@lancaster community magazine march 2012

LANCASTER’S FREE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

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

@LancasterSHOP LOCALMothers Day gift Guide

PROPERTYWhy use a letting agent

LOCAL PEOPLELocal Man in British Ski Team

FASHIONMum’s Fashion

MOTORINGVauxhall Astra GTC

LOCAL EVENTMorecambe 2012 Youth Forum

SOLICITORS ADVICEConstructive dismissal

EAT LESS BUT STAY FULLERThree Recipes

VETS ADVICEIf your cat is 10 years or older

TRAVELArgentina

WHAT’S ONThis March

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The Mill at Conder Green is nestled on the banks of the Lancaster Canal and new owner Paul Hurst has refurbished the old cotton mill in a contemporary style while retaining its heritage and character. The Mill offers excellent quality local food and

ales, and a friendly atmosphere and service. Also offering 15 high quality hotel rooms means we are the ideal place for a quiet drink, a meal with friends or a

relaxing place to stay.

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Bookings now being taken for MOTHER’S DAY

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Property - Why use a letting agent?Add living space to your home

DIY - Removing wallpaperMen are invited too - StarWalk

Jade Stone MassageLondon Marathon - be prepared

Blood donation - the gift of lifeLocal Man in British Ski Squad

Childrens’ Easter tennis coachingMums Fashion - Mums’ to be

Beauty - Bare EssentialsMake do and Mend (M’dam)

Mens Fashion - SocktasticNEXT moves to St Nicholas Arcades Mothers Day gift guide - Shop Local

21 years of shopping2012 Morecambe Youth Forum

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

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March contentsStudents raise money for ZimbabweBook Review for MarchCharlene Soraia live in LancasterEat less - stay fuller for longer recipesWine - Off on the road to RiojaHoroscopesLook after your garden + furniture in MarchCamping in the West countryTravel - ArgentinaVets Advice - Is your cat 10 years or older?Motoring - Vauxhall Astra GTC40 years of Stock Car RacingSolicitors advice - Constructive dismissalEducation - Want to go to University?Puzzle PagesWhat’s on in March

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Welcome to our March edition of @Lancaster.

Spring is in the air which means that you can open up the windows up, blow out the cobwebs and even step out into the garden for a spot of tidying up.

Don’t forget to check out the shop local Mothers Day gift guide for gifts for your Mum (Mother’s Day 18th March)

Spring is the time for new life, everyone seems to be pregnant! so for them we have dedicated our fashion page this month.

Happy Mothers Day to all Mothers out there!

Lisa Editor

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With warnings of UK property prices falling by up to 5% in 2012, many homeowners who need to move are considering letting their property as an alternative to selling. A recent National Landlords Association (NLA) survey of landlords found average rental yields are now 6.7%. Given the uncertainty over property values a growing number of sellers are considering letting while they wait for the market to improve

There are currently a record number of people searching for rental properties, meaning would-be landlords have no problem finding a tenant.

Letting a property can be a rewarding experience and an effective way of providing additional income, but prospective landlords will need to remember they are effectively starting a small business. They must ensure they are well aware of the rules and regulations governing the letting of private residential accommodation.

Anyone considering letting out their property must ensure that they provide a proper tenancy agreement, usually an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreement that is signed by both the landlord and the tenant. This will outline the length of the tenancy, amount of rent, when it is to be paid, and deposit details. It also details the responsibilities of the parties to the agreement and for this reason must be drawn up with care.

If a deposit is taken from the tenant the landlord is legally obliged to ensure that it is protected with a government-authorised scheme, such as The Deposit Protection Service It is advisable to make a detailed inventory describing the condition of the property, along with fixtures fittings and any furnishings included. Photographs of the property should be taken at the start of the tenancy. In the event of damage caused by the tenant the inventory and the photos can be presented as evidence in any dispute.

Gas Safety Regulations require that all gas appliances are checked annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer and the tenant must be provided with a Gas Safety Certificate. Faulty gas appliances cause many deaths each year and many landlords have been prosecuted for failure to comply with the regulations. In the event of faults arising it is important to ensure that urgent repairs are fixed promptly. Use reputable tradesmen that you know and can trust to tend to the property at short notice.

Landlords who are confident that they know their responsibilities and best practice in managing properties may choose to manage the property themselves.Alternatively you can use the services of a regulated letting agent, which obviously comes with an associated cost, but can give you peace of mind.

A letting agent can advise you whether your property is up to a suitable rental standard, and can also advise if any maintenance work needs doing in order to protect your investment. An agent with experience of the locality can also help achieve the maximum rent and minimise rent voids. It can be difficult to set the rent at the right level in order to ensure this.

Don’t be fooled by agents, who work on commission, claiming they can get you an over inflated rental income just to attract your business. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is! Letting agents have the spending power to advertise across a variety of property related media including internet portals such as Rightmove. Ask a potential letting agent where and how they will be marketing your property.

It is often difficult to get a good tradesman when you have an emergency. A letting agent will have their preferred tradesman who get a lot of regular work, so it is in the tradesman’s interest carry out that work quickly and to a high standard if they want to continue their working relationship.

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Inside knowledge: Property

You might not think so when it’s as cold as it is now, but you’re lucky if your home has rooms with really high ceilings. Not only are they a fantastic architectural feature and quite unusual, but they can also be used to create an extra room. With the addition of a mezzanine level (an internal balcony overlooking the space below), you can add a room more easily than converting your loft or cellar or building an extension.

USESA mezzanine level can have all sorts of uses - a dressing room, home office, studio, spare room, or bed platform or play area in a child’s room (bed platforms also work well in high-ceilinged studio apartments).

THINGS TO CONSIDERHowever, there are lots of practical considerations. So that you can stand up comfortably in both the mezzanine and

A dd living space to your home

Adding living space to your home does not always mean converting your loft or cellar or building an extension, we explore a cheaper option.

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the space underneath it, the room should have a ceiling height of at least 4.2m (13ft 9in), unless it’s a small child’s room.

STYLE & DESIGNWhatever you use the mezzanine for, you’ll need something to enclose it, a balustrade or half-height wall is a popular choice because you still get a feeling of space, although you do, of course, lose privacy.

You’ll also need a staircase up to the mezzanine, ladder-style ones are fine for kids, but not so user-friendly for adults, while spiral staircases save space.

For a really clever use of space, you can tuck things under a (conventional) staircase, like a built-in home office or storage, or even a tiny shower room or kitchen in a studio apartment.


One thing you don’t want to do without is soundproofing, because this could affect your enjoyment of the mezzanine and the room below.

LIGHTINGAnd don’t forget the importance of natural light. Depending on where and how tall the room’s windows are, the mezzanine could lack daylight, so you’ll need bright artificial lights that can be operated from both levels of the room.

PLANNING & CONSENTBecause a mezzanine level is an internal structure, you probably won’t need planning permission to build one, unless you live in a listed building. If you do, you’re likely to need consent from your local council’s conservation officer - and your application may be rejected. You should also check with the council’s building control department, as they may want to monitor the work to ensure it complies with building regulations.If your home’s leasehold, you may need the freeholder’s


permission to add a mezzanine, depending on the terms of the lease. And if it’s a flat, with a flat below, you’ll probably have to comply with the Party Wall Act because the weight of the mezzanine could damage your neighbour’s ceiling underneath it.

USING THE PROFESSIONALSUsing an architect to design your mezzanine is a good idea, because they should know what rules and regulations apply. Alternatively, a builder may be happy to design and construct the mezzanine for you, or build it to your design. You may even need to employ a structural engineer, as mezzanines are often big and heavy and so could put more weight on the floor than it was designed to take.

Costs for a mezzanine level start from hundreds of pounds (for a small, simple

platform in a child’s room), but can cost thousands, depending on the structure’s size and the work involved. Compared to most types of building work, though, this is a relatively quick and inexpensive way of adding a room.

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DIY - Wallpaper Removal

Removing wallpaper is often hard work, but it needn’t be a chore, we give you our top tips.

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If the wallpaper that looked so “in” a few years ago is now starting to set of the fashion police sirens, it’s time to get it off the wall and start a fresh.

There are various methods for stripping wallpaper, which either involve soaking the wallpaper with water manually, or using a steamer.

TRADITIONAL METHODThe traditional method of removing wallpaper is to wet the wallpaper with a cloth or sponge, warm soapy water works much better than cold as it helps to break down the glue holding the paper to the wall. If the wallpaper has a shean or gloss feel you may find it best to score the wallpaper first as this helps the water get underneith to lift it from the wall. We find wetting one whole sheet twice is usually enough to then lift the paper from the wall. Be sure to lay down some old sheets to protect your flooring from water and paper bits as they fall off.

STEAM METHODBy far the easiest way to strip a wall is a wallpaper steam stripper, which you can hire or buy inexpensively. If you’ve got a lot of wallpaper to strip, it certainly makes sense to buy one. These strippers are similar to big kettles and it’s easy to get scalded by the steam or drips of boiling water, so use with care and try to keep the hose straight because it can twist off, leaving steam streaming dangerously from the stripper.

To operate a steam stripper, you simply hold the steam plate to the wall and wait for the steam to loosen the wallpaper. Keep testing to see if the paper is loose because you can damage the plaster underneath if you hold the plate on for too long. For

speed, hold the plate to the wall with one hand and scrape where you’ve already steamed with the other hand.

SCRAPERSThe best wallpaper stripping knives have long metal handles and replaceable blades, which screw in place. The only problem is that these blades are really sharp when new and can damage the plaster underneath if the wallpaper’s thin or you’re not careful when scraping. If you’re worried about this, traditional wallpaper scrapers with non-replaceable, triangular-shaped blades are less sharp.

TOP TIPS NOT TO FORGETClear up your wallpaper scrapings as you go along because once dry, they set hard and can stick like glue to floors and other surfaces. So keep a few bin bags handy. After stripping, you’ll need to scrub and scrape the walls with sugar-soap solution and then clean water to get rid of any leftover paste and scraps of paper.Don’t forget to protect yourself, protective clothing should be worn, including goggles.

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Dru Yoga is a philosophy that began in India an estimated 5,000 years ago. The father of classical yoga is said to be Patanjali, who wrote the Yoga Sutras. These scriptures provide a framework for spiritual growth and mastery over the physical and mental body.

Dru Yoga is a graceful and potent form of yoga, based on flowing movements, directed breathing and visualisation. With its foundations set firmly in ancient yogic tradition, Dru works on body, mind and spirit - improving strength and flexibility, creating core stability, building a heightened feeling of positivity, and deeply relaxing and rejuvenating your whole being.

Designed to be practised by people of all abilities, all fitness levels and all age groups, Dru is a style of yoga that can be quickly dipped into or learnt in more depth over a lifetime. Jean Nelson teaches each class at Yoni which incorporates activations, energy block release sequences, yoga postures, relaxation and meditation. Come and experience the bliss that is Dru Yoga. Many people have found that Dru Yoga has helped them achieve a balanced lifestyle, including losing a few excess pounds. They have also experienced that they feel better about themselves and more in control of their thoughts, which has also helped them to sort the problems that may have caused the weight problem in the first place.

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A graceful form of yoga that works on your body, mind and spirit, Collette owner of Yoni Yoga on the Bay tells us more

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CancerCare invite men to join them on the StarWalk on 19th May 2012

M en are invited too!

Over the years, so many men have asked to do the CancerCare StarWalk. More than 25% of local people using CancerCare are men so we think men should be invited to join our StarWalk for CancerCare – your local cancer support charity. With your help, we can help.

