat to suit your cooking & budget.

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THE MEETING HOUSERESTAURANT

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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Why eat food that is in season and what is in season this month.

Cook with the seasonsSEPTEMBER

There are quite a few reasons to eat seasonal food; it’s fresher, contains the vitamins and nutrients that our bodies need for different times of the year, it’s cheaper because the food has not had

to be transported from other countrys where it is in season, you can support the British economy

and in doing this reduce CO2 emisions and environmental damage.

FRUITApples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Figs, Grapes, Lemons, Melons, Nectarines, Oranges, Peaches,

Pears, Plums, Raspberries, Redcurrants, Tomatoes

VEGETABLESAubergine, Beetroot, Broad Beans, Butternut

Squash, Courgettes, Cucumber, Fennel, French Beans, Garlic, Horseradish, Kale, Leeks, Lettuces

& Salad Leaves, Mangetout, Marrow, Onions, Parsnips, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Radishes,

Rocket, Runner Beans, Spinach, Spring Onions, Swede, Sweetcorn, Turnips, Watercress

MEATBeef, Chicken, Grouse, Guinea Fowl, Lamb,

Pheasant, Pork, Rabbit, Turkey, Venison

FISH & SEAFOODMackerel, Mussels, Sea bass, Scallops

HERBSBasil, Chives, Coriander, Oregano, Mint, Parsley,

Rosemary, Sage, Sorrel, Tarragon, Thyme


Charity: Walking for Zimbabwe

On May 12th 2012 ‘The Lancashire Walking and Social Group’ tackled the Yorkshire three peaks to raise money for SIFE Lancaster.

Walking for Zimbabwe

The group, headed up by Chris Riley, decided to get involved to help SIFE Lancaster, and specifically the ‘Zimbabwe Orphanage Project’ after both appeared in the Lancaster Magazine in March of this year. Chris Riley and fourteen other dedicated walkers, a mixture of novices and experts, managed to raise an incredible £324 for SIFE Lancaster on this occasion. ‘The Lancashire Walking and Social Group’ arranges monthly walks and socials that are a must for both keen would be hikers and the more advanced alike, more information can be found at www.lancasterwalkinggroup.co.uk.

SIFE Lancaster is the local stem of SIFE, ran by students at Lancaster University. SIFE is an international non-profit organisation that works with leaders in business and higher education to encourage university students to make a difference in their communities and abroad whilst developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders. SIFE projects, such as SIFE Lancaster’s ‘Zimbabwe Orphanage Project’, must address a social need to improve the quality of life and standard of

living for others on a long term basis. There are 45 universities in the United Kingdom involved in SIFE and they all aim “to bring together the top leaders of

today and tomorrow to create a better, more sustainable world through the positive power of business” (SIFE Mission Statement).

If you would like to find out more about SIFE Lancaster and the amazing work it does in the local community and internationally for people in need then please visit www.sifelancaster.co.uk. SIFE Lancaster can also be found on the social media networks Facebook and Twitter. SIFE Lancaster encourages partnerships and relationships with local people and businesses so please do not hesitate to get in contact.

SIFE Lancaster would like to extend a massive thank you to Chris Riley and the ‘The Lancashire Walking and Social Group’ group for their support of the cause and look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship in the future.

Zimbabwe, located in the southern regions of Africa, is often celebrated for its natural beauty and opportunity and was once Africa’s wealthiest country. But in recent years, this potential has become hidden behind the images of poverty and violence we see in the media, preventing economic development and most worryingly killing hundreds of people every Day. The most significant cause of suffering comes from the AIDS crisis, with 25% of the adult population carrying the disease causing one in five children to become carriers of the HIV virus. Due to the lack of money and medical assistance many people are left to die.

In 2001, Zimbabwe had their credit frozen by the USA following the controversy over land ownership which caused hundreds of farmers to lose possession of their land to the hands of the government who were led by Robert Mugabe. The economic development of the country came to a standstill and has slowly declined ever since.

The AIDS pandemic coupled with the dire financial state of the country has left an estimated 1.3 million

L ancaster students raise money for Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Orphanage Project, as part of SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) Lancaster is a small volunteering project made up of undergraduate students studying at Lancaster University


children orphaned, forcing them to live on the streets without food and safety. For this reason, the many orphanages that exist around the country are a crucial part of communities, as they give all these vulnerable children a much needed home, providing shelter, warmth, education and food at such an important time in their lives. But even the orphanages themselves struggle to meet the needs of all the children with poor, crowded accommodation and low supplies of food and general resources.

Zimbabwe Orphanage Project, as part of SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) Lancaster is a small volunteering project made up of undergraduate students studying at Lancaster University who work together to raise money and awareness for orphanages in Zimbabwe. The SIFE organisation is a society that runs throughout universities across the country to enhance the entrepreneurial skills of university students via student led projects that work to help improve the lives of others. The aim of the projects is to educate unprivileged organisations and people on how they can improve their standards

of living, by learning skills which will allow them to work and earn their own money. There are a number of national projects working within the local North West area as well as elsewhere in the country.

The Zimbabwe Orphanage Project, which began in October 2011, is one of the international projects within SIFE Lancaster. Our main aim is to raise awareness and improve the living conditions of the orphanages we support and better the lives of the orphans and their carer’s. With a close connexion to a project leader out in Zimbabwe, we are in constant communication with the orphanages in order to understand where our help is most needed.

Our first event took place towards the end of last year, during the build- up to Christmas. We held a Christmas market stall on campus alongside the Farmers Market which visits the University every Thursday. In preparation for the event, all team members made jewellery, key rings, home-made cakes, biscuits and chocolate filled

Christmas stockings to sell to staff and students. Despite the fact the weather being very much against us with strong winds and lots of rain, we had a very successful day raising a total of £190

Since then we have been working on another project, a instruction pack on how to make Zeer pots which will be sent over to the orphanages in the coming weeks. A Zeer pot is a food preservation device that allows perishable foods to last a lot longer in a hot African climate. It is made out of clay, sand and a small amount of water. The pots are designed to extract heat from the middle section of the pot which allows food to stay fresh for up to 75% longer. By providing the orphanages with an easy to follow instruction pack we have enabled them to produce these Zeer pots for personal use and also as a possible business venture.

