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SAFETY & THE RENTED HOME Letting your property can be a complex matter, here at The Lettings Bureau we aim to make the process run as smoothly and trouble free as possible. Here we have answered some frequently asked questions we regularly hear from prospective landlords to give you more of an idea of what we do as agents; What references do you take on prospective tenants?

We employ a credit referencing agent who will carry out a full credit check and background search on each applicant over 18, and who will also contact the named employer and current landlord (where applicable) to obtain a reference from each.

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“We’d used Robert Pallant before on a previous kitchen and his work was fantastic, but we thought it wise to shop around to see what else was on the market. When it came down to it, Robert’s

design and quote were far superior. Robert was the only designer who took our ideas and developed them using his expertise. The others simply recreated them,” said Isabel.

Working with a monochrome colour palette in black and white high gloss with a large island unit, a white Corian worktop and a stunning floating glass-backed breakfast bar in star galaxy granite, the couple’s kitchen creates a real wow factor, making it the highlight of their beautiful home. But as enjoyable as the design process was, it wasn’t without its complications.

Isabel explained: “Mark had his heart set on handleless units, but with high gloss black cupboards, I had concerns about finger marks. Robert presented us with a solution in subtle grip-ledge stainless steel handles, which look great and make maintaining the kitchen’s shine a whole lot easier.

“We also had an issue with the placement of the extractor fan due to the fact that a skylight meant

we couldn’t place it on the ceiling. Robert suggested a downdraft extractor, which not only solved the original issue, but also made it so that we can see out into the garden whilst cooking.”

a daily basis to oversee the fitting and manage the project.”

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The smart extractor fan is by De Dietrich, with the rest of Isabel and Mark’s new appliances being sourced by Robert from Siemens. Robert Pallant also planned the kitchen’s impressive lighting, which complements the room perfectly.

On installing the new units and appliances, Isabel said: “The fitting of the kitchen was the easy bit when it came to the extension as a whole. The twins, who actually fitted our old kitchen, did a perfect job and Robert popped in on

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Lancaster Bulldogs This year has been a fantastic time for the Lancaster Bulldogs raising over 10k to purchase much needed equipment with the completion of the 12 hour KRANKcycle spinathon back in July. This has enabled us to purchase some new wheelchairs, basketballs and a portable basket that can be used for the Juniors and also to take into schools as part of the Schools Disability Scheme.

This wasn’t the last of it, both Shaun and Andrews wives had completed different assault courses this year as well. Obviously this would be the most challenging and difficult adventure anyone could take on, but in wheelchairs this would seem to be impossible! Having the ‘can do’ attitude Shaun persuaded Andrew that this was the ultimate adventure they could undertake.

So Simon Cranston put us in contact with the team from Born Survivor to enquire as to whether or not they would let us take part. There was no hesitation at all!

For those who aren’t aware of what this isThe Ultimate Military Obstacle Course Born Survivor is not a race - it is a test of character, teamwork and valour.

The mission is to push yourself to the limit tackling the ultimate military obstacle course designed by British Royal Marines Commandos.

We will be put through our paces as we stampede in our wheelchairs over, under and through a series of military style obstacles set in 10k of brutal & unforgiving Lake District terrain. Do we dare take on this adventure and display courage, determination and a stiff upper lip to beat the challenge, OF COURSE! .We will be putting a team together to help us as we will be crawling swimming, dragged, pulled and pushed throughout this challenge in our WHEELCHAIRS! Never leave a Soldier behind - that’s the British Army way - also the Born Survivor way.

Born Survivor is not your average trail run. This will be tough. This will be a test. This may break us. We will need to be physically fit and mentally prepared to cope with the challenges and endure the suffering. Expect mud, expect hills, expect water, don’t expect gimmicks - this course is the sort of challenge the British Army face in their training every day.

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Cumbria. The team will be part of VVV and Simon is in the process of arranging classes in preparation for this event, you don’t need to be a member of the club to take part and attend the classes. More information with signing up etc will be made available in due course.