Each year, 30,000 men in UK are diagnosed with Prostate cancer. Cancer Care offers help to local people with whose lives are affected by cancer. CancerCare gives one to one support for those who need it and we run social and creative groups in woodwork, art, craft and jewellery. We also host Support Groups for different cancer sufferers such as Prostate and Lung Cancer.

Den Bray was diagnosed with a malignant tumour back in 2006 and used CancerCare services. Since then he has helped set up the Prostate Cancer support group so men throughout the area can share experiences and learn more about this illness.

Den Bray said “Most men die with it, rather than from it! This group has helped me understand my cancer and realise I was not alone living with it. There were people to support me; it is great to have this facility on my doorstep!”

Support groups offer patients, their partners and carers support, encouragement and a feeling of comradeship. If you want to find out more about support groups near you, or if you need our help please call today on 01524 381820

CancerCare is a local charity, which offers support in North Lancashire and South Lakeland. All our services are free so please help make a difference locally and register for the StarWalk, today. With your help, we can help.

StarWalk is now in its sixth year, every year we see hundreds take to the streets of Kendal, raising thousands of pounds for CancerCare. The route takes in many beautiful and historic parts of Kendal. And this year it is a new 10km route so you can choose to do a Night Run too!. StarWalk embraces the whole community; its local element makes it truly unique and gives local people and businesses the opportunity to support CancerCare. A special thanks to The Westmorland Shopping Centre, who have been our main sponsor since the walk started.

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Jade Stone Massage incorporates 24 hot or cold Jade Stones all of which have been cut into various shapes and sizes then highly polished to provide a smooth and silky feeling on the skin. The stones are divided into 12 pairs each pair having a specific function and target a specific muscle or region of the body.

For example the twin rollers roll through tight muscles and provide immediate relief for headache sufferers or people who have neck mobility problems.

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Flat large stones can be worked across the stomach aiding digestion or they may glide over the back for an immediate relax and release from tried cramped muscles, and so on and so on every stone designed in shape and size to treat and tantalize our mind and body!

The hot and cold concept is based on the effect brought about by the sauna and plunge pool vaso- dilating and constricting the blood vessels. The combination of hot and cold helps the cells to receive more oxygen and nutrients whilst encouraging a more effective removal of toxins. It also allows for a toning effect which aids poor circulation and stimulates digestion.

The Jade Stone Awakening treatment is performed on the back and whilst the back is surrendering to sublime bliss we then work on a mind massage using a guided meditation we take you to a

beautiful Jade palace where you mind is cleared and your inner most battery re-charged.Use natural remedies of massage, precious stones, meditation and temperature to transport you some where beautiful where the sun always shines think GREEN think save my soul!

Green Jade is a symbol of purity and serenity, it signifies wisdom gathered in tranquility and is associated with the Heart Chakra where it increases love nurtures and brings harmony to all relationships whilst channeling passion in constructive ways.

Jade working on or within the mind will release all negative or harmful thoughts its aim to

soothe and surrender our mind it stimulates ideas and brightness easing the stress related to tasks that seem bigger than us. It alleviates emotions that are based on or around fear thus calming the central nervous system. It allows and encourages us just to STOP, BREATHE and BE!

Jade working on the physical is a cleansing stone, which aids in the filtration and elimination of toxins and waste from the bodies organs, excellent for the kidneys and circulatory system. Today, this gem is regarded as a symbol of the good, the beautiful and the precious. It embodies the Confucian virtues of wisdom, justice, compassion, modesty and courage.

So this beautiful gemstone brings us joy, vivacity and happiness all at the same time – and what, in our times, could we possibly need more?

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Health and Wellbeing - Jade stone massageWHAT IS A CHAKRA?

The word “Chakra” is derived from a sanskrit word meaning wheel orspinning wheel.

The chakras start at the base of the spine and go up through the head on the kunilini which is located

almost on your spinal column they are described as a spinning vortex or wheel of energy.

There are seven primary or main chakra points with about a hundred smaller secondary chakras.

Each chakra in your spinal column is believed to influence or even govern bodily functions near its

region of the spine.

Each chakra effects different parts of the body and almost all illness is caused by poor chakra health.

When you have chakra blocks you slow down the Chi, the life force, and the spiritual connection.

You may feel depressed, out of touch, like you lost something, tired, unable to clearly think, or listless.

You may get angry for no reason, be afraid, be unsure of yourself, lack self-confidence and have a general negative outlook on life. All of these are indications

that you have a problem to resolve that is chakra based.

The heart Chakra otherwise known as Anahata is symbolised as a circluar flower with twelve green

petals. Anahata, located in the chest, is related to the colours green or pink and is resonsible for complex

emotions, compassion, tenderness, unconditional love, equilibrium, rejection and well-being. Physically

Anahata governs circulation, emotionally it governs unconditional love for the self and others, mentally it governs passion, and spiritually it governs devotion.


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Whether you are a wearer of multi-sports shoes, fashion shoes, walking boots or work wear, your posture will greatly benefit by

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R elieve stress and strain on your body

The Foot Centre in Lancaster is at the forefront of the treatment of foot, ankle, knee, hip and lower back pain and persistent and regular sports injuries. This is achieved through in-depth bio-mechanical analysis leading to the creation of custom orthotics.

Why an orthotic?Poor posture is often the result of inadequate neuro-muscular messaging from the feet and frequently causes excessive stress and strain on your body.Posture will be greatly enhanced by the use of Foot Centre orthotics, as they correctly align and relax the foot, heightening the quality and quantity of neuro-muscular feedback.Custom orthotics are perfectly engineered for:Postural Control, Function, Fit and Performance.

We spoke to a previous customer of The Foot Centre who had been having problems which prevented him from running.

‘I started running again about 5 months ago after about 10 years! Initially I found I was having a lot of trouble with knee and ankle pains, so a friend advised me to go and see the experts at The Foot Centre.I had a 3D analysis and received my custom-made orthotics. What a difference these have made! I am now happily running about 25 miles per week and entered my first 10K race recently. I am so grateful to Louise and Stuart for all their help and advice. I know I’d have given up by now without their support and encouragement.’ Simon Jones

If you are unsure as to whether you need support from custom-fit orthotics, book an appointment or come along to one of the upcoming Foot MOT days:March 3rd, April 14th, May 5th and June 2nd.


London Marathon: Be prepared

Ian Bailey owner of The Runners Centre in Lancaster tells us how.

L ondon Marathon be prepared

Congratulations, or is it? Getting a place on Virgin London Marathon has a mixed blessing, 16 weeks of dedicated and hard training, getting up early to go for a long mid week run in the worst of the weather the region can throw at you, or, on the flip side the beginnings of a life changing journey.

Let’s rewind a little; you have a place on The Virgin London Marathon!! You are about to take part in the greatest event of its kind. You are about to join 45,000 other athletes and run 26.2 miles and when you cross the finish line imagine the sense of achievement, nobody can take that from you.

Where do we begin?To start with keep things in perspective, if you are a complete beginner it might be worth just having a chat with your local GP or nurse let them know what you are planning and have a check up.

First stepsThe beauty about running is most of us just need to open our front doors and off we can go, so lets step outside…

Do dress correctly. In this dark weather wear white or even better get some reflective clothing which has come on in leaps and bounds recently – you can even add a little flashing LED armband too. If it’s cold layer up, gloves and a hat will keep the heat in.

Don’t run in worn out shoesAnd don’t be tempted to run in shoes designed for other sports or are fashion shoes. Come along to The Runners Centre where we offer free video gait analysis and shoe fitting to all our customers.

Do tell someone where you’ll be running. Carry some form of identification, some money or a mobile phone.

Always warm upStart your exercise gently and always spend 10 minutes stretching afterwards.

Watch out for car drivers. Don’t expect them to watch out for you or even give way to you. Make sure you establish eye contact with the driver before crossing junctions.

Try and include a training partnerIf possible try to include a training partner with similar abilities as your own.

Be aware of your surroundingsIf you are going to run with an MP3 player, try and be aware of your surroundings. Remember the headphones can make you a little vulnerable to all sorts of hazards; cars, bikes, dogs and worse case criminals.

But most of all enjoy your journey!

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If you live locally and are taking part in the London Marathon email [email protected], we would

love to hear from you and run a follow up story.

Health - Being overweight is complicated


Sylvia Poll owner of Lancashire Nutrition explains the complications of being overweight, but more

importantly...what you can do about it.

B eing overweight is complicated

What did you give up for Lent? Or did you give up giving up? Sometimes we decide to use the excuse of Lent to give up something we know we could do without but we enjoy (sweets, takeaways, alcohol) . It can also be used as a kick-start to a new fitness regime.

I recently heard that we have the distinction of having the fattest man alive right here in the UK – Keith Martin, 42, of Harlesden, north west London weighs in at a massive 58 stone…

Quite often people say to me “I don’t know how this happened”… or they see a documentary featuring a very obese person, and say “how do they do that?”Unfortunately it is very simple to gain weight in our current world. We are designed to survive famine, and our bodies do this by saving any extra energy we consume, converting it into fat and storing it for leaner times. The trouble is, if that famine doesn’t arrive we still have our emergency stores… and so the body’s preservation mechanism works against us, storing up health problems.

Being overweight, or obese, has been linked with a number of conditions. Most recently the list has grown to include sight loss, sleep problems, depression, memory loss, flu, heartburn, as well as bad hair, skin and nails.

Sight Loss can happen as a consequence of diabetes, cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. All of these are more likely the heavier you are.

Sleep problems occur more frequently in the overweight and obese, as the body struggles to get rest without being able to breathe properly.This in turn can lead to depression, as extreme tiredness we are not aware of has been shown to be worse than normal “day to day” tiredness.



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If the body is struggling to carry out normal functions, it will suspend looking after “extra” activities – such as helping our skin, hair and nails to grow well. This means you are more likely to have split ends, breaking nails, and problems with your skin. This is mainly because if your diet is not very good, you could be missing out on essential nutrients which help you look and feel at your best.

Most people go on a diet aiming to lose weight, so they cut out all their “treats” and reckon if they feel hungry, they’re doing something right.Those treats may cover a nutritional need in your diet. It is important to find an alternative source of nutrients. For example, eating a nutty chocolate bar may be calorific but the nuts provide your body with essential fatty acids. You could get better nutrition from eating a small handful of nuts instead.

Hunger is your body asking for fuel. When I design a weight loss plan for a client, I consider their normal routine, likes and dislikes. When clients come back to me after their first week, they frequently say “I won’t have lost anything – I’ve not been hungry” and then

the scales show 3 – 10 pounds gone. If you are getting all your essential nutrients, and keep your blood sugar level steady, you are unlikely to feel hungry. Our “western” diet is high in calories, but low in nutrients. Redressing this balance means you feel and look better quite quickly.

The good news is that losing even just 10% of your weight can lead to significantly better health outcomes. If you are fed up of trying diets which work for a short while but then you gain the weight back, do not be afraid to contact a professional who can recommend an action plan personalised to your individual circumstances and life style.

A Nutritionist or Dietitian will take a full medical history, and although some of the questions may seem a little strange, the more fully you answer, the better we can “fine tune” a plan just for you. So, if you want to feel and look better, take that first step and contact your local nutrition professional.

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Mothers and Daughters, why join Gymophobics?

We are a ladies only gym offering fast weight and inch loss with toning and figure shaping for all ages, shapes and sizes. We also have a slimming club and offer dietary advice.

You will find our gym easy, fun and friendly, there is no need to be embarrased or intimidated.

