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The Dukes Exhibition location The Dukes Lancaster Artist Investigates The Pendle Witches An artist who lives and works in the shadow of Pendle Hill will be exhibiting her paintings at The Dukes while its own Lancashire witches drama is staged there.
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7th Lancaster Organ Festival location The Ashton Hall Lancaster Donald MacKenzie Light Entertainment Programme - Ashton Hall, Lancaster
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An Evening with Bob Mills and John Maloney location Lancaster Grand An Evening with Bob Mills and John Maloney An evening of comedy, chat, music and storytelling, these two hugely experienced and influential performers promise audiences a unique night to remember
02 June 12 More Info

Charity street collection location Lancaster City Centre Help Abused and Exploited Kids We are looking for people to donate to help us open a safe house for trafficked kids in Kathmandu, Nepal.
02 June 12 More Info

Brass Band Concerts - Happy Mount Park, Morecambe location Happy Mount Park, Morecambe Relax to the sound of a traditional brass band This summer, you can sit back and relax to the sound of a traditional brass band as the 2012 brass band season commences in Morecambe's Happy Mount Park.
02 June 12 More Info

Wolfwood Fund Raising Stall & Coffee Morning location Memorial Hall Hest Bank First Saturday of every month Wolfwood Fundraising Stall and Community Coffee Morning Memorial Hall, Hanging Green Lane. Hest Bank LA2 6JB First Saturday of every month. 10 till 12. Stalls and Raffle
02 June 12 More Info

The Happening @ Halton location the Centre @ Halton organising a major event on the weekend of June 2nd and 3rd The Centre @ Halton will be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by organising a major event on the weekend of June 2nd and 3rd - the Halton Happening.
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COUNTRY KICKBACK location The Platform Morecambe popular country and line dancing festival This popular country and line dancing festival is returning in 2012 with a new line up of exciting artists.
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Halton Happening location The Centre @ Halton Celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee The Centre @ Halton will be celebrating the Jubilee with two days of activity - a summer fair on June 2nd and football and skate park competitions on June 3rd
02 June 12 More Info

Richard Digance location Lancaster Grand Richard Digance Richard Digance described by Bob Harris as a National Treasure, recently enjoyed his 40th year of touring and he continues to maintain his unique position in entertainment as a top singer, comedian and poet. His one man show features new songs from h
03 June 12 More Info

Bank Holiday Comedy Night location The Borough Lancaster Lancaster Comedy Club As Lancaster celebrates the Bank Holiday weekend The Lancaster Comedy Club will be gearing up for the inevitable queue of dIsappointed customers who left it too late to book. The weekly gig at The Borough often sells out in advance and bank holidays
03 June 12 More Info

Walks Around Morecambe With Peter Wade location Poulton Square Morecambe Poulton and Old Morecambe guided walk Stories of the old fishing village that grew to become a seaside resort.
05 June 12 More Info

Active Health Wednesday Walk - Morecambe Promenade location The Battery Car Park Morecambe Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday along Morecambe promenade and experience the physical and social benefits of walking a group.
05 June 12 More Info

Kevin Bridges - Work in Progress location Lancaster Grand Kevin Bridges - Work in Progress Kevin Bridges is trying out new material for his forthcoming 2012 UK and Ireland tour
06 June 12 More Info

FREE Lunchtime Music Concerts location The Ashton Hall Dalton Square Lancaster The Ashton Hall - inside Lancaster Town Hall Why not bring youir lunch/sandwiches, relax and enjoy a wide range of music?
06 June 12 More Info

MORECAMBE BAY FLOWER CLU B location the Platform Morecambe First Wednesday of the month For more information please contact Secretary Margaret Dickinson on 01524 427558.
06 June 12 More Info

OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING location The Platform Morecambe EVERY THURSDAY OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING Every Thursday 2-4pm £2.80 incl tea & biscuits
07 June 12 More Info

Open Junior Tennis Tournament location Lancaster Tennis Club Lancaster Lancaster Tennis Club Local Juniors are invited to take part in an Open Junior Tennis Tournament to be held at Lancaster Tennis Club Lancaster Cricket & Sports Club Lune Road, Lancaster LA1 5QU on Thursday 7th – Saturday 9th June from 9.30 am
07 June 12 More Info

Learning Lessons From History location The Dukes Lancaster The Dukes Lancashire witch drama – Sabbat. A familiar face from television’s most famous school takes on a very different role this summer in The Dukes Lancashire witch drama – Sabbat. Nisa Cole played schoolgirl Amy Porter in three series of Waterloo Road.
07 June 12 More Info

