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The Summer Break is here (for some) - and one of the biggest events of the holidays is Lytham LIVE on August 22nd and 23rd. Featured acts are Britain’s Got Talent winners Collabro, with Lucy Kay, Jai McDowall, Matt Cardle, Janet Devlin and many others - see inside how to get tickets. LINK-MAG designed the logo for Lytham LIVE, and will be creating a programme and selling advertising/sponsorship for this event so get in touch if you want to be involved.

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Summer’s Satellite Season

Another sell-out West End show is coming to The Dukes this July, courtesy of National Theatre Live.

Another sell-out West End show is coming to The Dukes this summer, courtesy of National Theatre Live.

NT Encore Screenings – Skylight (12A) Saturday 2 August, 7pm & Sunday 17 August, 7pm Tickets: £14/£13 Concessions(includes £1 per ticket fee when booking online)

Skylight starring Billy Nighy and Carey Mulligan is packing them in at Wyndham’s theatre in London this summer but you can enjoy a performance broadcast live to The Dukes on August 2 and 17.

Glyndebourne Live – La Traviata Sunday 10 August, 5.30pm £14/£13 Concessions(includes £1 per ticket fee when booking online)

Written by David Hare and directed by Stephen Daldry, Skylight tells the story of a schoolteacher(Carey Mulligan) and her former lover(Bill Nighy) as they attempt to rekindle their once passionate relationship.

The Globe Recorded Screening – The Tempest (12A) Tuesday 19 August, 7pm £14/£13 Concessions(includes £1 per ticket fee when booking online)

Another NT Live broadcast in store later this summer is Medea which will be screened live on September 4 followed by encore screenings on September 7 and 14. Helen McCrory takes the title role in Ben Power’s new version of Euripedes powerful tragedy.

As well as these big screen offerings from NT Live, everything from Macbeth to Billy Elliot will be beamed into the Lancaster cinema over the next few months. If opera’s more your scene, there’s a chance to see La Traviata screened from Glyndebourne on August 10.

The Globe has a trio of theatrical treats lined up for broadcast to cinemas: The Tempest on August 19; Macbeth on August 28 and A Midsummer Night’s Dream on September 6.

Not to be outdone, The RSC in Stratford-uponAvon will be broadcasting Two Gentlemen of Verona live on September 3 followed by an encore screening on September 25.

And The Dukes first screening of a musical live from the West End provides a fitting finale to the current season when Billy Elliot is beamed into the Lancaster cinema on September 28.

Tickets for all the live and encore screenings are priced £14/£13 concessions (includes £1 per ticket fee when booking online).

For more information or to book, call The Dukes Box Office on 01524 598500 or online at www. dukes-lancaster.org.

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The Globe Recorded Screening – Macbeth (12A) Thursday 28 August, 7pm £14/£13 Concessions(includes £1 per ticket fee when booking online) RSC Live Screening – Two Gentlemen Of Verona Wednesday 3 September, 7pm £14/£13 Concessions(includes £1 per ticket fee when booking online) NT Live Screening – Medea Thursday 4 September, 7pm, Sunday 7 September, 7pm & Sunday 14 September, 4pm £14/£13 Concessions(includes £1 per ticket fee when booking online) The Globe Recorded Screening – A Midsummer Night’s Dream Saturday 6 September, 2pm £14/£13 Concessions(includes £1 per ticket fee when booking online) RSC Encore Screening – Two Gentlemen of Verona (12A) Thursday 25 September, 7pm £14/£13 Concessions(includes £1 per ticket fee when booking online) Billy Elliot the Musical - Live Sunday 28 September, 2pm £14/£13 Concessions(includes £1 per ticket fee when booking online) Box Office: 01524 598500 or www.dukes-lancaster.org

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Halton Festival Is On

Live music, family fun and great food and drink combine once again at this year’s Halton Festival. Now in its second year, the event attracted over 1,000 people in 2013, and organisers are inviting everyone back for another summer celebration on Saturday August 9th.

The playing fields at the Centre will be the setting for the free daytime event, featuring up to 20 stalls, kids activities, international food, hand crafted local ale and plenty more besides. The festival also hosts the annual skate competition on one of the best skate parks in the north west.