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30 minute workout

Resisted Tension is a 30 minute workout designed to turn the body into a fat burning machine by switching on dormant muscles fibres to burn more calories even while we are sleeping! Resisted Tension works by muscle fibres being squeezed Isometrically whilst working on “air machines”. After just a few sessions a beginner sees her body taking shape as muscles become toned and begin to burn off unwanted fat. Most ladies lose a dress size in the first few weeks!Resisted Tension makes exercise easy and fun. A thirty minute workout session leaves you feeling invigorated rather than exhausted. Compare this with cardio sessions in conventional gyms where people pound out the miles on treadmills or rowing machines in an attempt to lose weight. Yet an hour’s cardio will burn less than 800 k.calories or to put it another way less than 4 ounces! And cardio can’t tighten and tone the body. No surprise then that

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women often achieve more weight and inch loss with a few weeks of Resisted Tension than a lifetime of cardio vascular activity.Gymophobics is a “One Stop Shop”. It combines all the benefits of a Gym and a Slimming Club. For slimmer’s their weight is monitored every week and staff support them with our unique 54321 Food Plan designed to speed up metabolism which explains why most Gymophobics slimmers achieve weight loss that far exceeds results in a conventional gym environment.Resisted Tension is far more than a weight loss system however targeted inch loss is quickly achieved. The tummy is flattened and posture is improved. Bingo wings at the back of the arms, flabby thighs, hips and buttocks are tightened and toned. The bust is lifted, the waist line contracted and the figure is swiftly restored to ideal proportions.

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Blood donation - Give the gift of life

BLOOD is something we all expect to be there if we need it, but only four per cent of the

eligible population give blood.

G ive the gift of life

Anyone who is generally healthy and aged over 17 can potentially donate blood. And it makes a real difference, with each donation having the potential to save the lives of three adults or seven babies.

Each blood donation is 470mls, just under a pint, and is known as a unit of blood. Donors can give up to three times a year.

There are four main blood groups – O, A, B and AB. Group O is the most common and most in demand.

A regular supply of blood is also vital – red cells only last 35 days and platelets five days.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) collects around two million units of blood a year, which is used to treat people suffering from leukaemia, cancer, sickle cell anaemia or thalassemia, people who suffer trauma through accidents, problems in childbirth or those who are undergoing general surgery. It also helps combat illnesses and complications in newborn babies.

Someone who knows just how important blood donors are is Ronald Johnson.

The 60-year-old, from Heysham, has aplastic anaemia, a condition where bone marrow does not produce enough new blood cells. Patients need regular blood transfusions. He travels to Lancaster Infirmary regularly, having a blood transfusion every 10-12 days and a platelet transfusion once a week.

Mr Johnson said: “Blood donors are keeping me alive. Without them people like me, and everyone else who needs blood, would be in trouble. I am

very grateful and can’t thank them enough. The only way I can help is to encourage others to give blood.” The self-employed sound engineer is urging people to become donors. He said: “Give it a go, it’s easy so give it a try. Blood is a lifesaver.”

NHSBT is always looking for more blood donors and needs them to return regularly to give blood. Donating blood is simple. When you arrive at a session you will be asked to read some information and fill in a health check questionnaire. You may have a confidential chat with a nurse.

A tiny drop of blood is taken from your fingertip to check haemoglobin levels and make sure that giving blood will not make you anaemic. If all is well, you will be able to donate blood. Just under a pint is taken and is quickly replaced by your body.

Afterwards you should have a short rest then some refreshments, usually a drink and biscuits. Giving blood shouldn’t usually take more than an hour. And this simple generous act saves and improves lives every day. Around 7,000 units of blood are needed daily.

To find out more or book an appointment call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk

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Monday 12th MarchThe Platform Buildings, Central Promenade, Morecambe, LA4 4DB2pm – 4pm & 5pm – 7.30pm Monday 26th MarchLancaster Town Hall Banqueting Suite, Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PJ2pm - 4pm & 5pm – 7.30pm


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Vision Express Lancaster is dedicated to helping residents look after their eyes. Tom Mackley, resident Optometrist is passionate about informing the local residents of Lancaster about the importance of regular eye tests.

Tom said: “Sight is the sense people fear losing the most; however there are a number of people who still do not look after their eyes properly. The number of people who have their eyes tested each year is falling and it is worrying to see people neglecting to have this test”.

“Your sight is such a precious and delicate sense. We recommend that everyone should have their eyes tested at least every two years, children and adults above 60 should be checked once a year, unless otherwise advised by your Optician. Eye care is not something that should just be considered by those who are experiencing problems with their vision. An eye test will not only assess the standard of vision, but also check all aspects of overall eye health and can even identify other medical conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.”

Tom Mackley added “All of our team in-store have undergone extensive training on eyes and eye health, and are happy to talk to anyone about looking after yours or your child’s vision.”If you want to learn more about looking after your eyes visit Vision Express on Penny Street, Lancaster.

To book an eye test visit Vision Express on Penny Street or call us on 01524 843539.

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Sport: Lancaster man in British Ski Squad

The day in the life of a ski bum…… I’m sure that is what my friends think at the beginning of each October when the time comes for me to start my Alpine season and not return again until after the following Easter!

Anyway please let me introduce myself, I’m Ashley Hill, I’m 18 years old and I live north of Lancaster just over the Cumbria border, but from October to April I‘m based in Maria Alm in Austria, where I’m a member of Team Great Britain’s Alpine Ski Squad, and I have raced internationally since I was 11.

My speciality is slalom, I am ranked first junior and have been English and British junior slalom champion for several years now. I am also the British Junior Indoor Slalom Champion. I am ranked in the top 5 of all other Alpine Disciplines. The highlight of my Junior career has been representing GBR in the Youth Winter Games. I love skiing and competing but it is not the chilled lifestyle I think most people imagine skiing to be- here’s a typical training day…

6.30am Rise and shine Breakfast and on to the mini bus7.30am Warm up on the hill and start training drills and gates11.30am Lunch break12.30am Training until around 2.30pm3pm Fitness training could be cardio, core, flexibility, endurance or a combination4.30pm Ski prep for the following day6pm Tea

After tea I have my school work to do, even though I finished my A levels last year I am doing an extra A level supported by my old school, we have training feedback with our coach and somewhere we have to fit in doing our own shopping, cooking, washing and cleaning! If we are racing the next day we have to get all our racing equipment ready, get the van loaded and ready for an early start- the race could be 200 miles away. Phew…we are lucky we get one day off a week!

Skiing is an expensive sport and the athletes receive no direct government funding as we, as a sport, are not seen as good medal hopes! It’s a catch 22 situation as we have some superb skiers, but for the most part we are funded by our parents and slalom skiers often don’t reach their full potential until their mid to late 20’s, so to continue providing a world class programme for us, privately funded, is a nightmare. My mum, Sally, spends all her spare time applying for bursaries, sponsorship and looking for fund raising ideas on top of a full time job. She is always welcoming to any ideas or offers of help and can be contacted at The Exchange on King Street or via email [email protected] .

For the rest of this season I have some really hard work to put in as my short term ambition is to win the outright British Junior Championship and improve my overall ranking in all disciplines, in the longer term I am aiming to represent GBR in a future Winter Olympics.

L ocal Man in British Ski Squad

Ashley Hill may be thought of by some as a ski bum....but in fact he is the British Indoor Slalom Champion


Healthy children - Local Tennis Coaching

Local coach James McNally is again offering tennis coaching for juniors at Lancaster Tennis Club, no experience needed.

E aster Tennis Coaching

This year we are offering a special two day tennis holiday camp and this has the backing of Lancaster City Council who are keen to encourage young people to develop an interest in tennis. This is a great opportunity to try out a new sport or improve your skills with the leading local tennis coach. All youngsters are very welcome, whether or not they have played any tennis before.

It is being held on: Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th AprilUnder 7 year olds 10 - 10.45am each day7-11 years 10.45 to 11.30am each dayOver 11 years 11.30am to 12.30pm each day

The charges will be :£7.00 for the under 11s for the two sessions £6.00 for junior membersFor the over 11s the full charge is £8.00 (or £7 for junior members)

Further regular coaching sessions are scheduled to start on Wednesdays from April 18th, 5 – 7.30pm.

The Club will also be re-starting its Saturday Play Tennis practice sessions from April 21st. These Saturday sessions are for juniors aged 9 or over, and are only for those who can play some tennis. This year we are continuing to offer lower membership rates for junior members and also opportunities for promising young players to play mixed doubles team tennis in local junior leagues.

Further information and registration from Pat Clelland (Junior Organiser) on tel: 07870642267 or 01524 311737or email: [email protected].

Why should children get active?Regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Encouraging good habbits in children from an early age can help them go onto lead active healthy lives as adults. Children should participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day.

BENEFITS FOR YOUR CHILDREN:

+ Sport can improve self-esteem and confidence which spills over into other aspects of their life.

+ Builds strong bones and muscles

+ Help achieve and maintain a healthy weight

+ Improve cardivascular fitness

+ Help with relaxation and stress relief

+ Provide an opportunity to make friends

Children that are not physically active enough may miss out on these benefits and are at increased risk of becoming overweight, becoming prone to conditions such as Asthma and joint sprains.

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Mums’ Fashion: Mum to be Floral Clutch, £25, Accessorize

Maternity Shirt in Bug Print, £35, ASOS

Maternity Skinny Jean in Cornflower Blue,

£32, ASOS

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season of new life and fresh starts, @Lancaster has dedicated its style pages

to marvellous mums across the city. Young mums, older mums, mums-to-be, working mums - these everyday wonder

women juggle work, family life, PTA meetings and more but are always there

for us when we need them.

Yes, if anyone deserves a little retail therapy from time to time it is mum. So what better way to say thank you this

Mothering Sunday than treating a mum you know to a spot of shopping? And to ensure there is plenty of time for tea and cake breaks, we have scoured the shops for you and created a yummy mummy’s

guide to spring’s key trends.

Mum’s to be: Pretty pastels, patterns and floral prints are perfect for beautiful

mums-to-be. Don’t forget…make the most of stylish yet impractical clutch

bags while you still can!

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Beauty - Bare Essentials


A staggering 98% of women say they can’t live without make-up.We are so used to the artificial beauty that we see on television and in magazines that it is nice to be reminded that fresh, glowing natural skin can be beautiful too. So step away from the mascara wand and leave your lippy behind for the day. Marvel at just how good you can look without your make-up.

BARE-FACED CHEEK

There’s no denying that make-up can accentuate our features and make us feel alive in the mornings but cosmetics, especially in excess, can also have a detrimental effect on the skin.

Rudoe believes going make-up free every so often can be beneficial for our complexions. “Women apply an average of 515 chemicals to their bodies every day. Why not give your skin a chance to detox by seeing what you can live without?” she suggests.

“Giving skin a breather from clogging foundation can also help reduce blocked pores, which can lead to skin breakouts. The other bonus to going make-up free is time saved that you can spend on your beautysleep!”

Thorough cleansing is your first step to a flawless complexion.

It removes surface dirt and bacteria and prevents the imperfections that women feel they need to cover up.

If you haven’t got time for the ritual cleanse, tone and moisturise, vanish away traces of your make-up grime with cleansing wipes

to remove in one clean sweep.

Bare EssentialsFor many a make-up junkie, the thought of going bare-faced

is akin to walking to the shops naked to buy a pint of milk...we give you the secrets to Bare beauty.

LESS IS MORE

Going make-up free doesn’t mean you have to ditch all your everyday products. Your skin is your blank canvas and moisturiser is the key to looking radiant minus the slap.