The Zeer pots can be decorated and sold at local markets which provides the wider community with a safe food preservation device whilst allowing the orphanages to produce financial income to use for building repairs, school supplies etc.

ZOP’s next event will take place at the 6th and 7th of March, just before the University takes a break over Easter. Once again we will be holding a stall in Alexandra Square on campus from 10.00am-2.30pm, which will act as a drop off point for students and staff to donate unwanted items such as clothing, stationary, toys and books. After the collection, a member of the ZOP team will be taking the items over to Zimbabwe herself over the Easter break and distributing them throughout the orphanages we support.

So far, the project has been a great success and we are already noticing how our efforts are making a difference to the orphanages. We have also been nominated to take part in the SIFE regional competitions which sees SIFE projects from all over the country competing to become part of the SIFE UK National competition taking place in The Britannia International Hotel, Canary Wharf on April 18th and 19th 2012. The winning project will then go on to represent the UK in the 2012 SIFE World Cup in Washington DC, competing with projects from 39 others countries for the winning title.

The Zimbabwe Orphanage Project has a very busy few months ahead to continue making a difference in the lives of the children and orphanages we support and also work towards success in SIFE competitions. The help and support of the local community would be of great value to ensure our project continues to grow and will continue through to the 2012-2013 academic year. To show your support please visit our websitewww.zim-orphans.co.uk and or email us with your thoughts and any suggestions at [email protected]

Charity: Lancaster students raise money for Zimbabwe



Community Clubs: Cooking in secret

Lancaster has become one of the newest venues to have its’ own Clandestine Cake Club, organiser Lynne Molloy tells us more.

The first Clandestine Cake Club was established in 2010 and there are over 150 now, with branches in Paris, Barcelona and Perth, Australia. Its been talked about on the One Show and a cook book, featuring cakes from members, will be out soon.

Sowhywouldyouwanttocome? First you need to love cakes and baking, but this club is limited – you can only bake BIG cakes (no cupcakes, muffins or tarts), with a theme for each meeting. Recently featured are Death by Chocolate, International Cakes (lots of Olympic themed events), Dairymaids Delight (supporting British dairy farmers) and Fruitful Gathering. Our first theme is “Favourite Things” encouraging baking your favourite cake or use favourite ingredients. The interpretation, is up to you, the baker.

WhyClandestine?You don’t get to know the address of the venue for the event until a few days before. Don’t worry, you do get given some clues when the event is promoted, and an indication of the location. Lancaster gives many opportunities with venues not only in the city centre but also in the surrounding towns and villages, ensuring that all members have the chance of something near to them. The premises are usually coffee shops, but events have been held in community centres, wine bars, even on farms and I have some wonderful ideas, with related themes, lined up for the coming months. Commercial venues usually host the club for free, serving refreshments to keep us going. If we use a community location, we would make a donation to the organisers.

Whathappensduringameeting?The club meeting usually lasts 2 hours and you don’t have to come on your own either (but of course you would be made VERY welcome if you did. As long as you bake a cake, you can be bring a guest with you. And then the fun begins, with a recommended maximum of 15 bakers and their guests, and the 15

cakes, we all sample and share the cakes, with any leftovers (it is difficult to try all 15, or even 10, or even 5!) available to take home. (The limit on numbers is to try and ensure we all get a chance to socialise, its been found that too many spoil the party). Please don’t feel concerned, there is no element of competition either, we just want cakes we enjoy eating and maybe the opportunity to try something a little bit different.This is a photo of a recent event I attended hosted by South Lancashire CCC, the cakes and event was wonderful and the 2 hours we were there flew by. I made several new friends and as a result have travelled to parts of Lancashire I never knew existed.

JoinandcometooneofoureventsAll membership is organised through our website www.clandestinecakeclub.co.uk. This is a wonderland of cakes, with listings for all the events with reports and photos of more cakes than you ever could imagine.

There are no fees, no hidden charges. You register as a member, join the Lancaster group and if you want, sign up for one of our listed events, October booking now, November event very soon. If you do have any questions, please contact me, Lynne, at [email protected] or Twitter: Overtonlady.

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NEW SHOP AT THE STORKLots of delicatessen style goodies all homemade at The Stork.

Jam & marmalade, chutneys & various pesto’s etc. all produced and bottled locally.

Local meat from Conder Green Farm shop + South African speciality meat produced in the UK.

Homemade cakes, biscuits & crafts + lovely gifts made by local artist.Takeaway breakfast & coffee + lots more.

PINEWOODcoffee shop

Pinewood coffee shop is a friendly & welcoming traditional cafe serving a variety of home-made meals including all day breakfast, afternoon teas (£7.95 for 2 people).

We are situated off the A6 between Lancaster and Cabus. We are open every day 10am - 5.30pm (10am-4.30pm in the winter)

We are popular with walkers and cyclists due to our location. We are next door to Armstrongs Garden Machinery.

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Restaurant review: Blue Moon Thai Restaurant


Editor, Lisa Mason has lunch at Blue Moon Thai Restaurant in Lancaster, with such a

tasty menu, you must give it a try.

Spice up your lunchtime!

Ok, I do have to admit that I have never actually eaten Thai at lunchtime, it is not the food that traditionally springs to mind to have for lunch, but we fancied something spicy for a change and had heard that Blue Moon had an excellent lunch menu.

Blue Moon is easy to find, down the hill from Boots on the left hand side just after the turning to St Nicholas Arcades parking. As soon as you step through the door, the bustle of the one way system is left behind you.

We were greeted by Manager Kumjad and shown to our table by our waitress Tanya. The restaurant looks just as good in daylight as it does at night, impressive and contemporary, one that is full of charm and interesting Thai pieces that give it a real authentic feel. The most impressive though, in our eyes, is the 5 metre long viewing glass into the spotlessly clean kitchen. Watching the professional Thai cooks create your meal is certainly something special.

