@lancaster community magazine november 2011

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@LancasterPROPERTYSquatters days are numbered

CAR SAFETYRear facing car seats

TRAVELDestination - Lapland

LANCASTER’S TWINExploring Aalborg

FASHIONSeasonal Party Dresses

MOTORINGCitroen DS5 THP 200 DSport

WINEViva La Difference

LOCAL CHARITYSanta is coming to town

LOCAL CHALLENGEKilimanjaro - The roof of Africa

VETS ADVICEPet Presents

WHAT’S ONThis November

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Jack Murphy - Lazy Jack - Weird Fish - Tilly - Muck Boots

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Squatters days are numberedHow to choose a new floor

All about Weight - Festival FuelSanta is coming to town - CancerCare

Wedding PhotographsFestive Beauty Treatments

Fashion - Seasonal Party DressesWrapped Up - Exhibition

The perfect Christmas TreeRoad Test - Citroen DS5 THP 200 DSSport

Rear facing car seats - The way forwardChristmas Past and Presents

News from Lancaster’s Adult College

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

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N ovember ContentsLancaster’s Firework SpectacularTwinned with Lancaster - AalborgDestination - LaplandWine - Viva La Difference Get prepared for winterCare home fee planningBusiness - Testimonial of case study?Kilimanjaro - To the roof of AfricaMosaics for the Mae Tao ClinicPet PresentsPuzzle pages & New puzzle - BridgeWhat’s on

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Welcome to our November edition of @Lancaster.Where has the year gone, our youngest daughter will be one this month and it only seems like yesterday she was born!

As time goes so quick, don’t forget it is only a few weeks before the Christmas holidays begin, so get in to Lancaster for your Christmas shopping, remember to support your local shops this Winter.

We also have a fantastic programme of events for you for in November.

Enjoy the fireworks,

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The Secretary of State for Justice Kenneth Clarke recently vowed that the days of “squatters’ rights” are over. Squatting is to change from being a civil offence to a criminal offence under Government plans to boost the rights of property owners. This means that following the proposed change those who occupy empty properties will face the prospect of a prison sentence. This will bring the law into line with Scottish law where it is already a criminal offence punishable by 21 days in prison.

The new law will hopefully end the “nightmare” of home owners having to fight lengthy and expensive legal battles in the courts in order to evict squatters. A senior Whitehall source said Mr Clarke has made changing the law a priority because he is sick of seeing cases of law-abiding people having to fight costly court battles to regain possession of their own homes. The source said. “He is determined to use the full force of the law to save people from the nightmare of having to fight to get their houses back”. Hopefully the squatter’s days are numbered. However in the UK there are estimated to be as many as 20,000 squatters. Recently, there have been some very high profile cases in London where multi million pound properties have been occupied by squatters. The owners of these luxury properties have then been powerless to gain entry to their own properties. There is a currently held view by certain groups within society that sees squatting as a legitimate activity. There may have been a time and there may have been circumstances when this was so, but in the vast majority of cases it is an activity that brings financial and emotional grief to ordinary people just trying to make a living.

There are even websites giving advice on how to become a successful squatter. The popular notion of ‘squatters rights’ arises from section 6 of the Criminal Law Act 1977, which makes it an offence to use violence or threats

of violence to gain access to premises when there is someone on the premises who is opposed to such entry. This Act was intended to prevent unscrupulous landlords from using violence or intimidation to evict legitimate tenants. But unfortunately it has been used by squatters to oppose violent entry on the part of the property owner.

The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 made it clear that this offence does not apply to a person who is a “displaced residential occupier” or a “protected intending occupier” (or is acting on their behalf). In other words, someone who breaks down the door of their own home would not be committing any offence (providing he could prove he was the rightful occupier). This exemption only applies to residential occupiers and protected intending occupiers. It does not extend to owners of non-residential properties, or residential properties which are not their own home. This is why it is so important for landlords to fully secure and make regular inspections of empty properties. If the squatters say they gained entry through an open window or door then the legal owner’s only recourse is through the civil courts.

An interim possession order makes it easy and quick for people to regain possession of residential or commercial property from squatters. If the correct procedure is followed, an interim possession order can usually be obtained from the courts within a few days. Squatters must leave the property within 24 hours of service of the interim possession order. If they do not they are committing a criminal offence and may be arrested. The offence is punishable by up to six months imprisonment. It is also an offence for them to return to the property without the permission of rightful occupier for a period of up to 12 months from the date of service of the interim possession order.

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Surfaces that we walk on every day have changed over the centuries from earth floors and rushes to marble and wooden parquet flooring; Victorian stone floors and quarry tiles through to linoleum and shag pile carpets! For today’s homes the choice of surfaces is considerable so what should you take into consideration when choosing a new floor?

1. Decide how much you have to spend2. Price up different kinds of flooring to identify the ones within your budget3. Think carefully about what kind of flooring will be the best fit with your personal tastes and design scheme – is it contemporary, rustic, period?

Wood versus laminate

Wood flooring looks beautiful, is soft underfoot and can be a real feature, whether you have a period, rustic or contemporary home, provided it is properly sealed and maintained. Although

H ow to choose a new floorGardners Tiles in Morecambe explain about the different types of flooring available and their uses, with over 80 years experience, they know what they are talking about.

an expensive option, it will last a long time so if you intend to stay put and are prepared to put in the effort to re-sand and treat, you get a good return on your initial investment. Properly installed, wood has much better acoustic properties than laminate which has a more hollow sound underfoot. On the down side it is susceptible to water damage, dents easily and some softer woods may not withstand heavy wear and tear.

Laminate flooring is an increasingly popular surface and a smaller initial investment than hardwood. However, like most things, the more you pay the better the product - good manufacturers will offer a 25 year warranty for wear and damage on their laminate flooring. Designed for high traffic areas, laminate is hard wearing and easy to clean, a great choice if you

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have children or pets. The top layer of laminate is very hard and so more scratch and dent resistant than a hardwood floor. It also has the advantage of being moisture resistant and so can be used in areas with high humidity and moisture levels such as kitchens and bathrooms.

Tiles versus stone

These two materials have some similar properties, the main being that of hardness. Both are unforgiving on dropped objects and falling children. They are both also very cold underfoot in winter so it is well worth considering under floor heating to take away the chill.

Like wood, stone has great natural beauty and also needs more love and attention. Stone is more porous than ceramic tiles and so ‘breathes’, which causes it to absorb moisture from the atmosphere and at the same time any spills. This type of flooring needs to be treated with a penetrating sealer to allow them to breather naturally but prevent staining. Moisture transmission can cause stone, especially large pieces, to discolour due to the hydrostatic pressure within the slab. If you like a uniform finish, bear in mind that natural stone will inevitably harbour flaws and fissures and uneven tone, as well as some pitting in certain types of stone, such as granite. Every piece is unique and large pieces will not have a consistent appearance across the surface.

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Tiles offer you consistency and uniformity in appearance and come in an endless assortment of colours, shapes and patterns. Glazed tiles can be hazardous and slippery especially when wet so look for those that incorporate ribbing, ridges or other textures to prevent slipping. Dirt can accumulate in grout joints which is also susceptible to mould and mildew.

Finally, if you are contemplating a new outside area such as a patio and are considering different options, remember except for roof slates, many types of slate are not frost-resistant and can ‘explode’ in freeze-thaw conditions so are not suitable for outdoor use in winter weather. Some ceramics are not suitable for outdoor use but anything with less than a 3% absorption rate – for example porcelain tiles (around 0.5% absorption rate) can be safely used.

If you are looking for some new flooring and would like some advice as to what would best suit your needs, pop over to Gardners Tiles in Morecambe, their staff will spend as much time as you need to make the perfect choice. See advert on page 10 or go to: www.gardnerstiles.co.uk


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November.... means so many things to different people... The nights are getting darker, and we start getting ready for the end of year celebrations.

If you have children, you are just about into the routine of their new school year timetable, and looking forward to the Christmas break. If you don’t have children, you may have had that last-minute getaway in September, and come back home to notice the world has gone Christmas-mad! There are decorations, carols and cards everywhere!

Whatever your age or faith, you may be thinking about the works Christmas party, fancy dress parties, what to wear…

As our thoughts turn towards the end of year celebrations, and all those parties, presents, and people to attend, organise, and entertain! It can be a very difficult time of year, and it can be all too easy to forget to look after ourselves.