“Everyone knows the difference regular moisturising can make, but few people recognise the importance of matching your moisturiser to your skin type,” advises Sarah Brown from Pai skincare, skincare expert at the Vitality Show.

“To keep your skin smooth and conditioned, it’s also important to moisturise from within. Increase your intake of Essential Fatty Acids (Omega 3, 6 & 9) - oily fish, seeds and nuts are all good sources.

“If your diet is lacking these foods then it’s worth investing in some natural supplements.”

There are other shortcuts you can take to look preened without the product haul. Use a multi-use naturalproduct like Trilogy’s Everything Balm (www.trilogyproducts.com) or Jurlique’s Love Balm (www.jurlique.co.uk) to tame eyebrows, condition lashes and use as a lip balm.

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If the thought of going make-up free is already giving you withdrawal symptoms, cheat!

A barely-there look is bang on trend. Sarah-Jane Froom, national make-up artist for Bare Escentuals, has this step-by-step guide to creating a no make-up look to keep everyone guessing...

Firstly, it’s essential to prep and prime the skin. Ensure skin is hydrated by applying a moisturiser and then follow with a foundation primer. If you get the base right, the rest of your make-up will fall into place effortlessly.

Conceal any dark circles, redness around the nose, chin, brows and lids, and any other areas that need coverage.

Buff a natural mineral foundation over the rest of the complexion. Your skin will look like your own but on a really good day, giving you the coverage you might need but without looking heavy or ‘cakey’.

- Create perfectly sculpted cheekbones, which can be achieved

using a mineral complexion enhancer such as bareMinerals

Warmth.

- The ultimate final touch is a mineral finishing product (I use

bareMinerals Mineral Veil) to hide the appearance of open pores and fine lines and keep the complexion

looking fabulous all day long.

- Finish the look with beautifully groomed brows, curled lashes,

subtle mascara, a pop of blush and a slick of your favourite lip balm

or gloss.


M’dam are launching their business with a Clothes Swap and Fashion Show to be held at the Gregson Centre on Moor Lane, on Friday 23rd March from 7pm.

Trends may come and go, but Style and Confidence are never out of vogue.

At M’dam we have a passion; a genuine desire to bring out the best in our customers, by offering hand altered and re-vamped clothing and soft furnishings, or advising on re-designing items you have already, and bring new life to them.

We showcase enthusiastic designers of accessories and hats, bags and small wooden items, all reclaimed from old forgotten materials. This is because we believe in the environment and want you to keep more money in your pocket, without compromising on quality and elegance.

An earlier generation will remind us of the ethos of never discarding anything until you have determined it has outgrown its usefulness.

But more than all this, we are a community project, serving not only the public as they search for fresh things to buy, but also offering a place where people accessing disability services can learn new skills in sewing, serving customers, and producing their own items to sell whilst gaining National Vocational Qualifications, enhancing their chances of future employment; or bring opportunities to meet people and form new friendships, and gain confidence as they go.

There is a new shopping experience here in Lancaster, M’dam (Make Do And Mend) for new ways to wear your clothes,

and furnish your home.

Make Do And Mend

Eventually, through growth in sales at our shows and events, we intend to be right there on your high street offering a service reminiscent of bygone times. A shop that will display items re-styled to buy, and have the facilities for your own items to be brought in for

a fresh new look, designed by you and delivered by us. We will supply recycled haberdashery for your own projects and stock gifts and hand made toys. We look forward to, and welcome your custom.

So remember, our launch event will be a time to view our ideas and some finished garments. Come and ask questions from the team, or just swap some of your unwanted clothes.

You will be greeted with a sparkling drink & some canapés, and the bar and café will be open for you to purchase more.

Bring up to 3 items of clothing to swap that are new, or nearly new and clean.

Advice on what to wear, how to accessorise or what alterations may be advisable, will be available and this will be followed by a short Fashion Show for fun and entertainment, offering you more clues to how we work.

Tickets are £4 and you can bring up to 3 items to swap. Buy your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, from the Gregson Centre or from Lancaster Library.

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COME ALONG AND SEE HOW TO RE-STYLE YOUR CLOTHES WITH AN INSPIRATIONAL CATWALK SHOW OF ITEMS WE HAVE BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE, THERE WILL ALSO BE A CLOTHES SWAP AND ITEMS FOR SALE.

We are a Community Project where people accessing disability services can learn new skills in sewing, serving customers and producing their own items to sell whilst gaining National Vocational Qualifications which will enhance their chances of future employment while forming new friendships and gaining confidence.

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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

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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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Mens Fashion - Socktastic

Corgi Fine Egyptian Cotton Multi Skull Socks Giggleberries£10.50

Socktastic Fashion

There is a reason socks have become THE present for every

occasion - it’s because every man needs socks.

What guys might not know is what a difference a GREAT pair of socks can make. Treat the man in your life

to a luxurious pair of socks.

Buffalo Trumpette Baby Socks£13.49Easynapies.co.ukFor the little man in your life!

TED BAKERWide Stripe Sock£9.00Figleaves.com

Hom Men’s SocksDeadGoodUndies£10.00

Paul Smith Socks - Classic Multi Stripe SocksPaulsmith.co.uk£17.00

River IslandBlue Union Jack Socks - 5 pack£10

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The New Mall will provide:

An improved shopping environment, better access from the car park and Church Street, including easy disabled access via lift.

St. Nicholas Arcades will remain open throughout the refurbishment and existing shops will continue to trade as normal.

Brand new NEXT store opens in March 2012.

Brand new NEXT store opens April 2012

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Local Development: Next moves to St Nicholas Arcades


Jerry North Centre Manager of St Nicholas Arcades is very pleased to announced that the flagship NEXT store will be opening it’s doors for business on Tuesday 3rd April.

We caught up with Rebecca Perkins, Manager of Lancasters NEXT branch to tell us more.

Tell us about the new NEXT store, what will be different?It is a higher grade store that is three times bigger than our existing shop, with a wider product range including, womens petite range, carpeted shoe room, childrens shoe department, mens tailoring section, home department and we will also be offering our delivery pick up’s to store.

What will be your biggest challenge in the new store?Learning about all the new products we will be selling, training the new staff ensuring we offer the best customer service on the high street.

Tell us about yourself?I have a degree in fashion design and have been in the retail industry for 15 years, I managed NEXT store in Blackpool for 2 and a half years before moving to Lancaster where I have been for the last 4 years.

Has there been any jobs created by the opening of the store?We currently have 33 staff and we have recruited a further 22 staff for the new store.

On the big day (Tuesday 3rd April) Opening Day, what will happen?The final details of the move are yet to be confirmed but we would usually close the old store a day before we get the keys to the new store. We then have three days to set the new store up for opening.

Rebecca Perkins Manager of Lancasters NEXT store talked to

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moves to St Nicholas Arcades


Shop Local Guide: Gifts for Mum G ifts for Mum

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Apples to Pears Folding Secateurs £11.99Bay View Garden CentreMill Lane, Bolton-le-Sandswww.bayviewgardencentre.co.uk

Kitty Brown Lace Scarf £17.50Town and Country FashionsNow at Ashtrees Way, Carnforthwww.townandcountryfashions.co.uk

Whether your Mum is the practical type, the one for something sentimental, or needs a bit of a pamper, Lancaster has plenty to offer.

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Cake Stand - In The Woods - Gift Boxed £30 Arteria, 23 Brock Street, Lancasterwww.arteriashop.co.uk

Portobello Bag “Poppy red” - Earth squared £32.95Arteria, 23 Brock Street, Lancasterwww.arteriashop.co.uk

Trowel & Fork - Orla Kiely Garden Range £19.95 each Arteria, 23 Brock Street, Lancasterwww.arteriashop.co.uk

Planters - Orla Kiely Garden Range £16.95 Medium & £22.95 LargeArteria, 23 Brock Street, Lancasterwww.arteriashop.co.uk

Kitty Brown Flower Bracelet £10Town and Country FashionsNow at Ashtrees Way, Carnforthwww.townandcountryfashions.co.uk

Manu silver ring trimmed with 18ct gold and a diamond £376Sienna, 37 Main StreetKirkby Lonsdale, Cumbriawww.sienna-jewellery.com

Vintage Print Photo Albulm £9.99Bay View Garden CentreMill Lane, Bolton-le-Sandswww.bayviewgardencentre.co.uk

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1950’s Glass Brooch £10The Exchange53 King Street, Lancasterwww.theexchangekendal.co.uk

Mayan Oil Burner £29.95Wyn Abbot PotteryGreenlands Farm, Tewitfieldwww.wynabbot.com

Funky Rubber Gloves - Kitsch ‘n’ Fun £5Kitchen Corner, Queen Square, Lancasterwww.kitchen-corner.co.uk

Cat Mug - Our name is mud £10Gorrills of Lancaster61-63 Penny Street, Lancasterwww.gorrills.com

Dear Mummy Journal of a lifetime book £12.25Paper Gallery66 Market Square, Lancasterwww.papergallery.co.uk

Maxx of New York - Powder Blue Leather Bag £38.50The Exchange53 King Street, Lancasterwww.theexchangekendal.co.uk

Cath Kidston - Wild Rose Shower Gift Set £7Gorrills of Lancaster61-63 Penny Street, Lancasterwww.gorrills.com

Vintage Mothers Day Card - Blue Eyed Sun £3.10Paper Gallery66 Market Square, Lancasterwww.papergallery.co.uk

Polish Amber Necklace£28.50Down to Earth 12 Sir Simons Arcade Lancaster01524 36485

Rowena Park Earrings £38Down to Earth 12 Sir Simons Arcade Lancaster01524 36485

You are the best Mum Mug - McLaggen Smith £9Kitchen Corner, Queen Square, Lancasterwww.kitchen-corner.co.uk

Red Polka Dot Pinny- C’est Ca £19Kitchen Corner, Queen Square, Lancasterwww.kitchen-corner.co.uk

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Q. 21 years ago, did I ever anticipate starting a new job in a pair of jeans and a hard hat and where did it all lead?....A. No, but I did and here’s how it all began...

A local ad in my home town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, read - Centre Administrator to work in a new shopping centre. Mmm, sounds interesting I thought!

Apprehensively I rang my soon to be manager to ask what one should wear on a building site?! “Oh”, Peter Wood replied “jeans and flat shoes and we will issue you with a hard hat!” Being more used to the professional, smart appearance, was this change of career direction the right move I wondered?

Well it certainly was. A valuable experience to see this building site transformed into a vibrant shopping centre. So many aspects to consider - hiring security and cleaning teams; setting financial

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Lynn Ison Centre Manager of Market Gate Shopping Centre in Lancaster is celebrating 21 years in the retail industry

budgets and managing expenditure; communicating with retailers, Centre owners, managing & letting agents, suppliers and contractors; hosting school trips around this fascinating and exciting scheme; marketing; promotions including new store openings assisted by Disney characters; involvement with the local community to name but some: the responsibilities seemed endless. When friends asked me what I did, I simply replied, well it’s like running your own business but for somebody else.

Well, seven very happy, rewarding and memorable years passed and after being promoted to Deputy Centre Manager, and adding managing mains power failures, frequent bomb threats (well we were near GCHQ) and Mall flooding to my CV, Peter passed me the professional trade magazine and said “you should apply for this”. I couldn’t believe it, Centre Manager required to manage a shopping centre in Kendal, Cumbria. I wasn’t ready, fly from my home town nest!? Ready or not I relocated north, to an area I had always endeared and visited often.


Local People - Celebrating 21 years of shopping!