We started with satay chicken for me , my husband tried the vegetable spring rolls, both dishes were presented immaculately, the cooking skills are obviously high, the chicken was cooked to perfection and marinated in a deliciously subtle flavour, the satay sauce a must for peanut lovers! The spring rolls had a perfect crunch into the filo pasty, which melted into your mouth followed by a very tasty vegetable filling.

The service was attentive and friendly and our main courses were swiftly brought over. A favourite with many, we had a Thai Green Curry which did not disappoint and Chu Chi Pla (deep fried Sea Bass topped with a mild curry sauce) which is the special for September. It was fantastic! Usually I choose chicken or prawns when ordering Thai, I had never tried a fish curry, what a treat I have been missing! The lightly spiced sauce was full of flavour, the sauce oozed over the super thin crispy batter on the

fish, perfectly complimenting the delicate flavour of the Sea Bass.

Who can resist a pudding? Not us! We suggest the pancakes flavoured with Thai Pandan leaves packed with grated coconut and served with a quality vanilla ice cream. They certainly melted down with ease after such a delicious lunch. A Thai lunch makes a refreshing and extremely tasty change. So bypass that cheese sandwich my friends and get down to Blue Moon Thai Restaurant.

With lunch from £7.95 per person, for a starter and a main, you can’t afford to miss out.


The breakfast hamper served at the Chewton Glen Treehouse Suite.

A Cabin treeroom, Harads, Sweden.

A Bird’s Nest treeroom, Harads, Sweden. A Mirrorcube treeroom, Harads, Sweden.


Travel: Sleeping up a tree

Against a backdrop of rolling hills, vineyards and lavender fields, I found a variety of adrenaline-fuelled activities, countless excellent bistros and

home-from-home guesthouses.

Growing up, the kids next door had a treehouse. Three planks of wood nailed across two chunky branches, but magical nonetheless.

When I heard Chewton Glen, the multi award winning five-star spa hotel in the New Forest, was opening 12 Treehouse Suites this summer, memories flooded back. So too did the childlike excitement, when my sister and I beat our way to the top of a waiting list and booked a weekend break.

But when we arrive at the high-end suites, it becomes apparent treehouse living has come a long way in the last few years. For starters, there’s no scrambling up a rope ladder.

The adventure begins with a golf buggy ride from the hotel’s main reception, up the bumpy track into the surrounding woodlands. The suites are cleverly built into the side of a hill - with one half propped up with stilts - allowing guests to enter at ground level.

Re-living the pure, unabashed joys of childhood is rare, but within seconds of entering our treehouse, my sister, Harriet, and I are running around, marvelling at the different features - and there are lots.

A vast walk-in shower, flatscreen TV at the foot of the bath and a log-burning stove instantly grab our attention. But it’s the little touches that really make us warm to the place: a well-stocked fridge, freshly baked lemon drizzle cake on the coffee table, and jars of hot chocolate with marshmallows in the kitchen.

With so much excitement indoors, it’s easy to forget we’re in a treehouse, but stepping out onto the balcony we’re greeted with a sea of green. Level with the treetops, we have a wonderful birds-eye view. Right now, the leaves are shimmering from recent rainfall, but it’s easy to imagine this setting would be stunning in any weather, at any time of year.

Harriet and I waste no time dipping into the outdoor private hot tub with a pre-dinner drink, admiring the panoramic views and enjoying the silence.

When our stay comes to an end, there’s another bolt of childhood nostalgia - the gloom of playtime being over. Thankfully, I’ve grown out of tantrums, but treehouses haven’t lost their magic, and Chewton Glen’s are utterly enchanting.

Chewton Glen’s Tree House Suites start from £600 per night including tax. To book, visit www.mrandmrssmith.com or call 0845 034 0700

FOURMORETREEHOUSESTOTRY...

Bestfor...familyfun - Center Parcs’ treehouses at Longleat Forest, Wiltshire.

Reached via spiral stairs winding around a tree, these luxury log cabins on stilts sit among 400 acres of woodland - perfect for little explorers. Fitted with all mod cons (including 42-inch TVs and iPod docks), with an ensuite bathroom for parents, the treehouses can sleep up to eight and are ecologically heated by solar panels and ground source heat pumps.

Treehouses at Center Parcs Longleat Forest in 2013 start from £2,499 for three nights. To book, visit www.centerparcs.co.ukor call 08448 266266

Sleeping up a tree!

Bestfor...designaddicts-“Treerooms” at the Treehotel in Harads, Sweden.

They may look a bit like alien spaceships, but they are actually works of architectural wondercommissioned by husband and wife team, Britta and Kent Lindvall. Nestled among acres of unspoilt, natural surroundings, the individually-designed eco treerooms (which include the Cabin, Mirrorcube, Bird’s Nest, Blue Cone and UFO) are ideally situated to see the Northern Lights.

Treerooms at the Treehotel start from £380 for two people including VAT. To book visit www.mantiscollection.com or call 01483 425 465


Canopy Treehouse at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica,

Bestfor...fairytalefantasies-The branch-top, crooked wooden cabins at Les Alicourts.

Just outside Orleans in central France, these branch-top cabins look like they’re straight out of the pages of a Hans Christian Anderson adventure.

Ideal for families with kids aged two and above, they’re part of a park which offers a range of activities, including go-karting, biking, minigolf, a skate park for teens and a gym and spa for adults plus.

Family treehouses for four at Les Alicourts start from £143 per night. To book, visit www.alicourtstreehouses.com

Bestfor...jungleadventures-The Canopy Treehouse, Puru

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If you’ve returned from holiday to withered summer bedding and dried-up pots, bite the bullet and empty them on the compost heap, replacing them with a spring display. Plant bulbs, pansies, heathers and other winter and spring stalwarts to brighten up your outlook.

If you’re not going to use your containers for winter displays, clean them out, wipe them down and put them away. Don’t leave terracotta pots out or they may succumb to frost and crack.

