@lancaster community magazine summer 2011

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SUMMER FASHIONMen’s and Ladies Swimwear

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SUMMER WINESWines for BBQ food

ALFRESCO DININGDo it in style this Summer

LOCAL CHARITYSellaronda Hero

GADGET HEAVENOur pick of the very best

VETS ADVICENoise Phobias

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Two-thirds of potential first-time buyers have no realistic prospect of owning their own home in the next five years. They are either unable or unwilling to save the deposit needed to get onto the housing ladder, according to a report on home ownership by the Halifax.

Unlike many other European countries, owning a home has been a priority for most Britons since the 1950’s. The Halifax reports that the high cost of property, strict lending rules and unwillingness of non-homeowners to save a deposit, have changed the attitudes of younger people towards home ownership.

In a survey of 8,000 people aged between 20 and 45, only 5% of those are making spending sacrifices to save towards their first home. The remaining 95% have no spare cash, no interest in saving or are trying but failing to save. This group are described by the Halifax as “Generation Rent” (those with no realistic prospect of getting on the housing ladder). Almost half the people questioned believe that Britain will become a nation of renters within the next generation.

The report says that such a development would have far reaching consequences for the economy and living standards in Britain. As much of Britain’s wealth is tied up in housing, an increase in the rental sector could widen the wealth gap between homeowners and non-owners. However, the most immediate impact would inevitably be on the housing market. The report says: “In order for the market to remain sustainable, homeowners need to be able to move up the housing ladder. Without first-time buyers, there could be a standstill in the market as many people living in their first homes would not be able to move up the ladder without a first-time buyer purchasing their home.”PricedOut.org which claims to represent more than a million people priced out of the housing market

believes there has been a far -reaching structural shift in how the housing market operates. They claim that this shift has loaded the dice against young people who missed out on the property boom and as a consequence are having to bear the costs of the downturn. They believe that young people who simply want a home to own have been unfairly treated and have good reasons to feel like the jilted generation. They say that the size of deposit required to buy a first home has soared. In 2000, a first-time buyer needed an average deposit of £9,865 or 14% of the property price, but this grew to an average of £28,770 or 21% of the property price by last year.

Figures from the Bank of England, released recently, reveal the extent to which young adults have deserted the house purchase market. Mortgage approvals fell back to a four-month low of 45,166 in April, and are now running at just half the 90,000 average since 1993. But bad news for first-time buyers is good news for landlords. Mortgage lenders, brokers and estate agents are reporting a sharp upturn in business as investors take note of Britain’s growing army of tenants. The appeal is clear with good returns compared to bank deposits. But investors still need substantial deposits to get mortgages. In the current patchy property market they also need to identify the areas and types of property where tenants want to live.

Lending to first-timers has slumped to a record low. Lending to cash-rich investors, on the other hand, is rising. Both the number of lenders offering landlord loans and the volume of landlord lending grew by 20% last year. The unprecedented demand for rental property is gradually pushing up rents. Coupled with low interest rates and the willingness of lenders to offer loans to cash rich investors means that there is a growing confidence in the “Buy To Let” market, all contributing to a generation of renters.

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Food & Drink: Summer Wines


Wines to have at a barbecue can sometimes be a bit of a problem as the strong flavours of barbecue food can sometimes overpower delicate wines. So with barbecue food I tend to recommend mid-priced wines that have good strong, vibrant flavours but which are not too intense.

With red meat dishes for instance something I like to serve is a good youngish Crianza Rioja or full flavoured Chilean Carmenere, these wines work well because they have enough flavours and spiciness to compete with the smoky richness of barbecued red meats.

If you are having white meat like Chicken or Turkey you could serve a good South African Chenin Blanc or perhaps a nice well rounded crisp Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. These styles of wines are perfect for barbecues as they have good ripe flavours accompanied by clean fresh acidity which help to cut through the strong flavours of charcoal grilled meats.

Another great style of wine to have with white meats and pork dishes is any Alsace white wine especially Alsace Pinot Gris, The wines from this area of Northern France are a perfect accompaniment to any spicy dishes (especially Pork) because of their richness, lovely mouth feel, vibrancy and great viscosity which will match and accompany the spiciest of foods.

Summer Wines

Now that Summer has finally arrived it is time start thinking about scrubbing down, firing up the old barbecue and opening up a few nice bottles of wine.

Barry Howarth from The Wineyard

& Deli in Bare advises us what to buy.

If you want something to cover all bases food wise you could do worse that consider a good Rosé wine something like a good Zinfanfdel Rose from California for instance. If you do choose Zinfandel Rose choose an off-dry version as some of them can be very sweet and sickly which will overpower your meal. A good off-dry one tends to have enough body, acidity and rich strawberry fruit flavours to accompany strong flavours and is a lovely summer drink in its own right!!!

So to sum up wines for your perfect barbecue, stretch the purse a bit but don’t go mad on the price as barbecue foods tend to overpower expensive/subtle wines but don’t buy the cheapest as they tend to be either very sweet or have harsh acidity and tannins and that with be the only things you taste during your meal. But don’t be afraid to experiment as there is a vast host of very flavoursome and tasty wines out there just waiting for you to pick them up and try them.


Food & Drink: Summer Wines

Lunetta Prosecco, N.V. Italy. £8.99 each or 2 for £16.00

A lovely crisp sparkling wine from the Veneto area of North-eastern Italy and these days possibly the best selling

sparkling wine in the UK. It has a lovely clean peachy palate and a finish full of

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Parrotfish Chenin Blanc, 2010 South Africa.

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packed full of melon fruits and a long lingering finish.Anakena Sauvignon Blanc,

2010 Chile. £6.99 each or 2 for £12.00From the Maipo Valley in

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Anakena Carmenere, 2009 Chile. £6.99 each or 2 for £12.00

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Every year we do our very best to get at least a watch or strap mark to prove we have got a tan in the shortest time! Sure, sunlight is good for us – a source of Vitamin D – and it gives us an emotional lift to see the sun shining. A little of what you fancy does you good, but moderation in all things is the motto.

Like most women, I can salivate over the finely-honed and tightly-toned body of a man who works outdoors with his shirt off. He doesn’t use sunscreen. And he, likewise, will whistle at a pair of long brown legs (etc.). We do however, need to ration our exposure and COVER UP. If we had sunshine every day, it would be less of a temptation to be greedy.I’m sure you are all aware that exposure to the sun can permanently damage your skin, create the dreaded wrinkles and cause skin cancers. Even sunbeds must be used in moderation – no safer than the real sun if over-indulged.

The fairer your skin the higher the sunscreen factor you need. Choose your sunscreen to match your type. And don’t forget the After-Sun, in case you accidentally overdo it and a tube of burn cream.

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Tanning with careIsobel Hamid of Healing Hands & Altissima Training in Lancaster talks to us about exposing our skin to the sun safely this Summer.

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Please kindly note, therefore, that at the time of booking an appointment, a debit card number is required to secure your booking. We do not take anything from your card at this stage. Treatment fees are payable either in person - in cash, by debit card, or by cheque with guarantee card - or over the telephone by debit card. We take Visa Debit, Connect, Delta, Maestro, Electron and Solo. However, if you do not have any cards, a non-refundable cash payment is required, at least two days prior to your appointment.

CancellationAt least 24 hours’ notice is required. For cancellations the same day, or failure to attend without any prior noti cation, the full cost of the booked treatment will be charged.

We will, of course, make every attempt to book someone else for the time allocated to your appointment. However, you will appreciate that with little or no advance notice this is usually impossible as we have turned other people away. As we always try to book you in for the day and time which you especially request, we ask you to use your best judgement before cancelling.

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Ask a hundred women to tell you which exercise will slim you down and tone your figure and most will choose Cardio. That is the kind of activity that involves jogging on treadmills, using an exercise cycle or rowing machine, or performing aerobic dance exercise to music, either in a class or at home with a DVD.The truth is somewhat different! Cardio is designed for one purpose only and figure improvement is not it. As the title suggests, Cardio ‘works’ the cardio vascular system and gets you aerobically fit. No one is suggesting that aerobic fitness is not important as it can lower blood

pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and thrombosis. But if weight loss, inch loss and a firm toned body is your goal, then cardio won’t help! Run briskly for an hour and you will burn less than a quarter of a pound on the weighing scale! So to lose a single pound of fat you would need to run hard on a treadmill for up to five hours! If you were fit enough to do that you probably have no fat to lose in the first place!The key to weight loss and real figure improvement is resistance exercise. When combined with Isometrics (RT) the muscles are quickly tightened and toned and

RSesistance V’s CardioJulie Wood from Gymophobics in Lancaster tells us how

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hold the body in like a corset. As slack and atrophied muscles regain their tonus (elasticity), measurements are reduced in all the right places. Resistance exercise turns the body into a fat burning machine. That’s because our muscles are the biggest user of energy in the body and a toned muscle burns a lot more energy (k.calories) than an atrophied one. It follows therefore that the more we use our muscles, and the more toned they are, the more calories we burn. And the best way to make our muscles work is by doing some resistance training. Resistance training changes our body shape and forces our body to burn more calories. Cardio gets us aerobically fit but burns far fewer calories and stops burning calories when we stop exercising. When we tone our muscles doing resistance and Isometric exercise however, we burn calories 24/7 even while we are asleep.


SSee that your eyes are looked after this Summer

With summer here, now is the time to head down to Vision Express on Penny Street, Lancaster to check out

their fantastic sunglass range.

Store Partner and Optometrist Tom Mackley said: “We all love the sun, but the invisible rays can harm our eyesight so it is really important that you protect your eyes during the summer. At Vision Express Lancaster we’ll give you all of the help and advice you need to see clearly in the sun”.

All of the sunglasses stocked by Vision Express give you 100% protection from UVA and UVB rays, so no matter what style you opt for, your eyes will always be safe in the sun. By choosing the right frame, lens colour and level of tint, you can combine custom made protection with the most fashionable eyewear around.

Below is a simple guide of Five ways to protect your eyes this Summer

1) Opt for the highest sun protection possible when choosing your sunglasses – go for 100% UV

protection and/or polarized lenses2) The tissue of your eyeball is susceptible to sunburn

, so with the sun and UV rays strongest from 11am to 3pm either wear sunglasses and a hat or stay in the

shade at this time3) Choose grey coloured lenses as they not only offer great protection in all weather, but also ensure colours

remain natural4) Make sure you wear sunscreen as well as

sunglasses to protect your eyelids and the delicate skin under and around the eyes

5) Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water to prevent your body and your eyes from becoming dehydrated

in the warmer months of summer.