New team, retailers, customers and town, another challenge and another seven rewarding years. Change of centre ownership and managing agents to experience; much more legislation to comply with; greater knowledge and understanding of the retail industry, economy and environmental issues; implementation of Sunday trading; winning a National industry marketing award - very proud of that one!; growth of internet shopping and out of town retail offers.

Is the term “7 year itch” springing to mind yet? Well, coincidentally, the opportunity arose to manage Market Gate Shopping Centre, Lancaster. Delighted to say I’m still enjoying this on-going challenge, which now includes the City’s initiative to submit a ‘BID’ application. Business Improvement Districts - now they certainly weren’t around 21 years ago!

So, a lot of “water under the bridge”, but some core fundamentals that remain throughout and some significant shifts: What hasn’t changed is the common sense, level-headed, thinking on your feet approach; effective team management; maintaining high standards of cleaning and house-keeping; legislation compliance; flexibility to adapt to new owners and managing agents, being an integral and active part of the local community and working in partnership with the emergency services, retailers, Chamber of Commerce, good local suppliers and contractors.

What has changed is a greater emphasis on customer service and change of attitude towards consumer expectations, adapting to a wider choice of retail destinations, more flexible leases, electronic communications and IT, retailer logistics - overnight and more frequent deliveries, reducing carbon-footprint and increasing recycling to help the environment.

Finally, I recall those words Peter spoke when I joined this industry “you’ll never visit shopping centres in the same light again”. Oh how true – just can’t help checking standards of cleanliness, signage, facilities, access, staff appearance, security, design and layout, atmosphere.... Well here’s to the next 21 years!

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Local Events: 2012 Morecambe Youth Forum


A Morecambe Arndale Centre hosted, Town Council initiative, this 2012 Youth Forum aims to start a lasting dialogue between council officials and young people across the town.

There will be art exhibitions running each Saturday in March in the run up to the main event from 13 The Warehouse, Morecambe photographic and local artist Pat Haskey Knowles in the vacant Hill B’s as exhibition space. There will be Zumba, beat box, jewellery making, stage make up workshops, large print art displays, a hair and beauty demo and cookie give aways courtesy of students from the Lancaster and Morecambe College.

To top it off there will be a red carpet catwalk fashion show staged along the central Mall with clothes by Lz boutique, hair styling by Jo and Cass, models by Strawberry Dance Studio and make up and nails by Ambience. All local businesses are keen to show off what Morecambe can offer.

On the Youth Forum Launch Day - Saturday 24th MarchMilling in the crowds will be teenagers dressed in hippy sixties attire from Fancy That with celebrated magician John Lancaster enthralling people along the way with close-up magic.

All in all it promises to be a momentous day put together by members of Cre8 in association with Urban Child and support from the Arndale centre manager John Watkins.

The old Studio Outlet Store will feature exhibitions from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Girlguiding

The 2012 Youth Forum will be taking place at The Arndale Centre in Morecambe, come along for an exciting programme of events

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Lancashire North West, the 16th Morecambe and Heysham Scout Group as well as local choirs in the hope of recruiting new young members.

A two hour show of performances will kick off at 6pm on the 24th with Skate boarders followed by Molly Wilson and the Morecambe and Lancashire District Male Voice Choir. A packed programme will follow of unusual collaborations like the Morecambe Brass Band featuring rap, on a Robbie Williams medley followed by featured spots from

singer song writers Danny Galliers, Chris Clark and Josh Bolan, Rapper Mike James, from the West End will join beat boxer Martin Puffett in collaboration with award winning jazz vocalist Nanette Welmans and all interspersed with sketches from talented drama students at Morecambe Community High School known as The 4th Wall.

D J Becks Middlesborough will be supporting through the day. Katy Lord with be providing lighting

and David Lord, transport from the Heritage Bus Company (Father and daughter team)

Throughout the day from 10am activities will build towards the council’s 10 minute presentation of the Youth Forum with details of how council officials wish to engage with the town’s youth in reference to videoed comments from young people throughout the day explaining how they want their town to shape up in the future.

Images of Morecambe will be set to wurlybaby music featuring Mint Royale singer Stephen Wren with the day finishing with a set by local punk bands Freek and Mitford Rebel.

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Meet some of the stars of the show

Molly Wilson a year 9 student from Morecambe Community High School and featured soloist pictured here with the Chair Dr. Hugh, Treasurer Jack Yates and Musical Director and arranger Derek Walters of the Lancaster and District male voice choir looking at the score for the song Give Me Hope especially written for the Youth Forum by M.P. David Morris, Nanette Courtenay and Tina Turner song writer Russ Courtenay. Self taught singer Molly said that “singing is very personal to her” and Derek has said he thinks “It will be a real thrill to hear Molly’s voice soaring above the deep tones of the male voice choir”.

Three piece Punk band Freek are to appear at the youth forum. Mike Banks on vocals and guitar said “we write songs about what it’s like to be a teenager and Malissa Eagleton on bass and vocals added “Morecambe needs a place to show off bands. It’s really important to get more people involved” and drummer Charlie Burns added “bands need to get to a wider audience”.

Morecambe Skaters headed up by Luke Price, (here on the left) Dylan Taylor, Jason Clark ,Chris Baines,Tom Wigan, Aiden and Chris Mail are to open the show. They are keen to engage with the Town Council to improve their park. Luke started skating four years ago. He says it gets him out the house and gives him something to do and his friend Aiden Lathen despite being in a serious accident fought back to get skating again because “it’s his passion”.

Cre8 team member Martin Puffett started petitions in high schools and took part in a peaceful protest at Dalton square and Morecambe town council to highlight the need for a skater’s park supported by local shop blue tube when skaters used Morecambe railway station instead. They are pleased with the facility they have now off Central Drive but need some kind of shelter for rainy days. The local council listened once and we are hoping they will listen again. With 60-70 skaters visiting the park Martin said “ It keeps kids out of trouble, off the streets, builds a good community and keeps them healthy”

Drama students,Sophie Butler, Tasha Walker and Amy Lawton, from the Morecambe Community High School see drama as a great vehicle for experiencing life through other people’s lives. Tasha (in the centre) has said that “it helped build my confidence, making me feel comfortable in my own skin”. She is fascinated by Shakespeare and in particular the role of Lady Macbeth. Sophie (to the left) a music theatre lover fell in love with drama in year 7 and enjoys playing head strong women that present her with a challenge. Amy (to the right) said “drama gives me a chance to express myself.”

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

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

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

L ancaster students raise money for Zimbabwe

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

Lancaster University


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Charity: Lancaster students raise money for Zimbabwe


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January & February are usually quieter months giving me the opportunity to get a head start on creating pieces for sale in the gallery shop and for customers around the UK. This year not so! Despite all the doom & gloom we hear in the economy these days, this has been the busiest start to the year ever.

Contrary to popular belief that we Potters sit around making pots all day, the work is diverse and far ranging and the hours are long. Today I finished loading the kiln with 120 individual pieces made by pupils & teachers for a school project, glazed & decorated 20 bowls for customers in Wiltshire, ran a workshop for a local holiday site, threw numerous pots on the wheel and did some work on a sculpture in progress. Not to mention the marketing, organising art events, paperwork (groan) & the dreaded accounts. Patience (not a natural trait of mine!) is definitely required in the ceramics industry; most items are made over a period of days or even weeks, and then

...of a potter with Wyn Abbot A day in the life...

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Book Review - What to read in March

The Child Who by Simon Lelic is published in hardback by Mantle, £12.99

Simon Lelic doesn’t shy away from controversial issues. He runs towards them, arms outstretched, like a child towards sweeties. And the results of his examination of the bigger sociological questions always make for great literature.

He’s billed as a crime writer, but really, his books are bigger than that. And in his third work, he finds his stride as somebody who can truly make us examine ourselves, and place ourselves in the scenarios he creates so masterfully.

The Child Who, in essence, is a simple tale. A pre-teen is arrested for a brutal murder that shocks a small town. A bored, vaguely ambitious solicitor agrees to represent him. And the decision has major repercussions for his family.

Terrific stuff. 9/10

Pear Shaped by Stella Newman is published as a paperback original by Avon, £6.99

The perfect antidote to those depressing dark nights when going to the gym is last thing on your mind, journalist, blogger and amateur cook Stella Newman’s debut novel, Pear Shaped, provides a worthy guilt-free alternative.

Painfully honest at times, this is Sex In The City for realists. Sophie is 33, a successful career woman who loves her job developing desserts for a supermarket chain.

The only piece missing from the pie is the right man. Then she meets wealthy businessman James, 45, who shares her passion for food and loves everything about her... or so it seems.

A tale of deal-breakers and heartbreakers. 8/10

Sophie: Dog Overboard by Emma Pearse is published in hardback by Hodder & Stoughton, £14.99

A book about a miracle dog is the first literary offering from Australian journalist Emma Pearse, and it’s a brilliant real-life story for her to get her teeth into.

The story begins with the Griffith family, and their life with cattle dog and bundle of joy Sophie.

However, while on their boat off the coast of Queensland, Sophie goes overboard. Surrounded by shark-infested waters, the couple had no choice but to believe that Sophie was dead.

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What song are you most well known by? I’m mainly known for my cover of Wherever You Will Go that was used on the Twinings advert. It got to number 3 in the charts!

Do you like tea? I love tea! I loved tea before I got the Twinings ad too, which is why it was ironic that I got it because I used to ask for Twinings English Breakfast on my rider at gigs!

Where do you call home?A little house in Sydenhham where I live in London, but I have always dreamed of my future house with its 70’s decor and my fifties kitchen!

What in your life led you to music? I was born a non identical twin and sadly my Brother died before we were born and I was one of those

C harlene Soraia live in Lancaster

Charlene Soraia played her first ever concert as lead artist in Lancaster Library on the 19th of February 2012, we got to know her a bit...

babies that just cried non stop and my Dad used to play guitar to me to shut me up... I’m his biggest fan! My parents friends also sang and played so I was surrounded by music as a child. I used to steal my Dads guitar from behind the sofa, lay it across my legs and strum and sing and tune the strings until a string would snap and then hide it! I used to get told off a lot for that, but I finally asked my first guitar when i was five!

Which artists have inspired you?When I was 8 years old I discovered David Bowie. I remember being absorbed by the sonics of his records and seeing all these colours and I now know its called syneasthesia, but I found the Beatles and got into rock’n’roll when I was a young teenager.. I eventually found psychedelia and prog rock like Pink Floyd, King Crimson and Soft Machine and my hearts stayed there


Music - Charlene Soraia live in Lancaster

ever since! I love music that I can sit inside... Like escapism y’know? I hope people can find some solitary escapism with Moonchild...!

What has been your most challenging time as an artist?Well when I recorded Moonchild I waited for about a year to release it, and then my label Peacefrog got involved and I waited another year to release the album... Then it got put back by another 6 months and I was quite sad that I was just waiting and waiting, but I learnt a lot of patience! But then the Twinings advert came about and it meant that Moonchild could come out sooner, so I was very very grateful for that! I waited a very long time, but I hope it was worth the wait for everyone else!

What did you think of Lancaster?Lancaster is beautiful! I came by train from London with Dan Shears who’s supporting me on this Moonchild tour and we both said how pretty the town was when we walked through to the gig at the Library. It was lovely and sunny! Apparently I just saw it on a good day, but I’m glad I did!

What is your favorite song and what does it mean to you?My favourite song in the Universe is Moonchild by King Crimson. I’m a lunatic in the literal sense, I’m obsessed by the Moon and I wish this song had been written about me... Or Letter to Hermione by David Bowie! I actually made a Spotify Playlist with my favourite Night Time songs on it, you should have a listen, there’s lotsa chilled out melodic stuff on there!