Some gardeners tend to be more relaxed about pest and disease control at the end of the season, but ignore them at your peril or you may be storing up problems that will remain dormant until next year. Cut off or prune out affected parts of diseased plants and burn or dispose of them so that overwintering spores won’t survive until next year.

Pest control is also important. Be aware that many biological controls become less reliable when the temperature drops as the predatory insects which provide the control then multiply more slowly. Take off shoots on plants which are infested with greenfly or blackfly and dispose of them.

Don’t leave garden debris lying around because slugs will shelter under it and are still capable of doing plenty of damage to your plants. It’s also important to keep up with the weeding because otherwise they are likely to shed seeds, creating a hotbed of more weeds next year.

Continue to deadhead roses and cut back finished summer-flowering perennials, removing supports which propped up the plants which have stopped flowering. These can be cleaned with a mild detergent and put away until next year.

September is an ideal time for a great garden tidy-up, while it’s still warm enough to work outdoors comfortably before the inevitable

freezing weather sets in, Hannah Stephenson shares her tips.


The great garden tidy up


The vegetable garden should still be producing rich pickings of French and runner beans, salad crops, courgettes and sweetcorn, but if you have time, clear away spent crops to create vacant rows, dig over the ground and refill the spare space with autumn and winter crops as soon as possible.

Give the greenhouse a spring-clean, emptying it of staging, plants and rubbish and give it a good clean with hot, soapy water, which will help flush out pests and diseases and prepare the area for any overwintering tender plants you may need to house. Remove greenhouse shading to allow in more light.

If you’re putting plants back in there, try to space them out to allow good airflow around them which will help stop the build-up of diseases such as soft rot and mildew.

Garden furniture can also be cleaned at this time of year on fine days, to save you a job next spring. Teak furniture can be washed with a mild mixture of soap and water and it is recommended that you use a soft utility brush to remove surface dust and dirt. Rinse the furniture thoroughly after cleaning and allow it to dry completely before putting it away for the winter.

September is also a good time to prune cane fruits such as loganberries and tayberries, cutting off the fruited canes to about 6in (15cm) from the ground.

Of course, once you’ve done all this, the sun may come out and you may have to unpack a newly cleaned deck chair or two if the summer turns out to be an Indian one - but you’ll be streets ahead when spring arrives.

Gardening: The great garden tidy up

Best of the bunch

While many gardeners will now be contemplating which spring-flowering bulbs to plant up this autumn, others will be sitting back to enjoy their summer bulb choices - and the nerine is one of the best

Nerine

late-flowering beauties. N. bowdenii produce beautiful pink funnel-shaped flowers ahead of their strap-shaped leaves in September, bringing a welcome splash of colour to fading borders and patios.

Nerines need plenty of heat in early summer while they are dormant. They should be placed in a very sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil - ideally by a house wall - and just be left alone to do their thing.

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If you want a taste of the Mediterranean to remind you of your summer holiday, you could have a go at growing an olive tree.

While mature trees will survive freezing conditions, to flower and fruit they need temperatures between 7.5C (46F) and 10C (50F), so they need to be brought into a cold greenhouse or conservatory in winter.

They are often wind-pollinated, so growing more than one cultivar improves pollination. If you are starting from scratch, use small pots with loam-based compost and added grit, with loads of crocks in the bottom and place the pots on feet to enhance drainage. Despite needing free-draining soil, they also need to be watered liberally and fed with a liquid fertiliser every month during the growing season. Cut watering back in winter but never allow the compost to dry out.

They should be pruned in spring or early summerand the new shoots thinned each year to keep the plant compact.

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Death within hours

The Mito TwinAir was announced right after Fiat, which owns Alfa Romeo, spilled the beans that more versions of the TwinAir are on the way, with a range of capacities and outputs.

At least one won’t even have a turbocharger, in the manner of the original twin-cylinder Fiat 500 of ‘back in the day’, but for now the 84bhp turbocharged 875cc is the only choice among the Fiat Group’s small cars.

Quite why it’s taken so long to migrate to the Mito is a question for another dinner, but it’s there at last - and with tweaks.

The same engine is fitted to three or four other models already, the latest being the Fiat Punto. In shifting it across to the Mito Alfa’s engineers have done something, rumoured to involve a larger diameter exhaust and a change to the impellor blade angle within the furious little turbo. It’s worked wonders, reviving a verve that had started to wane.

By modern standards the Mito isn’t a lightweight car. The entry level Peugeot 208, for example, is 975kg, while the Mito TwinAir is a comparatively tubby 1130kg. Expect a round of weight-saving technologies in its next major update, but the way the fettled TwinAir unit handles the weight is light years ahead of other small petrols.

You probably know by now that the TwinAir is force-fed by a small turbo that spins faster than the lead woman in Street Dance, and it gives a kind of zesty performance you just don’t get in normally aspirated small petrol engines.

Yes there’s a bit of turbo lag; you can’t get away from it. But the shove as the rev needle spins around the counter to a charismatic thrumming soundtrack is delightful. The engine seems smoother in the Mito than it has done in some of its other foster homes, but arguably even more fun.

Should you be strong of willpower there’s actually a choice of how you want to drive it, courtesy of Alfa’s

The new Alfa Romeo Mito Twin Air adds a bit of italian style to the super mini class of cars. The Twin Air engine adds zesty performance not found in normally aspirated petrol engines.


First Drive: Alfa Romeo Mito Twin Air


DNA drive selector switch. Going backwards, A is for All-weather, which basically means normal driving settings but allowing for a bit of wheelspin in slippy conditions, along with tighter control over sideways movement.

N is now for Natural. It used to be ‘Normal’, but apparently that wastooector switch. Going backwards, A is for All-weather, which basically means normal driving settings but allowing for a bit of wheelspin in slippy conditions, along with tighter control over sideways movement.

Well, that’s how it feels, anyway. In reality, the second of the sixgears only just about reaches 40mph, so while you’re giggling away to yourself whacking the gear lever into third, you’re not actually going that quickly at all. It’s all part of the joy.