As well as offering expert advice on lens and frame options, Vision Express Lancaster can make sunglasses to your prescription and ensure the perfect fit for you. They also offer a wide range of designer names, such as Prada, Oakley, Ted Baker and Gucci.

To book an eye test call in to Vision Express on Penny Street or visit visionexpress.com

B lack SwanCartmel’s Holker Hall provided a classic setting

for a contemporary photo shoot by Daniel Gray Hairdressing in Kendal…

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The inspiration for Daniel Gray’s latest editorial photo shoot came from Hollywood’s Black Swan movie. Senior stylist Verity Faichen felt the Oscar winning film had significance and style, but most of all a concept that the team could re-interpret, “Black Swan is about the light and the dark within us all; about different moods and sides we have within our personality.”

London fashion stylist Darren Knight, photographer Agata Kuliczkowska, and make up artist Jade Thorley helped Daniel Gray stylists Verity Faichen, Ky Wilson and Beth Nelson bring the idea to life. The team built on the initial concept through brainstorming sessions and visits to Holker Hall, where they immediately saw how the atmospheric interiors and airy open spaces of the stately home could provide the dark and light, “We first visited Holker Hall on a gloomy day, but suddenly

shafts of light fell through the stained glass window. We could see exactly how the rich textures would complement the look of the models,” Verity explains.

The team used the ornate mirrors, huge chandeliers and long staircases to help create the mood, “We wanted the whole thing to have an edge to it; particularly the interior shots. For these we used stronger lines, and darker colours.” The stylists incorporated current fashions in hair to create styles that fitted with their theme; using blended colours, dip dyes and twists on 1920’s styles.

After a public vote, one of the Holker Hall images recently helped them reach the national final of L’Oréal’s Like Your Style competition. The shoot enabled them to take an idea to its extreme, but they stress the avant-garde styles can be adapted to suit Daniel Gray clients.

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Silver Tree owners, Pat & Oliver Gibson, are proud to be main stockists of Pandora, Thomas Sabo, Hot Diamonds, Vivienne Westwood, Swarovski,

Fiorelli, Nomination & watch brands such as Michael Kors and Toy Watches.

They have been offered an official partnership with Thomas Sabo, which is a measure of the trust & recognition that Silver Tree Jewellery has earned. Plans are going ahead for expansion to the range of platinum & white gold wedding

bands & engagement rings.

Michael Kors watch - £179 - Fashionable Two Tone watch with Rose Gold.

Thomas Sabo - £79.95 - Interchangeable Thomas Sabo butterfly pendant, adorned with white pave zirconia and white enamel.

Pandora - Graduation Bracelet - Find a Pandora charm to celebrate your Summer Success and see in store for the new Spring/Summer 2011 collection.

Silver Tree jewellery has been trading in Lancaster for nearly 25 years, so it’s no surprise that it has become expert in customer service. Its high standards are winning awards & the range & excellence

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Nomination - Classic Composable collection starting from £25 - Italian designer charm bracelet made from 18ct Gold, Stainless Steel and various semi-precious stones.

Ceour De Lion - Necklace, Earrings and Bracelet set £190

Our fashion editor Lizzie Anderson has hand picked the very best of

this Summers swimwear....with two fantastic styles to choose from - tropical brights and retro chic....

Fashion Editor Lizzie Anderson

R etro Chic

“ Fashion: Ladies swimwear


Halter Top, £8, Spot Bottoms, £4, Dunnes Stores

Blue Retro Cherry Print Swimsuit, £59.95, Ether Williams at For Luna

Swimwear (www.forluna.co.uk)

Blue Floral Spot Bikini Top, £20, and Bottoms, £14, Floozie by French Frost at

Debenhams

Ruffle Triangle Bikini Top, £16, Nautical Stripe Tie Side Brief, £14 and assorted accessories all

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R etro Chic

IT’S that time of year again …sun, sea, sangria and swimwear. Yes, summer holiday season is upon us and while the thought of catching a few rays is enough to turn any frown upside down, few of us relish the prospect of baring all in a bikini. Luckily, the highstreet is overflowing

with flattering styles designed to transform ladies of all shapes and sizes into beautiful beach babes. Whether you long for a bigger bust or despise

your love handles- there is a swimwear solution with your name on it.

And for all you fashionittas eager to make a style statement this summer there are two trends that are guaranteed to make waves – tropical brights and retro chic. I mean, what better to shows off a sizzling summer tan

than a rainforest print and no-one can resist the allure of old school Hollywood glamour. Torn between the two? My advice, invest in both

and alternate your look for some serious poolside posing.

T ropical Brights


Fashion: Ladies swimwear

Pink Bead Bikini Top, £22, and

Pink Bead Bikini Brief, £16, Geri

Halliwell for Next

Kaftan, £29.99, River Island

Bronze Detail Swimsuit in Blue, £8, Matalan

Petal Ruffle One Shoulder Bikini Top, £16, ASOS.com

“ Fashion: Men’s swimwear


THE beach is calling boys and now’s the time to grab those last minute summer essentials. This season is all about bright, feel-good prints, cool fabrics and a relaxed attitude - think classic khaki trousers, bold Hawaiian print shorts and

loose linen shirts. And nowhere is this laid back look more at home than in your holiday wardrobe.

To give you guys a few pointers, I scoured the highstreet for the best beachwear of the season …

it’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it!

Blue Harbour Swimshorts, £19.50, Marks and Spencer

Yellow Swimshorts, £19.99, River Island

Shirt, £12, and Shorts, £16, Florence & Fred at Tesco

Jockey Retro Brief, £23, DeadGoodUndies

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Swimshorts, £10, Florence & Fred at Tesco

Straw Stetson £14, Paisley Shirt £32, Belt £18, Jeans

£45, Next

Vest £4, Rosary Necklace £7, Cargo Swimshorts £12,

Wristwear £5, Matalan

North Coast Shirt £29.50, Luxury Trousers £35, Sunglasses £15, Bag

£135, Belt £25, Marks and Spencer

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Product price: £9.95The Plain Lazy Self Stirring MugThe ultimate gift who that person you know who is into DDIY (Don’t Do It Yourself)! It allows the lucky recipient to simply flick the switch located on the top of the handle and the mechanism will stir the tea for you! Prezzybox.com

Product price: £7.95Beer Bottle ChillersThere is nothing worse when you are at a party than a warm beer, except of course if you don’t even know which warm beer is yours! Well, this need never happen again with these cool beer bottle chillers! Prezzybox.com

Product price: £9.95The Spider Catcher allows you to stay at a 65cm distance away from the spider or insect you wish to catch! The Spider Catcher was also tested on hundreds of spiders and not one was ever harmed when being captured! It is even gentle enough to catch butterflies without hurting them!prezzybox.com

Product price: £14.95The Sound Jar is a speaker with a difference! It doesn’t require any batteries and is perfect for listening to your music wherever you are! Simply attach your music player to the 3.5mm jack, place it into the jar, screw on the lid and hey presto the jar is transformed into a speaker and your music will play through it. Pretty cool hey! Perfect for camping or taking to a festival. It is splash proof so it can even be used in the shower!prezzybox.com

Product price: £15.00The Koziol Amanda Stainless Steel Soap is both an ingenious design and magical kitchen aid that you will wonder how you ever coped without! Amanda is a great looking turtle who carries a solid disk of stainless steel on her back, which will magically and almost instantly neutralise and remove pungent odours from your hands as soon as touch it.redcandy.co.uk

Product price: £4.99MoviePeg for iPhone is the simple, elegant and portable stand that holds your iPhone so you don’t have to. Available in a number of bright movie-inspired colours, MoviePeg is great for watching movies and so much more; in the kitchen following recipes, keeping the kids entertained with apps, as a night-stand for your alarm clock and even as a tripod for your camera.bouf.com

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Ordinarily manufacturers choose to cloak their new technology in a veil of secrecy, only willing to reveal all when a particular model is ready to go on sale. Not so Mazda, which is being refreshingly open about its desire to rethink the manufacturing and engineering processes behind future new models.In what could be described as a holistic approach, it’s decided that significant gains are still possible when dealing with existing technologies and materials. While other car makers are busy investigating and investing in exotic, and it must be said expensive, materials and processes, Mazda has chosen to refine what’s already available.The company’s activities are being progressed under the ‘Skyactiv’ banner and yes, there’s no ‘e’ on the end of Skyactiv. Could this be to save weight and resources, too?Joking aside, the company is taking a fresh approach to everything - chassis design and construction, safety implementation, weight saving, mechanical efficiencies, driving down fuel consumption and emissions, improving the driving experience.There is an element of Mazda betting the farm on its exploits, but the company has form. When first launched, its current generation MX-5 boasted a weight saving programme that successfully arrested the car’s

rise in overall bulk. Despite the addition of more safety kit, being a little bigger and packing in more creature comforts, the new model was just as lean as its then predecessor.Mazda is keen to take this philosophy many steps further and, crucially, is of the view that such thinking and eventual technology shouldn’t be the preserve of ‘flagship’ eco models. With everyone benefiting, the Japanese firm hopes that more meaningful and substantial savings can be made. Plus, if they can pull off the advances in ride and handling, you’ll also have fun doing it.The first fruits of Mazda’s labour will come in the shape of its new CX-5 compact SUV, which will appear in UK showrooms in early 2012. Until then, engineers have been showcasing the various Skyactiv technologies in a fleet of Mazda6 cars. The prototype look of the vehicles presented to the press highlighted that this exercise is still very much work in progress, but the underlying gains should be obvious.That much was indeed true after a few short laps of a test circuit in a 2.2-litre diesel-powered car with a manual gearbox. With company bosses keen to stress that the car shouldn’t be judged purely as a ‘new’ Mazda6, it was clear that its balance was more

The latest set of wheels are taken for a spin, Mazda opens up and tells us all about their Skyactiv prototype...

