Archive May 2008

A talent who came out of Woodstock and whose name is closely linked to "Flower Power" and the 1960s, Melanie Safka, will perform at the Morecambe Dome on Saturday May 10.

01/05/08

As a reward for their hard work on redeveloping Yorkshire Street, the contractors were offered a free lunch from one local business.

02/05/08

An evening of top quality Rhythm and Blues comes to The Platform in Morecambe on Friday May 16 with The Blues Band.

02/05/08

Top U2 tribute band, U2Uk, will be performing at the Morecambe Dome on Friday May 16 at 8pm.

02/05/08

The next mayor of Lancaster will officially don his robes on Friday May 16.

02/05/08

Lancaster City Council has agreed to enter into a development agreement to pave the way for the building of a new football stadium in Morecambe.

02/05/08

Lancaster City Council is celebrating a year of cycling along Morecambe's promenade by hosting a party for all the family.

03/05/08

Lancaster City Council is asking the public to consider nominating the unsung heroes of community rail for a prestigious award.

04/05/08

Green fingered residents will be able to pick up some free compost from Williamson Park in Lancaster on Thursday May 8.

05/05/08

Would you like to be part of one of the most important historic traditions in Lancaster’s Civic Calendar?

07/05/08

One of Scotland's premier traditional bands, the Tannahill Weavers, will perform at The Platform in Morecambe on Friday May 23.

08/05/08

Lancaster City Council's new corporate director of regeneration has officially started work.

08/05/08

Parish councils across the district are set to benefit from recycled computers donated by Lancaster City Council. =

08/05/08

The Strawbs will make a welcome return to The Platform in Morecambe on Saturday May 24, this time in Electric format.

08/05/08

With summer just around the corner, it's time to launch the 2008 Happy Mount Park brass band concert programme.

08/05/08

Ocean Colour Scene is the latest big name lined up to play at The Dome in Morecambe.

09/05/08

Indie rockers British Sea Power will be playing The Dome in Morecambe on June 18.

09/05/08

Lancaster City Council is inviting you to come and enjoy free music in your lunchtime at St John's Church on Chapel Street in Lancaster.

12/05/08

Lancaster City Council has launched an online consultation to find out the public's views on how Lottery cash could be spent on improving Williamson Park.

13/05/08

Christchurch Primary School will represent the district at the Lancashire Youth Games after winning Lancaster City Council's annual tag rugby competition.

13/05/08

Lancaster City Council would like to hear your views on its proposed strategy to tackle homelessness in the district.

14/05/08

A new series of summer afternoon concerts featuring Michael Conradd at the organ starts at the Platform on Wednesday June 4.

15/05/08

Multi award winning comedian John Bishop is on tour with his brand new show 'Stick Your Job Up Your A***!' and will be performing at The Platform in Morecambe on Friday June 6.

15/05/08

One of the best Beatles tributes, The Cavern Beatles, will be performing at Morecambe Dome on Saturday May 31. The Cavern Beatles are officially endorsed and authorised by The Cavern Club in Liverpool.

15/05/08

Lancaster will once again echo to the smells and sounds of Europe over the Bank Holiday weekend as the city hosts a Continental Market from May 24 to 26.

16/05/08

A revamped cyclepath is giving youngsters at three Lancaster schools a safe and smooth journey to school.

19/05/08

If you're tired of plastic litter spoiling our beautiful countryside then a new campaign might be right up your street.

19/05/08

A new updated Lancaster and Morecambe walking and cycling map is out now - just in time for summer.

19/05/08

Lancaster City Council is calling on all local wildlife lovers to join Birdwatch columnist Jon Carter on a bike ride with a difference.

19/05/08

Lancaster City Council’s executive decision making body will once again be made up of members from all five of the Council’s political groups.

20/05/08

Lancaster City Council is holding its first ever Tenants' Conference this Friday (23 May) at Lancaster Town Hall.

20/05/08

Cable Street car park in Lancaster will be closed for a further week and will remain closed over the Bank Holiday weekend.

20/05/08

Lancaster City Council is offering a variety of sports and arts activities during the May half-term holidays for children aged between 4 and 16 years old.

22/05/08

Students from Lancaster and Morecambe College are taking part in an art competition and their designs will be exhibited and up for sale at the Tutti Frutti Festival.

22/05/08

Lancaster City Council is delighted to announce its support for the Bowland Festival Arts.

23/05/08

Lancaster City Council continues its programme of guided cycle rides for women this weekend (Sunday, June 1) and invites you to join its cycling team on its next leisurely adventure by bike.

26/05/08

Lancaster City Council held their annual Rural Primary Schools’ 5-a-side football competitions on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 May 2008 at Salt Ayre Sports Centre.

28/05/08

Lancaster City Council's series of free lunchtime concerts at St John’s Church, Chapel Street in Lancaster is to be launched on Thursday, June 5 with the ever popular Promenade Clarinet Trio.

28/05/08

Following the election of Lancaster City Council’s new leader and cabinet at the council meeting held on Monday May 19, the allocation of cabinet members' responsibilities has now been decided.

28/05/08

Morecambe Visitor Information Centre will be the venue for the launch of a new book from renowned photographer and writer Jon Sparks.

28/05/08

Lancaster City Council held its annual under 14s Girls 6-a-side football competition on Tuesday May 20 2008 at Salt Ayre Sports Centre.

28/05/08

Is your employer the most cycle friendly employer in the district?

29/05/08

Birmingham singer Raymond Froggatt will be in concert at Lancaster City Council venue The Platfor on Friday June 20 as part of his Birmingham Rain Tour 2008.

29/05/08

Do you have an hour to spare which could be used to help others? If so, then you might be interested in the range of events that are taking place across the district during National Volunteer Week (2 June - 8 June).

30/05/08