Another of the happy spin-off factors from the TwinAir system is that even with all the extra turbo and vibration control gubbins it’s a good 10% lighter than other small petrol engines, so the Mito’s front end has a wonderful crispness of turn-in, darting into corners as if its lifedepends on it. It always feels so eager to please, and that makes itincredibly likeable.

You can buy a Mito TwinAir in two trim levels; Sprint and Distinctive. Both post the same tax-free 98g/km CO2 output and 67.3mpg fuel economy, but Distinctive cars are the real lookers. With 17-inch ‘sports’ alloy wheels, red-painted brake callipers, rear parking sensors and a truckload of silver and chrome-effect aesthetic details, it looks as good as the Mito ever has. Very, then.

But even Sprint models get cruise control, Bluetooth, an electroniclimited-slip differential, seven airbags, stop-start technology, airconditioning, an alarm and immobiliser, front fog lights and more. It’s far from Spartan, but place the two models side by side and the extra £1,200 for the Distinctive starts to melt into irrelevance.

There are also myriad ways to customise the car, with colour variations on the outside and inside. Alfa limits it to try to avoid any hideous combinations and maintain residual values, but there’s a lot you can do to make it yours.

These days most cars are a bit too anodyne; a bit too sterile. But theMito TwinAir, thanks to some inspired engine modifications and some styling genius on the higher Distinctive model, is a car with a life - a personality even. I defy anybody to buy one and not end up giving it a name.

Motoring: Alfa Romeo Mito Twin Air

It has split personalities, with its economical, easy-going side dominating in Natural drive mode, but in Dynamic it gives you fun by the bucket. The fact that you can have both in one great-looking car makes this little Alfa a real gem.

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Before the autumn/winter weather sets in, now is the time to check your tyres and replace them if needed.

Going back to school is full of checklists for the children but this is now THE time to check your tyres.

Signs that your car tyres may need changing are, your car doesn’t seem to grip the road as usual or it takes longer to stop in wet conditions. Before you notice these signs ideally you should be checking your tyres visually. Many manufactures now have Tread Wear Indicators but these are only a guide, a tread depth gauge should be used.Car tyres sometimes need to be replaced before they have reached the end of their life, mainly due to

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Solicitors advice: Half is mine


Michael Willey from BSG Solicitors in Lancaster

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dividing up your assets.

Half is mine

Naturally most people when starting a new relationship do not think about what will happen if it breaks down. Unmarried couples (of any sex) who separate do not have the same legal rights and remedies as married couples and can only rely upon the Court’s powers in relation to land law and trust law to divide their property between them. They cannot claim maintenance for themselves.

If an unmarried couple purchase a house in joint names there is a presumption that they intend to own it equally and share the proceeds when it is sold equally.That applies whoever pays the mortgage. If they separate either can ask to the Court to order the sale of the house to ensure they receive their share. Obviously, if they both agree, either owner could sell their share of the house to the other. The Court’s powers are limited to ordering the sale and determining how the proceeds should be divided. This is the simplest situation in which couples find themselves on separation. Many couples find themselves in a much less certain situation.

Sometimes at the start of the relationship one person moves into a house already belonging to the other. Also for various reasons couples sometimes buy a house that is only in one of their names. Years go by without discussion of who owns what. It is the last thing on their minds. Both contribute equally to the household costs.

Both assume that they own a share of the house. When things go wrong and they separate one of them suddenly finds out that they are left without a roof over their head. This could even happen if they had children. One way to avoid this situation would be for the couple to draw up an express Declaration of Trust saying who owned what.

In the above situation the non-owning person could make application to the Court under Trust Law to determine if they own a share of the house. The Court would have to consider the evidence presented before it to discover the intentions of the couple. When the Court is asked to determine who owns what, its decision is based upon precedent cases that have established the principles to be applied and each case is decided on its own facts.

Going to court is expensive, slow and stressful. If people take legal advice at the start of their property owning relationship they will know where they stand. In the event of separation the pain, worry and expense would be a lot less.

At Blackhurst Swainson Goodier we can advise you on the best way to ensure that your interests are protected and ownership of property is clear.

If you would like any further advice please contact Andie Brown, Rebecca Butterfield or Michael Willey at Blackhurst Swainson Goodier LLP on 01524 386500.


Business: Businesses bid to improve city

Michael Willey from BSG Solicitors in Lancaster explains where you stand as an unmarried couple when

dividing up your assetts

Businesses BID to improve city

A group of businesses based in Lancaster’s City Centre are pursuing an initiative to raise money to help improve the City. With the support of Lancaster District Chamber of Commerce, the group’s plans are well in hand to introduce a Business Improvement District (BID) in the City Centre.

A BID operates through a levy on business rates and will cost 1.5% for those with property in the BID area with a rateable value of £10,000 and over. It is a big “ask” to expect businesses to add to their already growing overhead, particularly when the economy is in recession. But businesses know that the time to invest is when the market needs stimulation and the right investment will bring its rewards.

This BID will raise over £600,000 in a 3 year period if the rate paying businesses are willing to vote YES in the BID ballot which takes place at the end of November this year.

The idea of a BID is that businesses work together to improve the town as a whole. This may be by introducing marketing and promotional initiatives, special projects to utilise empty shops, holding

events to attract more visitors, fund major clean up campaigns or other environmental improvements. The key is that all the activities funded by the BID will be in addition to what is already provided by the local authority or other public service bodies. £600,000 is a meaningful amount of money which will help create a vibrant centre alive with events and activities.

So why is it a good thing, not only for businesses but for the community as a whole?

The BID investment and activities will enhance the experience of Lancaster for visitors and locals.A city or town centre is not just a place to shop or do business, but is the heart of the community. It is a symbol of our history and the focal point for entertainment and leisure. The BID intends to make our City a better place to live, work, shop and encourage greater civic pride.

With the opening of the Castle bringing increased tourism and a larger retail centre planned to be built on the canal corridor site, it is essential that the City Centre strengthens its offer and re-establishes its proud position.


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Financial M.O.T anyone?

