Platform Brochure Spring Summer 2012

spring 2012

platform the

music | comedy | dance | theatre | cabaret children’s shows | Community events

Central Promenade, Morecambe www.lancaster.gov.uk/platform Ticket Line 01524 582803

KEY Cabaret seating 12+ Over 12s only

Theatre style seating 14+ Over 14s only

Standing concert (limited seating) 16+ Over 16s only

No age restrictions 18+ Over 18s only

Platform Booking Call Tickets can be purchased over the telephone with a credit or debit card on 01524 582803.

Opening hours for Morecambe Visitor Information Centre (see below) There is an administration charge of £1 per booking.

Click www.lancaster.gov.uk/platform or www.seetickets.com

(Booking fee may apply)

Call in Morecambe Visitor Information Centre The Platform, Marine Road Central, Morecambe LA4 4DB Open: May-Sept, Mon - Sat, 9:30am-5pm.

Sun, 10am-4pm Oct- April, Mon - Sat, 9.30am-5pm.

Lancaster Visitor Information Centre The Storey Creative Industries Centre, Meeting House Lane Lancaster LA1 1TH Open: Mon – Sat 9.30am - 5pm.

Post The Platform, Station Buildings, Marine Road Central, Morecambe LA4 4DB. Cheques should be payable to Lancaster City Council.

Disabled facilities Facilities for people who have disabilities include full level access, toilet facilities for wheelchair users and hearing loops. Guide dogs and registered service dogs are welcome. We appreciate advance notice if customers will be arriving in wheelchairs so that arrangements can be made.

Customers with a disability are entitled to the concession price when available.

Party discounts If you purchase 20 or more tickets for a Platform show you will receive 1 free ticket. No other special offer can be used with this offer and discounts do not apply to workshops. School parties are entitled to the concessionary rate and one adult/teacher per 10 children will be admitted free.

Ask at the box office at the time of booking.

Accommodation The Visitor Information Centre can assist with enquiries for accommodation on 01524 582393.

The box office is open half an hour prior to an event. The venue operates a no refund policy.

Exchanges may be considered with a £1 administration charge.

Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure total accuracy in this publication, Lancaster City Council can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. All details are believed to be correct at the time of going to press. Readers are advised to check times and prices in advance with the venue.

Public transport Trains Morecambe’s railway station, situated on Central Drive, is only a few minutes walk away from the venue. Timetable and fare enquiries call: 08457 484 950.

Buses A regular service runs along the Promenade with a bus stop outside the venue. For bus timetable enquiries call: 08712 002 233.

Car parking There are public car parks adjacent to the venue. Parking free after 6pm.

Ruby Turner Ruby is one of the UK’s finest soul singers. She has had seven hit singles including ‘I’d Rather Go Blind,’ ‘It’s Gonna Be Alright’ and “I’m Travelling On”. For the last few years Ruby has been one of the star attractions on Jool’s Holland’s New Year Hootenanny show. She has also sung on releases with Bryan Ferry, Jools Holland and Mick Jagger and she is likened to legends such as Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin. Ruby continues to win hearts and minds of an evergrowing and diverse fan base. www.rubyturner.com Friday 2 March 8pm £16.

Bike The Platform is just at the end of the Lancaster and Morecambe Greenway – a shared use path that connects Morecambe to Lancaster. The venue is easily accessible from Morecambe Promenade – which you can now cycle the full length. Cycle parking is available outside.

Have your own event hosted at the Platform The Platform is available to hire at reasonable cost for all events including parties, weddings, receptions, conferences and meetings. Bar facilities are always available and catering can be organised if required.

For enquiries call: 01524 582830.

T.Rextasy The ‘Get it on’ 40th anniversary tour 2011 Now T.REXTASY - the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate and management - will be playing homage to Bolan’s biggest hits, such as ‘Ride a White Swan’, ‘Jeepster’, ‘Hot Love’, ‘20th Century Boy’, ‘Telegram Sam’, ‘Metal Guru’, ‘I Love To Boogie’, ‘Children of the Revolution’, and of course Get it On. T.REXTASY recreate live, the music, the performance and the incredible atmosphere of those heady and outrageous glam rock times. For anyone who wishes to know exactly what a live Marc Bolan rock’n’roll concert felt like in the 1970s, then this is the band to see!

Saturday 3 March 8pm £16.50.