Spellbinding Drama For Summer location The Dukes Lancaster The drama behind the Pendle Witch Trials
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Gerry Cross The Mersey location The Platform Morecambe An evening with Gerry & The Pacemakers’. Join in this musical journey through the life and times of one of the greatest 60s icons Gerry Marsden.
08 June 12 More Info

Broadway and Beyond location Lancaster Grand Broadway and Beyond A thrilling and entertaining mix of music and wit from the most popular musicals fo the 20th and 21st centuries
08 June 12 More Info

Spotlight Workshops location the Storey Lancaster Words & Music - Saturday June 9th Performing your own poetry, prose or stand-up material can be a dream or a nightmare - why not make it a pleasure for yourself and your audiences by taking time out to work with professionals who can guide you towards developing your skills and
09 June 12 More Info

Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era location Lancaster Grand Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era The lights soften, the mood settles An audience waits for that first moment of sound the murmered notes of the 'Moonlight Serenade The night, it seems, is suddenly full and timeless
09 June 12 More Info

Spotlight in Lancaster location The Storey Creative Lancaster Spotlight Words & Music Collaboration Workshop Do you enjoy creative writing, making music, both? A chance to collaborate - experimenting with text and sound - stretching the boundaries of music and using words with sound in atmospheric ways.
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Walks Around Morecambe With Peter Wade location Marine Road Central Morecambe Eric’s Morecambe guided walk A walk back in time to Eric Bartholomew’s backstreet birthplace
09 June 12 More Info

Brass Band Concerts - Happy Mount Park, Morecambe location Happy Mount Park, Morecambe Relax to the sound of a traditional brass band This summer, you can sit back and relax to the sound of a traditional brass band as the 2012 brass band season commences in Morecambe's Happy Mount Park.
09 June 12 More Info

Walks Around Morecambe with Peter Wade location Eric Morecambe Statue Morecambe A Date with Dame Thora guided walk A stroll past places familiar to Morecambe’s favourite daughter, Dame Thora Hird.
10 June 12 More Info

Lancaster Comedy Club location The Borough Lancaster Right Royle Night Of Stirling Comedy! STEVE ROYLE's TV appearances include Phoenix Nights and he has performed at the Royal Variety show. Sharp comedic skills combined with some show stopping juggling have made him a firm favourite
10 June 12 More Info

Craig Campbell Live location Lancaster Grand Craig Campbell Live Extra dates have just been announced following the huge success of his spring 2011 tour. Craig's unique abiltity to find humour in the mundane, coupled with his own natural eccentricity makes for truly inventive storytelling. An internationally accla
10 June 12 More Info

Guided Walks Around Morecambe With Peter Wade location Main Street Heysham In Search of Turner’s View guided walk The circumstances of J M W Turner’s 1816 visit to Heysham and his painting “Heysham and Cumberland mountains”.
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Active Health Wednesday Walk - Morecambe Promenade location The Battery Car Park Morecambe Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday along Morecambe promenade and experience the physical and social benefits of walking a group.
12 June 12 More Info

FREE Lunchtime Music Concerts location The Ashton Hall Dalton Square Lancaster The Ashton Hall - inside Lancaster Town Hall Why not bring youir lunch/sandwiches, relax and enjoy a wide range of music?
13 June 12 More Info

OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING location The Platform Morecambe EVERY THURSDAY OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING Every Thursday 2-4pm £2.80 incl tea & biscuits
14 June 12 More Info

Merseymania location Lancaster Grand Merseymania Merseymania originated from " the most famous beat club in the world" - the Cavern in Liverpool
15 June 12 More Info

COOL BRITANNIA location The Platform Morecambe Come and celebrate the Olympic 2012 mood. The only show to celebrate all that is great about the Great British Rock phenomenon rocking through five decades.
16 June 12 More Info

The Real Thing location Lancaster Grand The Real Thing Britains no. 1 soul band With their own five piece band, three original vocalists Chris Amoo, Eddie Amoo and Dave Smith, who had three million selling hit singles, give a performance of all their top ten hits, plus a melody of classics from the seventies
16 June 12 More Info

The Dukes lancaster location The Dukes Lancaster Warming Up For The Wicker Man A sing-a-long with a difference comes to The Dukes cinema on June 16
16 June 12 More Info

Sing-a-long-a-Wicker Man location The Dukes Lancaster The Intermission Season The Dukes first Intermission Season which celebrates its dual function as a home producing theatre and independent cinema – making it unique in the North West.
16 June 12 More Info