If we were to meet and I asked you – “how are you doing for money, are you okay financially?” you’d probably tell me to – well mind my own business. But what about your “FINANCES”? - When was the last time you thought – “are there any ways I can save money; make more money? “This series of articles are designed to provide you, with ideas and plans to help you save money, and plan your “Financial Future”. Like a diet you have to stick to these plans. Easy to write, harder to do but if you persevere, then things will become easier.

Stepone-INCOMEOne the left-hand side of a sheet of paper write a list of all income received – cash, cheque, bank transfer. Include any bonuses or extra benefits i.e. “winter fuel allowance”, car allowance, etc. Check the following; is your “TAX CODE” correct. Are you claiming all the “State Benefits” you are entitled to? Many people, especially old age pensioners are not. If in doubt contact local Tax Office or “Citizens Advice Bureau” or try one of the firms on the internet i.e. “www.turn2us.org.uk/benefits”.

Steptwo–ASSETSLISTUnderneath write a list of all assets: Value of property (be sensible); chattels (everything in the home and garden); Pension values; Any Savings and Investments.

Stepthree-EXPENDITURE. On the right hand side write a list of all expenditure; include EVERYTHING – presents; holidays, car repairs. Important - Does your Income match your expenditure? If not - you need to quickly REDUCE what you spend.

Stepfour-PRIORITISE. On this list prioritise those that are “essential”, those you want; then “luxuries”.

Stepfive–Borrowings Which are the most expensive – credit cards; unsecured borrowing. Can you clear these with any savings?

Stepsix-UnsecuredLending.DO NOT take any more unsecured lending to clear debts. Try to come to an arrangement with your lender(‘s) but ask if any such arrangement will affect your credit score. Some lenders will allow you to pay less but award a “default” against you and may not even inform you of this!. When talking to a lender, demand that the call is recorded note the time, date and the person you are speaking to. Ask them to confirm everything in writing and keep a record.

Stepseven–THE70-20-10RULE. 70% of Income should be for what you must have, to include mortgage, loan repayments. 20% of income for what you would like- holidays; presents; entertaining. 10% SAVE- for a rainy day; Emergency FUND; Pension; marriages, etc.

TOPADVICEBuy a notebook and write down everything you spend each day, week and month. Budget accordingly. If you find that you still cannot manage then seek help or advice – don’t put your head in the sand and hope it will go away. Ask family members if they can help. Look for extra hours at work or start a small business yourself. For a free monthly budget planner, simply write or email me.

Wanttoaskaquestiononfinance?Please contact info @charlesmartin finance.co.uk.

Nextmonth – how the E.U. intends to penalise women and how to cut years off your mortgage.


Finance: Financial M.O.T anyone?

Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every coloured shape contains the numbers 1 - 9.

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

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Write the answers to the clues in the grid.

ACROSS

1. Get rid of (4)3. Beloved (8)9. Exclude (4,3)10. Collier (5)11. Diligence (12)13. Deserved (6)15. Verse (6)17. Dedication (12)20. Over (5)21. Very old (7)22. Ceased (8)

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Sudoku

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Kitty was shocked at how much the new study books had increased the childrens vocabulary over the summer holidays!

CompleteYogaThursdays7-9pmYoni Yoga on the Bay Morecambewww.yoni-yoga.co.uk07968775306

TangentExhibition@Gallery2325thJuly-13thOctoberAward winning Arteria with Gallery 23 unveils an artist’s exhibition set to intrigue and inspire. See page 42.Formoreinformationpleasecall0152461111oremailinfo@arteriashop.co.uk

AWonderfullDiscoverie:LancashireWitches1612-201221stJuly-29thSeptemberAn exhibition to uncover tales of magic and mystery and explore the darker side of Lancashire’s past. Did witches really exist or were they innocent people wrongly accused? Page 53.LancasterCityMuseumwww.lancashire.gov.uk/museums

MeandMyPanorama1stAugust-28thOctober2012Preston’s young creatives present panoramic photographs of how they see their city today. The young artists invite you to experience ‘a view that exists that we never see’. Prepare to be surprised, delighted, provoked and inspired!MusuemofLancashirewww.lancashire.gov.uk/museums

WednesdayWalkabout-MigrationMysteriesWednesday’s5th,12th,19th,26thSeptember10.30-12.30Find out about the amazing travels of our birds at this time of the year, and try to spot them on a relaxing walk.LeightonMossNatureReserveTelephone:01524701601www.rspb.org.uk/events

FREELunchtimeconcertsWednesday’sat12.455th Howard Haigh12thTrickle charge19thLouise Jordan26thThe men from the musicalsThe Platform. See page 5301524582803www.lancaster.gov.uk/platform

HoldbackthenightSaturday8thSeptember7.30pmGet ready for the double bill that everyone is talking about. For the first time ever in one show, the two masters of the theatre scene to bring you the ultimate pop concert filled with the music of The BEE GEES and ABBATelephone:0152464695www.lancastergrand.co.uk

MorecambeVintageDaySunday9thSeptember10-4pmA great day out for anyone wanting to reminisce. Vehicle Rally (140 vintage cars) Tea room, Bus ride, Art Deco guided walk, Classic Motor Cycle show and more. Telephone:01524582808www.lancaster.gov.uk/heritageopendays

What’sonListings:September2012


Don’t Forget : Please check event times

and dates with the organisers before setting off.

