What's on
Cycling Festival
Cyclists are invited to attend “Building Cycling Cultures “ in Leicester on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June. Sunday 5th June is the main day for talks, workshops and discussion. Jon Orcutt of New York City’s Department of Transportation will explain the massive recent boost in cycling in the Big Apple, and Dr Dave Horton from Lancaster University and Dr Rachel Aldred from the University of East London will announce findings from two major UK research projects, Cycling Cultures and Understanding Walking and Cycling. There will also be films, rides, stalls, bike art, music and e-media. Other attractions include guided bike rides on Sunday morning, and a party the night before. Advance registration is essential. Full details, including how to register, on the event website.
Wanted
Manchester United fans needed. Manchester United fans are needed for a short Psychology experiment. Fill in questionnaires for 30 minutes and earn £3. Everyone who takes part will be entered in a draw to win one of 6 football shirts (that is a one in eight chance of winning). Friends can do this experiment at the same time. To find out more e-mail claire.campbell@lancaster.ac.uk.
Accommodation needed. Norwegian professor with wife and two boys will spend a sabbatical at LUMS, arriving about 1 August 2011, leaving 30 June 2012. He is looking for a house or apartment with at least three bedrooms for that period, preferably reasonably close to Lancaster. Please contact stein.w.wallace@lancaster.ac.uk or contact him directly at Kjetil.Fagerholt@iot.ntnu.no
Accommodation for rent
One bedroom unfurnished flat to rent situated in quiet, attractive area around the castle, near the station and buses to the university. Large lounge with good view, large kitchen/diner. Rent £500 p.c.m.available now. For more information please contact hmedd63@hotmail.com or tel: 01524 848934.
Terraced House to let in "Primrose" area of central Lancaster. Quiet, convenient location with easy transport access to University. 2 Bedrooms, Gas Central Heating throughout and open fire in lounge. Part-Furnished. Modern kitchen with new cooker, Bosch washing machine and fridge. Also new double bed if required. Large storage cabin in rear yard, for bicycles etc. £500 per calender month. Please contact Stephen, preferably by phone : Tel 01524 221797.
Lovely, recently redecorated one-bed flat on Scotforth Road, midway between town and the university and directly on bus routes to both. Good-sized rooms, high ceilings, and original features, with windows looking out to Morecambe Bay. Available from June, monthly rent £420. For enquiries, please contact Martin Iddon
For sale
Two bedroom mid-terraced house situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, close to Pointer roundabout and so ideally located for the city centre, universities and hospital. Spacious lounge, kitchen/diner, two double bedrooms and spacious four piece bathroom, landscaped courtyard. £124,950. For further information and viewing.
For Sale: 2005 Nissan Primera, 2.0L, petrol, 5-door, low miles (55k), lots of cargo room, excellent condition. Runs quiet and smooth and has a lot of pickup. £2300 ONO. Must sell as I am leaving the country. Contact Robert at 01524 380019 or r.appelbaum@lancs.ac.uk