M azda Skyactive prototype


Motoring: Mazda Skyactiv prototype


European in character - supple and composed, yet willing and engaging. The diesel motor was hushed and smooth but could be revved like a petrol unit without any noticeable noise penalty. The manual gearbox proved slick and accurate, while the auto unit - also new - changed gear intelligently and offered snappy ratio swaps even when worked hard.It was much the same story for the petrol prototypes on hand, with the engine delivering a smooth, quiet performance. It also proved exceptionally willing on the test circuit’s many tight corners and the long back straight.So why make such a fuss if all Mazda’s doing is making just a few changes to its future models - it’s just progress, right? In a way, yes. However it’s as much an engineering cultural change as it is a way to cut weight, costs and reduce fuel consumption. By encouraging engineers to find new ways to boost efficiencies and performance, hopefully its cars will prove more attractive in our ultra competitive world. And at the end of day, it’s all about making cars to make money.Even if you’re not technically minded, the nuts and bolts of the Skyactiv programme are impressive. To challenge hybrid cars for fuel efficiency, Mazda has radically changed the compression ratios of its future engines and improved the whole combustion process. Plus, a new exhaust system has been developed to help maximise the economy and performance gains. Company bosses are confidently hinting at sub-120g/km CO2 levels for something the size of medium family car.Considerable thought has also gone into chassis construction, with the result being the greater use

of stronger, lighter steel plus the redesigning of key areas to boost crash performance and body stiffness. The former is obviously a good thing, while the latter should make the car more responsive and agile - another plus for keen drivers.The changes to suspension and steering further cement Mazda’s intention to offer the buying public ‘fun to drive’ cars. There’s always a fine balance between comfort and sporty appeal, but if what was experienced in the prototypes is carried over to future production models then the various cars won’t disappoint.Speaking of future models, Mazda’s CX-5 compact SUV will be the first car to showcase the suite of Skyactiv technology. Inhabiting a popular market sector, the focus from everyone is now on further reducing emissions and fuel consumption. And with savings of around 20 per cent being talked about, the projected gains through Skyactiv are genuinely meaningful.

Facts at a glance

Model: Mazda6 Skyactiv prototype, £n/a. Future cars will appear from early 2011.Engine: 2.2-litre diesel unit developing 180bhp.Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission as standard, driving the front wheels.Performance: Maximum speed n/a mph, 0-62 mph n/a seconds.Economy: 60-70 mpg estimated.CO2 Rating: sub-120g/km

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Parents everywhere are packing their bags for the summer holidays and looking forward to relaxing by the pool with their little ones. But the combination of holidays, sunshine, water and children is a seductive but potentially lethal mix, with drowning still the third highest cause of accidental death among children in the UK.

‘It seems the danger is greater on holiday with the added exposure to swimming pools and the sea,’ says Nayna Patel who runs Water Babies locally. ‘We all look forward to getting away from it all and letting our little ones splash around. But parents tend to relax and gain a false sense of security for children in a holiday setting, when in fact they should be more vigilant than usual.’ A drowning incident can happen silently, in as little as one inch of water and in less time than it takes to answer the telephone.

Sadly, a primary factor in cases of fatal drowning is down to the initial shock of falling into the water. ‘Very young children react instantly to sudden and unexpected submersion, and are temporarily paralysed with fear,’ Nayna explains. ‘A primary goal of ours at Water Babies is to teach babies vital life saving skills, such as turning onto their backs or swimming to the nearest solid object. It’s our belief that a baby who is confident in the water and has been taught these simple survival skills stands a far better chance of coping with an unexpected immersion; thus avoiding the heart-wrenching tragedy of losing a child to drowning.’The good news is that using a few simple guidelines parents and carers can minimize the chances of such a tragic incident befalling their child. Here are Water Babies’ top tips for pool side safety this holiday:

S ummer water safetyNayna from Water Babies in Lancashire gives all

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Actively supervise young children around water • The adult watching must be able to swim and not afraid to jump in the water.• If leaving, even momentarily, take your child or designate a known adult to supervise – never leave an older sibling in charge.

Be safety conscious at the poolside• Check where the rescue equipment and lifeguards are.• Save the local emergency numbers on your mobile phone.

Flotation devices are not life preservers • They do not replace supervision and must fit properly. • Toys and inflatables are often unstable and therefore a hazard.

Do not swim at beaches with large waves, a powerful undertow or no lifeguards • Find out where the lifeguards are and learn water symbols and flags indicating current beach conditions. Follow their advice.

Stay sober• Drinking can impair your supervision and swimming skills – especially when combined with the mid-day heat.

Make sure everybody wears a lifejacket when boating or fishing that is age and size specific.

Learn CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) • Seconds count in preventing death or brain damage.

Teach your children these water safety rules:









• Never swim alone

• Do not push or jump onto others – it might result in injury.

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• Know what to do in an emergency and where to get help

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Professional choreography

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Friday’s Musical Theatre performance will be at 7pm for public viewing. This year’s production will be Bugsy Malone

1st child £125 per week, 2nd child £110 per week

Booking essential, to secure your place please contact the Box Office on:

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Welcome to Act One Summer School. We promise you an exciting and entertaining week, whether you are experienced or not. This year’s Summer School will be great fun and will help you engage with other students to deliver a first class and polished performance.To enrol for Summer School please contact the Lancaster Grand Theatre and book your places for an action packed week on 01524 64695. Places are limited so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.We very much look forward to seeing you!Tony, Dorothy, Anna and Ellie

Ellie SingletonEllie Singleton trained at St Martin’s College in Lancaster and obtained a BA Degree in Drama and Creative Writing.Ellie ran Daisy Chain Theatre Company shortly after qualifying, whilst working part time at the Lancaster Grand Theatre as a Duty Manager. Ellie went on to specialise in marketing, working both at the theatre and setting up her own company EME Entertainments.Eliie has in the last 3 years gone on to become theatre manager at the Grand and has been responsible for booking all the professional shows at the theatre and ensuring its smooth running.Although Ellie’s acting has taken a back seat, she has been known to perform at the Grand in various shows and is very much looking forward to the Lancaster Grand’s very first Summer School.

Dorothy WalkerDorothy is Production Director for Footlights at the Grand Theatre and is also a local teacher. She has always had a particular interest in creative drama and musical theatre. She has run drama clubs in school and has produced and directed school plays and musicals for over 20 years.In addition to directing, Dorothy enjoys being on

Theatre arts training

Brought to you by a highly experienced team of professionals, the Act One Summer School is set to deliver a full programme of theatre arts training,

including dance, drama, musical theatre and stage craft, culminating in a one night performance of the smash hit musical ‘Bugsy Malone’.

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stage herself and has played many parts in plays, musical plays, pantomimes etc. This year, she has directed “Sailor Beware” and “The Twits” at the Grand and previously many pantomimes and plays for young people such as : B.F.G, Aladdin, Mother Goose, Dick Whittington, Gargling with Jelly, Joseph, Bugsy Malone etc.

Tony YoungTony trained at The Arts Educational Schools in London. He spent two years dancing with The London Festival Ballet where he was fortunate enough to dance with Rudolph Nureyev in” Don Quixote “ . He then came north to do summer seasons and had his own show on Blackpool Pleasure Beach. In between Tony did a lot of Tv and Film work and is now using this experience to get work for others with his own casting agency Tony Young Casting.

Anna MendelssohnAnna trained at Phil Winston’s Theatreworks graduating from the professional dancers course and completing teacher training. Anna has had a successful performing career working for world class choreographers on “Spirit of the Dance”, “Dancing Queen” and “Broadway” touring across the globe understudying and playing the lead roles. Some highlights were dancing on live TV in Beijing for Chinese New Year to an audience of 1.6 billion and dancing at the home of the Oscars, The Kodak Theatre Los Angeles, alongside Ricky Martin. She danced in Paris at the “Cirque D’Hiver” as lead dancer of the Salto Ballet and was Head dancer on board Silversea Cruise lines also performing the silks and Spanish web. Anna has taught dance in primary, secondary and vocational schools across the UK and Europe. Anna, who comes from Lancaster, began her stage career at the Grand Theatre Lancaster, where she has been in many plays and pantomimes, having been a member of Footlights since she was very young.

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Victoria Wood will launch the Potter Places Treasure Trail at 10am on 28th July, at the World of Beatrix PotterTM Attraction, based in Bowness, in the Lake District, which she opened to the public in 1991. Victoria will turn on the special event web page hosted on the GoLakes website, which will reveal 35 Potter associated locations dotted around Cumbria.

For those who take part there will be over £5,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs; the top prize is worth £2,000 a limited edition presentation set of Gold Sovereign coins minted in 1991, the year the Attraction opened as well as a basket of Peter Rabbit collectibles. There will also be five runners up prizes worth over £500 each, which includes a limited edition sculpture entitled The Enchanted World of Beatrix Potter, created by world renowned Sheffield based sculptor Anthony Bennett as well as a basket of Peter Rabbit collectibles.

The 35 locations chosen all have a link with Beatrix - one of Lakeland’s most famous residents in some shape or form, either property she owned, locations that interpret her life and work, shows she judged at or properties relatives owned. Each of the locations chosen has a points value associated with it, the easier to get to locations are worth five, the moderately difficult are worth 10 and the difficult are worth 20 points. By establishing a minimum point’s

Hunting for treasureThe World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, based

in Bowness-on-Windermere, is celebrating its 20th birthday throughout 2011, and is delighted to have

teamed up with the National Trust in the Lake District to host a very special treasure trail, which starts on 28th

July and runs for a month, until the end of August.

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requirement (50 points) to enter the event its means you can collect as few or as many points as you like and where possible; you can join in by foot, by bike, by boat, or bus to minimise impact on the local area.

At each location there will be a way-marker indicating the point’s value of that location, the identification number for that location and a control punch, which the participant will need to use to clip their entry form with, alongside the relevant control number. All participants have to do is collect a minimum of 50 points and then either post their complete form to the World of Beatrix PotterTM Attraction marked for the attention of the Events Team or drop it into the Attraction foyer and pop it in the specially designated post-box.

Our special website – www.golakes.co.uk/beatrixpotter/potter-places-trail.aspx - goes live at 10am on 28th July! Treasure seekers will find the 35 markers placed all over Cumbria, and also download an information sheet and registration form, which they will need to return to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction to be entered into the prize draw. Printed copies of the form and participation information will also be available at the attraction in Bowness and at National Trust places, Beatrix Potter Gallery, in Hawkshead, or Tarn Hows info point.


Join us at The World of Beatrix Potter™

Attraction, Bowness-on-Windermere,

from 28th July, and help celebrate our

20th Anniversary by taking part in this

fantastic Treasure Trail.

First prize is a limited edition set of Gold

Sovereigns minted in 1991, worth £2,000!

Plus five fabulous runners up prizes worth

£500 each.

