What's on
Kendal Concert Band will be performing a concert on Friday 22 March at Carver Church in Windermere. Tickets cost £7 and include refreshments. If you would like a ticket please contact a.purnell@lancaster.ac.uk before Monday 18 March, or tickets can be bought on the door on the night.
Grand Day Out to Haworth and Harrogate - Saturday, 16 March
A wonderful spring trip to two of the most beautiful and historic towns in the north. Visit Haworth, home of the Bronte's (Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights) see where the books were written and stories located. Go on the picturesque Victorian steam train (where the film The Railway Children was made). Then onto Harrogate, a spa town with splendid architecture, museums and fabulous shopping. Also take the opportunity to sample Betty's famous tea and cake shop. For further details see here. Buy your tickets on-line.
Lancaster University Women's Association is a friendly group of women who all have links in some way or another with the University and welcome new members. We hold informative meetings (usually Monday evenings) with interesting speakers twice a term on campus and partners are most welcome to come along. We have a badminton group which meets every Wednesday morning at the new University Sports Centre, a walking group who arrange walks locally and further afield once a month, and a lunch group, who meet to chat and dine every couple of months. Our next meeting is on Monday 29 April - the topic being Bee Keeping by Peter McClintock. This will be in Fylde Common Room, 7pm for 7.30pm. Please contact: Jan Winnard, Chairperson, LUWA, 07899840414 or Carole Corless, Secretary, LUWA, 07788806275.
Services
The Workshop
Want a good, personal IT service at an affordable price that you can count on? Then look no further than ‘The Workshop’. The Workshop is an ISS on-campus IT outlet specialising in IT provision for students and staff. We offer a comprehensive range of services including:
PC Sales and Support
Computer Health Checks / Tune Up
Virus and Spyware scan and removal
Mobile Phone setup
Software Installation
File Recovery
Computer Rebuilds
Backup and Recovery
Service Plan – please see theworkshop.lancs.ac.uk/warranty for more details
We carry out repairs on all Apple products, including iPhones and iPads – new screens, mainboards, home buttons, etc using all genuine Apple parts with high quality workmanship and service. And all at an affordable price. More information available at www.theworkshop.lancs.ac.uk.
Lost property
A Mac Airbook, in a black case went missing in County Bar/Cafe on Thursday evening about 5-6pm. Please call 07545 836708 if you find it, there's a £100 reward for its safe return.
Property exchange
House in Sicily for exchange August-September 2013. Visiting academic looking for a house close to campus to exchange with my own summer house in Sicily close to Erice More details and pictures available by personal communication. Email gasparini@calvino.polito.it. The homepage is http://calvino.polito.it/~gasparini/.
Property for sale
House for sale in Scotforth. Elegant Victorian 3-storey double-fronted end-of-terrace for sale in Fern Bank, Scotforth. 3 receptions, 5/6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, cellar, small gardens. Our happy home for 28 years. £330,000. No chain. Contact Jeremy or Sallie Boreham on 01524 67390 or email J.Boreham@Lancaster.ac.uk
A rare opportunity to own part of Lancaster's history. One of the oldest properties in the city, this grade II* listed townhouse was built in 1720 and overlooks Lancaster Castle. The property retains many of its original features, including Gillow-designed oak panelling on the first two floors and a multi-person privy (no longer used!) in the garden. Six bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen, utility room, three bathrooms, cloakroom, large cellar and open-plan attic. The house is two minutes walk from the station and city centre shops, but still enjoys a large walled garden, garage and parking. £845,000. For further details contact Fine and Country on 01524 380560 or visit http://www.fineandcountry.co.uk.
Items for sale
Piano for sale. Rogers overstrung iron-framed upright piano, 1930s vintage. Sound is sublime. Restored mahogany exterior will grace any home. £200 or offer. Jeremy or Sallie Boreham, 01524 67390 or email J.Boreham@Lancaster.ac.uk
17ft Lunar Delta 4 berth touring caravan for sale (late 1980’s model). Clean and tidy condition with water, gas and electrics all working. £1500 contact c.pennington@lancaster.ac.uk for more information and pictures.
Property for rent
Two bedroomed unfurnished flat to let in centre of Lancaster. The flat which comes with parking is a stones throw away from shops, the hospital and major bus routes. £600 pcm plus bills. Please contact aditya_vadali@hotmail.com for all details.