Swing Commanders A hugely talented, high-energy British band who wow listeners and dancers through its unique presentation of some of the finest music from the 30s, 40s and 50s. The Swing Commanders bring an array of six musicians, five solo voices and as for instruments – well we will leave you to count for yourself.

Back to the Good Olde Days of Music Hall Embark upon a journey back in time to the Music Hall, with a show packed full of music you can enjoy, songs you will remember, with singers who can really sing, comedians who will make you laugh, and sketches you can enjoy without embarrassment.

Friday 9 March 8pm £12, £11.

Friday 16 March 2pm £8.

The Hamsters play Jimi Hendrix, ZZ Top and The Hamsters!

Now into their 25th year and on their farewell tour, the guitar, bass and drums trio The Hamsters have long been established as a premier Blues-Rock attraction, having performed 4,500 concerts in their time together. Although usually playing their own brand of rootsy Rock, Blues and Americana - tonight they’ll be performing an evening of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top songs. They’ll include some Hamsters material as well.

Saturday 17 March 8pm £14, £13.

14+

Limehouse Lizzy Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. www.limehouselizzy.com Saturday 24 March 8pm £12 Advance £14 Door.

14+

Promenade Concert Orchestra The PCO presents another of its popular ‘Palm Court’ programmes with a ‘Mothers’ Day’ theme featuring music from the heydays of spa and seaside music covering the last century.

Surrounded by palms and aspidistras, xylophone and piccolo solos are interspersed with toe-tapping melodies long forgotten yet still a thrill to hear again!

MORECAMBE BRASS BAND EASTER CONCERT Come and listen to Morecambe Brass Band as they present their annual Easter Concert playing some of their old favourites mixed with exciting new pieces.

Saturday 7 April 7.30pm £10, £8 concessions.

Sunday 18 March 3pm £13, £11 Child £6.

The Searchers With such classics as ‘Sweets for my Sweet’, ‘Needles and Pins’, ‘Don’t Throw Your Love Away’ and ‘When You Walk in the Room’, The Searchers have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry.

With total record sales in excess of 40 million, The Searchers continue to tour the globe as much today as they have done throughout their career spanning five decades.

Saturday 31 March 7.30pm £17.

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SAT 17 - SUN 18 MAR MILLFIELD THEATRE EDMONTON 020 8807 6680 www.millfieldartscentre.co.uk MON 02 - TUE 03 APR THEATRE ROYAL WAKEFIELD 01924 211 311 www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk with teachers to support the early years WED 04 APR Developed CAMBERLEY THEATRE 01276 707600 www.camberleytheatre.biz THU 05 APR REDDITCH PALACE THEATRE 01527 65203 www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk FRI 06 APR WESTON S’MARE PLAYHOUSE 01934 645544 www.theplayhouse.co.uk foundation stage giving the kids a thrilling theatre TUE 10 APR MORECAMBE PLATFORM 01524 582803 www.lancaster.gov.uk/platform WED 11 - THU 12 APR PRESTON CHARTER THEATRE 0845 344 2026 www.prestonguildhall.com FRI 13 APR HULL NEW THEATRE 01482Join 300300 www.hullcc.gov.uk/hullnewtheatre experience. in with the Wheels on the Bus gang SAT 28 - SUN 29 APR ASHCROFT THEATRE, CROYDON 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk SAT 05 MAY PLAZA THEATRE, STOCKPORT 0161 477 7779 www.stockportplaza.co.uk for theTHEATRE most fun packed show to pull in to SAT 12 MAY MIDDLESBROUGH 01642 81exciting 51 81 www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/entertainment SAT 26 - SUN 27 MAY HARPENDEN PUBLIC HALLS 01582 767525 www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk the Platform this year. www.thewheelsonthebus.org eve / w’ends

Tuesday 10 April 11am £6 Child, £7.50 Adult, Family £22.

BOOTLEG SIXTIES The Overtures have devised a special concert, suitably titled “The Bootleg Sixties.” This fully self – contained two hour plus show is packed with great music from all the classic artists of the decade, and is back-dropped by fantastic visual footage, including archive material from Morecambe. Add in some fab 60s costumes and, of course, The Overtures’ own inimitable performance, and you’ve got a show which is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Saturday 14 April 7.30pm £16.

LATER WITH JOOLS NETHERLAND “Later with Jools Netherland” is a fantastic live music night with six of the areas prodigious bands across three separate stages – a non-stop mini festival. An eclectic mix of Ska/Reggae, Blues Rock, Folk, World Music, and Hip Hop Funk Rock featuring: The Reggie Mental Band, Tin Pan Alley, Black Heart Afterglow, Howard Haigh and Friends, Ottersgear and Big Door Open. The evening will be aptly compared by “Jools Netherland” aka local music sensation Steven Wren.