From 28th July details & entry form also

on www.golakes.co.uk/potterplacestrail

in association with

Open 7 days, 10 am - 5.30 pm. Visit www.hop-skip-jump.com © FW & Co., 2011

TM

When we say you can help Steve, we don’t mean by going out to Italy to cheer him on, or pass him drinks or push his bike. Steve needs you to put your hand in your pocket to give others like him the chance to beat Cancer by raising much needed funds for research.

45 year old Steve, who lives in Ingleton was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996 which had spread, meaning he had to have chemotherapy, which was successful but shockingly 5 years later Steve was diagnosed with skin cancer.

I had to take 6 months off work for 3 months of chemotherapy and regular hospital trips for about 5 years after. My immune system was massively affected, “Once, I scratched the inside of my mouth while I was eating some toast and it got infected. I was admitted to hospital for a whole week.

Steve is now completing the Sellaronda Hero, 51 mile bike race through the Dolomite mountain range in Italy to raise as much money as possible.

Check out Steves twitter account @SteveGeraci1

Steve will give you the facts straight! Take a look around count 3 people, 1 in 3 will get some form of cancer in their lives. Cancer Research UK are the only charity actively funding 968 research projects in the UK to find cures and help lengthen lives. My challenge is no walk in the park, with 4200 meters of climbing (That is almost half way up Everest!)That’s 4225m of climbing and since this is a closed

Steve Geracil has beaten Cancer twice and this Summer is setting off to Italy to to take part in one of the hardest biking challenges in Europe to raise money

for Cancer Research UK.

YOU CAN HELP HIM

S ellaronda Hero


loop that is 8449m of climbing & descending. With the worlds best riders riding in Europe’s hardest single stage bike Race. I’m sure the views will be spectacular but I’m guessing I won’t see much just fighting for survival in this gruelling event. I have made it easy for people to sponsor securely on line with http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SteveGeraci But if supporters would like to donate by cheque addressed to Cancer Research UK and send them on to me.(Steve Geraci, 21 Green Meadow Close, Ingleton, Carnforth LA63FE) This is no holiday I have been training for the last 6 months at considerable cost & time to myself for the trip, transport, training, food, bike, insurance, racing licence and kit. No company has offered sponsorship only part help on a reduced cost of some equipment.

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englishlakes.co.ukT 01524 428370

For bookings call the number below and quote Lancaster.

007 MURDER MYSTERY - FRIDAY 15TH JULY, £35.00pp

‘Shaken not stirred!’ Can you decipher the code to defuse the bombs in the building as well as solve a murder? There’s puzzles aplenty to uncover in this classic spy thriller with guns, gadgets and girls. But is someone taking their licence to kill too seriously?7.30pm- Welcome drink, 3 course dinner & entertainment.

SUMMER BALL - SATURDAY 20TH AUGUST, £35.00pp

Join us for the event of the season for our annual Summer Ball! Enjoy a sumptuous 3 course dinner then dance the night away to the sounds of our resident band. Dress to impress and come to the place to see and be seen! 7.00pm- Welcome drink, 3 course dinner & entertainment.

‘ELLO ELLO’ MURDER MYSTERY - FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER, £35.00pp

‘Listen very carefully ‒ I shall say this only once’ Join us in Nazi occupied France for an evening of wartime singalongs, fine wine and camp Germans. 7.30pm- Welcome drink, 3 course dinner & entertainment.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS

Following the success of our 2010 Christmas Party season, we have extended our 2011 programme to offer extra dates, some great prices for midweek party nights, and fantastic savings on our boutique-style rooms for the night ‒ just make sure you book early to avoid disappointment, and celebrate Christmas 2011 in style in the chic surroundings of the iconic Midland Hotel!

From £28.95pp for midweek dates and from £34.95pp for weekends.

All party nights are fully inclusive of the following:

Welcome glass of bubbly on arrival 3 course festive menu followed by coffee & home-made mince pies Festive party novelties Live Resident DJ Free gift bag and voucher for every organiser

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Saturday, 6th August 2011Wyre Lane, Garstang

8.00 am - 6.00 pm

GARSTANG SHOW

ADMISSION: ADULTS £10 ACCOMPANIED CHILDREN - FREE, CAR PARK - FREEPRE-PAID DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE CONTACT THE SECRETARY - SUE WHITE

Pilling Copy, Fax & Print Shop, Horse Park Lane, Pilling, Preston , Lancs. PR3 6ASTel: 01253 799119 • Fax: 01253 790366 email: [email protected]

At Garstang Show Field, Wyre Lane, GarstangSunday 7th August 2011 10.00 am - 6.00 pm

Admission: Adults £5, Children (10-16) £3 Children Under 10 Free, Car Park FreePre-paid discount tickets available contact the secretary ~ Sue White Tel: 01253 799119

Main Ring Entertainment and much more

FULL DAY’S ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

GarstangFamily Fun Day

(Please note: own alcohol cannot be taken onto the field)

Lt. Col. John Lilburn’s Regiment -

Sealed Knot Society

(Re-enactment of life in the English Civil War)

Vintage vehicle andbike rally


Lunesdale Agricultural Show Tuesday 9th August 2011

Horse and Pony Classes (inc Light and Heavy Horses, Coloured, Native Breeds, Private Driving, & British

Showjumping). Holstein, Jersey and Beef Cattle, Sheep and Poultry, Sticks and Crooks classes. Dog Show,

Craft Marquee, Home Industries inc. Flowers and Veg, Vintage Vehicles, Food Hall, Cumberland & Westmorland

Wrestling, Childrens’s Entertainment, Birds of Prey.Trade stand space available.

Underley Park, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DS

Email [email protected]

Tel: 015395 67618

www.lunesdaleshow.org.uk

HolmeOpen Farm

& Ewe Tree Cafe

Holme Open FarmSedbergh Cumbria LA10 5ET

Telephone: 015396 20654

www.holmeopenfarm.co.uk All Weather Attraction Come and feed the animals on our Guided Farm Tours

HolmeOpen Farm

Admission ChargeIncludes all play areas and a guided farm tour

Under Age 2 – FREE Children Age 2 to 16 – £5.50

Adults – £6.00 Children’s Parties – POA

To feed, hold and pet the animals you must join a guided farm tour. These run at regular intervals

during opening times. Access to Cafe and Nature Trail – Free

Opening Dates and Times1st of March – 30th of September

(Closed on Tuesdays) 10am – 5pm

Camping AvailableSchool Parties WelcomeTeachers Pack Available

Phone David or Angela for details

How to find usFrom the North, exit at Junction 37, turning

left onto the A684. Continue along this road until you reach a signpost to your right for the A683. Follow the signs for

Holme Open Farm.

From the M6, Junction 36, take the A65, continue through Kirkby Lonsdale and take the left turn onto the A683 for Sedbergh. Continue along this road until you see the

signs for Holme Open Farm.

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Explore Historic LancasterDiscover a place steeped in history and drama and enter some of Lancaster’s most historic buildings - the Judges’ Lodgings and Lancaster Maritime Museum in the old Custom House. Soak up the atmosphere of this historic city and join in with fun family events over the holidays.

www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums

Judges’ Lodgings Summer EventsJoin us at the Judges’ Lodgings Museum for family fun craft and storytelling activities. From squires & knights to the adventures of our museum toys there will be something for all the family to enjoy.

For further details ring 01524 32808 and www.lancastercastle.com (What’s On section, Judges’ Lodgings)

Lancaster Maritime Museum Summer EventsHave fun with maps and pirates this summer down on Lancaster’s historic quayside. Maptastic! is a series of fun family craft workshops every Tuesday over the holiday inspired by our special exhibition of historic maps -All Points North; For those who love pirates, why not drop in to make pirate ships, hats and hunt for treasure. Contact the museum on 01524 382264 for dates, times and booking details or visit the family friendly page of our website.

16th and 17th July 2011Reputed to be

“THE BEST TWO DAY SHOW IN THE COUNTY”There is something for everyone...

Shires, Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Light Horse, BSJA Jumping,Poultry, Pigeons, Budgerigars, Pigs, Domestic Science,

Craft Marquee, Craftsmen at Work, Trade Stands, Food Hall, YFC, Bee Keeping, Handicrafts, Cheese,

Horticulture, Art and Children’s Work, Vintage Tractors and Vintage Fairground, Rural Life Marquee.

Great Eccleston Show really is a unique day out!The Great Eccleston Agricultural Show, set in the heartland of the Fylde isgearing up to be even bigger and better than last year. The show already attracts over 5000 exhibits in over 500 classes and playshost to up to 40,000 visitors each year. There is something for everyone,for kids of all ages to enjoy! The show attracts townsfolk and countrydwellers alike and is now the biggest two-day show in the North West.On Saturday the main ring will be full of some of the finest livestock in the country,with dairy cattle, shire horses, sheep and pigs. There are also our feathered friendson show with some fine exhibits of pigeons, poultry and budgerigars.On Sunday a stunning display of beef cattle will be on show as well aslight horses, goats and rare breeds.Tractor Pulling will again take place on both days. The event goes fromstrength to strength, with everything from customised farm tractors to the bignoisy supercharged trucks. A real experience if you’ve never seen it before!As well as these modern day machines, there is also an enormous collectionof vintage tractors that have been lovingly restored by their owners.Food producers from the local area are not left out, with their wares onshow in the Food Hall. Your taste buds really will tingle when you sampleproduce from the surrounding area and with a cookery demonstrationusing locally sourced ingredients there will be a feast for your eyes as well!All over the show field there will be demonstrations and points ofinterest for all the family with The National Hawking School, the SheepShow, Working Craftsmen and the Craft Marquee as well as a replica1940’s Spitfire!On Sunday the Vale of Lune Hunt will appear in all their finery and onSunday the Bolddog Lings Freestyle Motocross Team will provide plentyof thrills in the main ring.If all of this hasn’t whetted your appetite for a day of fun for all the family,nothing will! So we’ll be waiting for you with a warm welcome on the16th and 17th July 2011 at the Showground, Great Eccleston.

Special Attractions

Saturday and Sunday• The Sheep Show • Tractor Pull - BTPA Points Pull

• Displays by National Hawking School• Lytham St. Annes Spitfire

Sunday• Companion Dog Show

• Bolddog ‘Lings’ Freestyle Team

Did you know that Lancaster City Council organises exciting activites for children throughout the school holidays?