BMX, scooter or skateboard – a £5 entry fee gets you in the running to compete for some great prizes.

The outdoor stage will play host to bands and singers from the Lancaster area, including sets from Bears Hiding in Wallpaper, Stripped Back, Charlie Galloway, Blackheart Afterglow, Schooltrip and The Intensely Staring Cats.

In the evening, the fun moves inside The Centre with music from Morecambe indie rockers Joe McCorriston and the Blockbuster Blues, York genre hoppers Grinny Grandad, and Manchester’s award winning reggae/rock/ska four piece Jeremiah Ferrari. Entry to the evening show, from 8pm, is £10.

Co-organiser Adam Lucas said: ‘The response to last year’s festival was fantastic, so we couldn’t resist doing it again. “Whether you’re kicking back with a beer and a burrito enjoying the live music, browsing the independent stalls which offer arts, crafts, cakes and cards and more besides, or braving the rodeo, you’re bound to find something you like. ‘We’re really pleased with our hand picked music line-up as well, with acts we’ve enjoyed seeing at other gigs and festivals. We want everyone to get into the festival spirit, relax and soak up the atmosphere before the party continues into the evening.’

Jeramiah Ferrari fuse reggae, rock, ska, punk, and more to create a sound influenced by the likes of Bob Marley and Sublime, yet unique enough to call their own. The band has been touring heavily across the UK, supporting reggae and ska heavyweights The English Beat, The Blockheads and Neville Staple. Their release last year of The Dubby Rock EP received strong radio support across the UK and reached number 4 in the Itunes Reggae Charts. 2014 will see them playing The Willowman Festival with The Wailers and Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, and we’ve managed to secure them in Halton as well.

BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson described then as an ‘extraordinary band’, and their single The Good Girl has had over 30,000 hits on Youtube.”

Other highlights at the event will be Greenlands Farm, The Apothecary cocktail bar, bouncy castles, site art, a dance display, Go Burrito, and Enjoy A Ball. Mr Lucas added: ‘We very much welcome volunteers who can help set up and break down the festival and help out on the day, so if you can spare a few hours we’d love to hear from you. We also have spaces left for stalls so if you think you can bring something unique to the festival, email us on Hfest@hotmail.co.uk.’

More information about the festival can be found on Facebook.

The daytime event runs from 11am until 6.30pm and entry is free of charge. Tickets for the evening show will be available from June from The Greyhound Pub in Halton, the Coffee Shop at the Centre (during opening hours), and Go Burrito in Lower Church Street, Lancaster.

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Rosemere Cancer Foundation Effective treatment remains a priority within the NHS but it is expensive and there is little left over for non-essential items and facilities that may make all the difference to a patient’s experience of the treatment process.

The Rosemere Cancer Foundation, founded in 1997 when the cancer centre opened exists to provide those extras wherever possible. It is your local cancer charity. Rosemere supports the regional specialist cancer centre at Royal Preston Hospital, as well as all the local cancer units across this part of the North West. Cancer patients from the Lake District can all benefit from the services that Rosemere provides.

Rosemere supports patients during treatment by providing additional facilities and services in a clinical setting wherever they are being treated.

Rosemere’s target is to raise £800.000 in 2014 to help fund research, patient welfare projects, additional equipment and training right here on your door step, to help give these cancer patients the best possible care.

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Lancaster News Rotary Club of Lancaster President Allan Garrick presents a cheque of £4000 to Susan Halpin and Ellen Smith of Unique Kidz; Looking on (from left to right) are President Alan Whittaker of Lancaster Loyne club, President Gordon Downing Steward from Lunesdale Rotary club, Carnforth Rotarian and Assistant District Governor Larry Branyon, and Keith Simpson, President elect of the Rotary club of Lancaster.

