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Divorcing couples must try mediation before court Divorcing couples will soon have to try mediation to resolve disagreements before they are allowed to take their case to court.

The government says mediation is a cheaper, less stressful process than going through the courts, and also provides more long-term solutions that are acceptable to both parties. Official statistics say that separations involving court action take about four times longer than when mediation is used.

The Children and Families Bill, which is currently being considered by Parliament, will oblige couples to try mediation as a first step towards resolving differences.

Cases involving extreme circumstances such as domestic violence or abuse will be exempt from the law and will continue to be settled in court.

Mediation involves couples holding discussions overseen by a trained mediator such as a solicitor. This helps them to resolve issues like financial settlements and contact arrangements for their children. The resulting agreements can then be made into a legally binding court order.

Mediation certainly works for some people, however it is not suitable for every case, for example where one (or both) of the parties is unwilling to approach Mediation with the intention of settling the dispute, or where one or both of the parties is unwilling to make a full and honest disclosure of his or her financial position.

In 2012, more than 17,000 people successfully separated from their partners using mediation. The Government’s view is, as Family Justice Minister Simon Hughes says ‘Mediation works and we are committed to making sure that more people make use of it, rather than go through the confrontational and stressful experience of going to court.

When people separate we want them to do it in the least damaging way for everyone involved, especially children.

That is why we want them to use the excellent mediation services available to agree a way forward, rather than have one forced upon them.’

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SPECIAL OFFER APRIL 2014

Enjoy two courses for £17.50 from our Seasonal Menu and a complimentary glass of house wine available sunday lunch, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday and sunday evenings 2 AA Rosettes I Michelin Bib Gourmand 2 AA Rosettes I Michelin Bib Gourmand

Marsh Mill Village, Marsh Mill-In Wyre Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire. FY5 4JZ

01253 82 12 12

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Pizzeria on the 2nd floor Authentic Pizzas & Pastas

Special Offer Menu -only £5.00

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he New Village Steakhouse Bar and Grill is specialising in serving award winning dry aged beef & fresh seasonal produce, offering a vast range of brasserie food from our a la carte menu. Our reputation is built on ensuring you have a memorable visit – So come along and treat yourself. You are likely to return time and time again and hopefully spread the word that VS Bar and Grill is one of Over Wyre’s best kept secrets.

EARLY BIRD MENU

Wednesday & Thursday 5pm until 7pm Friday & Saturday 5pm until 6pm

SUNDAY LUNCH

2 courses – only £11.95

Menus available to view online at www.thenewvillagesteakhouse.com

Tel. 01253 811855

12 Wyre View, Knott End-on-Sea

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PERK UP YOUR PATIO GARDEN DESIGNER DIARMUID GAVIN ADVISES WHAT THE AVERAGE GARDENER SHOULD ACTUALLY BE DOING TO HELP PERK UP YOUR PATIO.      

                                       20

                                               

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Costume Drama At The Dukes A Lancaster wardrobe assistant is staging an exhibition of her own stunning creations at The Dukes this spring.

Katie Duxbury has made costumes for several Dukes productions since graduating in theatre design in 2009 and she’s let her imagination fly for her Piece By Piece exhibition currently running in the gallery until April 13. The striking collection of fantastical costumes feature recycled materials and have a variety of inspirations including waterfalls, autumn leaves and wild animals.

‘A lot of the costumes have been inspired by local environments such as the beach at Morecambe.’ said Katie whose design for one of the exhibits features bits of fishing net found on the shore.

Another costume was inspired by Grizedale Hall which Katie used to visit as a child. ‘When I start a design I often have a particular idea and then, as part of the creative process, it develops. This is how it differs from my usual work in theatres when I have to stick to someone else’s designs.’

Most of Katie’s creations are made of scraps of material which would have been thrown away or charity shop finds including old purses, handbags, buttons, beads and belts. Katie’s Flapper dress was produced from a tangled string curtain while a Huntress bodice was created from metal washers. ‘I like the idea that some of my designs could be worn as alternative wedding dresses or for a special occasion like a red carpet event,” said Katie.’

Piece by Piece is Katie’s first exhibition since she graduated from Nottingham Trent University.

Her work for The Dukes has included two of its outdoor walkabout shows and two Christmas productions. She will be returning to the Lancaster theatre this summer to make costumes for Hansel & Gretel in Williamson Park.

Katie recently spent six months in London’s West End where she worked on the awardwinning production of Top Hat and she’s made costumes for productions in Oldham and Lichfield too.

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LANCASTER VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE The Storey, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TH. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9.30am-5pm.

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LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL How to contact us By phone (8am to 5pm Monday to Friday) Please note that our Customer Service phone lines are closed every Wednesday from 9am to 10am to allow for essential staff training. You can still contact us via email or in person during this time.

• General Enquiries 01524 582000 • Out-of-hours Emergencies 01524 67099 • Domestic Waste and Street Cleaning 01524 582491 • Housing Standards and Homelessness 01524 582257 • Residents Parking 01524 582972 • Elections 01524 582905 • Ideal Choice Homes 01524 582005 • Tell Us Once 01524 582000 In person (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)Customer Service Centre (Lancaster) Town Hall Dalton Square Lancaster LA1 1PJ Customer Service Centre (Morecambe) Town Hall Marine Road East Morecambe LA4 5AF Email (24 hrs): customerservices@lancaster.gov.uk LANCASTER LIBRARY Adult learning at Lancaster library ‘Learn my way’ computer courses, covering computer basics, email, internet and on-line shopping. Every Monday and Thursday 2.00-4.00 pm. No booking required.