To see whats onthis holiday go to:

www.lancaster.gov.uk/holidayprogrammeor call: 01524 842493

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Lancaster University

RUSKIN LIBRARY

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

(closed weekends and Bank Holidays)

ADMISSION FREE ENQUIRIES 01524 593587

Location: at Lancaster University, On A6, just off junction 33 of M6

Until 26 August 2011 Drawings by

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Leighton House, London

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LAKELAND COUNTRY FAIR SUNDAY 21. AUGUST

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The Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a friendly, family run centre off the A6 in the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. For those who have not been before it is an unusual small zoo where a range of interactive displays and animal exhibits lead you through the evolution of life on earth, starting with D.N.A and ending up with monkeys. Though many of the creatures are on the small side, not all of them are, and the staff are very excited by the latest big addition, Pavan, a fabulous young male snow leopard, who is part of an international endangered species breeding programme. Wild snow leopards are having a very hard time. Though they have a huge range over the foothills of the Himalaya, people are encroaching more and more on their habitat and where there is conflict, it is the leopard that retreats. They are very elusive creatures in the wild and it is very difficult to assess their numbers – but they are declining, vanishing from areas were they where previously known.

At the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, visitors have a unique chance to get really close to one of these magnificent animals. You can actually walk through Pavan’s enclosure in an acrylic tunnel, whilst he climbs above and around them. Being captive bred, he is not at all shy of people, we are just part of the furniture. It’s quite something to see a snow leopard race right up to you and leap over your head! Being a cat, regular naps are a necessity, and he drapes himself elegantly across the rockwork in his enclosure. Thoroughly adapted to a harsh climate, a snow leopard’s fur is extremely thick and soft, and there is something about it that makes you want to sink your fingers right into it. Even doing nothing he does it in style. On a more prosaic note, there is a car park, gift shop, café, and children’s playground, - but Pavan the snow leopard is undoubtably the star attraction.

C ome to meet PavanNo need to venture to the Himalayas to see a snow leopard,

Pavan is the star attraction at The Lakeland Wildlife Oasis.

Places to visit: Wildlife Oasis


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The last couple of days have all been about Iran’s ancient splendours and manmade beauty. Now it’s time to trek out to see some of the natural wonders Iran has to offer... Just an hour or so north west of Shiraz we start to climb into the foothills of the Zagros Mountains. This 1500 km long limestone range forms a western spine through Iran, peaking at over 4500 metres. This region of the Zagros is known as the Dena Mountains. A tea stop in leafy Ardakan gives us the chance to wander through another typical friendly rural town. 99% of Iran’s tourists would not pass this way, so news of our presence quickly spreads along the street ahead of us. Out come friendly shopkeepers and curious customers armed with handshakes, smiles and camera phones to record the strange event!

After Ardakan, the landscape becomes greener, fed by natural springs and snowmelt from the nearby mountains. Flat plains open up – ideal for nomadic herding. Soon we pass groups of itinerant families moving their ‘flerds’ of goat and sheep northwards across the wide plateaus of the Zagros. We decide our picnics are well worth sharing, so stop at a small grouping of Qashqai Nomad tents on a flat pass surrounded by barren hills. We meet Mazze and her 4-year-old son Ahmad, plus granddad and assorted relatives. With the help of our excellent guide, Majid, we learn they have travelled 300 km’s in 10 days from

the Persian Gulf and will stay here until October.After our lunch with the Qashqai Nomads we climb to nearly 3000 metres, twisting and turning through spectacular mountain scenery towards the Murgan waterfall. A short walk brings us to a tranquil spot among the trees. Icy snowmelt cascades from 100 metres above us forming a gushing river that crashes over rocks - perfect for refreshing tired feet!Our day ends in busy town of Yasuj, surrounded on all sides by the snow-covered Dena Mountain range.. Over fifty peaks spiking to 4500 metres make up the Dena region.. It’s easy to understand why this region is referred to as the ‘Iranian Alps’.

If our time in the Bavanat valley was all about people then the next few days would be all about places – Pasagade, Persepolis and Shiraz… The Achaemenid capital of Pasagade is now the resting place of one of history’s most important figures - Cyrus the Great. Driven by a Zoroastrian vision, Cyrus built the largest empire the world had seen at the time – but not by force but by diplomacy. More than five hundred years before Christ, he laid down the world’s first charter of human rights –setting the Jews free from Babylon. Onto Persepolis, the jewel in the Achaemenid crown. Although its exact function is still debated, Persepolis’ huge temples and palaces served as a reception complex for delegations from the Empire

D estination: IranIran is not the most obvious travel destination, bordering, amongst others,

Afganistan, Iraq and Pakistan but Iran has much to offer, home to a rich culture, beaches, skiing, mountains, deserts and much more...

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- which stretched from India to Ethiopia. Our late afternoon arrival is deliberately planned not just to avoid the heat, but so we can wander around a five star archaeological site with just a few friendly Iranians for company. As the sun sets we board the only vehicle left in the huge car park and drive onto Shiraz... here we stop at the Koran gate, a huge symbolic archway which marks the entrance to the city.

Next stop is Esfahan the Iranian capital, full of palaces, mosques and huge squares. The Jameh (Friday) mosque, the oldest in the city, is a fine place to begin our Esfahani adventures. The mosque is stunning for its decorative simplicity – not massively tiled but the intricacy of the internal brickwork is breath taking. Six hundred years later European architects were still struggling with the architectural concepts used here.

Leaving the mosque we meander through the old bazaar, for thirty minutes or so we twist our way through vaulted alleys amid sounds of trading and the smell of spices, until we arrive at Esfahan’s most famous feature - the magnificent Emam (or Shah) Square. Three times the size of St Mark’s square, the former Royal parade grounds are now a huge symmetrical arrangement of parks, plants

and fountains and surrounded on all sides by over a hundred two storied arches. Inside these little openings merchants trade all wealth of goods from carpets and miniature work to nougat and saffron ice cream. Complementing this internal bazaar is the magnificent turquoise and coffee domes of the squares religious monuments, and the tiered viewing platforms of the royal palace. It’s an amazing sight.

The following day I’m anticipating the highest ‘wow’ count of the tour as we begin exploring the architectural splendours of Esfahan. The Chehel Soton (40 column) Palace - is a majestic pavilion with 20 columns mirrored in a rectangular pond which fronts the porch. Inside are its real treasures though – huge 19th century paintings covering the interior of the reception hall showing generations of Safavids defeating Afghans and Indians and receiving Uzbek and Mogul delegations.

Sadly our journey is over. We have seen fire temples and mosques, visited mud brick villages and urban sprawls. We have met ayatollahs and priests, listened to muezzins and Metallica. We have relaxed in deserts and mountains, enjoyed sun and snow. Running consistently through all our encounters has been the wonderful friendliness and hospitality and of the Iranian people.

Best time to travel: Spring or Autumn when the heat is less intense. May-October can be 50ºc!Flights: Most internation flights are to the Capital Tehran (6 hours from UK)Population: About 70 million

Traveling within Iran: Due to the size of the country the easiest method is by plane.Geography: Lowest point Caspian sea -28m - Highest point - Mt Damavand 5671mSafety: See current embassy travel advice

Travel: Iran

OPEN DAY ON SATURDAY 19th FEBRUARY 1pm – 5pm

Looking for a fun and creative hobby? Come to our open day and try your hand at jewellery making. There will be demonstrations of different techniques and you

can also have a go at creating your own wire jewellery on the day.

What does Lancaster Jewellery School offer? Weekly classes in silver jewellery making

One-day workshops in jewellery making, beading or silver clayOpen workshops for experienced jewellery makers

Stockists of Jilly Beads and Swarovski crystalsPrivate parties for bridal showers

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Beginners Silver Jewellery Making:Tuesday afternoon starts 6th Sept 12.15pm - 2.45pm 6wks £60Thursday evening starts 8th Sept 6.30pm - 9pm 6wks £60

Advanced Course Silver Jewellery Making: Wednesday evening starts 7th Sept 6.30 - 9pm 12wks £120

5 day course Beginners Silver Jewellery Making: Mon 11th July - Fri 15th July 10am - 4pm £495 reduced to £295Mon 15th Aug - Fri 19th Aug 10am - 4pm £495 reduced to £295

Saturday courses:9th July Silver Clay 10am - 4pm £3023rd July Ring or Bangle 10am - 2pm £3010th Sept Silver Clay 10am - 4pm £3017th Sept Beading 10am - 2pm £30 (includes beads)

Tel: 01524 874033 www.thejewellerymaker.co.uk

OPEN DAY ON SATURDAY 19th FEBRUARY 1pm – 5pm

Looking for a fun and creative hobby? Come to our open day and try your hand at jewellery making. There will be demonstrations of different techniques and you

can also have a go at creating your own wire jewellery on the day.

What does Lancaster Jewellery School offer? Weekly classes in silver jewellery making

One-day workshops in jewellery making, beading or silver clayOpen workshops for experienced jewellery makers

Stockists of Jilly Beads and Swarovski crystalsPrivate parties for bridal showers

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Workshops - Private groups - 1:1 tuition - Art &Craft events

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Tel: 01524 784197 [email protected] www.wynabbot.com

“There is nothing quite like working with clay - everyone can create something”


Hobbies & Courses

Have you ever watched a potter turn a lump of clay into a pot and thought I’d love to do that? Looks so easy doesn’t it, well as with everything it takes practice but if you have the right environment you can do it. Most people remember the classic scene in the film Ghost (or even further back the generation game or further still the potter’s wheel interlude scene!)The first most important part of throwing a pot on the wheel is centreing the clay, this takes practice but once you have mastered that bit you can go onto forming your pot. Making sure you have control of the clay rather than the clay controlling you so for example hand and body positions are important – it is more about positioning yourself rather than strength, so the clay has nowhere to go except where you direct it.Clay is the most versatile substance on the planet – you can

S hape it, roll it, scuplt it

Wyn from Wyn Abbot The Pottery based at Greenlands Farm shares her passion for clay.

Don’t miss out her Pottery Drop in Sessions every day throughout the school holidays

Adults and children can make a pot on the wheel, sculpting or pottery painting. Prices start at £4.99


mould it, shape it, roll it, sculpt it – stick it in a kiln and you can use it forever. We are still finding bit of pottery made thousands of years ago – how fantastic that it can stand the test of time, inform our knowledge of the past and hold our morning cuppa.Give a lump of clay to a hundred people and they will all make something different and unique. Lets face it we use it every day without even giving it a thought!“The pottery sessions were excellent – to see youngsters being shown how to use the potter’s wheel was magical!” Enjoy England 2011Making pottery is great fun, creative and absorbing – any age can have a go from making your first footprint in clay to making your first pot on the wheel. How many of you enjoyed making mud pies or sandcastles? Getting messy and creating form from wet earth is captivating and addictive!