Rotary supports local charities

A round up of the Rotary Club’s recent charitable work Following recent fund raising activities, on Monday night at The Holiday Inn, the Rotary Club of Lancaster donated a total of £5720 to two local charities. A cheque of £1250 was given to CancerCare fundraising team leader Jane Staniford while a further cheque of £4000 in addition to an earlier sum of £470, was donated to Susan Halpin and Ellen Smith who represented Unique Kidz. The Lancaster club has been busy raising cash through their annual cycling event Wrynose or Bust and with the help of the other three local Rotary clubs and the fund raising team at Unique Kidz, produced a concert at the Morecambe Winter.

In the last five years, the Wrynose or Bust cycling event has raised has raised nearly £30,000 for local charitable projects and has attracted cyclists who took on the challenge of riding 118 miles through the hills of North Lancashire and South Cumbria. The middle of this route includes the daunting 1344 feet ascent from sea level, up the Duddon valley to the top of Wrynose Pass.

This last section being a 25% incline and a 30% descent into the Little Langdale valley.

Four club concert The four local Rotary clubs (Carnforth, Lancaster, Lancaster Loyne and Lunesdale), together with Unique Kidz produced a stunning concert at the Winter Gardens on May 31st. It featured the well known band The Swing Commanders and dance group GI Jive. Between them, they made the old theatre rock and a substantial sum was raised in support of Unique Kids.

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international charitable projects. These clubs operate in 168 countries and are part of a global network of clubs with more than 1.2 million members made up of a collection of like-minded business and professional people, working and retired, who are prepared to give their time, their energy and their expertise to help raise and distribute funds for local and international charitable projects. And through the fellowship of our weekly meetings, have a good time too.

Wherever they are, Rotarians share the same goals; to serve the community, locally nationally and globally, while promoting the highest ethical standards. For more information check out this website – www.rotarylancaster.org.

End to end Lancaster Rotarian Chris Welsby has just cycled solo from John O’Groats to Lands End in order to raise money for Crohn’s and Colitis and Unique Kidz. Tradition dictates that prevailing winds help if you ride south to north, but in true Rotarian spirit and without support, Chris rode the 870 mile route the ‘wrong’ way and it took him eight days at an average speed of 12.9 miles an hour.

He said if it was easy anyone could do it. If you would like to support this fantastic effort , you can still make a donation by logging on to one of his Just Giving sites. To date he has raised over £1000.

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Orange and Honey Glazed Sweet Potato and Chicken Skewers with Sweet Potato Salad These orange and honey glazed sweet potato and chicken skewers are easy to rustle up and brighten any BBQ. Also delicious when cooked on a griddle pan, they’ll save the day when rain clouds start to gather.

Serves 6 Ingredients: 4 large chicken breasts cut into 2.5cm cubes 2 large sweet potatoes cut into 2.5cm cubes Fresh bay leaves 2tbsp honey or sugar 6 skewers For the marinade: Juice of two oranges 1-2 chillies or more depending on how spicy you like your food 5 sprigs of thyme 2 spring onions Fresh ginger to taste 3tbsp honey Cracked black pepper Method: Cut the chillies, spring onions and ginger into thin strips and place into a large bowl. Add the honey, orange juice and black pepper and mix well. Add the chicken and gently mix together, marinating the chicken well. Cover and place in the fridge for at least one hour.

Cook the cubed sweet potatoes in boiling water for 4 minutes, drain and set aside.

Cook the chicken on a griddle pan or on a BBQ until juices run clear, turning frequently. Drain and reserve the marinade when cooked. Build the skewers, alternating between chicken, sweet potato and bay leaves. Pour the reserve marinade in a pan with honey or sugar, bring to the boil and turn the heat down to reduce the marinade to thick syrup. Coat the chicken with the marinade and serve with a sweet potato salad on the side.

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Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato 1 raw beetroot 1 fennel bulb 1 orange Small bunch flat parsley Small bunch mint 5-8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves chopped Sea salt (Optional) Cracked black pepper Method: Peel and slice the beetroot and then place in a bowl of cold water. Peel the sweet potato into strips, and place in a large bowl with sliced fennel and orange segments. Drain and dry the beetroot and combine together. Add the mint and parsley together with the seasoning and serve.

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• Burning herbs like rosemary, sage, thyme or even the remaining oranges on the BBQ will add extra flavour to your skewers.