To manage all the different pulls on our time, we need to be physically up to the job... and that starts with nutrition. If we give our bodies too much or too little of the nutrients it needs, it can’t run smoothly – like putting petrol in a diesel car, or vice versa. It may run for a little while, spluttering on, but sooner or later it will break down.

Although the way we grow and produce our food have changed radically in the last hundred years or so, our bodies have not really changed that much in the last millennia or two. When we think of starving people mostly we think of the famine in Africa, but

F estive FuelSylvia Poll from All About Weight in Lancaster gives up top tips to give you

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there are many people in the UK who are under-nourished, and could in fact be overweight at the same time – due to making poor dietary choices.

The stress of modern living can also drain nutrients from our bodies… this time of year seems to be full of “to do” lists… presents to buy, food to buy, parties to organise, outfits to choose, cards to write, which reminds me… before I write any Christmas cards I need to find and write 5 birthday cards and 3 wedding anniversary cards… and they become surprisingly difficult to find the closer to the end of the year we get!

My clients are always surprised how well they feel when following my weight loss advice... this feeling of wellness is because, provided the instructions are followed, it is quite straight forward to achieve optimum nutrition, sometimes for the first time in their life. If your body is properly nourished, you feel so well, you are more likely to spend extra energy (from your fat reserves) being more active – and being properly nourished means you perform all those extra end of year tasks better... and you may not need to buy a new outfit if that little dress you have tucked in the back of the wardrobe starts to fit better!!

If you have been thinking for some time that you could do to lose a little weight, do something NOW!! Start looking forward to the lovely feeling when you peel off those winter layers for the party season and wow everybody with your new shape! Act now while there’s still enough time to reveal a new you this festive season!

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Vision Express Lancaster have all the top designer brands including Tag Heuer, Prada, Gucci and Ted Baker. With one of the largest collections available on the high street, you’ll find a pair to match both your budget and style. Friendly Advisors are on hand to recommend the right look for you.

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There may be places available to register on the day, however please note there is an increased charge of £2.50 per person. Why not get a group of your colleagues, friends or family together and take advantage of the special rates for group entries? Register at www.thesantadash.org.uk.

On the day, registration will open at 10:30am at Salt Ayre and will close at 11:45. If you are registering on the day, make sure you get down early to guarantee your space. Ludus Dance is once again hosting an energetic warm-up to make sure everyone is in the ready steady Santa go go go go at 12:00pm!

Each year, CancerCare provides emotional, psychological, physical and social support to around 1500 local people, individually or in groups, through an extensive range of therapies provided by professional, skilled and qualified therapists. We also offer advice and information on all aspects of life affected by cancer. Throughout the area informal friendship groups meet regularly to offer mutual support. Without fundraising events like these we would not be able to offer these services. Please join us for some festive dashing and help paint the town red on Sunday 4th December!

For more information contact the CancerCare fundraising team on: 01524 381820.

CancerCares’ 2011 Santa Dash will see hundreds of Santas, complete with reindeers (of course!), running, jogging, walking and rolling, through the streets of Lancaster on Sunday 4th December.

The 1.5 mile course is flat, family-friendly and fully accessible for everyone who cares to don a Santa suit or a set of antlers and join in the festive fun.

Join us and dash along the traffic-free riverside path into the city centre, all the way from Salt Ayre Sports Centre into Market Square. There will be more seasonal cheer at the finish. Santa suits will be provided for the big kids and reindeer antlers and noses for the under 11’s, these are included in the registration fee.

For those who want to make a race of it, that’s fine however you won’t be timed, so whether you prance or jingle all the way is entirely up to you. It’s really just about having some fun and getting into the festive spirit.

Advanced registration fees as follows: Adult (over 11) £12.50, Child (11 or under) £7.50, Family (2 adults + up to 2 children) £30.00 and an Adult group (max. 4) £40.00.


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A wedding is a special, once-in-a-lifetime event. Naturally, we want happy memories about it to last forever, so most would opt for a professional photographer. It is important, however, to find the right person for the job – not only competent technically, but also ensuring that their style, approach and even personality suit your needs.

Traditional Very formal; the pictures are predominantly staged, with a lot of intervention from the photographer. It would be appealing to those with conservative tastes, and the photos would usually look well on a Victorian mantelpiece.Pros: You know exactly what you’ll get: the photographer usually has a list of highlights to shoot.Cons: A lot of “say cheese” and “let’s pause and smile”, photos can be very stiff, with little in them to convey the atmosphere, it can be time consuming, Bride and Groom spending more time posing for set shots instead of enjoying the day.

Reportage / Documentary Completely opposite to the traditional style – it captures the day as it unfolds. This “journalistic” style will appeal to couples that want their album to tell a unique story and capture the feeling of the day.Pros: Images unique, personal and telling an emotional story, there are no interruptions for the day as photography is discreet, the Bride and Groom get more time to enjoy themselves.Cons: Very difficult to master - check out your photographer’s portfolio beforehand to avoid a bunch of meaningless snapshots, there’s no list of shots, so even the best photographer can miss something, traditionally-minded people might prefer the grandeur of set shots.

Wedding PhotographyNatalie from NB photography talks us through a

variety of wedding photography styles and gives us a simple guide to help you make an informed choice.

Contemporary / Artistic By definition, this style is constantly developing, usually involving posed shots of bride and groom in a more artistic setting – something you’d expect to see in glossy magazines, often with innovative post-processing of images. Pros: Can produce a superb and individualised record of your big day.Cons: It’s an artistic vision rather than a true record of the wedding, it can be very time-consuming and even take place in a different location, this particular style can fall out of fashion and start to look dated after some time.

Whatever your chosen style is, it’s what feels right to you that really matters, so although a wedding budget can be a constraint, it might be worth choosing someone who can really help you capture the memories of your special day.

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Well, the festive season is almost upon us and we want to help you prepare for looking your fabulous sexy best by joining our body contouring programme.

We have many treatments which will get you looking the part for the Sex and the City film, slipping into your LBD, all glammed up with your newly contoured body, party lashes, High Definition Brows, Shellac nails hands and toes.

If you want a tan, look no further than Clarins’ The Sun Glow to complete your must-have party look, oh and don’t forget we have a specialist who offers semi permanent make up so you can keep on looking glam way after the festivities are over not to mention all the time you’ll save each morning if you’re at work, you’ll even keep your tan for ages as well!! That’s what we aim for here, to cater for all your beauty needs within our four storey building. We offer free consultations so whatever your concerns are, we can provide the solution.

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Festive beauty treatments

Natalie from NB photography talks us through a variety of wedding photography styles and gives us a simple guide to help you make an informed choice.


From your lashes to your toes Sue Shields Face and Body on the Lancaster Road in Carnforth has an amazing range of treatments to ensure

you look your best this festive season.

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few, so it’s always worth a call to see if we can help.Yet again, Clarins triumphs with its newly launched Tri Active Body Treatments – a range of four- a fusion of science, touch and nature.

The Body Sculptor which streamlines body contours with skin refining exfoliation. Sixty minutes of detoxifying, using a sculpting mask and super shaping body mask.

Then we have The Moisture Quencher lasting 1 hour 20 minutes. It restores softness, suppleness and comfort to parched or dry skin with smoothing exfoliation. Sixty minutes of moisture replenishing and cocooning massage and a deeply nourishing body mask. For a body that gleams like satin and is velvet to the touch.

Next is The Firming Age Corrector lasting 1 hour 20 minutes. It restores youthful firmness, smoothness and luminosity with skin exfoliation. Sixty minutes of revitalising and toning massage and an intensive firming body mask. Think of this as an all-in-one body youth boost.

Lastly, there’s The Sun Glow lasting 1 hour 10 minutes. The ultimate self tanning treatment for face and body with skin smoothing exfoliation- a deeply pampering application of an award - winning self tanner and an all over gorgeous long - lasting, golden colour that looks as natural in winter as in summer- you can even get dressed immediately!

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start flooding in, now’s the time to hit the shops and embrace some of the winter’s most glamorous trends.