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Lancashire Adult Learning is the County Council’s adult education service, offering a broad range of courses across Lancashire.

As well as courses held at The Adult College in Lancaster city centre, we offer courses in community venues across the region, enabling thousands of adult learners in Lancashire to gain new skills, knowledge, interests and qualifications, and help people lead more fulfilling lives and develop their careers. With hundreds of courses on offer there’s bound to be something to interest you:

Access to Higher Education offers a range of courses to help you achieve the necessary qualifications to enter university.

Employability Skills offer drop-in workshops and structured courses in applying for jobs, confidence building, working with children, working in an office and many more.

Professional Development offers courses to help you develop your skills in a workplace setting.

General Interest courses offer a wide range of activities including jewellery making, ceramics, languages, guitar, art, photography, alternative therapies, yoga and cookery.

Our Autumn brochure, listing all courses across the region from September to December 2011, is available from 29th June. For a free copy, or for further information, please contact us on 01524 581269.

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The Business Network is the premier networking event for senior decision makers in Lancashire. Monthly lunchtime events provide the perfect platform for you to build your network of effective business contacts. The relaxed yet focused format, proven over 17 years, brings together business professional in prestigious venues across Lancashire.

To attend one of our events, please visit www.business-network.co.uk. Here you will find future dates and venues for our events in Preston, Pennine Lancashire and Lancaster-South Lakes.

But please don’t take our word for it – listen to what our members say;

‘The Business Network is the only network I would consider going to during office hours, its friendly, vibrant, slick and above all it works! People buy from people and it provides the ideal environment to make that happen.’

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The Business Network is the premier networking event for senior decision makers and business owners in Lancaster & the South Lakes.

Monthly lunchtime events provide the perfect platform for you to build your network of effective business contacts.

The relaxed yet focused format, proven over 17 years, brings together business professionals in prestigious venues around Lancaster & the South Lakes

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To attend one of our events, please visitwww.business-network-lancaster.co.uk.

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“Having such a group of well respected and experienced individuals who are happy to share their business insights is a real resource. “ Joanne Moore, Moore

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July 14th

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August 25th

Lakeside Hotel,

Newby Bridge

Extensive research has been carried out on the effectiveness of networking. Did you know that networking provides for 70% of business gained and in some economic sectors reaches 80%. A survey in the Wall Street Journal said that 94% of all respondents found networking a vital part of their business strategy and has been shown to play a key part in the success of growth in their organisation. Networking is one of the most cost effective ways to market your business.

Remember that networking is not about selling. It is about developing those business relationships so people get to know, like, and trust you. As we

all know people by from people. Think of it as referral marketing. We all network daily in one manner or another. When you are networking within a professional networking organisation you must always keep in mind that the person in front of you may not be able help you directly but very possibly knows someone who can.

Some of the benefits from networking are less obvious. Through participation you will gain knowledge and find new suppliers. It will also help you to raise the professional profile of you and your company and help to reinforce existing relationships.

soW hy network ?Michelle Malkin of The Lancaster and South Lakes Business Network explains

how developing your business relationships is....good for business

You will create new contacts to add to your referral network and very possibly find a new business. The more you network the more you will improve your networking skills. This will most definitely increase your sales and improve your network of suppliers and services.

If you find that you are apprehensive about the prospects of networking you are not alone. Take a leap of faith and go to an event. I know you will find people very welcoming. If needs be there are several networking training organisations available. If you are interested you can contact me directly and I would be happy to make some recommendations.

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Separation from a partner or spouse is never easy – particularly where there are children involved or financial issues to sort out. But once you have decided to separate, you will have to consider the practical implications.

Family Lawyers were finding that more and more clients wished to sort out the details of their separation in a dignified and respectful way, and that the traditional method adopted by solicitors of negotiating through letters and telephone calls just wasn’t right for them.

What is Collaborative Law?Resolution – an organisation of Lawyers who believe in a non-confrontational approach to family law – adopted and developed a process already utilised in other countries known as Collaborative law. This is a relatively new way of dealing with family disputes where each person appoints their own lawyer before meeting together to work things out face to face.

How does the process work?Initially, you will meet with your own solicitor, and discuss whether Collaborative law is right for you. It is not appropriate in every case, and your solicitor will be able to advise you. Once you and your partner have decided that you wish to proceed collaboratively, you will each discuss your expectations with your respective solicitors, and they will help you to prepare for the first ‘four way’ meeting.

At the first meeting, each party signs an agreement stating their intention to resolve matters collaboratively rather than go to court. This does not prevent you going to Court if you need to, but you

T here is another way

Family Lawer Phyllidia Packer a trained collaborative lawyer from Blackhurst

Swainson Goodier Solicitors explains Collaborative Family Law.

would each have to instruct different solicitors. You will also prepare an agenda for the next meeting, so that the issues that are important for you can be dealt with first.

At subsequent meetings, you and your partner will share financial information and also consider if any expert assistance is required, for example if you own a business together or have large private pensions that need to be shared. Your solicitor will be there to guide you through the process and to advise you at every step.

At the end of the process, you will both sign the agreement that you have reached, and your solicitor will help you with anything further that needs to be done to implement that agreement.

How long does it take? One of the benefits of Collaborative law is that there is no timetable set down by the Court that needs to be followed. This means that you and your family’s commitments and priorities can be taken in to account.

How much will it cost?Your solicitor will be able to advise you every step of the way as to the financial cost of dealing with your case, and will consider with you ways to help you budget to afford your legal advice.

It is also important to consider the emotional cost to your family. Collaborative law helps separated partners to deal with their issues in a civilised and constructive way.

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For your FREE 10 step tool to help you get the most out of life come and meet your Help Direct advisor at Morecambe Arndale Centre on

Friday 12th & Friday 19nd August

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7-11 Chapel Street, Lancaster4 Ashtrees Way, Off Market Street, Carnforth help direct

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Well- being is more than just healthy eating and exercise.

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1.) Stop. However busy life may be, taking check of your life in all aspects and reorganising yourself is an important first step. Giving yourself time to make clearer decisions rather than making quick decisions in the heat of the moment is key to taking control.

2.) Get Financially Fit. Take control of your finances. Being honest with yourself, don’t ignore bills. Research how you can save money. Are you paying too much for insurance or household bills? Speak to your Help Direct Advisor today, for any worries or concerns with finances or for support in finding someone to help you get back on track.

3.) Dig it. Eat it. There are many benefits in growing and eating your own veggies. If you haven’t got a garden, garden share schemes are a great way to start growing your own veg, whilst helping others maintain their garden. If you have garden which needs some TLC before you attempt your own veg patch you can contact gardening matters/a man for all seasons for a no pressure quote in preparing your garden. Ask your Help Direct Advisor about gardening matters/a man for all seasons.

4.) Get some wheels. If you feel getting out and about is more of chore than an activity, don’t let that stop you from socialising. From wheelchairs, to buses, to community car share schemes, Help Direct can help guide you in the right direction.

5.) Goal Attack. Swap deadlines to goals. The problem with deadlines is that they cause added stress trying to stick to them, try to loosen your time constraints. Setting goals on paper and putting it somewhere you see on a daily basis is a great way to see what you’re aiming for and keeps it fresh in your mind without the pressure of, when.

6.) Mind your mind. Exercising your mind will help you to de-stress and think clearer. Retraining, learning a new language or even doing a crossword can help take your mind away from the day to day bustle. Lessons in yoga or tai chi will help improve balance, relax your mind and de stress. Speak to your Help Direct Advisor about classes in your area.

7.) Energise. If you don’t have the luxury of time try to fit two short ten minute exercise routines into your day, even if it means getting up ten minutes earlier just to go for a ten minute walk. Keep a balanced diet, try not to diet hop but stick to what you know is doing your body good. Ask your Help Direct Advisor about Health Trainers in your area who can set up a personalised diet plan to fit in with your lifestyle and your budget.

8.) Strengthen. Match a time for chores/eating/exercising with family/friends time. Attempting tasks together will help you communicate more and give you a dedicated ‘family/friends’ time whilst achieving something together and strengthening your relationships.

9.) Balance. Get a good work life balance. Are there other jobs that would suit you better and still be as rewarding financially? Prioritise your life. Take a step back; ask yourself does this fit around the family life I imagined? Speak to your Help Direct Advisor today about your employment concerns or ambitions.

10.) Socialise in person rather than on the phone and online. Technology can impact on your confidence and social skills by taking away face to face conversation. Set aside time to volunteer within your community to improve your social skills and gain experience you may need in your work or personal life. Ask your Help Direct Advisor about local volunteering opportunities that suit you.


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See it all; want it all, but struggling to juggle it all?

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If you want an adventure to remember this summer then here’s your chance: the unique Cross Bay Challenge, which is now in its 7th year and offers the choice of walking or running across our beautiful bay area, has participants taking on sand and sea as they help to raise funds for local charity, CancerCare. Whilst Cross Bay walks have had national renown for some time, the half marathon, believed to be the only race in the world to cross a tidal bay, has now also become a well-known event that continues to attract ever-increasing numbers of runners from as far afield as Canada and Dubai!

The 6-mile, family-friendly walk that finishes in the same place as the runners in time to cheer them back in off the sands, offers not only a lovely experience for a summer’s day but also a perfect activity for families and friends there to support

Adventure to rememberCancerCare’s Cross Bay Challenge 2011

Sunday 24th July

Local Charity

participants in the half marathon.“When we first organised the Challenge, we hoped it would be successful enough to become an annual event and it most certainly has. We were thrilled to learn that last year’s race was named as the UK’s favourite half marathon by the national athletics governing body, UK Athletics, and the feedback from runners has been amazing. Word is clearly spreading at a rapid rate and it’s great to see hundreds more runners joining us every year from all over the world” says Nicki Hearne who organises the event on behalf of CancerCare.

Clearly, this is a rather special half marathon and one that lives up to its title of a challenge: run mainly on sand, crossing county borders from Cumbria to Lancashire and with 2 rivers to wade, the course may be flat but certainly puts

runners through their paces. It all takes place on Sunday 24th July with the run starting from Cark Airfield in Flookburgh and the walk from Silverdale shore – both finish at Hest Bank. Further information and registration is available online at www.crossbay.org.uk or from Fundraising at CancerCare on (01524) 381820.

