Lancaster Morecambe Etc Guidebook NOW ONLY £2 + P+P

Discover the very best Lancaster and Morecambe has to offer with the Lancaster Morecambe Etc Guidebook. And to celebrate the sunny finally coming out, we're now selling copies at HALF PRICE at only £2 per copy, plus 75p p+p.

Aimed at the style conscious, the guide presents a listing of the unique and cool; from independent retailers, boutique hotels to vibrant bars and restaurants. The guide also cover’s a wide range of great places to visit and things to do.

The 84 page guidebook has been devised by Simon Couchman, Creative Director at Preston based design and PR agency, ICG. Since moving to the area from London six years ago, after meeting his now-wife, Jennifer Pritchard, he has edited, designed and taken many of the photos seen in the guidebook. “We love city breaks and buying city guides. I then realised that our own region had equally fantastic independent stores, fabulous bars and amazing places to visit - so why not create our own city guide for a style conscious traveller?”

The guide is even gaining support from local designer and entrepreneur Wayne Hemingway MBE. “For too long we have ignored the wonderful serendipity of our independent retailers. I am one of a growing army who abhor standardization an=d the fact our towns and cities morphing into “clone towns” Lets celebrate entrepreneurial spirit , niche retailing , quirky spirit and independence. This is one great, modern and much needed publication.”

GET YOUT COPY TODAY AND START TO DISCOVER THE DESIGN SIDE OF THE REGION!

Priscilla Jonesexhibiting as part of the 'Green Door Studio' arts trail 25th-27th Sept

Priscilla Jonesexhibiting as part of the 'Green Door Studio' arts trail 25th-27th Sept, venue no 16 Crofts Farmhouse, Milnthorpe.

This is the fifth annual Art Trail organised by Green Door Studios. Artists living and working in the dramatic landscape of Cumbria will be welcoming visitors into their studios, homes, gardens and even converted barns.

Green Door Studios in Kendal will also be open to the public for these three days.

It is a fantastic opportunity to see art displayed in both professional and domestic settings and to buy affordable work directly from the artists and makers.

Entry is free and alongside paintings, prints and sculpture will be ceramics, jewellery, furniture, glass and textiles. www.greendoorstudios.co.uk

Forest of Bowland

Pop over the M6 and be transported to this area of outstanding natural beauty, covering 312sq miles of open moorland, lush green forests and quaint rural villages. Perfect for cyclists and walkers alike, choose from the numerous starting points and enjoy a day amongst the birds and wildlife.

www.forestofbowland.com

Springfield House

Sara & Richard Coverley acquired this elegant Georgian House in 2004. Nestling in eight acres of beautiful Fylde countryside, this popular venue is only 20 minutes drive from Lancaster. Surrounded by manicured lawns and set within magnificent walled gardens, enjoy a well-deserved break - ask for the room with the four poster bed - or simply savour fine food served in its boutique restaurant. 

WHEEL LANE, PILLING, NR PRESTON

WWW.SPRINGFIELDHOUSEHOTEL.CO.UK

T : 01253 790 301

Glasson Dock

At the mouth of the River Lune, lies Glasson Dock,  a small port founded in 1787. Today, a small amount of commercial traffic still uses the dock, but for tourists it is a fascinating hub of boats, locks, wild marshland and pathways from which to explore. The village is also host to a maritime festival every spring, and is also a popular stopping point for motorcyclists, who enjoy the twisty lanes in the approach and a bacon butty at the Lock Keepers Rest, a small café situated in an old caravan.

www.glassondock.co.uk