For me, Christmas is all about colour and, this year, jewel tones should be top of every girl’s wish list. Forget the little black dress, take your

cue from the Three Wise Men and strut your stuff in ruby red, emerald green, glorious gold and midnight blue. Indulge yourself in sumptuous silks, enchanting embellishments and glittering trinkets. Rejoice in rich scents, opulent costume jewellery and beautiful bags. Yes, I think you will find, partygoers are literally spoilt for choice this yuletide. Feeling

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Local Exhibition: Wrapped Up


Award winning gift shop and gallery Arteria with Gallery 23 launches an exhibition cited as:

“Our best ever offering of design-led, handpicked and handmade gifts”

Jane Richardson, owner and Managing Director of the reputable Brock Street store speaks as the gallery launch their winter exhibition “WRAPPED UP” which promises to:

“Excite and inspire customers who are looking for unique and accessibly priced gifts for the festive season. We are an independent gallery who supports local artists and designers by showcasing their beautiful handmade works. You cannot get a more unique gift than one that is locally handcrafted.”

This is a truly stunning mix of gift ideas for all ages, from adorable handmade toys for baby and child, to innovative presents for him and her. You will find ceramics, glass, jewellery, photography, paintings

and limited edition prints, plus irresistible decorative pieces for the home. Also on show will be handcrafted scarves, gloves and hats….so you really can be “WRAPPED UP!”

Taking part are artists and makers not only new to the gallery, but indeed new to exhibiting in Lancaster. They will inspire alongside much admired, familiar creatives such as fine art painter Patricia Haskey Knowles, Stephanie Bowen of Morpheus Glass, ceramic artist Babs Taylor, wood turner Arthur Stewart and Jewellery designer Elizabeth Chamberlain.

The exhibition is open from 18th October through to 6th January 2012 and will be open Monday to

Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm with late night Thursdays and Sunday openings nearer to Christmas.

There will also be a special Winter preview evening on Thursday 24th November to celebrate the launch.

For more information call 01524 61111 or email [email protected]

Local Exhibition: Wrapped Up

Helen Smith - Penguin T-Shirt100% Organic Cotton £18

Jane Blease Design Bookmarks. Wood & Thread £12

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Clearing Storm IngleboroughPatricia Haskey Knowles £65 (small) or £245 (large)

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Julie Lasseter from Ashton Hall Garden Centre gives us some top tips on looking after and decorating

your Christmas Tree.

Christmas means something different to everybody, but it does mean some form of decoration to most people. From simple colourful paper chains to vintage baubles, homes come alive with colour and light.At the Garden Centre, Christmas has to come early so that we can show our customers all the gorgeous things we have laid out in beautiful settings and displays.You can glean ideas for dressing your tree from ones we have decorated in the shop but here are a few general tips from Enid, who has a wonderful eye for making really simple things look great!

1.If using an artificial tree, some of which today look so realistic, take your time and tweak out the branches to make it fuller.

2. I always put the lights on first so that wires can be hidden with the rest of the decorations, but check them first to make sure they work or to replace bulbs that have blown. Thread through carefully so they are even throughout the tree.

3. Next place your baubles on, again distributing them evenly and not just on the ends. Place some towards the inside so you get depth to the appearance Stand back and keep checking on how it looks.

4. Now is the time to add tinsel or bead strings if desired. Switch on and stand back to admire. Job well done!

Of course there are options for those of you who can’t for some reason have a tree whether real or artificial. Have a look at the ‘Blossom Tree,’ or the ‘Red Cutout Tree’ from Parlane, both available from the Garden Centre.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE

Nothing compares to the fresh pine scent of a real Christmas tree. In the last few years, trees with better needle retention, like our Nordman firs, have risen in popularity. So, how do you keep it looking fresh over the holiday period? This is what Neil and Chris, our plant area specialists recommend:

When you get your tree home, put it in a cool, dry place out of the wind. Saw an inch off the base of the trunk and put it in a bucket of water until you are ready to take it in and decorate.

Use a suitable tree stand or if putting in a bucket, use pebbles instead of sand or soil as trees keep better in water. Top up with water as required. A tree may need up to 3 pints a day!Our pot grown trees literally have been grown in their pots so establishing a good root system. Care for a pot grown tree is essentially the same.

Keep it in a cool dry place until you bring it in. It needs to be indoors for as short a time as possible as it is a big shock to its system!

All trees keep better away from radiators or other sources of heat so make sure it doesn’t dry out. You may need to place it on plastic or on a saucer to protect your flooring.

After Christmas, put it back out into some shelter and when all signs of frost have passed, plant out or re-pot.


The perfect Christmas treeGardening: Christmas Trees

Citroen’s ‘premium’ line-up is now complete with the arrival of the DS5, and just like the DS3 and DS4 it’s quite the attention-grabber.

One thing the DS trio all have going for them is that they’re very distinctive. The DS5 couldn’t be mistaken for anything else, and for some people that’s a selling point in itself.

It’s a strange looking beast, which from some angles looks absolutely stunning and from others doesn’t look right at all. But that’s easily brushed off in acknowledgement of it being a big, quirky French car.

So quirky, in fact, that half the switches that should be on the centre console or the doors are on the roof, for that genuine ‘cockpit’ feel. It’s actually a really well designed layout in the main, once you’ve learned what all the symbols on the buttons mean.The upholstery style is new, and looks fantastic.

Citroen has gone to town on making the DS5 stand out in as many ways as possible, and the seats are a prime example of a job well done.

There’s decent legroom in the back, but the car isn’t as big on the inside as you might think, so three adults would be a bit cramped on the rear 60/40 split bench seat.

Boot space varies according to model choice. There’s more room in the diesel and petrol models than there is in the hybrid version. The latter takes a hit because of the batteries and motor under the boot floor.

Three trim levels will be on offer to begin with, and current Citroen owners might be familiar with the DSign, DStyle and DSport labels. One point worth highlighting is that while the test cars’ distinctive 19-inch wheels looked great, the standard sets on some models are as small as 16-inch, which spoils the car’s dramatic looks.

The latest set of wheels are taken for a spin, the Citroen DS5


R oad test - Citroen DS5 THP 200 DSport

Motoring: Citroen DS5 THP 200 DSport


The build quality is outstanding, though. The leather quality is remarkable, the dashboard materials all look and feel very upmarket, and I didn’t touch one thing during my time with the car that felt like it had been built down to a price. Impressive stuff.

Not only that, but Citroen is planning Maybach-style DS-specific showrooms, with special configuration ‘salons’ for buyers to touch and see all the different trim options and colours. That’s going above and beyond the norm, and should be a major pull for buyers.

At launch the DS5 will be available with five powerplants and a choice of manual or automatic gearboxes. The excellent e-HDi 110 and HDi 160 diesels, which should make up the vast majority of sales, are joined by THP 155 and THP 200 petrol engines. The 200 is actually more fuel-efficient and costs less to tax than the 155, so drivers in the anticipated 5% who’ll choose a petrol DS5 should think carefully.

The fifth power option is the Hybrid4 system that has already debuted in the Peugeot 3008. Combining the HDi 160 diesel engine driving the front wheels with an electric motor driving the rears it’s designed to give impressive fuel economy gains over and above a normal diesel model.

There’s a dedicated driving mode for zero-emission urban driving, using the electric motor only. In the real world, the DS5 is heavy enough to make it difficult to keep on the motor alone using the default ‘Auto’ driving mode, so

it’s good to keep the electric-only ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle) mode activated in town as much as possible.

What’s really striking about the DS5 is just how easy it is to get on with, whether it’s in town or on a mountain pass. It’s an incredibly friendly, forgiving driving experience that’s very easy to gel with straight off the bat, and with huge reserves of grip it’s also an accomplished performer on the twisty bits.

Where I have reservations about its drive is the ride quality. On largely smooth Cote D’Azur roads the DS5 was well controlled, stable and stayed relatively flat around corners. But on the odd rough patch, more typical of UK roads, it did seem to have a lot of suspension noise and jolts through the cabin. Time, and a domestic test, will tell whether it’s an issue.

On the whole, though, the DS5 is a very encouraging prospect. It’s likely to offer a lot of ownership satisfaction, and it’s definitely a stylish alternative to premium German cars. Once the new DS ‘salons’ arrive it should be a remarkable buying experience considering the price.

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Model: Citroen DS5 THP 200 DSportEngine: 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol producing 197bhp.Transmission: 6-speed manual gearbox driving the front wheels.Performance: 0-62mph in 8.2 seconds.Economy: 42.2mpg.Emissions: 155g/km.