LANCASTERWALKINGGROUP

www.lancasterwalkinggroup.co.uk

GlenriddingSunday 2nd September 10.15am

(from Ullswater information centre)

7.5 Miles - Medium/HardContact Chris: 01524 382465

Slaidburn&NewtonSunday 9th September 10am

4.5 Miles - EasyContact Rebecca 01524 848767

JubileeTower,QuernmoreSunday 16th September 10am

5 Miles - EasyContact Philip 01524 822962

HelmeCrag&GreenBurnSunday 30th September 10am

5 Miles - MediumContact Mike 01524 734867

Jane’sMysteryWalkSunday 7th October 10am6 Miles - Easy/Moderate

Contact Jane 07580 052963

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WartonStockCarClubClubChampionshipSunday9thSeptemberA fantastic day out for all the family watching the races. See page 54.Telephone:07709746744www.wartononline.com

HairyMcClaryWednesday12thSeptember10.30amWith music, singing and several of the favourite stories, this show is a must for all the familyTelephone:0152464695www.lancastergrand.co.uk

WinetimeSherryNightatGreenlandsSaturday13thSeptemberWe are excited to be hosting a Sherry Tasting Night with Javier Hidalgo from Bodegas Hidalgo. We’ll be tasting an excellent range of Sherries from the Bodega, with dinner included! To book your place simply call Winetime. Tickets only £29.50See page 5401524784198Email:[email protected]

AneveningwithRatPackandfriends-LancasterHouseHotelSaturday13thOctoberJoin us for an unforgettable caberet show of pure class, with SAUL showcasing from the legendary Rat Pack and many other classics.See page 4701524844822www.englishlakes.co.uk/events

Binoculars,TelescopesandDigi-scopingweekendSaturday15thand16thSeptemberGet some hands-on advice about binoculars and telescopes, and have the chance to try them outdoors. FREELeightonMossNatureReserveTelephone:01524701601www.rspb.org.uk/events

TheFootCentre-OPENDAYSaturday15thSeptember11-3pmLegs? Shoulders? Knees & Toes?...Pain or problems with joints, muscles or bones? Find out how you can be helped at our free advice and taster session day at The University of Cumbria Sports Centre. See page [email protected]


LANCASTER HOUSE - LUXURY PARTY VENUEChristmas Party Nights

Join us for this year’s festive celebrations with superb entertainment, and the great food and service you would expect from the region’s top luxury party venue.

All of our party evenings offer a welcome drink and 3 course festive feast menu and our resident DJ.

Traditional Party Nights from £29.00 pp.‘Cabaret’ Nights from £39.95 pp.englishlakes.co.uk/celebrate

Join us on Saturday 13th October for an unforgettable cabaret show of pure class, with “SAUL” showcasing songs from the legendaryRat Pack and many other classics.

Ticket price £32.95 pp, includes welcome drink, 3 course dinner and entertainment.Ticket & Room package available from £77.00 pp.englishlakes.co.uk/events

As a Relish card holder you can enjoya guaranteed 10% discount off all meals

01524 844822 englishlakes.co.uk

An Evening with Ratpack & Friends

MoreMusicMorecambeJazzClubSunday16thSeptember7.30-10.30Kicking off the new term is Morecambe Jazz Club featuring the Lancaster Royal Grammar School Big Band. Morecambe Jazz Club is a collaboration between Lancaster Jazz Festival and More Music and features the best in UK, local, and community jazz talent. See page 4601524831997www.moremusic.org.uk

Children’sPotteryClubSaturday22ndSeptember10.30-12The Pottery, Greenlands Farm Village. 01524784197www.wynabbot.com

WartonStockCarClubRoseofLancashireSunday23rdSeptemberA fantastic day out for all the family watching the races. See page 54.Telephone:07709746744www.wartononline.com

GiganticIndoorTableTopSaleSunday30thSeptember8-4pmCome along to one of the largest table top sales in the area. This indoor event is a great opportunity for both stall holders and bargain hunters alike.AtSaltAyreSportsCentreTelephone:01524847540

WartonStockCarClub2LTRTeamMeetingSunday7thOctoberA fantastic day out for all the family watching the races. See page 54.Telephone:07709746744www.wartononline.com

DOCTORS

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

Ash TreesMarket StreetCarnforthLancashireLA5 9JUTel: 01524 720000

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

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

COUNCILSERVICES

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

Out Of Hours EmergenciesTel: 01524 67099

Domestic Waste And Street CleaningTel: 01524 582491

Council TaxTel: 01524 582900

Highway FaultsTel: 0123 456 789

Electoral RegistrationTel: 01524 582905

PlanningTel: 01524 582376

Pest ControlTel: 01524 582935

Stray DogsTel: 01524 582757

Bus PassesTel: 01524 582958

RecyclingTel: 0800 0929705

Homeless AdviceTel: 01524 586827

Lifeline Care Alarm ServiceTel: 01524 582527

FloodingTel: 01524 582955

Handyperson SchemeTel: 01524 586812

Sheltered HousingTel: 01524 586858

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

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

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

Brookfield SurgeryBolton le SandsCarnforth, LA5 8DHTel: 01524 822088

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

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

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

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

Halton Surgery110 High RoadHalton, LancasterLA2 6PUTel: 01524 811226

DENTISTS

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

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

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

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

YourdentistChurch Street, LancasterTel: 01524841196

The Dental Surgery6 New StreetLancaster LA1 1EGTel: 01524 32639

Market Gate SurgeryMarket GateLancasterLA1 1JFTel: 01524 32630

The Lancaster Orthodontic3 Moor LaneLancasterLA1 1QD01524 848344

BAYURGENTCARE

ServiceforpeoplewhoneedaGPoutside

theirdoctor’ssurgeryopeninghours.

Tel:03001231144

ROYALLANCASTERHOSPITALGENERALENQUIRIESAshtonRoad

Lancaster,LA14RP

Tel:0152465944

Directory of Local Services

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

www.helpdirect.org.uk

0303 333 1111

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

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

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

(9am – 5pm)[email protected]

Or visit www.helpdirect.org.uk

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

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

MORECAMBEMHC (Coastal), West End, Westgate,

Yorkbridge Also at: Ashtrees, Windsor in Garstang &

Carnforth.

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

NORTH LANCASHIRECITIZENS ADVICEBUREAU

Drop in sessions

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

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

Address: 87 King StreetLancaster, LA1 [email protected]

SHOPMOBILITY

You can hire a scooter, electric or manual

wheelchair or walking frame.