Brass Band Concerts - Happy Mount Park, Morecambe location Happy Mount Park, Morecambe Relax to the sound of a traditional brass band This summer, you can sit back and relax to the sound of a traditional brass band as the 2012 brass band season commences in Morecambe's Happy Mount Park.
16 June 12 More Info

Scorton Steam location Woodacre Lodge Farm Scorton Family Fun on Father's Day Weekend at Scorton Steam Packed with family fun, Scorton Steam is a great day out for everyone, especially those celebrating Father's day. Give Dad a really special treat.
16 June 12 More Info

Walks Around Morecambe With Peter Wade location Level Crossing Hest Bank Hest Bank – Mawson’s Garden Village guided walk How Thomas Mawson’s arts-and-crafts buildings came to define the character of Hest Bank.
19 June 12 More Info

Active Health Wednesday Walk - Morecambe Promenade location The Battery Car Park Morecambe Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday along Morecambe promenade and experience the physical and social benefits of walking a group.
19 June 12 More Info

The Sound of Music location Lancaster Grand The Sound of Music The well known story of the Von Trapp family.
19 June 12 More Info

FREE Lunchtime Music Concerts location The Ashton Hall Dalton Square Lancaster The Ashton Hall - inside Lancaster Town Hall Why not bring youir lunch/sandwiches, relax and enjoy a wide range of music?
20 June 12 More Info

Free Seminar - Risk Assessment in the Work Place location Castle Green Hotel Kendal The Business Network - Lancaster & S Lakes The Business Network has been operating their unique lunch-time format for over 17 years and it works. Why not see for yourself and come to the next event and chat with some of the decision makers who have been using the format successfully?
21 June 12 More Info

OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING location The Platform Morecambe EVERY THURSDAY OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING Every Thursday 2-4pm £2.80 incl tea & biscuits
21 June 12 More Info

Brass Band Concerts - Happy Mount Park, Morecambe location Happy Mount Park, Morecambe Relax to the sound of a traditional brass band This summer, you can sit back and relax to the sound of a traditional brass band as the 2012 brass band season commences in Morecambe's Happy Mount Park.
23 June 12 More Info

BLUESWATER location The Platform Morecambe Blueswater 2012 with Tonight marks the start of Blueswater 2012
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Jethro location Lancaster Grand Jethro Cornwall's ambassador of comedy will once again take you on a fun and wild journey, in only a way that he can!
25 June 12 More Info

Walks Around Morecambe With Peter Wade location Broadway Hotel Morecambe Puttin’ on the Ritz guided walk An Art Deco walk taking in Mrs Maud Bourne’s Broadway Hotel and Morecambe’s former Odeon Cinema.
26 June 12 More Info

Active Health Wednesday Walk - Morecambe Promenade location The Battery Car Park Morecambe Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday along Morecambe promenade and experience the physical and social benefits of walking a group.
26 June 12 More Info

FREE Lunchtime Music Concerts location The Ashton Hall Dalton Square Lancaster The Ashton Hall - inside Lancaster Town Hall Why not bring youir lunch/sandwiches, relax and enjoy a wide range of music?
27 June 12 More Info

OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING location The Platform Morecambe EVERY THURSDAY OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING Every Thursday 2-4pm £2.80 incl tea & biscuits
28 June 12 More Info

Brass Band Concerts - Happy Mount Park, Morecambe location Happy Mount Park, Morecambe Relax to the sound of a traditional brass band This summer, you can sit back and relax to the sound of a traditional brass band as the 2012 brass band season commences in Morecambe's Happy Mount Park.
30 June 12 More Info

Keep on Ticking 5k location Midland Hotel Family Fun Run A fun 5k race along the promenade in Morecambe supported by the NHS and the Runners Centre in Lancaster - for individuals, schools and corporates
01 July 12 More Info

Walks Around Morecambe With Peter Wade location Causeway End Sunderland Point Sunderland Point and Sambo’s Grave guided walk The tale of how a thriving port came to be known as Cape Famine
03 July 12 More Info

Active Health Wednesday Walk - Morecambe Promenade location The Battery Car Park Morecambe Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday along Morecambe promenade and experience the physical and social benefits of walking a group.
03 July 12 More Info

MORECAMBE BAY FLOWER CLU B location the Platform Morecambe First Wednesday of the month For more information please contact Secretary Margaret Dickinson on 01524 427558.
04 July 12 More Info

FREE Lunchtime Music Concerts location The Ashton Hall Dalton Square Lancaster The Ashton Hall - inside Lancaster Town Hall Why not bring youir lunch/sandwiches, relax and enjoy a wide range of music?
04 July 12 More Info

OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING location The Platform Morecambe EVERY THURSDAY OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING Every Thursday 2-4pm £2.80 incl tea & biscuits
05 July 12 More Info

MORECAMBE BAND SUMMER CONCERT location The Platform Morecambe SPECIAL GUESTS - HOUGHTON WEAVERS Morecambe Band will be in the spotlight with their usual blend of traditional brass music.
07 July 12 More Info

Brass Band Concerts - Happy Mount Park, Morecambe location Happy Mount Park, Morecambe Relax to the sound of a traditional brass band This summer, you can sit back and relax to the sound of a traditional brass band as the 2012 brass band season commences in Morecambe's Happy Mount Park.
07 July 12 More Info

Wolfwood Fund Raising Stall & Coffee Morning location Memorial Hall Hest Bank First Saturday of every month Wolfwood Fundraising Stall and Community Coffee Morning Memorial Hall, Hanging Green Lane. Hest Bank LA2 6JB First Saturday of every month. 10 till 12. Stalls and Raffle
07 July 12 More Info

Blood Donor Session location The Platform Morecambe Pleasae ring to make an appointment Please ring to make an appointment on freephone 0300 123 2323
09 July 12 More Info

Active Health Wednesday Walk - Morecambe Promenade location The Battery Car Park Morecambe Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday along Morecambe promenade and experience the physical and social benefits of walking a group.
10 July 12 More Info

FREE Lunchtime Music Concerts location The Ashton Hall Dalton Square Lancaster The Ashton Hall - inside Lancaster Town Hall Why not bring youir lunch/sandwiches, relax and enjoy a wide range of music?
11 July 12 More Info

OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING location The Platform Morecambe EVERY THURSDAY OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING Every Thursday 2-4pm £2.80 incl tea & biscuits
12 July 12 More Info

VOULEZ VOUS location The Platform Morecambe Voulez Vous are back! Voulez Vous are back for their 20th anniversary tour with their all new ‘Mamma Mia concert’.
13 July 12 More Info

Brass Band Concerts - Happy Mount Park, Morecambe location Happy Mount Park, Morecambe Relax to the sound of a traditional brass band This summer, you can sit back and relax to the sound of a traditional brass band as the 2012 brass band season commences in Morecambe's Happy Mount Park.
14 July 12 More Info

Sponsored Cross Bay Walk for Bay Rescue location http://maps.google.com/maps?key=ABQIAAAACM6_MYzcUv Arnside to Kents Bank across Morecambe Bay Why not join us with your family and friends for a unique day out in the fresh air on Morecambe Bay. By gaining sponsors you will help raise vital funds for the Bay Search and Rescue Team which as an independent charity relies on annual events like t
15 July 12 More Info

Active Health Wednesday Walk - Morecambe Promenade location The Battery Car Park Morecambe Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday along Morecambe promenade and experience the physical and social benefits of walking a group.
17 July 12 More Info

FREE Lunchtime Music Concerts location The Ashton Hall Dalton Square Lancaster The Ashton Hall - inside Lancaster Town Hall Why not bring youir lunch/sandwiches, relax and enjoy a wide range of music?
18 July 12 More Info

OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING location The Platform Morecambe EVERY THURSDAY OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING Every Thursday 2-4pm £2.80 incl tea & biscuits
19 July 12 More Info

Brass Band Concerts - Happy Mount Park, Morecambe location Happy Mount Park, Morecambe Relax to the sound of a traditional brass band This summer, you can sit back and relax to the sound of a traditional brass band as the 2012 brass band season commences in Morecambe's Happy Mount Park.
21 July 12 More Info

Active Health Wednesday Walk - Morecambe Promenade location The Battery Car Park Morecambe Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday along Morecambe promenade and experience the physical and social benefits of walking a group.
24 July 12 More Info

FREE Lunchtime Music Concerts location The Ashton Hall Dalton Square Lancaster The Ashton Hall - inside Lancaster Town Hall Why not bring youir lunch/sandwiches, relax and enjoy a wide range of music?
25 July 12 More Info

OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING location The Platform Morecambe EVERY THURSDAY OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING Every Thursday 2-4pm £2.80 incl tea & biscuits
26 July 12 More Info

TUTTI FRUTTI location The Platform morecambe Rockin 'n' Rollin' Friday night: The Sure Shots plus another top rock ‘n’ roll band
27 July 12 More Info

TUTTI FRUTTI location The platform Morecambe Rockin' 'n' Rollin' Saturday afternoon outside the Platform: Free entertainment
28 July 12 More Info

Bay Trust Radio Tandem Bike Ride location Across Morecambe Bay Hospitals 80 Mile Tandem Bike Ride Bay Trust Radio are cycling 80 miles in one day between the three hospitals is broadcasts to on a tandem bike.
28 July 12 More Info