What one item could you not live without?I get really strange if I’m in a place with no instruments to make noise on. I’d prefer to have a guitar, but anything with strings on it is fine. I need sounds!

When can we hear you play live again and where?erm... I’m not sure when I’m back in Lancaster but I’ll be in Manchester on the 14th April at the Royal Northern College of Music or in Liverpool on the 27th April at Stanley Theatre... I’m not sure which one is closer? But maybe I’ll see you there?


Music - Charlene Soraia live in Lancaster

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Avoid energy spikes and slumps with these low GI recipes, which will not only prevent your blood sugar rising and falling rapidly but help

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E at less - stay fuller for longer

Kitchen caffeine trips, excursions to the office biscuit stash and urgent discussions about sweets - or the indecent lack of them - dominate the day-to-day life of many workplaces.

But those colleagues who reject the need for caffeine and sugar stimuli, and sit under a Ready Brek glow with their cup of herbal tea and plate of sad-looking greens, tend to be treated by colleagues with suspicion - and ignored on the tea round.

According to nutritionist Rachael Anne Hill, there are ways we can all increase our energy levels and reduce cravings for custard creams, without resorting to any drastic lifestyle changes. And the GI Diet is one of them.

“The body absorbs energy from food at different rates,” says Hill. “Using something called the Glycemic Index (GI) you can find out if a food will absorb energy quickly, and so have a high GI level, or vice versa.”

Eating low-GI foods, she adds, can help individuals avoid energy spikes and slumps throughout the day, as well as having other health benefits.

“These foods will help prevent your blood sugar levels rapidly rising and then falling during the day, making it easier to concentrate while at work. A diet rich in low-GI foods can help you eat less, as you stay fuller longer, and they have nutritional advantages too.”

Here are some low-GI recipes to try...

Food & Drink: Low GI recipes

Breakfast: Scrambled egg with smoked salmon(Serves 1)

GI Tip: Packed with beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, this dish is low in calories and full of nutrients. Feel free to substitute salmon with kippers or mackerel.1 large free-range egg50ml skimmed milk1tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley or snipped chives1 slice stoneground wholemeal or wholegrain bread, toasted2 slices smoked salmonSea salt and freshly ground black pepperLemon wedge, to serve (optional)

Put the egg, milk, half the parsley or chives and a little salt and pepper in a microwaveable bowl and beat well. Microwave on high for two minutes, stirring halfway through. Alternatively, put the beaten egg mixture into a non-stick saucepan and cook over a low heat, stirring continuously, until the egg begins to set.Spoon the scrambled egg on to the toast. Top with the smoked salmon and sprinkle with the remaining parsley or chives. Serve immediately with a wedge of lemon.


Snack: Spicy lentil dip

(Serves 6)

GI Tip: Lentils have a very low-GI rating, are a good source of protein and fibre, and contain lots of potassium, zinc and folic acid. They are very filling, too!

125g red lentils400ml water25g polyunsaturated margarine1 small onion, finely chopped1-2tbsp curry powderSea salt and freshly ground black pepper

To serve:Chopped fresh coriander, Vegetable crudites,Wholemeal pita bread, griddled (optional)

Put the lentils and water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and mash with a fork.

Melt the margarine in a small saucepan, add the onion and cook gently for about five minutes, until soft but not coloured. Add the curry powder and cook for a further one to two minutes. Add the mashed lentils to the pan, stir and cook for five minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Remove the pan from the heat. If you prefer a smooth texture, put the lentil mixture in a food processor and blend until smooth. If the dip is a bit dry, add a couple of teaspoons of water to moisten. Alternatively, for a chunkier texture, leave the mixture as it is.

Leave to cool. Sprinkle with coriander and serve with your choice of vegetable crudites and strips of griddled pita bread.

Lunchtime: Full of beans soup

(Serves 4)

GI Tip: Your new best friend - the bean - is super low-GI and also high in protein and fibre.

750g ripe tomatoes, halved2tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves2-3 garlic cloves, crushed400g canned mixed beans, drained and rinsed100g canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed1 vegetable stock cubeSea salt and freshly ground black pepper

To serve:

Half-fat creme fraiche (optional), Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves

Put the tomatoes in a large roasting tin, flat sides up. Sprinkle with the basil and garlic, then season well with salt and pepper. Place under a preheated hot grill for five to 10 minutes, until softened.

Remove the tomatoes from the grill and let cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, peel the tomatoes, discarding the skins. Place the tomatoes in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the mixed beans and kidney beans and process for a further 30 seconds, until the beans are broken down slightly but the soup still has a chunky texture.

Transfer the mixture to a saucepan. Dissolve the stock cube in 150ml of boiling water. Add the stock to the soup and heat gently over medium heat until piping hot, stirring occasionally.

Ladle the soup into warmed soup bowls. Serve immediately, topped with one dessertspoon of half-fat creme fraiche, if using, a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan and some chopped basil.

Variation: To make this soup even quicker, substitute the fresh tomatoes for 1kg canned tomatoes. Don’t forget to

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Rioja is not a grape but a large wine producing region in

Northern Spain, The Wineyard and Deli in Bare shares their knowledge on Rioja


Wine: Off on the road to Rioja

Now the big thing to remember about Rioja wines is they make many different styles of wines. The whites are normally unoaked and made from the Viura grape, they are clean, crisp and fruity in the modern style, (some older houses still make aged white Rioja which are oxidised and sherry like)

The Rioja Rosé style is clean fresh and full of summer fruit flavours. But the crowning glory of Rioja are its Red wines. Predominantly made with the Tempranillo grape variety with the addition of smaller amounts of Garnacha Tinto, Mazuelo and Graciano to give complexity. Made in many styles from soft unoaked Joven wines which are fresh, soft and juicy through to the lighter oaked style of Crianza wines (legally 2 years old with 1 year in oak before release) and on to the more oaked wines classed as Reserva (legally at

least 3 years ageing in barrel and bottle before release) and Gran Reserva (legally at least 5 years ageing in barrel and bottle before release) These veritable older wines are often aged longer than the legal requirements before release and thereafter can mature for many many more years. These older wines are what many people regard as Rioja’s finest wines. Elegant, rich and smooth with ripe raspberry flavours all

wrapped up in a soft oak overcoat and finished with supple ripe tannins.

With over 1,200 different Bodegas in the Rioja region and with a multitude of different styles of wines produced there is a Rioja wine out there to suit all tastes and pockets.

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Now most people think Rioja is a type of grape and don’t realise their mistake, Rioja is in fact a large wine producing region in Northern Spain and many would say it is Spain’s premier wine producing region!!! Another misconception about Rioja is that it only produces big, old, Oaky red wines and whilst most people agree that Rioja finest wines are probably it’s fabulous oak aged reds they also make a wide variety of other wines including Whites, Rosés, Sparkling, unoaked and lightly oaked red.

The grape varieties used in Rioja are very traditional and very Spanish with Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinto, Mazuelo and Graciano being used for the Reds and Rosés and Viura, Malvasia and Garnacha Blanco for the whites. The rules for Rioja white have been relaxed recently to allow Verdejo, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc to be grown and used in white Rioja to give the whites a bit of body and zip.

The Rioja area is spilt into 3 main regions, Rioja Alta, Rioja Baja and Rioja Alavesa which each produce different styles of wines. Rioja Alta produces elegant, lighter style wines from higher altitude, Rioja Alavesa produces a more full bodied robust style whilst Rioja Baja is the hottest area and makes higher alcohol wines with light acidity and aromas that are typically used for blending with the more full bodied wines from Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa.

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Whatever spring cleaning routine you have planned always include a little special attention to your garden furniture. Ashton Hall Garden Centre share their tips

Looking after garden furniture

March is the time to generally tidy up. Finish trimming the roses, dig up and divide clumps of snowdrops then replant for a bigger show next year. Do a light dig and treat your borders to a hearty feed of fish blood and bone. Fruit trees and bushes need a high potash feed for healthy fruit and flowers. Continue to mulch borders to act as a weed suppressant.

Buy seed potatoes if not already done so and start them chitting by placing in a warm light place. Stand them on end in egg boxes! Start sowing early vegetables in soil warmed by cloches if you have them. Growing your own is not as hard as some of you might think. Here at the Garden Centre we welcome questions and love to offer advice. Please don’t be shy!

If you like to have your hanging basket made up for you, now is the time to discard the old compost and dried plants, give it a good brush to remove any dry moss and bring it in to us. Choose what you would like from all the gorgeous bedding plants we have for sale then be prepared to wait while we look after it till about May.Don’t be caught unawares. The weather has been quite mild for this time of year but we could still catch a severe frost. Keep that fleece handy.

To finish off, the Garden Centre has a variety of products besides plants which of course you need to make your garden beautiful but little additions such as solar lighting, lanterns, stoneware or a colourful bird box can bring a bit of sparkle and excitement.


Constant exposure to the elements will see dirt build up on the surface which needs to be

removed. A little care and attention will add years to its looks and durability.

Whether wood, aluminium, plastic, wicker or iron, start by washing it from top to bottom. Use a bucket of hot, soapy water and a scrubbing brush, do not use a pressure washer on wicker, teak or any other wood-based furniture as you could

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Travel: Camping in the West Country

Spain for a long time has been the Brits most popular holiday destination, but recent reports have indicated that visits abroad are falling sharply, and the British tourist is now looking for options to holiday at home this summer.

Camp and caravan sites are most in demand and bookings are on the rise, this trend is confirmed by The Caravan Club, thus bookings in the UK holiday and touring parks are up, as people choose to opt for self-catering and value for money holidays. Caravan owners are using their vans more and more, simply because it is so convenient you can pack up the caravan or motor-home with many personal preferences, and even take the dog with you, thus saving on kennel fees, but more importantly enjoying a good family holiday.

The West Country has always been a popular destination for holidaying, and a holiday on one of the many campsites in Cornwall or a Devon Caravan Park is just what the Doctor ordered, furthermore this type of holiday is very family orientated. Now is the time to plan and book a holiday break in the UK.

Bude is very near the border with Devon, so visitors wishing to explore both counties have it made, this area is magnificent, where the coast meets the countryside and is of course North Cornwall’s premier resort with breathtaking coastal scenery.

Staying in this area one is within easy reach of Dartmoor and a short drive will take you to the world famous Eden Project.

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If you enjoy walking there is nothing better than the cliff tops at Bude which is one of the most spectacular sections of the South West Coast path.

Bude is also renowned for its excellent surf, but if this is not your thing there are lots more outdoor activities on offer for the whole family, including rock climbing, canoeing, and abseiling, furthermore with its clean sandy beaches is the perfect holiday destination for families.

Cornwall caravan parks, or a campsite Devon have on offer plenty of luxury static caravans for rent, or wonderful holiday cottages, camping on large pitches or maybe you need to site your own touring caravan or motor-home, these options are all found on these parks in Devon and Cornwall.

A quality caravan park Cornwall will have on offer facilities for camping second to none, with premier pitches, individually screened with their own waste, water and electricity, stunning views along the coastline, and accommodation in static luxury caravans with two or three bedrooms, certainly enough for the whole family.

A spokesman for Wooda Farm Holiday Park in Bude Cornwall said “our park is set in forty acres of parkland overlooking miles of stunning Cornish coast, and we offer plenty of facilities actually on site. Fishing in our own lake, golf, clay pigeon shooting, archery, badminton, and for the younger children tractor and trailer rides, and lots more fun with the domestic animals on the farm”. For further information visit: www.wooda.co.uk

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Thirty years ago, a holiday in Argentina probably wouldn’t have been on the cards for most UK tourists. As controversial battles waged in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, relations between Thatcher’s Britain and Argentina’s ruling military government were at an all-time low.