• If you like a more “sticky” feel return the skewers to the grill, but keep an eye on them as the marinade will caramelise very quickly.

• Replace the chicken with aubergines or mushrooms for vegetarian guests www.lovesweetpotatoes.com

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Lovely Eggs performing during last years festival. Photo courtesy of Lancaster Music Festival

Lancaster Music Festival 2014 Now in its 6th year, Lancaster Music Festival is being extended by 2 days to take place from 9th to 13th October 2014. The festival will kick off with a launch party on the Thursday evening!

Despite efforts in previous years to try to wrap up LMF on Sunday night we have found that it continues into the week, so we now officially give up and accept this city now has its own unofficial Bank Holiday weekend!

So come along to a huge variety of performances from local, regional, national and international acts.

Already more venues, more acts, more of the time, more music, more madness!

Virtually all the shows are free. The ales are not free but are super. There will be a Festival Ale courtesy of Thwaites Brewery and brand new for this year an special blend of Festival Coffee, courtesy of Atkinsons Coffee Roasters.

For more information about the festival, including details of how to apply to perform, visit our website www.lancastermusicfestival.com or contact us via email, phone or social media using the details below.

CONTACT DETAILS: Email: info@lancastermusicfestival.com Facebook: facebook.com/LancasterMusicFest Twitter: twitter.com/LancsMusicFest

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Lancaster News

New Executive Director for The Dukes A new Executive Director has been appointed by The Dukes, Lancashire’s largest arts organisation.

Ivan Wadeson, currently joint Executive Director with The Audience Agency, will take up his new role in September and work alongside Artistic Director, Joe Sumsion.

Among Ivan’s key tasks will be to manage the extension plans and associated funding strategy for the Lancaster theatre, cinema and creative learning centre as part of the city’s proposed Canal Corridor development. He will also have responsibility for the financial management of the registered charity which has significantly increased its audiences and income since 2007 and benefits from core investment by Arts Council England, Lancashire County Council and Lancaster City Council.

Welcoming the new appointment, The Dukes Board chair Siân Johnson said: ‘We are really pleased that someone of Ivan’s calibre and experience is joining The Dukes as it enters a new, exciting era.’

Artistic Director, Joe Sumsion added that he was looking forward to concentrating on developing The Dukes reputation for artistic excellence and innovation while working alongside the new Executive Director and seeing through its exciting plans for the future.

Ivan joins The Dukes with vast experience in the arts sector spanning business growth, strategic marketing and capital development.

Ivan was previously Chief Executive of Arts About Manchester and All About Audiences overseeing a three-fold increase in turnover. He then became one of two Executive Directors who led the creation and growth of a new national charity, The Audience Agency.

His previous roles include Head of Marketing at Sadler’s Wells in London during the £36 million redevelopment of the London dance house and Marketing Director at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre. He is also on the Board of the

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Courtney Pine hits the Dukes on Thursday 18th September touring his critically acclaimed ‘House Of Legends’. Photo: Tyzhnenko Dmitry

Liverpool and Everyman Theatres which recently oversaw the £24 million redevelopment of the new Everyman Theatre.

He is also a member of the North West Committee of the Heritage Lottery Fund and was chair of the Arts Marketing Association from 2001-2005.

Ivan said: ‘I am delighted to be joining The Dukes and welcome the opportunity to play a major role in its future plans for further improving support and facilities for artists and audiences across Lancashire and beyond.’ for more information on The Dukes head to www. dukes-lancaster.org

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

01524 582394 lancastervic@lancaster.gov.uk www.visitlancaster.co.uk

MORECAMBE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Old Station Buildings, Marine Road Central, Morecambe LA4 4DB. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9.30am-5pm. 01524 582808 morecambevic@lancaster.gov.uk www.visitmorecambe.co.uk 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 Children’s events 1st (2pm) film showing- theme myths and legendsfree 5th (11am) puppet making session- free 7th (2-3pm) ‘How To Tame Your Dragon’ Meet the dragon master and learn all you need to know about owning a dragon £2 per child (book at library) 7th (3-4pm) myths and legends from around the world- talk and activities-free 24