For both myself and Andrew this is going to be a major challenge, we have fantastic support from a company in Canada based in Vancouver, B.C., Race Face Performance Products have been designing and manufacturing leadingedge performance cycling components, clothing, and protection for more than 20 years.

They are a global cycling brand with product distribution in more than 40 countries and a roster of multi-disciplined professional athletes and organisations around the world. They are sponsoring us with protective impact equipment so that we have as much body protection as possible to ensure we don’t suffer with any major injuries.

What we want to help us reach the 20k mark is for companies to make donations, family friends to sign up and complete these challenges and get sponsored. For us a community to help 2 fantastic charities continue to provide valuable opportunities for the children and young people they support.

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Our Sunday lunch is a memorable experience with a selection of Sunday Roasts, followed by tempting fine desserts prepared by our chefs in house. The early bird menu is available at various times throughout the week, see our website for details. Our reputation is built on ensuring you have an enjoyable visit - So come along and treat yourself.

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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.

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Ingredients

Preparation

400g linguine or similar 150g clams, cleaned and scrubbed 250g broccoli White wine or fish stock 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped or crushed 1 small bunch of parsley, roughly chopped 1 small bunch of coriander, roughly chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 2 tablespoons of olive oil Salt and pepper Parmesan to finish

1. Cut the broccoli into florets and cook for 3 minutes in boiling salted water. Blanch immediately in cold water to stop them from over cooking.

2. Steam the clams in a little water, wine or stock for 5 to 10 minutes or until their shells open. Drain well.

3. Sauté the garlic, coriander, parsley, chilli, broccoli and clams in the olive oil with a little white wine in a frying pan. Add salt and pepper to taste.

4. Meanwhile cook the pasta 'al dente', so it is tender but still has a little bite. Drain but keep behind a little of the pasta water.

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Disabled Children’s Charity Awarded Children In Need Funding For Youth, After School and Holiday Clubs Local disabled children’s charity, Unique Kidz and Co, is celebrating after hearing that it has been awarded over £75,000 by Children in Need. The funding will start from April 2014 and last three years and will be used to pay for current and new staff.

of excellence now taking shape at Lancaster Leisure Park. But the charity urgently needs to raise £75,000 before April so that it can equip the centre with the essential equipment it needs to open. Top of its list are mobile hoists and changing tables, children’s chairs and tables, cupboards, a cooker, a fridge and indoor and outdoor play equipment.

Caroline Costello, Development Manager at Unique Kidz and Co says, “The Award from Children in Need is a fantastic endorsement of the work we do with disabled children in the local area. The fact that this is the second time that Children in Need has supported us shows how highly our services are valued.”

Anyone wanting to support the ‘Kit it out for the Kidz’ campaign can do so in a number of ways for example you can: • Purchase or donate towards an item from our itinerary of equipment needed for the new Centre of Excellence • Text KITK14 and the amount you would like to donate to 700700 • Adopt Unique Kidz and Co as your company’s ‘Charity of the Year’ • Become a charity sponsor • Sign up for monthly giving • Donate to our Kit it out for the Kidz Just Giving page • Hold an event in your workplace or school • Do a sponsored personal challenge and set up an online fundraising page • Organise your own fundraising event or attend one of Unique Kidz and Co’s fundraising events • Donate a raffle or auction prize or provide goods to our ebay shop • Become a Trustee for our charity • Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and share our achievements with your networks

The funding will be used to pay for current play workers in the after school and holiday clubs offered by Unique Kidz and Co and will also be used for staff needed for a new weekly Saturday Youth Club which the charity plans to run from its new building when it opens in April next year.

Caroline continues, “We are very excited that with the Children in Need funding we will now be able to expand our services to disabled children and young people to the weekends. We know from parents that there is a need for activities for disabled children at weekends. Many of these children and young people feel isolated because they have so few social opportunities so we are aiming to offer a wide range of enjoyable, social activities for them.”