Did you know that in many developed countries across the world, including many parts of Europe and America, parents are actively encouraged to keep their children rear facing in the car up to the age of 4? Most parents in the UK don’t.

You probably know that children are considerably more vulnerable than adults in a car accident.

You might know that the reason we are advised to seat babies under 9 kg facing backwards is because their skeletons and muscles cannot tolerate the impact caused by a front end collision if they are facing forward in a car crash.

You probably don’t know that the force exerted on a child’s neck in a rear facing car seat is less than a fifth of that in a forward facing seat?When you consider that a young child’s head accounts for 25% of their body weight, this is very significant. In fact it would be equivalent to your or my head weighing 20 kg.

You may find it hard to hear that most accidents involve a frontal collision, that the most vulnerable person in an accident is a child and that not only can the harness in a forward facing seat cause a young child’s ribs to flex and bend damaging the internal organs but also the spine and skeleton at the neck can actually stretch and break causing internal decapitation.

So you should also know that injuries to the head and neck are the most common injuries to young children and babies sustained in car crashes.

Bringing you information about rear facing car seats and the shocking reasons you

may want to consider using one.


Motoring: Car Seat Safety

You might be interested to know that approved car seats, which will take a child rear facing from birth to 18 kg (approx 4 years), that have been readily available abroad are now finally being stocked in the UK. These seats are designed to accommodate little legs, are higher up so children can see out as well as meeting and exceeding all the same safety standards as forward facing seats.

You will be devastated to see the statistics. This chart shows the number of children hurt in car accidents. The red bar is the UK, the green bar is Sweden. Under 1 year the difference is minimal, but once British parents start turning their children forward at 9 kg or 12 months the difference is phenomenal.

If you would like more information please visit www.rearfacing.co.uk This site is not sponsored or biased in anyway, just informative.

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Did you knowthat in many developed countries across the world, including many parts of Europe and America, parents are actively encouraged to keep their children rear facing in the car up to the age of 4? Most parents in the UK don’t.

You probably knowthat children are considerably more vulnerable than adults in a car accident.

You might knowthat the reason we are advised to seat babies under 9 kg facing backwards is because their skeletons and muscles cannot tolerate the impact caused by a front end collision if they are facing forward in a car crash.

You probably don’t knowthat the force exerted on a child’s neck in a rear facing car seat is less than a fi fth of that in a forward facing seat?

When you consider that a young child’s head accounts for 25% of their body weight, this is very signifi cant. In fact it would be equivalent to your or my head weighing 20 kg.

You may fi nd it hard to hearthat most accidents involve a frontal collision, that the most vulnerable person in an accident is a child and that not only can the harness in a forward facing seat cause a young child’s ribs to fl ex and bend damaging the internal organs but also the spine and skeleton at the neck can actually stretch and break causing internal decapitation.

So you should also knowthat injuries to the head and neck are the most common injuries to young children and babies sustained in car crashes.

You might be interested to knowthat ECE approved car seats, which will take a child rear facing from birth to 18 kg (approx 4 years), are available abroad but not in the UK. These seats are designed to accommodate little legs, are higher up so children can see out as well as meeting and exceeding all the same safety standards as forward facing seats.

You will probably be surprised to knowthat these seats are manufactured by the same companies that are the leading brands on sale in the UK. In fact one renowned seat m anufacturer actually MAKES the rear facing seats for other European markets in their Hampshire factory.

You may have noticedthat these seats are not available in the UK. In fact the National Sales Manager for this same manufacturer said the seats are not available in the UK nor do they have any intention of adding them to their UK product lines. We asked him WHY? His answer was, even though they are safer, even though they are legal, the UK public:

• “don’t want to spend the additional money” – the diff erence is as little as £30 for the same specifi cation rear or forward facing seats from the same manufacturer

• “are not informed” – with the seats not being available in the UK, it is virtually impossible to get any information about them

• “would fi nd them too diffi cult to fi t” – it is recommended that your car seat be fi tted by a trained sales assistant, would they fi nd it too diffi cult?

However, these safer seats are available to the consumers of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, USA and the list goes on.

You will be devastated to see the statistics. This chart shows the number of children hurt in car accidents. The red bar is the UK, the green bar is Sweden. Under 1 year the diff erence is minimal, but once British parents start turning their children forward at 9 kg or 12 months the diff erence is phenomenal.

Please help us to bring this to the attention of the general public, parents, grandparents, local and national government, safety offi cers, retailers and manufacturers.

We believe the UK deserves to have a choice. The people deserve to be given the relevant information.

Help us turn things around.

If you would like more information, or to contact us for quotes, interview or if there is any way in which you can help, please visit www.rearfacing.co.uk

This site is not sponsored or biased in anyway. Just informative.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, we hope that you have found it informative.

Kind Regards

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It’s that festive time of year again and it wouldn’t be thesame without a traditional pantomime, with Cinderella

and the ugly sisters getting up to their usual antics.

Full of singing and dancing to live music, with lots of shoutingand laughter from the audience.

WILL THERE BE SNOW THIS WINTER?

Written and directed by Lynn Schofield

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Fairy Godmother loses her voice!

How will Cinderella get to the ball this year? That’s the question that everyone is asking at The Grand Theatre, Lancaster. Thanks to an evil demon who is determined to thwart her plans, the good fairy cannot utter the words to make the magic spell. Even her young apprentice is powerless to help.

In spite of the efforts of Buttons and the antics of Hit and Mist the palace footmen, it looks as though Cinderella will never get to meet her Prince Charming and all will be lost.

However, writer Lynn Schofield is on hand to settle the situation and she assures us that all will be well in the end. The show will go on- OH YES IT WILL !

Come and join the fun and see Cinderella and all of her usual friends and family, including Dandini, her parents Baron and Gloria Hardup, her ugly sisters Mona and Mini, and the Happy Feet dancers.“Cinderella” - a traditional pantomime, shows at the theatre in St Leonardgate,

from Friday December 2nd, on dates up until Wednesday December 28th.

Box Office Telephone 01524 64695.Please see www.lancastergrand.co.uk for details of dates and times. Ticket prices are £8.50/ £7.50 concessions, family tickets £28.50.Christmas Eve and Boxing Day - £9.50 /£8.50. Group bookings are available with one free seat for each ten booked .


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Hobbies & Courses: Creating gifts

C hristmas past & presents

Wyn Abbot owner of The Pottery at Greenlands Farm talks to us about Christmas time and tells us some of the fantastic gifts

you can make.

Errr… did I miss Summer? Oh well, cold dark nights are here but Christmas is on its way with Christmas Carols, snowflakes & sparkly lights. People often complain about Christmas being too commercial, well maybe it is but I believe it is up to us to make Christmas what we want it to be, to make it special for our friends & loved ones. I like to make or buy presents that are meaningful to the recipient and to express my feelings for them in the choice of gift. But have you ever wondered where the exchange of gifts at this time of year originate from?

The origins of Christmas presents have a number of different sources; some of the earliest stories appear to originate from Ancient Rome when presents were given during the feast of Kalends the first day of the Roman year, around the Winter Solstice. The Winter Solstice celebrated the birth of the Sun God and the return of lighter days and as it was considered that the Emperor was directly related to him, his high ranking officials were expected to present him with gifts. In fact a declaration was made obliging them to do so! Not exactly the Christmas spirit we expect!

We are probably all more familiar with the story of St Nicholas who was remembered for his charitable gift of giving and later parents would leave gifts of chocolate or fruit for their children on his feast day. Now of course parents might be more likely to leave a computer or electronic game station.

There are many names & stories associated the Christmas characters: Kris Kringle, Santa Claus, Father Christmas and of course we all recognise the bright red suit (although the red suit was brought in by a famous cola company rather than any ancient character!)

Christmas has never lost its magic to me, whether times have been hard or good my aim was always to make it a magical special family time, yes there were computers & videos etc. but there were always things to make, things to colour and things to read at Christmas and more importantly spending time together, you cannot put a price on that. Before the event there were presents to make and cards to paint. Those are the things that help to keep the special message and to keep the magic alive.