Friday 20 April 8pm 18+ £10.

FROM AMATEUR TRANSPLANTS: ADAM KAY’S SMUTTY SONGS Amateur Transplants frontman Adam Kay sits at a grand piano and sings smutty songs. With sell-out tours and Edinburgh Fringe seasons, his cuttingedge, darkly humourous re-imaginings of pop and rock classics have gained him a cult following across the UK. His songs have over 20 million hits on YouTube and have been in the iTunes comedy top ten consistently since 2008. This show is probably not suitable for your elderly maiden aunt.

Wednesday 25 April 8pm £16.

16+ TALON - THE BEST OF EAGLES 15th ANNIVERSARY TOUR Talon were formed back in September 1997. Fifteen years on and they are recognised throughout the industry as the world’s definitive Eagles tribute show. The 15th Anniversary Tour features all the classic Eagles hits from their timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy, Desperado, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane, The Last Resort and many more plus Don Henley solo hits: Boys Of Summer and Dirty Laundry and One Day At A Time and Funk #49 by Joe Walsh.

THE TWO MARTINS Martin Taylor & Martin Simpson Award winning guitarist MARTIN TAYLOR has established a unique musical career as an internationally acclaimed musician, and his inimitable style has seen him recognised as the world’s foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing. There is no-one who has more successfully combined the diverse elements of British, Afro-American and old-timey music than Simpson. In addition his own songwriting has produced some real gems, from the truck-stop epic, “Love Never Dies” to the profoundly moving “Never Any Good” and “One Day”.

Friday 27 April 8pm £17.

LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES: ERMYSTEAD’S BIG BAND The Ermysted’s Big Band has been running for over 10 years with over 35 players (although they don’t always play in those numbers!) and the band includes a select number of musicians who form the Combo, a smaller group formed to provide further opportunities for improvisation. Many of the band also play in North Yorkshire’s elite Big Band HYJO and a number of pupils have gone on to achieve entrance to prestigious music colleges such as the RNCM, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Birmingham Conservatoire, Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA) and even Harvard University.

Tuesday 1 May 12.45pm Free admission donations welcome.

Friday 4 May 8pm £17.

MORECAMBE LIVE WEEKENDER A weekend full of top tribute artists and great live bands. Saturday night features tributes to the Black Eyed Peas and Lady Ga Ga and more. On the Sunday a great tribute to one of the greatest come backs pop has ever seen; Take That are on stage supported by local group Dalton. For more information visit www.morecambelive.com Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 May 7pm £10 per night.

GALLOWAYS COMMUNITY CHOIR LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES Making their first appearance at the lunchtime concerts, the choir are looking forward to presenting a varied selection of songs which include some new and some old along with music from Africa and other countries.

The choir formed in 2003 and now have around 50 members and have sung in many venues throughout the North West.

Wednesday 9 May 12.45pm Free admission donations welcome.

FAIRPORT CONVENTION Hailed as the originators of British folk-rock music, Fairport Convention remains one of the most entertaining bands on today’s concert circuit. Their sell-out gigs always attract critical acclaim and delight audiences. Whether you are a long time fan or a newcomer to their music, book now to enjoy an evening with Fairport Convention. www.fairportconvention.com Wednesday 9 May 8pm £17, £16.

REAL DIAMOND Neil Diamond’s iconic career stretches from 1965 to his world tour in 2011. With chart and album hits in every decade, Neil is truly a living legend.

John Hylton is without doubt Europe’s leading tribute to the great man himself. John presents “Real Diamond” - a classic show with Neil Diamond’s greatest hits performed on a rollercoaster of emotion.

Together with his 100% live band (you could fairly call them The Magnificent 7!), these guys play Neil’s music like its supposed to be played… and John Hylton sings it like Neil would want it to be sung.

Friday 11 May 7.30pm £17.50, £16 concessions.

MOONLIGHT SERENADE ORCHESTRA UK Founded by trumpeter Kevin Cunningham, the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK has wowed audiences in Concert Halls and Theatres all over Great Britain. Known for its mix of big band swing teamed with outstanding vocals, the orchestra’s repertoire ranges from the classics of Glenn Miller through Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman to the cool vibe of Sinatra with a touch of Gene Krupa thrown in.