Today, thankfully, an invasion of a much more positive sort is taking place. A flurry of boutique hotel openings, a roaring wine trade and the shifting global focus towards South America as a whole are all factors inciting British travellers to make their next stop Argentina.

Walking through the streets of capital city Buenos Aires does feel strangely familiar: patisseries piled high with creamy cakes, cafes on street corners - it’s all very European and distinctly Italian. The ornate architecture, spanning colonial, art deco and neo-gothic styles, could easily have been lifted from Paris, Barcelona or Rome, and is a reminder of the city’s decadent past.

A fine example of turn-of-the-century grandeur is the recently restored Teatro Colon - which, according to the late Luciano Pavarotti, was one of the best opera houses in the world. Golden-framed balconies draped with thick velvet curtains, and magnificent chandeliers hanging in marble-pillared halls are riches very much at odds with

the economic turmoil that plagued Argentina in the late Nineties. That period of hyperinflation is now over, however, and the country is developing at a rapid rate. From the French-style service in restaurants, to the dusty antique shops of San Telmo selling treasures once imported from overseas, European sentiment can be felt throughout the city.

It’s not by coincidence.

The arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the 15th and 16th centuries had a dramatic impact on all of South America, but it was the influx of immigrants from Genoa in the late 19th and early 20th century that has really shaped the cultural landscape of Buenos Aires.

The famous Caminito, a street museum filled with brightly painted houses, souvenir stores and steak restaurants, is a recreation of their dockside dwellings and is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.Entertainment takes place every day; tango dancers in red dresses split dangerously high up the thigh cling to their partners in a passionate embrace, while gauchos (Argentine cowboys) in culotte-style trousers perform traditional dances.

A rgentina - a flourishing destination

British travellers are making their next stop Argentina

Iguazu Falls, a series of 275 waterfalls and cataracts shared by Brazil and Argentina.


Travel: ArgentinaThe Caminito can be found in La Boca, which is also home to the most famous football stadium, Bombonera, where sporting deity Maradona once played for Boca Juniors.

I’m told devotees have even set up a Church of Maradona, where it’s possible to get married. To seal the agreement, bride and groom must simulate the ‘hand of God’. Despite my efforts, sadly I never find the Church.

Portenos (residents of Buenos Aires) have a reputation for being cold and arrogant, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, the only frosty reception I encounter in Argentina is when I leave the city and head south to the ice fields of Patagonia.

When I first arrive, after a three-hour flight from Buenos Aires, I’m relieved to find the area’s trademark gusty winds are remarkably sedate. With its beautiful but unforgiving windswept plains bathed in an icy glow, it feels like one of the last unsullied corners of the earth, where nature still has the upper hand over man.

It’s already 9.30pm, but the sun is still a good 90-degree angle from the ground. During the summer months of November to February, the days are long with temperatures of up to 24 degrees centigrade - idealconditions for trekking.

I make my way to Los Glaciares National Park, home to the Perito Moreno, one of earth’s few ‘advancing glaciers’.This astounding 5km mass of ice tumbling down into the Lago Argentino creaks and lurches forward at a rate of about two metres a day.

KEY FACTS - ARGENTINA

Best for: Sweeping landscapes.

Time to go: Buenos Aires is a year-round destination, but southern Patagonia is best visited during the summer months of November to February.

Don’t miss: A guided tour of the newly renovated Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires. Visit www.teatrocolon.org.ar.

Need to know: Visit Iguazu Falls at night on a full moon and you might see a silver rainbow.

Don’t forget: Lip balm, the winds can be biting.

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Vets Advice - Hypertension in cats


If you have a cat that is 10 years or older, it is advisable to consider monitoring their blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a relatively common problem in aging cats. It can be primary (hypertension without underlying disease), or secondary to other medical conditions - for example an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), chronic kidney disease, or diabetes. Hypertension is damaging to the body, the effects being most serious in certain vulnerable organs:

THE EYESBleeding into the eyes, retinal swelling and detachment can result in permanent damage to vision. Unfortunately sudden blindness is not an uncommon presentation in cats with high blood pressure.

THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM Neurological signs that can develop include odd behaviour, wobbly gait, seizures, dementia and coma.

THE HEARTOver time the muscle in the heart becomes thickened and damaged, predisposing to heart failure.

THE KIDNEYSKidney failure may develop with prolonged hypertension.

DiagnosisA lack of symptoms in cats with high blood pressure can mean that organ damage can already have occurred without owners noticing.

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Is hypertension a treatable condition?Yes, in any diagnosed hypertensive, management has two broad aims:

1. To reduce the blood pressure using anti- hypertensive drugs2. To search for an underlying disease, such as kidney disease, which has caused the hypertension. In some cases, for example hyperthyroidism, treatment of this will also resolve the high blood pressure.

In primary hypertensive cats it is usually possible to manage the hypertension and prevent future complications such as damage to the eyes. In cases of secondary hypertension, the long-term outlook depends on the nature and severity of the underlying disease. With regular and accurate monitoring of blood pressure many cats diagnosed with hypertension will go on to live for several years with a good quality of life.

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What would we do without choice? It’s everywhere you turn and with every product you buy, and as consumers we’ve taken it for granted. Don’t forget Henry Ford offered a well-known colour palette for his Model T and only recently has the notion of saloon or hatch being pretty much your only choice come to an end.

That’s why instead of choosing a humble three-door version of the Vauxhall Astra you get something a little more different: the Astra GTC. Just as the last-generation compact hatch from Vauxhall became a Sports Hatch, with the current car there is something much more intriguing to tempt buyers looking for something a little more distinctive.

Of course the GTC is still recognisably an Astra at first glance but by the same token a non-Vauxhall spotter might well find themselves drawn to the attractive sporty number passing by. Despite the family resemblance, Vauxhall is keen to point out that only the door handles and the roof aerial are carried

over from the five-door hatch which represents a significant commitment to making the GTC a car of distinction. Even more unusually, it has a different wheelbase and track over the hatch, which promises a more focused driving experience.

There are more mechanical tricks up the GTC’s sleeve too. All versions, even the entry-level 1.4-litre Turbo, has ‘HiPer’ struts fitted at the front end. It’s a sophisticated piece of suspension technology borrowed from the Insignia VXR but essentially it solves the problem of powerful front-wheel drive cars suffering from torque steer, where the front wheels writhe under power. UK GTCs also benefit from specific suspension settings, all the better to cope with the serious challenges of difficult bends and poor surfaces.

It builds the anticipation of a good drive as you get behind the wheel, and although the cabin is virtually identical to the five-door the new exterior doesn’t compromise cabin space. Adults can comfortably

With a more focused driving experience, “HiPer” struts, a 380 litre boot and stunning looks the GTC strikes a useful balance between fun

and everyday comfort.


F irst drive: Vauxhall Astra GTC

Motoring: Vauxhall Astra GTC


sit in the back although the taller end of the spectrum will find the roof sloping towards their heads, but the boot can hold 380 litres with the seats up and a generous 1,165 with the seats folded. Adding an electronic handbrake across the range has also freed up more storage space - you don’t feel any sense of compromise for those stunning looks.

The engine range also means the GTC can be bought and run for less than you might think: the entry-level 1.4-litre Turbo model checks in at £18,495 and offers a brisk 0-62mph time of 10.2 seconds alongside 47.1mpg combined and 140g/km of CO2. But to really tax the able chassis you need one of the bigger powerplants, and the 2.0-litre CDTi unit has an ample 258lb.ft of torque to get you going.

With this particular engine in front of you, the GTC has plenty to offer the keen driver. The flexible nature of the four-cylinder diesel allows effortless acceleration, whether keeping pace with urban traffic or making serious progress along a challenging B-road. The gearshift is positive and shifts in a smooth fashion while the brakes are strong. The real challenge comes when you

power out of a tight bend, but the trick front suspension clearly does its job: the ESP light may flash at you ifyou’re really trying, but the power is put down cleanly and without fuss, while the steering feels uncorrupted. So you can enjoy the GTC without really thinking about which wheels are handling the power - always a good sign.

The GTC also strikes a useful balance between fun and everyday comfort. The option of Flexride gives even more scope, allowing the driver to switch between three settings for the suspension, steering and throttle response for extra control. However even without, few will find the GTC to be anything other than comfortable in pretty much all conditions.

And perhaps most importantly of all, Vauxhall claims the GTC undercuts its key opposition. An SRi 1.4 Turbo GTC is just £255 more than the equivalent five-door Astra hatchback, despite the significantly improved suspension layout and sharper looks. It’s a rare car that gives you extra style and driving pleasure with so little in the way of compromise.

FACTS AT A GLANCE

Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0 CDTi SRi £22,430

Engine: 2.0-litre diesel unit producing 163bhp and 258lb.ft of torque

Transmission: Six-speed manual driving the front wheels

Performance: Top speed 131mph, 0-62mph in 8.4 seconds

Economy: 58.9mpg combined

Emissions: 127g/km CO2

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This year sees our 40th Anniversary of racing. Starting out as Westend Raceway in 1972, the Club was started as a charity event for Endmoor Sports Club, raising £600. It goes on to say ‘was a scene of great activity in the pits as Mrs P Bainbridge and Mrs G Waite booked in the 70’ drivers and their gaily painted cars......The cars limited to 2000cc were all fitted with roll bars full safety harness and permitted reinforcement to protect the drivers and radiators’. It proved so popular that it started becoming more regular, and after a brief spell at a farm permanently located to our current site, on a gravel track which, at the time, was still within a working quarry.

Decades later we have usually well over 100 cars competing at each of our 18 race meetings in the season from all over the North West and sometimes further.

We race on a purpose built Tarmaced quarter mile short oval, which means you can see all the action no matter where you stand.We are a members club, i.e. non profit making, and invite members of the public to come and watch the intense action on the track. There is no need to book in advance, just turn up on the day.

We have limited Free Track Side Parking and a Disabled only area that has a great view of the track from outside or inside the car, both these areas are on a first come basis and cannot be reserved.

Racing usually lasts until 5pm, sometimes longer, we have a Track Shop, Toilets and Burger Vans etc. Though no seating is provided, people bring fold away garden chairs, or just wander around the outside of the track and in the pits, watching cars being repaired and chatting to the drivers. Its a great place to bring a camera too and not expensive at all.

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Solicitors advice: Constructive dismissal

Daniel Hutton from Holdens Solicitors in Lancaster discusses constructive dismissal when you are left no alternative but to resign

Constructive dismissal

Generally, the position is that an employee will not be considered to have been dismissed if he resigns, but if the employer commits a breach of the employment contract which is so serious that the employee is left no alternative but to resign, then the employee is entitled to consider that they have been constructively dismissed.

In order to be able to bring a claim for unfair dismissal, the employee must be able to show that the employer has acted in such a way as to effectively destroy the relationship between employer and employee, and the employee is then entitled to view their contract of employment as being ended due to the employer’s actions. Such action by the employer could include any of the following:

PAY REDUCTIONA reduction in pay without the prior agreement of the employee.

CHANGE IN JOB DESCRIPTIONA fundamental change in a job description, in circumstances where there is no express provision in the contract of employment for the employer to make such a change.

BREACH OF TRUSTBreaching the implied duty of trust and confidence – this can include the use of obscene language towards an employee, instituting unjustified disciplinary proceedings, failing to provide a safe working environment, etc.