Visiting a well known garden centre recently with my grandchildren they were in awe at the Christmas decorations, lights and colours and all I could hear was ‘wow’, ‘look at this’ and ‘aah’ as I was dragged from pillar to post to look at moving reindeers, shiny baubles & fake snow & glitter and they pulled me into their dream world.

Children see such wonder and joy in things that adults often take for granted, and seeing things from their eyes it was truly magical.

Keeping the magic alive

Every Sunday in November & December is Christmas Sunday at The Pottery we want to help you make your Christmas special – somewhere where you can be magically creative and make gifts or decorations that are filled with love & meaning. Whether it is first footprints or a sculptural masterpiece, a wonky pot or sparkly tree decorations; why not join us and make something unique. Making your own gifts and decorations adds to the magic – investing your time and thought to make someone a gift that is personal and unique to them says more than words.


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The Pottery, Greenlands Farm Village, Tewitfield, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1JH

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

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Get creative this ChristmasAsk about our drop in sessions on weekends & school holidays and come and have a go. Make a pot on the wheel, try your hand at sculpting or pottery painting. “Make someone something special this Christmas”

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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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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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Adult learners achieve second year of awards!

Lancashire Adult Learning is again celebrating success. Two Access to Higher Education learners at The Adult College in Lancaster, Michelle Brown and John Dewhurst, have been awarded the ASCENTIS David Moore Memorial Awards, one for outstanding academic achievement and the other for overcoming significant adversity.

Michelle completed Drug Use & Misuse level 3, Sociology level 2&3 and Study Techniques level 2&3 last year and achieved a full diploma. John completed his Access Diploma last year with Human Physiology level 2&3 (having done English Language and Literature level 3, Study Techniques level 2&3 and Science GCSE in 2009-10).

Both learners will receive a cheque for £200 at a ceremony at the Adult College.

Lancashire Adult LearningGetting Ready for Christmas

Now that the nights are drawing in, why not learn something new with a Lancashire Adult Learning course? You can try a free taster at The Adult College on Saturday 26th November in Indian Head Massage, Transferring & Organising Photos, Painting, Jewellery making, Trace Your Family Tree, Creative Cup Cakes, Deaf Awareness & British Sign Language and lots more – why not come along and try something new?

As well as the taster sessions and courses on the day, we will also be hosting our annual Christmas Craft Fair and Christingle Market. Following on from the success of the summer craft fair, this event will see a host of stalls selling locally-produced crafts and other items, free tasters and drop in sessions, and family fun events. The new brochure detailing all Spring Term courses will also be available at The Craft Fair. If you would like more information about courses provided by Lancashire Adult Learning please telephone 0845 600 1331

or call into The Adult College, White Cross Education Centre, Quarry Road, Lancaster.

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Lancaster FireworksLancaster’s annual Fireworks Spectacular takes place on Saturday November 5. During the day there will be a host of city centre events, including themed walks, lantern making, and story telling.

Quay Meadow on St George’s Quay will act as the main official viewing area with the chance to meet BBC Radio Lancashire presenters in the evening. The other official viewing areas are Williamson Park (limited capacity), Giant Axe field and Salt Ayre Sports Centre.

If you can’t get to one of the venues, watch the fireworks, which start at 8pm, from wherever you are in the district and listen to the specially coordinated music on BBC Radio Lancashire – 104.5FM. (Please note the castle and priory precinct will be closed and not available for viewing the fireworks)

Local events: Lancaster Fireworks

CHRISTMAS CARDS AND 2012 CALENDARS NOW ON SALE

The Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre Christmas cards and 2012 calendars are available to purchase.

This year we have two designs to choose from, “Snow on the gallops” and “Santa’s missing reindeer”

Both cards have the wording “Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year” inside.

The cards are priced at £7.00 for a pack of 10 including postage and packaging.

Our 2012 calendar features 12 beautiful winning images of thoroughbreds from a competition we ran in May this year. The calendar is 15.2 x 42 cm and is priced at £10 including postage and packing.

Both are available along with the whole range of TRC merchandise at www.thetrc.co.uk. Telephone orders can be made by calling 01524 812649. All proceeds will be used to help find ex-racehorses a new life and purpose.

Featurings an exclusive bespoke painting by Cumbrian

artist Alex Underdown. This card is 21 x 9.9cm

Featuring an image kindly donated by racehorse photographer Louise Pollard. This card is 17 x 12cm.

Store sparklers and other fireworks in a closed box in a cool, dry place.Always light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves.Never hold a baby or child if you have a sparkler in your hand.Plunge finished sparklers hot end down into a bucket of water as soon as they have burnt out. They can stay hot for a long time.Don’t take sparklers to public displays. It will be too crowded to use them safely.Never give sparklers to the under 5s – they will not understand how to use them safely.Always supervise children using sparklers.Give children gloves to wear when holding sparklers.Avoid dressing children in loose or flowing clothes – they may catch light.

Teach children not to wave sparklers near anyone else or run while holding them.From Fireworksafety.co.uk

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Twinned with Lancaster - Aalborg

538 Miles away across the North Sea lies Aalborg, a city that welcomes visitors with a vibrant night life and plenty

of places to visit, we tell you more.

Lancaster is twinned with five towns in Europe. In 1982 the official twinning agreement was signed between Lancaster and Aalborg in Denmark.

The citizens of Aalborg are known for being jovial and keen to welcome visitors and offer them a good time. This is the reputation, which attracts an increasing number of visitors to the city. Each year, Aalborg’s hotels welcome more than 300,000 guests. In Denmark, only Copenhagen record more guests. In addition, Aalborg receives far more than one million one-day tourists. They come from the resort areas of North Jutland or arrive by ferry from Norway and Sweden to join the summer visitors from abroad staying at Aalborg’s camp sites, the new youth hostel, the holiday chalets or on board yachts in the extensive marina area.

Together with Aalborg’s own citizenry, the many visitors contribute to the city’s teeming night life. More than 300 restaurants and bars await them and at any moment in the twenty-four hours of a day, they can find a place that suits their particular tastes.

Aalborg offers a wide choice of classic gourmet restaurants of international standard as well as whole series of more humble eateries serving Danish and foreign dishes. There are restaurants, discos, jazz cafés, folk music centres and lively dives with dice games. There is something for all tastes in Aalborg.

Every visitor to Aalborg takes at least one walk along the street known as Jomfru Ane Gade - Denmark’s longest stretch of restaurants, bars, and cafés in one street. It’s lively for most of the twenty-four hours of the day and not two of the locations are alike.

It’s no wonder that first-time visitors to the city are surprised that, with its 160,000 inhabitants, this city has so much to offer.

A lively merchants’ city

But throughout the world there are those for whom the name of Aalborg is the name of aquavit, also known as “snaps”. Aquavit has been distilled in Aalborg since 1846 and the Danish Distilleries is still one of the bestknown firms in a city boasting a broad range of business enterprises. The Aalborg


Twinned with Lancaster: Aalborg


tradition of trade and industry is centuries old. In the Middle Ages, Aalborg’s role as a port trading with Norway and Sweden made it one of the busiest and liveliest of all Scandinavian cities.

Today, thousands of tourists from Norway and Sweden visit the city every year. Whether they come as one-day trippers or longterm holiday makers, they come to a city that welcomes foreign visitors with a wealth of activities.

This constant stream of visitors from abroad has given the business life of the city its own speciel international character. There is a whole series of specialist shops, side by side with the large department stores and supermarkets.

Things to do - Places to visit

Helicopter ride over the cityAn extraordinary experience. See Aalborg from the sky, put on a headset, say hello to the pilot and feel how the helicopter lets go of the earth and takes you on a journey over the capital.

At Aalborg Zoo, you can visit the African village, watch the imaginative polar bears at play, see sea lions doing tricks, explore your own skills on the large playground and much more...

The Utzon Center by Aalborg’s waterfront functions as a venue for diffusion and innovation, where art, architecture and design interact with exhibition, education, conferences and culinary experiences – an apt tribute to the Danish architect Jørn Utzon

The Franciscan Friary MuseumVisit a museum under groundRide the lift and visit an underground museum, where you can see the well preserved ruins from a medieval friary.

Aalborg Defence and Garrison Museum offers an exciting look at the weapons and equipment used by the armed forces who have been defending Denmark since WWII.

Danish Song ContestSaturday the 21st of January 2012 the Danish Song Contest will be held in Aalborg and broadcasted to every Danish household.