8th (2 pm) film showing- theme myths and legendsfree 12th (11 am) Puppet show by children and for children- free 12th (2.30-3.30pm) Chinese language class for children- myths and folklore £2.50 per child (adult no charge if accompanying child) 13th (10.30-11.30 am & 2.00-3.00 pm) Pottery session for children- make terracotta bowls depicting Greek myths and monsters £5 per child (book at library) 14th (2-3pm) ‘Join Robin Hoods Merry Band’- the myth behind the truth £2 per child (book at library) 14th (3-4pm) myths and legends from around the world- talk and activities-free 15th (pm) film showing- theme myths and legendsfree 19th (2.30-3.30pm) Chinese language class for children- myths and folklore £2.50 per child (adult no charge if accompanying child) 21st (2-3pm) ‘Monsters at large’-Join the hunt, solve the clues and find the monster £2 per child (book at library) 21st (3-4pm) myths and legends from around the world- talk and activities-free 22nd (pm) film showing- theme myths and legendsfree 26/8 (2.30-3.30pm) Chinese language class for children- myths and folklore £2.50 per child (adult no charge if accompanying child) 27/8 (2-3pm) ‘Very,very Grimm Fairytales £2 per child (book at library) 29/8 (10-5pm) World War 1 film festival-free Contact details for people wanting to book events Lancaster Library, Market Square, Lancaster LA1 1HY. Email: Lancaster.library@lancashire.gov.uk. Tel: 01524 580700

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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.

Visit our website at www.access-counselling-cic.co.uk/

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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 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Do you have 2 hours to spare?

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 BAY CAT RESCUE is a new charity dedicated to improving the welfare of feral and stray cat. Wherever possible feral and stray cats will be rehabilitated and found good, loving, caring homes. Our many years of experience has proven that many cats thought to be strays and ferals often do desire and accept human care and companionship. Every cat deserves this opportunity to have a good home. We need new volunteers to help! We will be fundraising in order to pay for veterinary care and equipment. If you feel you can help in any way please get in touch, everyone is welcome, all skills and expertise will be found a use for, from media and publicity skills, to baking and crafts, to building and joinery and especially fostering - Please get in touch! Thank you.

Info: 07460636565 or baycatrescue@hotmail.com. www. facebook.com/baycatrescue or www.baycatrescue.wix. com/bay-cat-rescue’ THE CONTINUING LEARNING GROUP aims to provide opportunities for mature people to upgrade their knowledge; it is run by volunteers and based on Lancaster University. It hosts regular Wednesday Lunchtime Lectures on campus. These are given by academics and cover a wide range of topics. All are welcome, no booking is needed. The CLG also facilitates attendance at Open Lectures where members of the public have the opportunity to attend a selection of undergraduate lectures on a variety of subjects. CLG’s Website (www.seniorlearners-forum.wikispaces.com/) is continuously updated; an estimated average is around 300 hits per day, 7 days per week.

CATS PROTECTION - ADOPT A CAT We are looking for the right homes for our cats currently in foster care. If you would like to know more please contact us on 0845 177 0708 and check out our website www.cats.org.uk/preston

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Telephone 01524 66204 for more details of vacancies.

More information at at ww.lancasterpriory.org 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.

This walk is organised by the City Council’s Active Health team. For more information about the walk please contact Donna Swarbrick on 01524 847540 ext. 206.

PEER SUPPORT LANCASTER AND MORECAMBE Drop-in user-led support service for people with mental health issues. Various activities such as art, music, and relaxation. Cheap beverages and snacks.