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NEW Book Group. Come and talk about books you have enjoyed reading. Friendly informal group runs First Tuesday each month.

Job club run by the adult college. Practical guidance and help for writing cv’s and applying for jobs. Every Wednesday 9.30-12.30.

Coffee and craft sessions. All people and crafts welcome at this friendly group. 2nd and 4th Thursday’s each month. 10.00-12.00 Local and family history sessions. Run by staff and volunteers in the community history library. Learn about the local and family history resources collection and on-line resources. Every Thursday 10.00-12.00 Family Events; Storytime for pre-school children. Every Monday 10.0010.30 Toddler Rhyme Time. Singing, rhymes and stories followed by refreshments. Every Wednesday 11.0012.00 Baby Bounce and Rhyme. Fun songs with actions and rhymes followed by refreshments. Every Friday 11.0012.00 Saturday club. Open to all age children. Themed craft activities and stories. Every Saturday 11.30-12.30.

NEW Saturday afternoon Junior Activity Sessions. Open to all ages, themed around literacy and story-telling 2.00-3.00 The one-off events: Painting Exhibition in the Sanctuary at Lancaster library

by Barry Wearing -local artist 1st - 29th April.

Chinese story-telling and crafts for families with the Confucius Institute at Lancaster University on Tuesday 8th and Thursday 10th April 11.00-1.00 pm.

Bunny Hop Family Fun Day - including stalls, refreshments, activities, Easter bonnet and boater competition and egg hunt on Saturday 12th April 11.00-2.00 pm.

Author Austin Chambers will be in the library to talk about writing books and signing his latest novel ‘Oh Taste and See’ Saturday 26th April 10-3.00pm

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The Baby Beat Appeal is a registered charity which raises funds for the Sharoe Green Maternity Unit at Royal Preston Hospital. We purchase vital equipment designed to monitor the unborn baby from conception to birth. We have a small shop based at the Unit which raises funds for our charity and we are desperately seeking anyone who would like to become a volunteer and help run it. All we’re looking for is someone who has 2 hours to spare, whether per week, per month or on an ad-hoc basis.

Despite being a ‘charity shop’ – all our stock is brand new and you don’t need experience as training will be given. If you would like to help us, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Karen on (01772) 524414. Reg Charity No: 1051194-7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Rosemere Cancer Foundation Coffee Shop, Royal Preston Hospital. Do you have time to volunteer in a rewarding role in the Rosemere Coffee Shop?

Whether you can spare 5 hours a week or on alternate weeks or could be called upon as a reserve for holidays, please think about joining us. You don’t need experience as full training is given.

Marion Jackson, Coffee Shop Manager says ‘we give a lot but we get more in return.’ give Marion a call on 01772 718252 Rosemere Coffee Shop Ltd. Registered Charity No: 113158 ACCESS Counselling and Emotional Support Services for Families, Groups and Individuals aged 6 years and over. We are counsellors that volunteer our time to provide an affordable therapeutic service for people within the Lancaster, Morecambe and surrounding areas.

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LANCASTER PRIORY CHOIR Very good amateur choir, rehearses on these nights in the Priory; Boys Monday: 6.30 - 7.30 - Girls Wednesday 6.30 – 8.00 - Boys and Men Friday 7.15 - 8.15 and sings choral services every Sunday at 10.00am and 6.30pm plus other occasions.

Telephone 01524 66204 for more details of vacancies.

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ACTIVE HEALTH WEDNESDAY WALKS Salt Ayre Sports Centre Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday and experience the physical and social benefits of walking with a group. We begin at 11.00am and go for a walk around the running track. This walk lasts around an hour. To join the FREE walk, please meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre every Wednesday.

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The Bay Dash is a 68 mile sportive; on this one we’ve had groups of ladies stop off in Grange for lunch, coffee, cake and a bit of shopping!!

Finally the big one. Wrynose or Bust; a full 115 miles through stunning countryside and mountains. This sportive is for the hardened cyclists who take their sport seriously.

The monies raised go to local charities. This year we are supporting Cancercare and Unique Kidz plus a few smaller donations to Rotary charities.

Want to join us? The routes are well signposted and manned – go to www.wrynose.org to register.

THE SPACE GALA BALL Friday 13th June, 7pm for 7:30pm Carriages at 1am The Villa, Wrea Green, Preston, PR4 2PE Tickets £40 each, Reception drinks, 4 course dinner and entertainment by the famous Paul Guard For tickets and further information contact Hilary on 01772 769391 STATE OF VERBAL UNDRESS Saturday 10th May at 7.00pm The Centre @ Halton After the success of world musician Doudou Cissoko last year, The Centre @Halton (near Lancaster) is again collaborating with Spot on Lancashire to offer innovative events to local people in more rural communities. The first of these events is an exciting theatre performance by Rasa Theatre of “State of Verbal Undress”. Performed by two actors taking the part of several people relating their experiences of moving to a new country or community and how people reinvent their identity but when caught off guard how their invented identity slips creating interesting resonances and the complexity of what makes a nation. It is both funny and moving. Tickets, which will include supper, will be £12 for adults, £10 for concessions and £6 for children and will be on sale at The Centre from late March onwards.

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