As a former Scrooge, the prospect of Christmas would be enough to spark the onset of my annual festive fear, but not this Noel. A visit to Esprit Santa’s Lapland with my boyfriend - a self-confessed Christmas addict - has changed everything.

Riding reindeers, huskies and Santa sleighs is one way to set you on a journey to festive cheer quick smart. We were one of few couples without excitable kids in tow but as child-free bystanders it was obvious ages were all-important to ‘Lap up’ the full experience.

Crucially, little ones need to be young enough to believe in the magic of Father Christmas but old enough to understand what’s going on - and withstand the hardy climate. Cue one unenthused little girl asking her daddy ‘When can we go home?’ just 10 minutes after stepping into the thick blanket of snow.

Nothing prepares you for the sub-zero temperatures, in our case a nippy -22C. Average December temperatures usually hover around -12C but can dip as low as -30C. Standing in everyday winter clothes, there’s no extreme wind chill but the cold is beyond comprehension with a Jack Frost bite to your ears and nose.

Temperatures are soon forgotten at the quaint airport of Ivalo when a man wearing traditional furs is standing outside with a beautiful white reindeer to greet us.

Despite the lack of red Rudolph nose there are huge grins as children are ushered to line up for a friendly pat, stroke and picture opportunity to capture their first glimpse of festive magic. An eccentric elf leaps around talking gibberish only children might understand and directs everyone onto private

coaches which take around 30 minutes to reach the accommodation in Saariselka, way up in Lapland’s snowy far north.

It’s a great opportunity to soak up the snowy scenes as the kids enter into the spirit singing along to Christmas carols - and as my feet de-frost, I warm up to the idea of festive cheer. As we roll past ice-capped trees punctuating marshmallow pink skies, there’s little sign of life except for the odd lit-up wood hut. Light in Lapland is scarce in December with around four hours of daylight in the early afternoon and two to three hours of ‘grey light’ either side, rather like twilight.

Grand plans for snow chic go out of the frosted window as we line up for the all-important weather-proof clothing, comprising thermal outersuit, two pairs of thick woollen socks, snow boots, gloves and hats - all provided free of charge.

Your packing checklist needs to focus on what’s underneath your outersuit - lots of thermal layers like undies, t-shirts and fleeces along with a jacket. It’s also wise to take extra mittens and balaclavas or scarves to cover face and ears. These measures may sound extreme but in the Arctic Circle the right clothing can be the difference between a happy child and too-cold temper tantrums. Santa himself doesn’t recommend bringing infants under the age of two because they can’t move around and keep warm.

Lugging a Santa’s sack-worth of clothing, we crush through the thick white snow to our hotel, Riekonlinna. Situated close to the village centre, it’s a popular family hotel and our room is clean but basic.

We test out our haul of snow-friendly fashion with a tobogganing session in the dedicated slope two minutes walk from the hotel.

D estination: LaplandGet your trip to see Santa booked now! Lisa Haynes braves -22 temperatures

as she visits magical Lapland.

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Snowmobile safaris and Northern Lights visits are paid-for optional activities and also weather dependent - see www.santaslapland.com.

There’s extra anticipation aboard the bus for the forest as children chant their Christmas lists with parents and grandparents to report to the man in red. The excitement is infectious.

I’m equally thrilled as we’re pulled around the stunning snowy forest (aka Santa’s grounds) in a cosy sleigh by jingling reindeers and then at breakneck speed by our very own team of six beautiful huskies - undoubtedly the highlight of my trip. After a short demo, adults get to hold the reins and ‘drive’ the obedient, energetic dogs using a few simple instructions and braking techniques.

There’s also the opportunity to try your luck with ice fishing (if you’ve got the patience) and get creative making snow carvings with blocks of ice and tools for each family. Beware, it can get competitive.

Children trudge in from the snow with beaming faces, presents and high-pitched voices after their visit to see Santa Claus. Each has a different story to recount thanks to pre-organised Lapland letters, hand-scrawled at home in advance, so that Santa can

magically surprise them with what they’ve written.Every family enjoys their own private scheduled visit. Feeling enamoured with the spirit of Christmas, it was time for Ms Scrooge to meet her match and visit the man himself...

White-bearded Santa welcomes us into his present-laden home and maintains the magic, talking in that gruff voice about his duties and even cracking a corny joke about his wife - “Mary Christmas”.

We re-live the day’s magical activities over the farewell Christmas lunch, complete with crackers and paper hats. Supping mulled wine, as we peer outside it’s snowing thick and fast.

Travel facts

Lisa Haynes was a guest of Esprit Santa’s Lapland programme, which starts on December 1, and offers two nights’ half-board at Santa’s Hotel Holiday Club in Saariselka from £1,589 per family of three ex-Manchester, or from £1,616 ex-Gatwick/Stansted. Package includes return flights, transfers and full day of activities in winter wonderland.Santa’s Lapland reservations: 01252 618345 and www.santaslapland.com

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Fed up with those same old wines? Then why not try something

different?

There are well over 5,000 different grape varieties in the world today but we never see more than 20-30 or so on the wine shelves in the shops. All the old world countries have their own indigenous varieties, Italy has over 700, France has 500 and even Portugal has 350 the list goes on and on. So take a chance and be adventurous and put something different in your basket!!!

Some great grapes to look out for are which we are now seeing on the shelves are ‘Primitivo’ a cracking grape from Southern Italy (known as Zinfandel) making super, big, rich reds packed full of blackberry fruits. Another red to keep an eye open for is “Petit Sirah” (no relation to Syrah/Shiraz) this grape originates from the Jura region of France know there as ‘Durif’ it is grown widely in Australia and California making very interesting full reds that are big, tannic and jammed with plum and berry fruits. Other interesting reds to look out for are ‘Touriga Nacional’ from Portugal, ‘Mourvedre’ from Southern France also know ‘Mataro’ in Australia, Sagrantino From Umbria in Italy which makes powerful Cherry flavoured red wines.

On the white front look out for ‘Albarino’ from Galicia in N.W. Spain making fresh, fragrant, full flavoured juicy whites. Also if you see it try ‘Fiano’ from Southern Italy which is fresh, peachy and spicy. Others to look out for are ‘Gruner Veltliner’ Austria’s premier white grape, ‘Roussane’ from Southern France, ‘Verdelho’ which is a Madeira variety widely grown in Australia making very clean fresh whites.

Two wines to try: Mandrarossa ‘Fiano’ Italy, £8.29 per Bottle. A medium bodied dry white with balancing acidity keeping the tropical fruits clean and refreshing, and the finish dry, textured and crisp.

De Bortoli Vat 1 ‘Petit Sirah’ Australia, £8.49 per Bottle.With lovely aromas of plum fruit with leafy notes and a beautifully soft, fruit driven palate showing typical richness reined in by a long, soft, textured finish.

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Meet the ‘Cross Bay’ brewery team and try their beers (Morecambe’s new brewery)

Sip delicious, freshly prepared cocktailsMalt whiskies to sniff and swirl

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With snowfall expected this side of Christmas, we need to be more prepared for longer harsher winters. Last year we experienced prolonged periods of bitterly cold weather, and it seems this year the forecasters expect much the same.

The cold weather can cause many problems for people of all ages with people struggling to get out, people unable to make it to work and others struggling to keep warm. Last year, Help Direct received a high volume of phone calls from people needing a number of services from requesting gritting services in their area to looking for shops to deliver in the bad weather. This year Help Direct are one step ahead. Their ‘We’ve got winter wrapped up’ campaign which is being launched on the 1st of November, aims to provide people with the information they need to help them prepare for another problematic winter.

Simon Denerley, Area Coordinator for Help Direct, said: “We received many desperate phone calls last year, with people stuck indoors not only isolated from friends and family but struggling to get their weekly shop.

This year we are trying to encourage people to prepare for bad weather now so they have all the information they need, when they need it.”

The campaign promotes services such as; flu jabs, benefit checks, checking eligibility for heating insulation grants, cold weather payment information, the Safe Trader Scheme and FREE fire safety checks. Working closely with local information services, Help Direct can find the information and support needed. The campaign, which follows the success of last years, Get Cosy Campaign also provides localised information providing a list with shops that will deliver in bad weather conditions across the district as well as information on gritting services.

