Just launched in LGBT History month, Outing the Past is a blog from Lancashire Cultural Services celebrating LGBT History Month in February 2011 and continuing through the year. Over the […]
LCC Leader Geoff Driver Mocks Protesters as Cuts Budget Passed
Hundreds of protesters marched in Preston last Saturday, calling for Lancashire County councillors to vote against the budget. Stunned parents of disabled children wept in desperation today as Lancashire County […]
Bob Crow to Speak on Cuts at Lancaster Public Meeting
Bob Crow, plain-speaking leader of the UK’s fastest-growing labour organisation, the National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers (RMT), will be speaking about the government spending cuts at a […]
International Women’s Day Exhibition Needs Your Pictures
Tuesday 8 March is International Women’s Day (IWD), and the Lancaster group organising the celebrations would like your photos of women who have made an impact on your life, for […]
Protests Planned as County Council to Vote on Service-Slashing Budget
Protests are planned throughout Lancashire as Lancashire County Council faces a vote on plans to cut £179.1m from its budget over the next three years. According to their budget proposals, […]
Take advantage of introductory trader rates at Morecambe’s Festival Market
Ever fancied running your own business but don’t know where to start? Why not take advantage of the special introductory trader rates on offer next month at Morecambe’s Festival Market. […]
Bikeability Gives Kids (And Parents) Cycling Confidence
Bikeability, the modern equivalent of cycling proficiency, has been hailed a resounding success. Over 2000 children in the Lancaster district have taken part, and a national survey into the scheme […]
Warning: Beauty Pageants May be Damaging Your Health
Lancaster Feminists, were, undertandably, disappointed to hear that the Lancaster Grand Theatre has been booked for the Miss Morecambe 2011 regional heat for the Miss England competition. Disappointment turned to […]
Lancaster’s Cycling Santa Treats Bike-It Schoolkids
Santa has been rounding off another successful year for ‘Bike It’ schools by delivering his presents by bike. Santa was spotted recently cycling to local ‘Bike It’ primary schools including […]
Lancastrian Beats Freeze With Free Hugs!
Cold Lancastrians dodging through the Christmas shopping crowds today came across a warming sight in Market Street where Mari Winkelman was offering free hugs to all-comers. “It’s keeping me warm”, […]