Brass Band Concerts - Happy Mount Park, Morecambe location Happy Mount Park, Morecambe Relax to the sound of a traditional brass band This summer, you can sit back and relax to the sound of a traditional brass band as the 2012 brass band season commences in Morecambe's Happy Mount Park.
28 July 12 More Info

Active Health Wednesday Walk - Morecambe Promenade location The Battery Car Park Morecambe Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday along Morecambe promenade and experience the physical and social benefits of walking a group.
31 July 12 More Info

MORECAMBE BAY FLOWER CLU B location the Platform Morecambe First Wednesday of the month For more information please contact Secretary Margaret Dickinson on 01524 427558.
01 August 12 More Info

FREE Lunchtime Music Concerts location The Ashton Hall Dalton Square Lancaster The Ashton Hall - inside Lancaster Town Hall Why not bring youir lunch/sandwiches, relax and enjoy a wide range of music?
01 August 12 More Info

OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING location The Platform Morecambe EVERY THURSDAY OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING Every Thursday 2-4pm £2.80 incl tea & biscuits
02 August 12 More Info

Brass Band Concerts - Happy Mount Park, Morecambe location Happy Mount Park, Morecambe Relax to the sound of a traditional brass band This summer, you can sit back and relax to the sound of a traditional brass band as the 2012 brass band season commences in Morecambe's Happy Mount Park.
04 August 12 More Info

Wolfwood Fund Raising Stall & Coffee Morning location Memorial Hall Hest Bank First Saturday of every month Wolfwood Fundraising Stall and Community Coffee Morning Memorial Hall, Hanging Green Lane. Hest Bank LA2 6JB First Saturday of every month. 10 till 12. Stalls and Raffle
04 August 12 More Info

Active Health Wednesday Walk - Morecambe Promenade location The Battery Car Park Morecambe Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday along Morecambe promenade and experience the physical and social benefits of walking a group.
07 August 12 More Info

FREE Lunchtime Music Concerts location The Ashton Hall Dalton Square Lancaster The Ashton Hall - inside Lancaster Town Hall Why not bring youir lunch/sandwiches, relax and enjoy a wide range of music?
08 August 12 More Info

OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING location The Platform Morecambe EVERY THURSDAY OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING Every Thursday 2-4pm £2.80 incl tea & biscuits
09 August 12 More Info

Brass Band Concerts - Happy Mount Park, Morecambe location Happy Mount Park, Morecambe Relax to the sound of a traditional brass band This summer, you can sit back and relax to the sound of a traditional brass band as the 2012 brass band season commences in Morecambe's Happy Mount Park.
11 August 12 More Info

CancerCare Cross Bay Challenge location Morecambe Lancs The UK's Favourite Half Marathon With the choice of a half marathon (the only known race in the world to cross a tidal bay and consistently one of the UK's highest rated races!) or a family-friendly 6 mile walk that finishes in the same place as the runners in time to cheer them ove
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Active Health Wednesday Walk - Morecambe Promenade location The Battery Car Park Morecambe Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday along Morecambe promenade and experience the physical and social benefits of walking a group.
14 August 12 More Info

Blood Donor Session location The Platform Morecambe Please ring to make an appointment Please ring to make an appointment on freephone 0300 123 2323
15 August 12 More Info

FREE Lunchtime Music Concerts location The Ashton Hall Dalton Square Lancaster The Ashton Hall - inside Lancaster Town Hall Why not bring youir lunch/sandwiches, relax and enjoy a wide range of music?
15 August 12 More Info

OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING location The Platform Morecambe EVERY THURSDAY OLD TIME & MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING Every Thursday 2-4pm £2.80 incl tea & biscuits
16 August 12 More Info

Brass Band Concerts - Happy Mount Park, Morecambe location Happy Mount Park, Morecambe Relax to the sound of a traditional brass band This summer, you can sit back and relax to the sound of a traditional brass band as the 2012 brass band season commences in Morecambe's Happy Mount Park.
18 August 12 More Info

Active Health Wednesday Walk - Morecambe Promenade location The Battery Car Park Morecambe Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday Come and join us for this friendly led walk every Wednesday along Morecambe promenade and experience the physical and social benefits of walking a group.
21 August 12 More Info

FREE Lunchtime Music Concerts location The Ashton Hall Dalton Square Lancaster The Ashton Hall - inside Lancaster Town Hall Why not bring youir lunch/sandwiches, relax and enjoy a wide range of music?
22 August 12 More Info



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