Help Direct is a FREE information service for all adults over the age of 18. With a shop on Chapel Street, Lancaster and with outreach venues across the district as well as within Selected GPs surgeries, the aim is to offer a friendly and helpful service which is easy to access.

So as you stock up on hats and scarves be sure to add a ‘We’ve got Winter wrapped up leaflet’ to your list.

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Inside Knowledge: Care Home Fee Planning

Recently, we have noticed a sharp increase in the number of people who contact us regarding Care Home fee planning. This is understandable as in these times of austerity, people are concerned with protecting their wealth.

Who pays Care Home Fees?There are many facets to the rules regarding paying for care home fees and we would always suggest that you take independent legal advice if you are concerned. However, the majority of people needing care will be liable for care home fees at some point, either in whole or in part.

How can I limit the effect of paying care home fees on my finances?When people assess their monthly income, taking into account their pension(s), any state benefits and any income from savings and investments, many realise that the amount payable each month to the care home results in a small shortfall being taken from their capital. This shortfall could be covered in one of the following ways:-

1. By selling any non liquid assets e.g. Property and combining the value of the same with liquid assets e.g bank accounts, your income can be maximised and used to make up any shortfall. The benefit of this option is that it preserves the largest amount of money, should you die early, however if you did need care for may years, your capital would be diminished.

Rebecca Lauder and Amanda Owen from BSG Solicitors in Lancaster explain who pays for Care Home fees and how to manage financially.

2. An alternative is to rent out your Property so that the rent generated covers any shortfall. However, the income produced could stop if the property remains unoccupied at anytime or the tenant stops paying rent. In addition many people are reluctant to follow this route as it requires someone to assume the role of Landlord on their behalf and the Property will need to be maintained and insured.

3. A final option is an annuity. In return for paying a one off single premium, an immediate care fees annuity is set up which provides the insured with a regular income to meet care fees. This can help to protect any remaining funds for future personal use or inheritance. However, it is worth remembering that you are paying a lump sum regardless of whether you require six months care or twenty years plus.

We have also noticed the rise of Care Home schemes which claim to guarantee that your assets can be protected from care home fees by passing them over to Trustees. There are potential consequences which are often not mentioned and usually involve a compromise with your funds which may

restrict access to your money or mean that you invest in assets that you would not normally consider. Therefore, you should always seek independent legal advice before entering into any Care Home schemes.

One further option considered by many is the transfer of Property out of their name. However the deprivation of assets rules generally make this option ineffective. This topic will be covered in more detail in next months @Lancaster Magazine.

If you would like any further advice on the above please contact Blackhurst Swainson Goodier LLP

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Business: Testimonials

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

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

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Testimonials or case studies – what’s the difference?Client testimonials are very nice things to have for your business. But I can’t help thinking there’s something meaningless about anonymous quotes saying “An excellent service” or “We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend…” It doesn’t let a potential customer know how their needs might be met. Conversely, it doesn’t give the company any opportunity to demonstrate just how far they went or how different they are from their competitors.

I’d like to introduce to you the detailed case study. I write these a lot for clients, and for B2B companies in particular, they are one of the most powerful things you can have in your marketing toolkit.

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“So, how was it Tim?” - The simple, straight-to-the-point question I’ve been asked literally hundreds of times since I returned from Tanzania. My response has always been the same - “When I find an adjective worthy of such an experience, I’ll let you know”.

But now the aches and pains have finally subsided, and the adrenaline-fuelled ecstatic highs have worn off (well, almost), how can I truly summarise such a grand adventure? To be honest, I don’t think the bruises where I pinch myself daily will ever go away. “Did I really do it?” Thankfully, the endless reams of photographs I took are a clear and reassuring reminder. That mountain, that journey, from the initial commitment over a year ago, through the months of hard training and fund-raising, right through to the epic trek itself will now stay fresh in my mind until I meet my maker. And if that will forever bring a smile to the face of a local disabled child who now leads a better life due to the money raised, then I will smile too.


As an avid trekker of the Lakeland peaks, the prospect of doing Kilimanjaro had always been on my radar. I’m fortunate that England’s highest peaks are close by for my days off. However, we need some perspective here. Just over 3000ft is as high as Cumbria can muster, and usually hidden in a blanket of warm, damp cloud. Africa’s highest, and indeed the world’s largest free-standing mountain stands at 19,340ft and towers way above any sort of weather system.

The physical side of the challenge didn’t particularly intimidate me. The planned 5-day trek to the summit at Uhuru peak would take in the usual amount of daily exercise I would normally undertake in the Lake District fells, granted for several continuous days. The fear factor lay with the word most associated with the Tanzanian volcano – “Altitude”.

Oxygen starts thinning out around 8000ft, and becomes scarcer the higher up you go. So, that ruled out any form of preparation in my usual playground.

Tim Bell, General Manager of The Lancaster House Hotel tells his personal story of his journey to

Kilimanjaro.

Kilimanjaro “to the roof of Africa”

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All I could do was read blogs and consult with my doctor. The conclusion – There’s nothing you can do about it. If altitude wants to get the best of you, it will, regardless of how fit you think you are. And the route we were planning to undertake, Marangu, only has a success rate of 34%. The remaining two thirds statistically suffering the effects of altitude so much that their trek would be mercilessly cut short, often only a few hours from the summit. And the effects are not pretty. Everyone would suffer in some shape or form, most commonly a constant immoveable headache which I likened to having your head in a vice, getting tighter every step further up the mountain. However, the more brutal symptoms which we witnessed included vomiting, hallucinating, mild hysteria and collapsing. Thirteen of us in total set off up the warm, humid slopes on day one. On that 5th night, five fellow trekkers, including a keen marathon runner, a successful amateur triathlete, and a previous conqueror of Kilimanjaro succumbed to the cruel, indiscriminate mistress.

The climb is in essence all about that final day & night. 3 previous days of comparatively straight-forward gentle trekking suddenly change into a steep, back-breaking slog. Day 4 & 5 will always be known to me as the “Day of Days”, starting out with an 8-hour trek from the comparative lush green-lands of Horombu camp at 12000ft up to the cold, arid, lifeless landscape of Kibo Hut at 15,500ft. Here, we were allowed to rest for 3 hours at 6pm, before waking up, having a quick energy-filled meal, and then packing our rucksacks in preparation for the final ascent. The mood was one of quiet enthusiasm, but with an underlying fear of what lay ahead. We’d all read about this “night” in our research, and no one was going to under-estimate the challenges of what lay ahead.

At 11.30pm. all thirteen of us set off up the gruelling scree-slope. With just a head-torch and our team of incredible porters to guide our way through the

freezing African night, the next 7 hours were to be the most challenging of our lives. As each hour passed, the temperature dropped, the slope became ever steeper, the muscles more tired, and the headache ever stronger. During this night we were to lose the company of the 5 afore-mentioned trekkers, each one being hurriedly taken by the porters back down the slopes to Kibo and the safety of the hut. By the time we were approaching the crater rim (Gilman’s point) at 18, 600ft we were down to a group of eight with just 2 porters.

My body had nothing left to give. Not only had the night taken its toll on my body, but it had also lost me the companionship and encouragement of my sister who was only a couple of hundred metres from Gilman’s when altitude stopped her from continuing. Amanda was one of the reasons I was attempting this mountain in the first place, and we had always envisaged reaching that elusive summit together. However, there I was having to continue without her mental strength beside me. At this low point both physically and mentally, the sun then rose out of the dark, African night and its warm, reassuring rays then shone the path ahead and gave me the last push I needed.

I kept thinking about the year of preparation, the people who had supported me, my generous donators, but more importantly

the incredible charity, Children Today that I was doing this challenge for. I’m not too proud to admit that I wept my way up that last 700ft with tears of both sadness and personal pride. I’ll never forget that feeling of reaching Uhuru peak and the incredible camaraderie of my fellow-trekkers, yet this felt a very “personal” achievement for each and every one of us. Through the exhaustion and pain , the body still conjured up one last rush of elation, a moment to savour the incredible view and digest the rewards of the immense effort. I said it to myself back then and I say it to you now, “That was a very grand adventure indeed”.