It is crucial with regard to any potential claim for unfair constructive dismissal that the employee communicates to the employer that he considers that their conduct has breached the employment contract as soon as possible, in most cases meaning immediate resignation, as to fail to do so may mean that it is presumed that you have accepted the breach, which would defeat any right to later claim for unfair dismissal. Furthermore, if the decision is taken to resign, it is important that the employee makes the employer aware of the effect of their behaviour upon him, and states that he feels that he has no other option but to resign and claim constructive dismissal.

An employee is no longer prevented from bringing a claim for constructive dismissal to an Employment Tribunal if they have not first raised their issues as a formal grievance with their employer, but in practice it is always best to do so, and failure to do so can still effect the level of compensation which may ultimately be awarded by a Tribunal.

Any claim for constructive dismissal must be brought within three months less one day from the date of resignation. This is a specialist area of law, in which claims can quickly become exceedingly complex, and if you feel that you are in a position where you may be entitled to claim constructive dismissal, you would be strongly advised to seek specialist legal advice as soon as ever possible.


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Attend a free session and find out moreIf you are unsure what your options are and want to find out more about what you might study you can attend one of the Access to HE Taster sessions running at at The Adult College in Lancaster on:9th May, 6.30pm – 9pmor 11th May, 10am – 12.30pm You need to enrol in advance for these FREE sessions as there are limited places on each.

An Access to HE Preparation course starts on 2nd May and runs on Wednesdays 1 – 3pm for 8 weeks at The Adult College, Lancaster. This course will provide valuable underpinning skills for anyone thinking about progressing on to university. It will include visits from university admissions staff who will advise on prospective career routes.

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Organ Recital by Colin WalshFriday 2 March 8.15pmOrganist Laureate, Lincoln CathedralLancaster Cathedral, Tickets £5 01524 384820events@lancastercathedral.org.ukwww.lancastercathedral.org.uk

Fun Family Introduction to Classical MusicSaturday 3rd March 11amLancaster LibraryContact Fredrik - In Tune07780 623855

Wildlife Explorers ClubSaturday 3rd MarchOur Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorers Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! 8 to 12 years old. Booking essential To join this group, please call Rachel Hemmings on 07968 537998, or email [email protected]

Dallam School PTA Quiz NightThursday 8th March 8.30pmAt the Smithy Inn, Milnthorpe Rd Holme at March in aid of PTA funds. All welcome. For more details phone 07826800469

The Chuckle BrothersReturn of the Pirates of the River Rother 2Sunday 11th March 2 pm and 5pmMagic, mystery and mayhem are guaranteed. Fun and laughter for all the family and grandmothers as well!Tickets: £14 Family tickets £52Telephone: 01524 64695www.lancastergrand.co.uk

GIVE BLOODMonday 12th March 2pm – 4pm & 5pm – 7.30pmThe Platform, MorecambePLEASE CALL 0300 123 23 23 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

Rock and Hotspot charity nightSaturday 17th March 8pmPlease join us for a fantastic fun night of ‘Rock & Hotpot’ to benefit Children Today. Children Today help local children and their families who are living with disabilities by purchasing items of life enhancing equipment. Lancaster House Hotel Tickets call: 07990 510325 or email [email protected]

The Iron LadySaturday, 17th March (certificate 12A) Arnside Educational Institute, Church Hill, Arnside. Tickets £4.50. Box office: 01524 762254 (Sue Hayward)Lancaster Singers in ConcertSaturday 17 March 8:00pmMozart Requiem & Michael Haydn RequiemLancaster Cathedral, Tickets £16 /£14 (free for students) 01524 384820events@lancastercathedral.org.ukwww.lancastercathedral.org.uk

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Warton Stock Car Club - 1400cc Team Meeting18th MarchA fantastic day out for all the familyTelephone: 07709 746744www.wartononline.com

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Introduction to Sound Awareness20th March 6.30pmStorey InstituteContact Fredrik - In Tune07780 623855

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Blood Brotherspresented by Lancaster FootlightsTues 24th to Friday 27th April Evenings at 7.30 pm Saturday 28th matinee 2.30 pmBlood Brothers is fast moving and perceptive, entertaining and thought provoking, funny yet ultimately tragic. Telephone: 01524 64695www.lancastergrand.co.uk

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

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

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

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

Halton Surgery110 High RoadHalton, LancasterLA2 6PUTel: 01524 811226

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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

BAY URGENT CARE

Service for people who need a GP outside

their doctor’s surgery opening hours.

Tel: 0300 123 1144

ROYAL LANCASTERHOSPITALGENERAL

ENQUIRIESAshton Road

Lancaster, LA1 4RP

Tel: 01524 65944

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

www.helpdirect.org.uk

0303 333 1111

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

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

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

(9am – 5pm)[email protected]

Or visit www.helpdirect.org.uk

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

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

MORECAMBEMHC (Coastal), West End, Westgate,

Yorkbridge Also at: Ashtrees, Carnforth, Garstang

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

CITIZENS ADVICEBUREAU

Drop in sessions

Monday 10am - 4pmTuesday 1pm - 4pmWednesday 1pm - 4pmThursday 10am - 1pmFriday 10am - 1pm

Telephone advice: 01524 66529Thursday 1pm - 4pm

Address: 87 King StreetLancaster, LA1 [email protected]

SHOPMOBILITY

You can hire a scooter, electric or manual

wheelchair or walking frame.

Lancaster on Wednesdays and Fridays

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

as £3

Shopmobility Tel: 01524 382764

www.lmshopmob.org.uk

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


ONE VOICE DISABILITY SERVICE

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

Find out more : 01524 34411

St Leonards House St Leonards Gate Lancaster

LA1 1NN

Lonsdale District Carers is a user led organisation

that provides support and services for adult

carers in the Lancaster and Morecambe District.

01524 418278 info@lonsdalecarers.

org.uk

PrimaryPenny Stone RoadLancaster, LA2 6QETel: 01524 811230

Lancaster Ridge PrimaryKeswick RoadLancaster, LA1 3LETel: 01524 841589

The Cathedral PrimaryBalmoral RoadLancaster, LA1 3BTTel: 01524 64686

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

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

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

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

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

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

Dolphinholme C of EDolphinholmeLancaster, LA2 9ANTel: 01524 791530

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

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

Dallas Road PrimaryHigh StreetLancaster, LA1 1LDTel: 01524 64520

Ryelands PrimaryTorrisholme RoadLancaster, LA1 2RJTel: 01524 64626

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

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

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

Directory of Local Services: Education

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TUTORS

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

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

Fredrik Holm MA(mus)Piano, singing, basoon, recorder and music theory07780 623855


www.2b-intune.co,uk

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

TAKE AWAYS

CHINESE

Wok Express60 Penny StreetLancaster, LA1 1XFTel: 01524 847575

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

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

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

INDIAN

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

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

Urban Spice21 Brock StreetLancasterTel: 01524 847107

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

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

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

JAPANESE

Miyabi6 Cable StreetLancaster, LA1 1HDTel: 01524 848356

OTHER

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

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

Pizzetta Republic75 North RoadLancasterTel: 01524 33332

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

Pizza HutKingsway Retail ParkLancaster, LA1 1DQTel: 01524 599222

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

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

Supanova18 Church StreetLancasterTel: 01524 841488

TRANSPORT

Coastal TaxisTel: 01524 424424 or 01524 60000

A to B Taxis Tel: 01524 844922

32090 Taxis 35666Tel: 01524 32090 or 01524 35666

8 4 8 TaxisTel: 01524 848848

John’s Taxi Tel: 01524 845210

Lancaster Road TaxisTel: 01524 844844

National Rail EnquiriesTel: 08457 48 49 50

Local Bus Journey Planner0871 200 22 33

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

Lancaster Bus Station TimetableStagecoach Northwest0871 2002233

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


COFFEE SHOPS

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

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

Starbucks19 Market StreetLancaster LA1 1HZTel: 01524 381 795

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

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

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

Casa Rastelli MarketgateLancaster, LA1 1AL

RESTAURANTS

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

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

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

Bistro 2626 Sun StreetLancaster, LA1 1EWTel: 01524 846252

Castle Balti23a Castle HillLancasterTel: 01524 388454

Bella Italia26-28 Church StreetLancasterTel: 01524 36340

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

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

Penny Street BridgePenny StreetLancaster, LA1 1XTTel: 01524 599900

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

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

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

The StorkCorricks LaneLancaster, LA2 OANTel: 01524 751234

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

Greaves ParkBowerham RoadLancaster, LA1 3AHTel: 01524 389335

The Borough3 Dalton SquareLancaster, LA1 1PPTel: 01524 64170

Etna Pizza Pasta22 New StreetLancasterTel: 01524 69551

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

Pizza Margherita2 Moor LaneLancaster, LA1 1QDTel: 01524 36333

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

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

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

The Merchants27 Castle HillLancaster, LA1 1YNTel: 01524 66466

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

Directory of Local Services: Restaurants

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


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

Always great value at Brewers Fayre

Cottams Field Caton Road Lancaster LA1 3PE

Telephone: 01524 384800www.brewersfayre.co.uk

Mondays from 5pm£5.99

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5pm

£5.99

Fridays from 5pm

Sundays from 12noon

£9 for 2 courses

Mexican Buffet

Chinese Buffet

Fish & Chip Shop Buffet

Sunday Carvery

£5.99

£5.99

Curry Buffet

Wednesdays from 5pm

01524 32593w w w.gardnersti les .co.uk

Unit 7-8 Forestgate, White Lund Indistrial Estate, Morecambe, LA3 3PD

Replace • Renovate • Restyle

Porcelanosa, Original Style, Decorum, Gemini and Johnsons are just some of the leading tile ranges we have on display. We also have a wide selection of natural stone from around the world. Our friendly staff will spend as much time as you need to help you make the perfect choice.

Whatever the changes you’re making in your bathroom let Gardners help you to get the look you’ll love. We now supply bathroom suites by Vitra and Burlington as well as a stunning range of tiles to complete the look

you want - so you can get everything you need under one roof.

SOFT PLAY

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: THEZONESOFTPLAY.CO.UK

Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PL Tel: 01524 382225

The only five tiered soft play structure anywhere in the

North WestThe biggest and longest astra slide in any soft play centre in

the entire country!!!A maze, clear based floors, aerial glide, rope bridges,

crawl tubes, dizzy discA ballpool with electronic

target area and ball showerA 360 degree tube slide

Two competing ball cannons with electronic targets and

ball returnHorizontal and vertical rollers

A sports court with football goals, beat the goalie game

feature and ball targetsAn electronic ball juggler in

the toddler ball pool

The

Z ne In Lancaster

Having moved from our old premises in Carnforth, we are now opening a brand new childrens soft play centre in Dalton Square, next to the Dalton Rooms in

Lancaster, that is BIGGER and BETTER than anything that we have had before.

We still have a large comfortable seating area for adults (but this time with leather couches as well!!), our

own unique blend of artisan coffee roasted for us by Atkinsons and Co. of Lancaster and freshly ground on the premises, and free newspapers and magazines,

but this time we also offer wifi and internet connection, a much wider variety of hot and cold food, including pizzas, hot dogs, soup, paninis, toasties and baked

potatoes, and a much wider variety of party packages.

NOWOPEN

67 Penny Street Lancaster LA1 1XF 01524 847100

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An unforgettableVALENTINE’S DAY

67 Penny Street | Lancaster | LA1 1XF | 01524 847100www.silvertreejewellery.co.uk67 Penny Street

Lancaster, LA1 1XFwww.silvertreejewellery.co.uk

@lancaster community magazine march 2012

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