To celebrate their funding success on Children in Need day, the children at the after school club did activities based on a ‘Show us your Spots’ theme including decorating fairy cakes with spots, spotty face painting and dressing up as Pudsey Bear. Last month, Unique Kidz and Co launched its ‘Kit it out for the Kidz’ campaign to raise funds to kit out its new purpose built centre

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Unique Kidz and Co was founded in 2009 by Jane Halpin, from Bolton le Sands and Denise Armer from Warton; both are parents with disabled children. The charity has grown rapidly and now supports over 140 children in the area as one of very few providers of specialist holiday and after school childcare for disabled children in North Lancashire and South Cumbria.

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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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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

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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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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 24

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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.

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.

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to finance continuing improvements to the Centre and its facilities. For more information and to book a table contact the organiser Maureen Richardson on tel: 01524 811316 or centremanager@haltoncentre.org THE FAIRFIELD ASSOCIATION FLORA NATURE RESERVE Flora is part of the Morecambe Bay Nature Improvement Area and extends Fauna to create a 47 acre nature reserve close to the centre of Lancaster.

We aim to manage the site for the enjoyment of local people in a way that will conserve the natural and historic environment whilst providing a habitat where wildlife can flourish. The programme is an opportunity to learn more about this exciting development.

For more information about the project and the Fairfield Association in general see www. fairfieldassociation.org January 23rd 7:30 – 8:30 pm The Storey, Fraser Granell-Watson ‘White Park Cattle and Other Heritage Breeds’. An opportunity to learn about the cattle which are such an iconic feature of Flora and Fauna February 13th 7:30 – 8:30 pm, The Storey, Dr. Fred Ayres, Chairman, Lancaster Bee-keepers ‘Does the Honey Bee Have a Future?’. We will learn about honey bee decline and ways in which this can be addressed, a topic highly relevant to the development of Flora.

FUN FOIR THE WHOLE FAMILY The Centre @ Halton has recently announced its programme of events for 2014, and this will include a Children’s Nearly New Sale, Bon Giovi tribute band, Spot On Lancashire performances and a Ceilidh evening. And in the early spring there will be a great Family Fun Night at the Centre on Saturday February 1st from 6.30 to 11pm. The night will be hosted by well known entertainer and compere Kyle Oram. There will be games for the whole family, snacks, a disco and a bar. It will be lots of fun. Tickets purchased in advance will cost £3 for adults and £2 per child, or £4 for adults and £3 per child on the door. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Any funds raised will contribute the ongoing refurbishment and upgrades to The Centre. Tickets will be on sale just after Christmas and can be purchased from the Coffee Shop in the Centre or on the phone to the Centre Manager at tel: 01524 811316 or from Halton Village Newsagents. As with previous events we are expecting tickets to sell quickly so to avoid disappointment families need to purchase their tickets soon.

BLOOD DONATIONS ‘PLEASE CALL 0300 123 23 23 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT. APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE UP TO MIDNIGHT THE NIGHT BEFORE A SESSION’ Thursday 16th January, Lancaster T.A. Centre, Alexandra Barracks, Caton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3NY. 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm Monday 20th January, Kendal, Castle Green Hotel, Kendal Suite, Castle Green Lane, LA9 6RG. 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm

CHILDREN’S NEALRY NEW SALE The Centre @ Halton near Lancaster is continuing its successful events programme with a Children’s Nearly New Sale on Saturday March 1st from 10am to 12 noon. The tables will be £10 each when booked in advance. Entry is 50p for adults and children are free. A variety of children’s goods will be on sale including nursery equipment, toys, clothes and some household items. There will also be refreshments in our successful Coffee Shop, a cake stall and a raffle. Donations of cakes and raffle prizes are most welcome. Funds raised on the day will help

LIMEHOUSE LIZZY Renowned for an action-packed pyrothechnic-fuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. 1st February, The Platform, Marine Road Central, Morecambe, LA4 4DB. 8:00PM onwards. Cost: £13 advance £15 on the door