Opening times: 10am - 4pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Lancaster Peer Support, Lower Hall, Trinity Community Centre, Middle Street, Lancaster, LA1 1JZ, Tel: 07875 025009, www.peersupportlancaster.org.uk Morecambe Peer Support, United Reform Church, Sefton Road, Morecambe, LA3 1AJ GUITAR WITH ANDY Have you always wanted to lean to play guitar? Come along and have a go. Small friendly groups, Develop confidence and new skills, beginners welcome. £4 per session. A small number of guitars are available for loan, booking necessary. At Positive Futures, Lancaster Wednesdays 11-12:30 and Thursdays 11-12:30. Also at Morecambe Library Mondays 1:303:00. Contact us to book your place 01524 383394, email: office@mypositivefuture.net. Positive Futures, YMCA Building, Fleet Square, Lancasterm LA1 1EZ. POSITIVE FUTURES Our new drop-in is for people who want to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Come along: Meet a trained and friendly Positive Futures Advisor. Find out how Positive Futures can help you to move on at your own pace. Tuesdays 10-12 at Morecambe Library. Contact us for more information, Phone 01524 383394, Email: office@mypositivefuture.net

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FARMERS MARKET & ELEPHANT BANANZA Sat 2nd Aug, 10 till 1 Victoria Institute, Caton craft stalls, free entry, cafe, toilets, lots of stalls inside

HALTON FESTIVAL 2014 Sat 9th Aug, 11am The Centre@Halton, Low Road, Halton, LA2 6NB Lancaster, Lancashire Live Music Tent, Real Ale Tent, Family Fun, Good Food, Arts & Craft Stalls, Big Gig In The Evening, Bouncy Castles, Potter’s Wheel, Kids Play Park, Skate Competition, Ball Games & much more! Live performances from Jeramiah Ferrari, Blackheart Afterglow, Joe McCorriston, Intensely Staring Cats, Bears Hiding In Wallpaper, School Trip and more www.facebook.com/pages/HaltonFestival-2013/482790781780244, email: hfest@hotmail. co.uk

what you want downloads’ you can get them from www.deepelm.com.

Info: Facebook.com/gooniesneversaydiemusic Twitter@gnsd ANNUAL BABY BEAT CHARITY GOLF DAY Monday 8th September 2014 Leyland Golf Club With ‘Match of the Day’ pundit Mark Lawrenson.

Teams of four are invited to play in this prestigious event, only £275 per team. To include Light lunch, Shotgun start, Team Stableford 2 out of 4 scores to count, Handicaps: Gents 24, Ladies 36 3/4 allowance, Longest Drive & Nearest Pin Competitions, 4 Course Dinner, Comedian Entertainment followed with the Tophy/Prize Presentations (1st, 2nd and 3rd) and commemorative photo with Lawro for every team. All proceeds to the Baby Beat Appeal (Reg charity no 1051194-7).

To book or for more details contact Karen Entwistle on 01772 524414

GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE Friday 22nd August, 8pm The Blue Room, Church Street, Blackpool Blackpool based, Instrumental ‘Post-Rock’ band GNSD make a welcome return after over a year on hiatus. They will be performing as a warm up to their appearance at ArcTanGent Festival near Bristol the following weekend. The band have released two albums on legendary US indie label Deep Elm Records who recently put their back catalogue online as ‘pay

Win tickets to see Marty Macdonald’s Farm To be in with a chance of winning 2 fantastic tickets, simply answer this question correctly: Name the popular Cbeebies clown character played by Justin Fletcher Answer Name Adress Tel No Email

Post your Answer to: LINK-Magazine 32 Rowntree ave, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 7HE Or enter Online www.link-mag.co.uk Closing date for entries is. 31/08/14

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A brand new show, featuring the voice of CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher is coming to Thornton Little Theatre on 31st August – it’s the perfect way to round up your summer holidays! Directed by Tweenies creator Iain Lauchlan, Marty Macdonald’s Farm is presented by Martin Parsons (Playdays Live, Sooty’s Magic Castle) and Kate Ashmead (Tweenies, Thomas & Friends Live). With a colourful farmyard and host of loveable puppet characters, Marty MacDonald’s Farm is a family show particularly suitable for three to seven year olds.

