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CHERRYADE LABEL LAUNCH
4/10/05, updated 13/10/05: Cherryade Records, a new label dedicated to releasing fantastic records by incredible artists will be having its launch party on Saturday 15 October at the Yorkshire House, Lancaster. The night promises top-notch music, DJs and free goodies!
The event celebrates the launch of Cherryade and the release of the debut Steveless album at the wonderful Feedback, Korners Bar, Farmers Arms, Lancaster (visit www.feedbacklancaster.co.uk for directions and to find out more about the other incredible bands who are due to play at Feedback) Steveless, We Rock Like Girls Don't, Flamingo 50, The Container Drivers, Headlines + DJs form the night's line-up, all for only £3 on the door with further discounts for Feedback regulars and AMS members.

CROSSING BOOKS
4/10/05: Lancaster's Gregson Centre is now an 'Official Book Crossing site'. See www.bookcrossing.com for lots of books being given away here and elsewhere, in Lancaster and across the world. Swap your entire library for free!

THE DUKES GOES DIGITAL
4/10/05: Lancaster's Dukes cinema is leading the way in the digital revolution by being the first cinema outside of London to switch to digital projection.
Technicians at the Dukes are currently installing the new projector, only the third in the country, which is set to bring many benefits to the cinema-going public. One of the key advantages will be increased programming flexibility with a greater choice of films that caters to the needs of the audience.
The quality of the film will also be enhanced, with sharper images than even DVD can provide. "I've seen some of the digital versions of old classics such as Casablanca and I have to say the results are amazing" says Film Programmer Lesley Anne Rose.
With the wide range of titles that can now be shown at the Dukes, this is a great opportunity for people to come and see more specialised films.
The projector, funded by the UK Film Council's Digital Screen Network, is being commissioned on 3rd October and the first digital films will start showing in December.

FINDING 'CAPE FAMINE'
4/10/5: Lancaster City Council's Arts and Events Service, in association with Lancashire County Museums, will be repeating the popular Sunderland Point Excursion on Wednesday 12 October.
This afternoon excursion provides an introduction to Sunderland Point, the district's most isolated settlement, which was once known as 'Cape Famine'. It starts at 12 noon, at the Maritime Museum on St. George's Quay, Lancaster, with a viewing of exhibits associated with the village, which are on display there. The party then moves off, in true excursion style, aboard a preserved 1949 Leyland Tiger coach, supplied by Cumbria Classic Coaches.
On arrival at Sunderland Point, the group will be joined by local historian and village resident, Wilton Atkinson. There follows an exploration of the settlement's fascinating past, which included being part of the Port of Lancaster, a fishing village, seaside resort and pilot station. The visit finishes with tea and biscuits in the village Reading Room, before returning to Lancaster in the coach. The coach should return to the Museum between 4pm and 4.30pm. The inclusive cost is £7.50. Tickets, which must be purchased in advance, are on sale at Lancaster Tourist Information Centre, tel. 01524 32878.
The Sunderland Point Excursion is one of a number of guided walks and tours, organised or co-ordinated by Lancaster City Council's Arts and Events Service. Full details are available in a free booklet, available from the Lancaster and Morecambe Tourist Information Centres.

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