Lancaster on Wednesdays and Fridays

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

as £3

Shopmobility Tel: 01524 382764

www.lmshopmob.org.uk

PLACESOFWORSHIP

Lancaster Priory and Parish ChuchTel: 01524 65338

Christ ChurchTel: 01524 34430

Lancaster District Homeless ActionTel: 01524 842008

St Thomas C of ETel: 01524 590410

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

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

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

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

Christians Against PovertyTel: 01524 61582

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

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

Lancaster Methodist ChurchTel: 01524 32717

Lancaster CathedralTel: 01524 384820

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

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

St Paul’s C of EScotforthTel 01524 843135


ONE VOICE DISABILITY SERVICE

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

Find out more : 01524 34411

St Leonards House St Leonards Gate Lancaster

LA1 1NN

Lonsdale District Carers is a user led organisation

that provides support and services for adult

carers in the Lancaster and Morecambe District.

01524 418278 info@lonsdalecarers.

org.uk

Directory of Local Services

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

PRIMARYSCHOOLS

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

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

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

Quernmore C of E 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

SECONDARYSCHOOLS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TUTORS

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

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

Jan McCartneyProfessional tuition for pupils aged 6-16


years old. Tel: 01524 61199

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

Directory of Local Services: Education

TAKEAWAYS

CHINESE

Wok Express60 Penny StreetLancaster, LA1 1XFTel: 01524 847575

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

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

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

INDIAN

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

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

Urban Spice21 Brock StreetLancasterTel: 01524 847107

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

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

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

JAPANESE

Miyabi6 Cable StreetLancaster, LA1 1HDTel: 01524 848356

OTHER

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

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

Pizzetta Republic75 North RoadLancasterTel: 01524 33332

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

Pizza HutKingsway Retail ParkLancaster, LA1 1DQTel: 01524 599222

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

Supanova18 Church StreetLancasterTel: 01524 841488

TRANSPORT

Coastal TaxisTel: 01524 424424 or 01524 60000

A to B Taxis Tel: 01524 844922

32090 Taxis 35666Tel: 01524 32090 or 01524 35666

8 4 8 TaxisTel: 01524 848848

John’s Taxi Tel: 01524 845210

Lancaster Road TaxisTel: 01524 844844

National Rail EnquiriesTel: 08457 48 49 50

Local Bus Journey Planner0871 200 22 33

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

Lancaster Bus Station TimetableStagecoach Northwest0871 2002233

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


COFFEESHOPS

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

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

Starbucks19 Market StreetLancaster LA1 1HZTel: 01524 381 795

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

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

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

Casa Rastelli MarketgateLancaster, LA1 1AL

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

RESTAURANTS

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

Teatro Grill60-62 Church StreetLancasterTel:01524 380012

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

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

Bistro 2626 Sun StreetLancaster, LA1 1EWTel: 01524 846252

Castle Balti23a Castle HillLancasterTel: 01524 388454

Bella Italia26-28 Church StreetLancasterTel: 01524 36340

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

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

Penny Street BridgePenny StreetLancaster, LA1 1XTTel: 01524 599900

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

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

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

The StorkCorricks LaneLancaster, LA2 OANTel: 01524 751234

Greaves ParkBowerham RoadLancaster, LA1 3AHTel: 01524 389335

The Borough3 Dalton SquareLancaster, LA1 1PPTel: 01524 64170

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

Pizza Margherita2 Moor LaneLancaster, LA1 1QDTel: 01524 36333

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

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

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

The Merchants27 Castle HillLancaster, LA1 1YNTel: 01524 66466

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

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

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

The Three MarinersBridge LaneLancaster, LA1 1EETel: 01524 388957

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

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

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


Directory of Local Services: Restaurants

FIXED PRICE MENU1 Course £6.00

2 Courses £8.00

3 Courses £10.00

Served Monday to Friday 12-6pm

BAR & DINING

[email protected] 389335

FIXED PRICE MENU1 Course £7

2 Courses £9

3 Courses £11Served Monday to Friday 12-6pm

[email protected]

01524 389335

FIXED PRICE MENU1 Course £6.00

2 Courses £8.00

3 Courses £10.00

Served Monday to Friday 12-6pm

BAR & DINING

[email protected] 389335

A refreshingly modern and contemporary Thai restaurant

in Lancaster with an authentic menu offering the

finest thai dishes.

All food is prepared by our professional Thai chefs with

the finest ingredients. We are fully licenced and can provide group bookings and private

functions.

Dont miss our LUNCHTIME DEALStarter & Main course only £7.95 per person

OPENING TIMES: 12noon-3pm & 6pm-11pm

7 days a week

A refreshingly modern and contemorary Thai restaurant in Lancaster with an authentic menu

dishes.All food is prepared by our professional Thai

ingredients.

Dont miss our LUNCHTIME DEALStarter & Main course & Rice only ￡7.95 per person

6 ROSEMARY LANE | LANCASTER | LA1 1NR

TELEPHONE/BOOKINGS 01524 381 111

www.bluemoonrestaurant.co.uk

We are fully licenced and can provide group bookings and private

functions.

Opening times : 12noon-3pm|6pm-11pm

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Looking for the perfect PARTY?

Welcome to the wonderful world of parties!

Call us now: 01524 60851 or go to www.revolution-bars.co.ukemail: [email protected]

A Revolution party is YOUR party. We want to make sure that everything is done your way, and far beyond your expectations…..and

how do we do this I hear you ask?

A FANTASTIC VENUEAN AMAZING COCKTAIL LIST

A HOST OF VODKA FLAVOURSA LIST OF UNBELIEVABLE TAILOR MADE OPTIONS &

A FREE PERSONAL PARTY PLANNING SERVICE!

REVOLUTION BAR | PENNY STREET | LANCASTER | LA1 1XN

25% off your party* Quote “@Lancaster 25” for your discount

*discount applies to all parties over £150.

Motiv 01Heftformat DIN A4 mit Anschnitt210 mm x 297 mm

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Im weißen Feld der Anzeige können Sie Ihre Händleradresse ergänzen.

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67 Penny Street | Lancaster | LA1 1XF | 01524 847100

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An unforgettableVALENTINE’S DAY

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