Funded by donations and support from the local community it serves, CancerCare is hoping that the event will make a positive contribution to the funds it relies upon to offer its free services. The local charity is dedicated to supporting cancer patients, their families, carers and those bereaved by cancer. It provides free support to people facing cancer at all stages of the cancer journey, providing around 14,000 therapy sessions a year to some 1500 clients at our 2 centres in Lancaster and Kendal.

Other comments and a gallery of photos are available

on the event website at www.crossbay.org.uk

What an absolutely ‘awesome’ experience it was to complete my first ever half marathon across the bay for CancerCare. It was amazing from start to finish and the scenery was spectacular… the organisation was second to

none and I will definitely sign up to do it again next year.” (Saphira Lilley)


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It might seem strange that we choose to publish an article about fireworks in the middle of summer when you might expect warnings about not leaving your pet in the car, checking your rabbit for flystrike or not letting dogs swim in algae infested waters. However, the summer months are the ideal time to begin dealing with your animal’s noise phobias BEFORE the nights begin to draw in and the problems start.

Phobias start off quite innocently as a fright, which an animal in an emotionally calm state would normally deal with in a natural and rational way. However, if the animal is under stress, anxious or feeling insecure at the time of the noise it may develop an irrational fear. Certain triggers may be associated with the noise that will increase anxiety levels and thereby increase the phobic reaction each time the animal is exposed to this situation. A classic example for our pets is when their routine is disturbed by the adjustment of our clocks in October and the drawing in of nightfall as the days get shorter. This is a trigger, which if they have a

Noise phobiasBay Vets in Lancaster explain why now

is a good time to start preparing your pets for the fireworks season.

Pets - Vets Advice

fear, increases anxiety levels such that the pet begins to anticipate the inevitable fireworks you can expect after dark. Some pets, particularly dogs, can develop severe phobias to loud noises. Left untreated, the phobias can become progressively worse or can generalise to all loud noises. Affected pets are capable of inflicting damage to themselves, to their surroundings, and in severe cases, to any people that try to comfort them.

Pets that are exposed to emotionally traumatic or stressful situations at the wrong time in their social development are more likely to develop irreversible or persistent phobias that can become more generalised, as they get older. Dogs are most sensitive to development of fears between 2 and 4 months of age, while the most critical period for cats is between 1 and 3 months. Supporting our kittens and puppies through this period can be helped with the use of pheromone therapies such as Feliway, DAP and Zylkene. These products give kittens and puppies the same sense of security they would naturally get from their mothers as they begin to explore – a sort of safety zone that says Mom is nearby; go explore and learn!If your pet is nervous about loud

or unfamiliar noises, but has not yet developed a noise phobia, you should speak with your vet or a behaviourist about the problem before it becomes worse. In the early stages, common sense solutions, such as avoiding exposure to the fearful stimulus or providing distraction to the pet to relieve some of the anxiety, may be helpful.

Treatment of noise phobias often involves behavioural techniques such as desensitisation and counter conditioning. If there are only one or two types of noise that are problematic then a desensitisation programme is likely to be very helpful. This involves gradually exposing your animal to increasing volumes and amounts of the noise that they are fearful of. During this time (and when there are real phobia situations) it is vitally important that there is no re-assuring or other positive interaction with the animal if any phobic behaviour is apparent. However, desensitisation really needs several months work before an anticipated event to be effective. Call into any Bay Vets branch for advice and help in starting a desensitisation programme for your pet.Other comments and a gallery of photos are available on the event website at www.crossbay.org.uk


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Bay Vets Boutique

We stock Royal Canin lifestage and prescription, James Wellbeloved, Supreme and Burgess, and with next day delivery we can order any brand of food to cater for all

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Range of quality food

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Wildlife products

Bay Veterinary Group has been a mixed practice since its inception, meaning our vets have provided care and treatment for a wide variety of species – large ‘farm’ animals such as cattle, horses, pigs, goats and sheep as well as the smaller ‘companion’ animals, dogs, cats, rabbits, cage birds, rodents and many of the more exotic species.

Progression in surgical techniques and treatment options means the profession is constantly evolving and more specialist areas are available. Our veterinary surgeons are continuously improving their knowledge, skills and techniques to offer the best we can for your animals. In recent years the level of skills and knowledge required to treat each different species has lead to a natural divide between the larger commercial animals and the smaller companion animals, meaning veterinary surgeons have chosen a career pathway in one direction or the other.

For Bay Vets this has proved to be the way forward for the business as a whole and as of 1st January 2011 has divided into two separate entities – Bay Vets Ltd for all your companion animal needs and Farmgate Vets for the commercial large animal requirements.

This means 2011 has started with great excitement for the future. All our resources and training will be directed at improving the care and advice available for companion animals - your pets!

We have recently opened the Bay Vets Boutique - our one stop shop to meet your everyday needs as a pet owner. This outlet is at our Lancaster surgery on Bowerham Road where we have ample, accessible parking.

We stock a range of good quality food, accessories and toys to enhance your pets’ development, training and behaviour; for example clever,

practical products such as cat flaps which only open for your own cats; training Haltis, sturdy collars and leads with lifetime guarantees, ‘Furminator’ grooming tools, be-seen-at-night fluorescent accessories, anti-anxiety products, highly durable toys and much more. We even cater for wildlife with nesting boxes, bat boxes and hedgehog and frog habitats.

We stock Royal Canin lifestage and prescription, James Wellbeloved, Supreme and Burgess, and with next day delivery during the working week we can order any brand of food to cater for all dietary needs.

So why not come along and pay us a visit!

A one stop shop to meet your everyday needs as a pet owner

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Chuck

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The city council has run the pest control service in one form or another for many years but things have come a long way from one man with a dog and a flat cap, getting paid by the rat tail! We do still have dogs though.

For the past nine years or so we have been running at full strength, with a compliment of four pest controllers, each of us covering an area of the district. We deal with problems in both domestic and commercial premises and these are either rang into us as complaints or, in the case of a lot of commercial premises we have a contract to inspect regularly and deal with whatever we may find.

Obviously rats and mice form a major part of our workload and in the summer months we are busy dealing with wasp’s nests too. Other pests species that we deal with include; fleas, ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, beetles, pigeons, grey squirrels, rabbits and moles.

A big part of our job is, naturally dealing with our human customers and we do meet a wide variety of folk, pests do not discriminate. From the poorest parts of society to Lords and Ladies, we can be found with a bucket of rat poison or our insecticide sprayer.

P est control - an odd job

The pest control service at the city council are often asked, “How do you do your job?”; so Andrew Henworth gives us an insight into the strange world of

pest control.

ANDREWHENWORTH

Chuck the Chinchilla is a real little cutie-pie who is desperate to find a new place to call

home with a family who will give him lots of daily attention and fun.

He is a little nervous at present and doesn’t really like being picked up but once he is in your arms he is fine and seems to really enjoy getting

a cuddle from you. He just needs his new family to be patient with him and the more he is handled by them the better he will become and then picking him up will become easier. He will

need to be shown lots of daily attention so he doesn’t get bored and lonely and will also need a large cage with plenty of toys so he always has

something to play with. He will also enjoy plenty of time out of his cage

so he can have a good run around and stretch his little legs.

With a little time and care he will soon gain in confidence and become a little cuddle monster who will always be happy to spend some time

with his new family.

Pest Control

It is one of the most satisfying parts of the job to reassure our customers that their problem is under control and people are usually very pleased to see us. Having someone smiling as they open the door is a great morale boost on a rainy Monday morning!That said, there are times when even we wonder why we do this. Times such as when we cleared pigeon waste out of a row of derelict houses in Morecambe. Having to remove over a foot of pigeon poo from a room is definitely a job to put you off your lunch! Sometimes it is “a life of grime”...

Yes - from houses packed full of junk and rats to people thrusting tea and biscuits at us, happy their wasps are dead, this job definitely brings variety. We never quite know what the day will bring when we turn up at the town hall in the morning.

Sometimes it really does bring the unexpected. The lady that called environmental health to report a “purple shrimp monkey” that jumped across her living room floor had us stumped. Fortunately for us she rang back to let us know her medication was starting to work and it had gone away. A close call that one!

It’s not just the customers that can be challenging; occasionally our quarry does get the better of us. For example, the two grey squirrels that had worked out how to get peanuts out of a trap using teamwork. One wedged the door open with his body whilst the other sneaked past and got the nuts from inside. They were apprehended eventually though, not much escapes Lancaster City


Council pest control!

To try and beat our pesky foes we have to use a fair bit of detective work. A large part of our time is spent thinking like a rat or a fly! With rat problems we have to find evidence such as droppings, footprints and runs etc to try and work what is going on and why. Trying to figure out how rats get into is particularly tricky. They often enter underground, having got out of broken sewer pipes and we have recently purchased a digital CCTV camera system for inspecting sewers. CSI eat your heart out, pest control is now a high tech business!

Insect problems are challenging too, because without knowing what we are dealing with and the habits of the particular beastie a job inevitably will fail. We have a broad range of knowledge of insect species and behaviour and on the odd occasion we can’t identify a sample under our microscope we can send it off to specialist entomologists who can let us know exactly what we are dealing with.

Over the last couple of years we have been developing the pest prevention side of the service too. We now undertake jobs such as

netting to prevent birds roosting where they are not wanted. A particularly interesting job was done on St Georges Quay. It was a net to stop birds nesting in the eaves of one of the old bonded warehouses.The droppings were making one of the residents ill so we had to wait until the birds had all left and then put up a net right at the top of the building. Working on scaffolding six stories up was a little hair raising but the view across the river was worth it!

Another pest prevention service we now offer is the fitting of“mousemesh”. This involves fitting special covers over air vents in walls. Mice can enter holes as small as 5mm square and often air vents are just right for letting mice indoors!

So there we have it; a brief insight into the world of a pest controller in Lancaster. Who’d have thought it would involve thinking like a rat, understanding the habits of a beetle, being a bit of a builder and having a head for heights.

It is an odd job but it’s a very fulfilling one that we all thoroughly enjoy, even if it can be a little gory at times.

What kinds of mind trickery do you perform?I perform Mentalism, which is a term us performers “coined” a good while back for doing all things mental. In my show at present, without going into too much detail, I make people think of particular words, demonstrate my memory, tell people what they are thinking and reveal facts about people I have never met. It is one big mix of different skills that I have developed over the years.