You can learn more about Children Today at www.childrentoday.org.uk You can also still donate online at www.justgiving.com/Tim-Bell

Local People : Tim Bell shares his journey to the roof of Africa

Local Charity: The Mae Tao Clinic


Mosaics for Mae Tao clinic started as a project from a personal interest in the clinic and my pastime in making mosaics. The Mae Tao Clinic was founded and is directed by Dr Cynthia Maung. The clinic provides free health care for refugees, migrant workers, and other individuals who cross the border from Burma to Thailand. People of all ethnicities and religions are welcome at the Clinic.

Its origins go back to the student pro-democracy movement in Burma in 1988 and the brutal repression by the Burmese regime of that movement. The fleeing students who needed medical attention were attended in a small house in Mae Sot.

Since 1989 the clinic has grown, from one small house to a large complex of simple buildings that provide a wide variety of health services to different groups of people. Today it serves a target population of approximately 150,000. Mae Tao clinic is located on the Thai side of the Thai/Burma border in Mae Sot. You can learn more about the role and objectives of the clinic at www.maetaoclinic.org.

I visited the clinic in 2008 to take medical supplies and a monetary donation. The clinic is funded entirely by donations. I now make and sell mosaics with the profits going directly to the Karen Refugee Camps Women’s Development Group, Scottish Support Trust. The trust supports

Amazing mirrors for sale, made by Ann Robinson from Lancaster. With profits going directly to the

Mae Tao Clinic we think the mirrors make excellent gifts.

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Karen refugees from Burma. Most of the assistance is provided through support for the Mae Tao clinic.

I am now taking orders for mosaic heart shaped mirrors for Christmas. These mirrors make ideal unique gifts, at affordable prices.

Please contact me at [email protected] or my facebook page “Mosaics Mae

Tao” if you are interested. There you can see samples of my work. Or you can visit my just giving page at www.justgiving.com/

ann-robinson. Profits from the mosaics goes

to just giving so that everyone’s donation is acknowledged, and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Edits - The Featherstonehaugh’s2nd November 8pmNuffield TheatreOne of the UK’s most enduring dance companies Discount for @Lancaster readers, Telephone: 01524 594151www.liveatlica.org

Drop in English Language ConversationWednesdays 10am - 12noonWant to practice your English conversation in an informal environment?Why not come along to the drop-in sessions at the library.Contact the library for more details01524 580700

Lancaster Fireworks SpectacularSaturday 5th November 8pmWarm up with a full day of family fun entertainment before enjoying the amazing fireworks displaywww.lancaster.gov.uk/fireworksTelephone: 01524 582394

Health Walks - FREEMonday’s 7th, 14th 21st & 28th NovemberRSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve, Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, SilverdaleTelephone: 01524 701413

Sunday’s at The PotteryEvery Sunday in Nov & DecCome & make your own special Christmas Presents & Decorations.The Pottery, Greenlands Farm Village. 01524 784197www.wynabbot.com

Casterton Community Baby and Toddler Group.Tuesday 8th, 15th. 22nd, 29th November 9.30 – 11.30amOutdoor play available. Refreshments provided. £1.50 per family. For information: 015242 79249

Schrodinger - Reckless Sleepers10th & 11th November 8pmNuffield TheatreSchrodinger theorized a box in which a cat exists as living and dead at the same time.Discount for @Lancaster readers, Telephone: 01524 594151www.liveatlica.org

Ruskin’s Library10th October - 16th DecemberFree Admission. See page 52.Telephone: 01524 593587

Greenlands Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair12th & 13th NovemberGreenlands Farm Village.01524 784184www.greenlandsfarmvillage.co.uk

Casterton Preparatory School Open Afternoon Thursday 17th November 2.00 – 4.00pm01524 279291www.castertonschool.co.uk

The Girl with Three Harps - Ruth Wall17th November 7.30pmIn the Great HallThis extraordinary programme demonstrates the versatility of these unique instruments – the Gaelic wire, the Renaissance bray and the Scottish lever. Discount for @Lancaster readers, Telephone: 01524 594151www.liveatlica.org

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Exhibition: Was I there?23rd November – 16 DecemberLocation: Peter Scott GalleryBrings together film footage, memorabilia, posters and artists’ responses to music, particularly rock, punk and noise. Public Opening on the 22nd November at 6.30 – FREE.Telephone: 01524 594151www.liveatlica.org

Wrapped UP Exhibition Preview EveningThursday 24th NovemberArteria 01524 [email protected]

Artist: Schubert Ensemble24 November 7.30pmThis established ensemble perform works by Brahms and Dvorak with a new piece by Joe Cutter: Slippery Music a fun centrepiece in this evocative programme.Discount for @Lancaster readers, Telephone: 01524 594151www.liveatlica.org

Food and Drink Festival25th November 5-9pm The Wineyard & Deli, Bare, Morecambe, LA4 6BX01524 400011

Christmas Crafts FayreSaturday 26th November 10am-3pmThe Adult College0845 6001331

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Hornby Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair19th NovemberFor details contact 01524 784197www.wynabbot.com

Children’s Nearly New SaleSaturday 19th November10 am - 12pmWarton Church Hall

Birding for beginners19th or 20th November 8-10.30am Join us on a guided walk to learn more about wetland birds, followed by a bacon or veggie bap and a tea or coffee.Booking and payment in advance essential. £8.Telephone: 01524 701601

One Night OnlySunday, 20th November 7.30pmA production by Farnham Maltings at Arnside Educational Institute, Church Hill, Arnside Tickets on sale now - box office: Sue Hayward, 01524 762254 [email protected] Tickets £7 adults, £4.50 children, £17 family (2+2).

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What’s on Listings: November 2011

Panikatak - Folk BandSaturday 26th November 7.30pmArnside Educational Institute, Church HillBYOB (cabaret style seating)Age suitability 12+Tickets £7, Box Office: 01524 762254. All proceeds to The Great North Air Ambulance

Dallam School Christmas Bingo eveningFriday 2nd December 7.00pmDallam School Hall, Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe. Festive fun for all the family. Tickets available on the door. For more details contact 015395 65165

CinderellaVarious Dates between December 2nd - 28thSee page 38 Telephone: 01524 64695www.lancastergrand.co.uk

Leighton Hall Christmas FayreWednesday 7th December 11am-3pmCancerCare is delighted that Leighton Hall is hosting their Christmas event again this year. This year we have more local traders than ever selling a wide variety of Christmas gifts idea’s, as well as delicious home-made produce, Christmas puddings, cards, decorations and much, much more. The Carnforth Choral Society will be joining us at 1pm to sing Christmas Carols and really get us all into a Christmassy mood.For more information please contact the fundraising team at CancerCare on 01524 381820 or email [email protected]

DOCTORS

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

Ash TreesMarket StreetCarnforthLancashireLA5 9JUTel: 01524 720000

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Halton Surgery110 High RoadHalton, LancasterLA2 6PUTel: 01524 811226

DENTISTS

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

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

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

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

Lancaster Dental CentreSkertonTel: 01524 66242

The Dental Surgery6 New StreetLancaster LA1 1EGTel: 01524 32639

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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

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

Moorish Deli Sandwich Bar 5 Moor LaneLancaster, LA1 1QD01524 846492

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

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

Telephone: 01524 384800

www.brewersfayre.co.uk

Cottams Field Caton Road Lancaster LA1 3PE

Enjoy

M reof what you love

mainmealsfor

£102

dessertsfor

£22

Buy 1 drink and get

the second

HALFPRICEWeekdays 12 till 6.30pm

Weekdays 12 till 6.30pm

All you can eatbreakfastserved daily ‘till 10.30am

and kids eat

FREE

PUT A BIT OF style INTO CHRISTMAS

Pizza Margherita2 Moor Lane | Lancaster | LA1 1QD | Tel:01524 36333

View all of our menus at www.pizza-margherita.co.uk

Party room & menuS

Available

children’spantomime

menu

christmas gift vouchers available

christmasspecials

Open 7 days a week 10am - 10pm

SOFT PLAY

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: THEZONESOFTPLAY.CO.UK or telephone our Ulverston branch on 01229588577 in order to speak to someone

in person. We are already taking party bookings!!

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, opposite Dalton Square, 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.

OpeningNovember

2011Check build progress at: www.atlancaster.co.uk

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. . .MAKE THEM UNFORGETTABLE

67 Penny Street, LancasterLA1 1XF 01524 847100

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