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HEALTH Acess Counselling 01524 39138 Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster LA1 4RP 01524 65944 NHS Direct (24hr Service) Tel: 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Dental Services 01253 306378 Out of hours Pharmacies Asda 01524 580780 Dalton Square Tel: 01524 32310 Bay Urgent Care Out of hours urgent care Tel: 0300 123 1144 Samaritans 01524 616666 – 01539 741444 HELPLINES Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Alcoholic Anonymous 0845 769 7555 Beyond Domestic Abuse 01253 405959 Child Death Help Line 0800 282 986 Child Line Tel: 0800 1111

101 NON-Emergency Number to Lancashire Constabulary CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 111 NON-Emergency NHS Medical Advice Number

OFFICIAL BODIES Consumer Advice 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Social Services 01772 254868 Tax Credit Help Line 0845 300 3900 TV Licensing 0844 800 6772 R.S.P.C.A 01253 873616 P.D.S.A 01253 838585

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Household Waste Recycling Centres 0845 0500957 Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net CHARITY Animal Care 01524 65495

TRANSPORT Blackpool Airport - 01253 343434 Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 Coast Guard Services 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 County traveline service 0871 200 22 33 Lancaster Tourist Information Centre 01524 582394 Lancaster Bus Station 0871 200 2233 Lancaster Train Station 0871 200 4950 Traveline Service 0871 200 22 33 National Express 08717 818 181 National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Northern Rail 0845 600 1159 Transpennine Express 0845 600 1671 Virgin Trains 08457 222 333

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What is NHW and how does it operate?

NHW (Neighbourhood Watch ) is about watching and caring. Not snooping or curtain twitching. It’s about looking after each other and recreating that community spirit which we all long for

help and advice from the police, the co-ordinator will receive information about incidents likely to affect the neighbourhood. This could be information about burglars operating in the area, reports of bogus doorto-door ‘salesmen’ etc.

When neighbours unite and act together it means that many eyes and ears are ready to pick up on anything that happens in the neighbourhood that could cause worry, concern or impact on quality of life. This in turn will assist to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour leading to increased reassurance and make the community a safer place to live. By working together, neighbourhoods can band together to improve the local environment by addressing local issues including vandalism, graffiti, fly tipping, poor lighting and a lack of local amenities.

Joining or starting a NHW scheme gives you the chance to play a vital role in your community, and to make a difference. The result is something we all want - a better quality of life. The NHW sign is not only a warning to would-be criminals. It is also the sign of a united community where people care for each other.

How does it work? Everybody who joins a NHW scheme will play an important role in making their neighbourhood a more secure, friendly and pleasant place to live in. Each scheme is run by a local ‘coordinator’. He or she is initially chosen by the members of the scheme and acts as a link between them, the local Neighbourhood Policing Team, the council, other Watches and community groups.

In summary, Neighbourhood Watch; Brings people closer together, Builds a stronger community spirit, Helps to reduce crime, Reduces an individual’s anxieties about crime, Strengthens links with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team, Develops closer relationships with local councils, Improves the local environment, Creates a better quality of life.

If you are interested in setting up a NHW scheme in your local community please contact Andy Denton, your local Watch Liaison Officer at Lancaster Police Station. Tel: 01524 596610 or contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team

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The Oaks Koi Farm Suppliers Of High Grade Japanese Koi And Related Goods

From Dream To Reality The Oaks Koi Farm was formed in May of 2013 and it has enjoyed steady growth throughout the last twelve months.

Paul White the owner and founder of the business started out as a hobbyist some twenty years ago and it has always been his dream to pursue the hobby further and ultimately turn it into a business.

After lots of hard work developing the facility, establishing contacts in Japan and sourcing the Koi only from farms which are free from KHV and SVC, it all began.

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including treats, also dry goods sales including water and air pumps, UV clarifiers, pipework, medication, nets etc...

A dedicated quarantine building where all the shipments of Japanese Koi spend 6 weeks under strict quarantine protocol, where they are monitored throughout, mucus samples are taken and treatments administered where necessary, after this period, guaranteeing their health, they are either transferred to the shop or the growing on ponds.

A large growing on facility houses two 45 tonne ponds (10,000 gallons ) which they use to further develop Koi. A Regulation 23 area is provided on site thereby complying with their certification as a CEFAS authorised importer of Koi. The Oaks Koi Farm has probably one of the best selections of Koi in the Country with prices to suit all budgets.

Koi are purchased from some of the most famous breeders in Japan including Sakai, Momotaro, Taniguchi, NND and Kazuto to name a few.

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