Have you always been interested in illusions of the mind?I have always been interested in Magic as a whole from a very young age which naturally lead to a fascination of the more psychological and mental themes. I believe Mentalism to be the strongest form of performance art within our contemporary society.

How have you learned your trade?I am self taught, I read lots, research and am always trying out new ideas and methods to achieve the effects of reading minds, predicting thought and controlling people’s actions. The major learning curve is to get out there in what we performers call “the real world” and try out ideas and methods, you learn so much from performing with actual people. It is a really fun area to be in, something is always happening and there is always more to learn.

What would we expect to find at one of your shows?I would say, expect lots of audience participation, some laughs mixed in with demonstrations of what our minds are truly capable of. Of course I am biased so come along yourself and see it all with your own eyes.

Tricks of the mind Mia Bolton interviews local “mentalist” Chris

Rawlins about the tricks of his trade...

Have you got any local shows lined up for summer?At present I have a few larger public shows in York which have been taking up lots of my time but I am looking to have dates sorted for some public shows in both small and larger venues around Lancaster, keep an eye out. Also I am doing private events over the summer so I may see some of you at those!

I’ve read that you have been published in a book for mentalists and psychological illusionists, that must be exciting?!Yeah, it’s all a bit mad really. There is this guy in America called Kenton Knepper and he is pretty much the master of all things mental and I sent him my ideas and he liked them so much that it all ended up being published! It’s pretty amazing to think that people on the other side of the world are performing my ideas and effects! I get e mails congratulating me on the contents of my book and it’s always very lovely.

You even take to the streets to perform on the spot mind trickery, does that always go to plan?Well...no. There are three main types of performance I do. I like to get out on the streets for promotional videos and such and to test new ideas, I perform on stage and close up. Although close up sounds the same as the streets it’s not. People are much harder to capture for five minutes whilst I play with their minds, to be honest I don’t know what I would do if someone on a Saturday afternoon shop said to me, Do you have five minutes, I want to try and read your mind. It’s always fun though and I enjoy it very much and I am always very humbled by the people that actually spend their precious time with me.


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Catch the Wind Kite FestivalSunday 24th JulyMorecambe Promenade From 12 noonSee advert page 48

Children’s Textiles: Make a fab mini rug; drop in sessionThursday 28th July 1 - 4pmThe Pottery, Greenlands Farm Village. 01524 784197www.wynabbot.com

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Pottery Workshops Thursday’s 1pm - 2.15pmThe Pottery, Greenlands Farm Village. 01524 784197www.wynabbot.com

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Saturday Pottery Club Ages 5 - 11 Commencing Saturday 17th Sept 10.30 - 12.00 £5.50Ages 12 - 15 Commencing Saturday 17th Sept 1.00 - 2.30 £6.50The Pottery, Greenlands Farm Village. 01524 784197www.wynabbot.com

Health Walks - FREEMonday’s 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th July1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August 11am - 12 noonRSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve, Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, SilverdaleTelephone: 01524 701413

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Wildlife Activity DayTuesday’s 2nd, 9th, 16th August Anytime 10.30am - 3.30pmRSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve, Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, SilverdaleTelephone: 01524 701601

Family Map ChallengeWednesday’s 3rd, 10th, 17th August Anytime 10am - 3pmRSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve, Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, SilverdaleTelephone: 01524 701601

Clay CastlesThursday 4th August £8.50The Pottery, Greenlands Farm Village. 01524 784197www.wynabbot.com

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‘Walk in their Shoes’St. John’s Hospice Cross Bay Walk 7th AugustTo register online or to download a registration form visit www.sjhospice.org.uk Enquiries 01524 382538

Warton Stock Car Club7th AugustThe Warton 2LTR Pre ‘85For more details see page 47www.wartononline.com

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Green Man masksThursday 11th August £8.50The Pottery, Greenlands Farm Village. 01524 784197www.wynabbot.com

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Inspector Clueless InvestigatesThursday 18th August 11.30-1 or 1.30 - 3pmRSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve, Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, SilverdaleTelephone: 01524 701601

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DOCTORS

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

Ash TreesMarket StreetCarnforthLancashireLA5 9JUTel: 01524 720000

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

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

COUNCIL SERVICES

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

Out Of Hours EmergenciesTel: 01524 67099

Domestic Waste And Street CleaningTel: 01524 582491

Council TaxTel: 01524 582900

Highway FaultsTel: 0123 456 789

Electoral RegistrationTel: 01524 582905

PlanningTel: 01524 582376

Pest ControlTel: 01524 582935

Stray DogsTel: 01524 582757

Bus PassesTel: 01524 582958

RecyclingTel: 0800 0929705

Homeless AdviceTel: 01524 586827

Lifeline Care Alarm ServiceTel: 01524 582527

FloodingTel: 01524 582955

Handyperson SchemeTel: 01524 586812

Sheltered HousingTel: 01524 586858

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

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

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

Brookfield SurgeryBolton le SandsCarnforth, LA5 8DHTel: 01524 822088

Directory of Local Services

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

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

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

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

Halton Surgery110 High RoadHalton, LancasterLA2 6PUTel: 01524 811226

DENTISTS

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

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

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

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

Lancaster Dental CentreSkertonTel: 01524 66242

The Dental Surgery6 New StreetLancaster LA1 1EGTel: 01524 32639

Market Gate SurgeryMarket GateLancasterLA1 1JFTel: 01524 32630

The Lancaster Orthodontic3 Moor LaneLancasterLA1 1QD01524 848344

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Address: 87 King StreetLancaster, LA1 1RHEmail: [email protected]

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

Lancaster Priory and Parish ChuchTel: 01524 65338

Christ ChurchTel: 01524 34430

Lancaster District Homeless Action ServiceTel: 01524 842008

St Thomas C of ETel: 01524 590410

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

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

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

Christians Against PovertyTel: 01524 61582

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

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

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

Lancaster Methodist ChurchTel: 01524 32717

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

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

Directory of Local Services


St Wilfrid’s C of E PrimaryPenny Stone RoadLancaster, LA2 6QETel: 01524 811230

Lancaster Ridge PrimaryKeswick RoadLancaster, LA1 3LETel: 01524 841589

The Cathedral PrimaryBalmoral RoadLancaster, LA1 3BTTel: 01524 64686

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

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

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

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

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

Quernmore C of E PrimaryQuernmoreLancaster, LA2 9ELTel: 01524 66628

Dolphinholme C of EDolphinholmeLancaster, LA2 9ANTel: 01524 791530

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

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

Dallas Road PrimaryHigh StreetLancaster, LA1 1LDTel: 01524 64520

Ryelands PrimaryTorrisholme RoadLancaster, LA1 2RJTel: 01524 64626

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

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

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

Directory of Local Services: Education

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

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

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

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

Our Ladys Catholic

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

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

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

Ripley St Thomas

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

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

TUTORS

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

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

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


TAKE AWAYS

CHINESE

Wok Express60 Penny StreetLancaster, LA1 1XFTel: 01524 847575

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

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

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

INDIAN

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

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

Urban Spice21 Brock StreetLancasterTel: 01524 847107

Niche Indian Delights6 Lower Church Street Tel: 01524 68060

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

PNP Currys and Kebabs154 Ryelands RoadLancaster, LA1 2RATel: 01524 555857

Moghuls91 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

KFC110 Penny StreetLancasterTel: 01524 381160

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 382399

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

Bowerham 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

COFFEE SHOPS

The Old Bell Coffee HouseBashful AlleyLancasterLA1 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

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


RESTAURANTS

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

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

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

Bistro 2626 Sun StreetLancaster, LA1 1EWTel: 01524 846252

Castle Balti23a Castle HillLancasterTel: 01524 388454

Bella Italia26-28 Church StreetLancasterTel: 01524 36340

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

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

Penny Street BridgePenny StreetLancaster, LA1 1XTTel: 01524 599900

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

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

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

The StorkCorricks LaneLancaster, LA2 OANTel: 01524 751234

Verdes46-48 Chapel StreetLancaster, LA1 1LHTel: 01524 383436

The GatehouseCanalside, White CrossLancaster, LA1 4QXTel: 01524 849111

Greaves ParkBowerham RoadLancaster, LA1 3AHTel: 01524 389335

The Borough3 Dalton SquareLancaster, LA1 1PPTel: 01524 64170

Etna Pizza Pasta22 New StreetLancasterTel: 01524 69551

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

Pizza Margherita2 Moor LaneLancaster, LA1 1QDTel: 01524 36333

The Water WitchCanal Tow PathLancaster, LA1 1SUTel: 01524 63828The Litten Tree33-37 Church StreetLancaster, LA1 1LPTel: 01524 541580

The Green Ayre63 North RoadLancaster, LA1 1LUTel: 01524 585240

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

The Merchants27 Castle HillLancaster, LA1 1YNTel: 01524 66466

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

The Lounge Bar87 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XNTel: 01524 555999

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

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


Always great value at Brewers Fayre

Telephone: 01524 384800

www.brewersfayre.co.uk

Cottams Field Caton Road Lancaster LA1 3PE

Enjoy

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£102

dessertsfor

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Feed thefamily2 adults2 kids2 courses

£19.99Weekdays 12 till 6.30pm

Weekdays 12 till 6.30pm

All you can eatbreakfastserved daily ‘till 10.30am

and kids eat

FREE

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The Old Rope WalkBulk RoadLancasterLA1 1DF

The customers imagination is our only limitation

CARPETS FOR HOMES, CARS, BOATS AND CARAVANS

www.carpets4.co.uk

Jan: 01524 35660Dave: 01524 68728

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Excellent affordable menuHot drinks

Large seating area Baby changing Disabled accessFree car parking

The Zone Ulverston 01229 588577Find us at: Station Approach, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 ODP

Lots of exciting new play features clear decked “walks of faith”, competing electronic

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Closed Wednesdays in term time.

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Carpet Whipping

Binding

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The Old Rope WalkBulk RoadLancasterLA1 1DF

The customers imagination is our only limitation

CARPETS FOR HOMES, CARS, BOATS AND CARAVANS

www.carpets4.co.uk

Jan: 01524 35660Dave: 01524 68728

LIFE HAS ITS MOMENTS.. .

. . .MAKE THEM UNFORGETTABLE

67 Penny Street, LancasterLA1 1XF 01524 847100

Spring in Paris

LIFE HAS ITS MOMENTS.. .

. . .MAKE THEM UNFORGETTABLE

67 Penny Street, LancasterLA1 1XF 01524 847100

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