The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK’s musicians happily state that they are the hardest swinging big band in the UK but don’t take their word for it, come and see for yourselves!

Saturday 12 May 7.30pm £13.

LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES: QUAY CHANGE Quay Change features vocalist Amy Worth, pianist Fred Binley and bassist Laurence Canty with their drummer Tim Franks.

Since 2004, they have played throughout the Northwest - from the Albert Hall in Bolton(!) to Zeffirellis in Ambleside.

Their dynamic repertoire ranges from Latin to Swing and Ballads to Blues. Performed with wit and inspired spontaneity, it includes classic 20th-century Jazz standards played with a 21st-century spin. www.myspace.com/quaychange Wednesday 16 May 12.45pm Free admission donations welcome.

WE’LL MEET AGAIN Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with this show which brings the spirit of the wartime era alive and recreates the music and memories that kept britain smiling through her darkest days.

The damp eye nostalgia leaves you with a warm and sentimental glow. Music, comedy and songs, remember Vera Lynn, George Formby and many more.

THE MAGNETS PRESENT GOBSMACKED! A cappella stars The Magnets are one of the must see acts on the current British music scene. Literally a ‘six-man sound machine’, they bring their glorious harmonies and jaw-dropping beatboxing to The Platform for the first time this autumn, hot from a first major stage appearance at the Glastonbury Festival and appearances on Comic Relief and the T-Mobile ‘Life’s for Sharing’ a cappella flash-mob commercials.

Highlights include a sultry Poker Face by Lady Gaga, an electrifying mash up of ‘Are You Gonna Go My Way’

by Lenny Kravitz and Fat Boy Slim’s ‘Weapon of Choice’, a sun soaked ‘Girls & Boys’ by Blur, and an incredible medley of movie themes from A-Z, all delivered via vocal stunts, cool moves and superb theatrics, but absolutely no musical instruments.

Saturday 19 May 8pm £15.

Friday 18 May 2pm £10.

The Carpenters’ Story In 1969 Richard and Karen Carpenter became the most sought after act in pop music. Now, here in 2012 Claire Furley, Phil Aldridge and their musicians faithfully recreate the Carpenters’ sound.

Join us for two hours of classic hits such as (They Long To Be) Close To You, Superstar, Rainy Days & Mondays, Hurting Each Other, Ticket To Ride, Weave Only Just Begun, Top of the World, Sing, Yesterday Once More, Please Mr Postman, Jambalaya Goodbye To Love and many more.

Sunday 20 May 8pm £17.

LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES: CHARLES EDMONSON Sopranoist Laurenne Chapman is a young singer from Darwen and is accompanied by Charles Edmondson.

Together they will give a varied programme of music, much of which has been written for the stage. Starting with a song from Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, Laurenne will sing songs from Germany, France and England and conclude with popular songs from Broadway.

Wednesday 23 May 12.45-1.30pm Free admission donations welcome.

SHOWADDYWADDY Showaddywaddy have long been established as Europe’s most successful ever exponents of retroinspired rock & roll. The record speaks for itself! 23 Top 40 hit singles, including 10 Top 5 hits and 15 massive selling albums and playing to a staggering TV audience of 300 million people.

As if the band’s amazing success through four decades were not enough, now well into the 21st Century the demand for these legendary performers is every bit as strong. Surely a testament to their outstanding reputation as live artists.

Friday 25 May 7:30pm £17.

CLEM CURTIS AND THE FOUNDATIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NORTH LANCS SOUL FESTIVAL 2012 Their classic hits, together with an element of soul and jazz are currently providing a winning formula with audiences of all ages. Bringing all their top hits including: Baby Now That I’ve Found You, Back On My Feet Again and dance floor classic -Build Me Up Buttercup, this will be a great night for 60s music fans. supported by North Lancs Soul Festival DJ’s northlancssoulfestival.co.uk Saturday 26 May Doors open 7.30pm Starts 8pm £15. & dance space

The Promenade Concert Orchestra presents: ‘Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert’ Royal occasion music by Elgar, German, Wood, Walton, Britten, Coates, Tippett, Handel, and Parry, including marches, processional pieces, Three Elizabeth’s Suite, Elizabethan Serenade, Zadok the Priest, Firework music, dance music from ‘Gloriana’, ‘Crown Imperial’ overture, ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ and a brass fanfare, to celebrate 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign!

Sunday 27 May 3pm £13 (£11 concessions) £6 child.

LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES: VAL BoULARD AND THE BOSCATS Val Boulard sings traditional jazz standards, well loved and popular tunes accompanied by The Boscats who are Peter Boswell, Peter Lawrence, Jack Schofield and Roy Edwards who between them play; trumpet, trombone, bass, double base, clarinet, saxes and guitar.

Wednesday 30 May 12.45pm Free admission donations welcome.

TRACY ‘TJ’ HIGGS has been described as a ‘thoroughly modern medium”.

Bright and bubbly on stage, the evidence and proof that she brings through from loved ones to her audience is second to none. TJ’s career took off relatively quickly. Her bubbly and charismatic personality soon spread amongst her ever growing fan base and she became a well-known figure in the psychic world. In the past five years Tracy has really seen her career progress, with numerous television appearances.

COUNTRY KICKBACK This popular country and line dancing festival is returning in 2012 with a new line up of exciting artists. Saturday on stage is Kay Molineux’s tribute to Dolly Parton alongside Magill with support artists. Sunday promises to round off an exceptional weekend of country music with the talented Donna Wylde alongside Paul Bailey www.kalimba.co.uk Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 June 7pm £10 per night.

Wednesday 30 May 7.30pm £15.

Gerry Cross The Mersey ‘An evening with Gerry & The Pacemakers’.

Join in this musical journey through the life and times of one of the greatest 60s icons Gerry Marsden. Hear all Gerry’s greatest hits mixed with stories, jokes and anecdotes from his years at the top.

Friday 8 June 7.30pm £16.50.

COOL BRITANNIA Come and celebrate the Olympic 2012 mood.

The only show to celebrate all that is great about the Great British Rock phenomenon rocking through five decades. Imagine all your favourite hits, wrapped up in one power packed show and you’ve got Cool Britannia. Featuring world class musicians and singers, this show is guaranteed to get you rocking.

Featuring songs by The Who to Oasis and The Faces to Blur. Get ready for an amazing musical experience.

Saturday 16 June 8pm £19/£17.

TAKE A CABLE RIDE through the natural play area BLUESWATER Tonight marks the start of Blueswater 2012 with the Kyla Brox band plus support artists. The festival continues with more blues artists at the Platform forecourt Sunday afternoon from 12-5pm. www.kalimba.co.uk Saturday 23 June 7pm £10.

MORECAMBE BAND SUMMER CONCERT WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS Morecambe Band will be in the spotlight with their usual blend of traditional brass music. Tonight’s performance will feature one of the UK’s premier folk/ comedy groups who will blend in their unique folk music for a truly entertaining night.

FREE ENTRY to park

During the summer the park is brought to life with brass band concerts by many of the area’s finest musicians.

Saturday 7 July 7.30pm £12, £10 concessions.

VOULEZ VOUS Voulez Vous are back for their 20th anniversary tour with their all new ‘Mamma Mia concert’.

With meticulous attention to every detail, they have combined stunning musicianship, authentic costumes, Abba-esque choreography and a suitable dose of tongue-in-cheek humour within an electrifying performance to produce a breathtaking ABBA tribute show that appeals to all ages. So zip up your platforms, put on your flares and sing along with all you favourite songs including Waterloo, Dancing Queen and many many more!

Originally created in the 1920s, the park has developed into a wonderful, modern, family friendly area with activities for all ages.

MAKE A SPLASH at our fantastic splash park

For more information please contact Morecambe Visitor Information Centre on 01524 582808 or visit www.lancaster.gov.uk/happymountpark

Friday 13 July 7.30pm £16/£15. & dance space

Williamson Park comprises 54 acres overlooking the historic city of Lancaster with spectacular views across Morecambe Bay. Entertainment for young visitors is provided by safe play equipment and exciting wildlife in the Butterfly House and Mini Beast Cave.

Events are held all year round including open air theatre in the summer.

TUTTI FRUTTI Friday night: The Sure Shots plus another top rock ‘n’ roll band. Saturday afternoon outside the Platform: Free entertainment from Happy Feet Dance display, The Black Cat Trio, plus Eddie Robbins - a tribute to Cliff Richard and Billy Fury.

Saturday night: The Intelie-Gents and Phil Hayley and the Comments.

Friday 27 July and Saturday 28 July Single night £15 Weekend ticket £24 & dance space

Pavilion Café and gift shop.

BEACHBASH Morecambe’s celebration of music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Saturday night features tributes to The Who and Cliff Richard and the line up on Sunday includes a tribute to Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music.