BLACKPOOL VEGAN, GREEN, FAIRTRADE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS FAIR Saturday Feb 22 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Upstairs at the Talbot Social Club, 46, Milbourne Street, Blackpool, FY1 3LL. 30 stalls, Free vegan food, 50p entry LANCASTER MINI VEGAN, GREEN, FAIRTRADE & HUMAN RIGHTS FAIR Saturday March 1 Saturday March 1, 2014, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Upstairs in ‘the Sanctuary’, Lancaster Library, Market Square, Lancaster, LA1 1HY. 13 stalls, Free vegan food, Free entry

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SAXON With 8 UK Top 40 albums in the 1980s including 4 UK Top 10 albums and numerous singles in the Top 20 singles chart Saxon established themselves as one of Europe’s biggest metal acts, they also had success in Japan and in the USA. In Japan, the single “Motorcycle Man” stayed in the charts for over 5 months. Saxon have sold more than 13 million albums worldwide and can proudly say they were major influences many bands including Metallica and Megadeth. Saturday 15th February, £22.50, 53 Degrees, Brook Street, Preston, PR1 7BQ. www.53degrees.net Local Community 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 English Conversation group. Practise your English in a small friendly group. Every Tuesday 10.00-12.00 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 10.00-10.30 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 11.00-12.00 Saturday club. Open to all age children. Themed craft activities and stories. Every Saturday 11.3012.30 Events in January Grace and Holly the dog from Guide Dogs uk will be joining the Saturday club in the junior library to talk about Holly and do fun craft activities. 11.30-12.30 The launch of the ‘Friends of Lancaster Library’.

Come along and find out how you can help to support, promote and organise events in the library.

Refreshments provided. Thursday 23rd January 6.00-7.00

Event for all the family with music, craft, food and dance. Saturday 1st February 12.00-3.00 Poetry By Heart regional heats. Young people from across Lancashire compete for the prize of reciting poetry in the finals held at the National Portrait Gallery. Open to all interested in poetry. There will also be a talk and poetry reading about Norman Nicholson. Buffet and refreshments provided. Friday 7th February 7.00 pm ‘National Library Day’. Lancaster library will be hosting ‘50 ways’ to use your library, offering 50 events and activities for the public to experience or take part in. 9.00- 4.00 pm VALENTINE FARMERS MARKET & CRAFT STALLS SAT 1st FEB 10 till1 AT CATON INSTITUTE (right at the mini roundabout) BUTCHERS, CHEESE, VEG, PICKLES CAKES, JEWELLERY, WOOD CANVAS, CANDLES (CAFE&TOILETS). Contact Jean 0152461832

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We aim to manage the site for the enjoyment of local people in a way that will conserve the natural and historic environment whilst providing a habitat where wildlife can flourish. The programme is an opportunity to learn more about this exciting development.

For more information about the project and the Fairfield Association in general see www.fairfieldassociation.org March 6th 7:30 – 8:30 pm The Storey, Mike Derbyshire, Local Historian ‘Local History Research’.

Mike will introduce us to fascinating source material relevant to the area. Every-one welcome to bring items of interest Saturday March 8th 2pm, Fairfield Orchard, Sunnyside Lane Entrance, Tarja Wilson, Environmental Projects Officer, Lancashire County Council ‘Hedgerows and Hedgerow Trees, their Wildlife and Landscape Value’.

An exploration of the various hedgerows in Flora and Fauna, with an explanation of the different ways in which these are managed and the impact on wildlife and landscape (Wellies needed).

March 27th 7:30 – 8:30 pm, The Storey, Dr. Chris Workman ‘Organisms and Ecology of FLORA and FAUNA’ Chris is an active member of the Fairfield Association and will talk about the ecology of grasslands and the organisms which make them work.

Events in February Art exhibition by Eleanor Bennett 30th January to 28th February in the sanctuary at the library Chinese New Year festival with the Hua Xian society.

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