Saturday 25 August - Sunday 26 August 7.30pm £10 per night.

Happy Mount Park is proud of its reputation of being a traditional park where all ages can sit and relax, take a leisurely stroll in attractive, well-tended parkland, or, for the more adventurous, enjoy the many activities that are on offer.

The Ashton Memorial is a beautiful landmark with a superb interior playing host to exhibitions and concerts year round.

The gallery provides superb views over Morecambe Bay to the Lakeland fells.

community events MORECAMBE BAY FLOWER CLUB For more information please contact Secretary Margaret Dickinson on 01524 427558.

Workshop on 2 May 2pm-4pm First Wednesday of the month (except February) 7pm £3.50

SAVE A LIFE GIVE BLOOD The Rotary Club of Carnforth present a Natural Health, Beauty and Fitness Show with stalls Demonstrations and goody bags available. Entry by programme or minimum £1 donation in aid of Kitale Orphan School Uganda, supporting and educating 289 orphans.

Sunday 15 April 10am to 5pm morecambe Stamp Fair Stamps, postal history, post cards and accessories.

Refreshments available. Organised by Morecambe and District Philatelic Society.

Saturday 28 April 10am to 2pm

OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING Every Thursday 2-4pm £2.80 incl tea & biscuits BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS: 17 April, 9 July, 15 August 2-4 & 5-7.30pm Please ring to make an appointment on freephone 0300 123 2323

North Lancs Soul Festival Live music, DJs, Stalls and community activities. www.northlancssoulfestival.co.uk Saturday 26 May 1pm - 5pm FREE

Country Kickback For line dancers, westerners and those who just like country music. Join us for a great afternoon of entertainment from Paul Taylor, Westridge and Lainey West. The country festival on Sunday continues with artists Katie Rhodes and Settlers Creek.

Visit www.kalimba.co.uk for more information.

Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 June 12pm-5pm FREE

Blueswater 12pm-5pm COFFEE MORNINGS May 8 Primrose House June 14 Bare and District WI July 3 Primrose House July 5 Morecambe and Lancaster Townswomen’s Guild August 14 Primrose House August 16 Royal Air Force Association 10am-12noon

BLUESWATER Starting on Saturday afternoon with Dr Truth, Courtland Bresner plus support. The festival ends with a neat line up of delta and Chicago blues with the Alex McKown band, The Hustle and The Section.

Visit www.kalimba.co.uk for more information.

Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 June 12pm-5pm FREE Morecambe Jazz 2012 Join us for an afternoon of free entertainment from artists including the Brian Acton Quartet, Dizzy Hack, Rhino Horns Boogie Bills Billionaires and LRGS Big Band.

Sunday 8 July 12pm-5pm FREE

Morecambe Live Weekender Daytime entertainment over the Bank Holiday weekend featuring great talent from local bands and singers outside the Platform. Visit www.morecambelive.com for more information.

Saturday 5 - Monday 7 May 12pm-5pm FREE

Sandcastle Festival - Going for Gold This year’s festival will be themed around the Olympic Games. Sand artists ‘Sand in your Eye’ present expertly crafted sand sculptures, inspiring you to join in the sandcastle building practice session on Saturday and hopefully win a medal in the Super Sandcastle Competition on Sunday. Call 01524 582808 or visit www.lancaster.gov.uk/sandcastle for more information.

Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 June FREE

Catch the Wind Kite Festival Fantastic fun for all the family with music and kite, aeroplane and wind chime making workshops at the Platform.

13 May 11am-4pm Free

Co-operative Family Fun Day Join the Co-operative Group’s North West team to celebrate Co-operative Fortnight. There will be entertainment for all tastes including children’s rides and circus skills workshops and the Co-operative’s kitchen will be hosting live cookery demonstrations.

Sunday 1 July FREE Motown Magic A free afternoon of entertainment paying homage to the magic of Motown with Diane Shaw, The Funky Stuff Band, Robbie Pollard’s tribute to Marvin Gaye plus supporting artists.

Sunday 12 August 12-5pm FREE

BEACHBASH Saturday line up Beatles, Tom Jones and Billy Fury. Sunday line-up Barry Manilow, Ian Dury, Blockheads and Jason Stardust. Monday line-Up George Michael/Wham, Madness and Jason Le Bon. Saturday 25, Sunday 26, Monday 27 August 12pm-5pm FREE

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THE BLUES BAND • THE PINK FLOYD SHOW • HENRY BLOFELD