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!

Jennifer Pritchard Bridal Design in Lancaster launches it's grand relocation sale with upto 70% off a wide range of amazing bridal gowns

Jennifer Pritchard Bridal Design in Lancaster launches it's grand relocation sale with upto 70% off a wide range of amazing sample bridal gowns from designer brands including Pronovias, Eternity, Romantica, Ronald Joyce and many more. Prices start from only £150, but stocks and sizes are strictly limited. Also on sale at great prices are a range of bridesmaid dresses, ball gowns, bridal shoes, tiaras and other accessories.

A limited selection is available to buy online at www.jenniferpritchardsamples.co.uk whilst the full sale stock is available to view and try on at the Jennifer Pritchard bridal rooms at 35 Common Garden Street, Lancaster. Call to book an appointment today on 01524 849 936

A Sale Preview is on Saturday morning (2nd Jan 2010), 10am till noon, with the sale proper, starting on 5th January 2010 at 10am.

BUY THE LANCASTER MORECAMBE ETC GUIDE HERE

In the spring of 2009, a small group of local retailers undertook the task of producing a non-profit making guidebook for Lancaster and Morecambe.

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.”

Priced £3.99 with FREE P+P, Order your copy today direct

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

Students get a special deal on the Lancaster Morecambe Etc Guidebook at Freshers Fair

Etc Guides are offering our lovely shiny guidebook, Lancaster Morecambe Etc at a reduced rate of £3 to students and their families visiting our stand at the Lancaster University open day this Saturday (19th) and at the Freshers Fair on Friday 2nd October. We hope our guide will be the perfect introduction to the area and all the cool independent shops, bars and places to visit in Lancaster and Morecambe. We can but try....

DECISIVE MOMENTS private view

Etc Guides were having an arty evening on Friday. We started at the launch of the snapshot museum's fine Decisive Moments installation, at Morecambe's Winter Gardens. And what a setting, in the midst of a marvelous victorian theatre stands the brilliant white temporary gallery showcasing local residents summertime snaps from yesteryear alongside audio from the photographers. It's night's like tonight that the Lancaster Morecambe Etc guide is mean't to be all about. Hopefully, as this blog develops, we'll be able to promote and cover/review great events such as this one.

The Midland Hotel

If you like to be beside the seaside, then you’ll definitely want to stay here!

An Art Deco-inspired tour de force with modern boutique style rooms, and many with outstanding views. Downstairs, the glass-fronted, sea view restaurant dishes up great British classics, prepared using local produce from Lancashire and Cumbria and fresh from the sea. Then lay back and chill out in the Midland Spa, a relaxing and calming place providing tranquillity with a wonderful range of luxury treatments and packages for you to choose from.
In short, everything you could possibly need for a perfect seaside holiday

Marine Road West, Morecambe

www.elh.co.uk T : 0845 850 1240

Morecambe Football Club

Get down to Christie Park for a chance to see League football action at its finest. Since manager Sammy McIlroy took the club to League Two promotion glory in 2007, Morecambe FC has cemented a firm hold in league, challenging teams for further success, and only narrowly missing out on the play offs last season. With a new ground due to open in 2010, now is a great time to follow The Shrimps, as they are known locally. In 2008, Morecambe FC was voted the most ‘liked’ Club in England, and their pies the best in the league!

CHRISTIE PARK, LANCASTER ROAD, MORECAMBE,

WWW.MORECAMBEFC.COM

WWW.MORECAMBESTADIUM.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

Artisan

Artisan

Philip Modica opened this seafront daytime café on Valentine’s Day 2004 - and has since received critical acclaim in many national newspapers. Paintings by local artists adorn the walls, while freshly baked sponge cakes sit on doilies, waiting to be snapped up. Philip insists on cooking all the food freshly to order, so it can be busy at peak periods. But it’s well worth it! Be sure to check out the ‘specials’ board, too. At the back, check out the deli, stocking a range of local and Mediterranean produce, as well as specially blended Artisan teas and coffees.

296 MARINE ROAD CENTRAL, MORECAMBE

www.artisandeli.co.uk

T : 01524 417 954

The Platform

Housed in the restored former railway station, The Platform is Morecambe’s main music and community arts centre. Presenting the very best in live music, theatre, comedy, dance, children’s entertainment, cabaret and the spoken word throughout the year. Plus lunchtime lectures, recitals, sequence dancing, conferences, exhibitions and a whole host of community based events.

STATION BUILDINGS, MARINE RD WEST, MORECAMBE

WWW.LANCASTER.GOV.UK/PLATFORMANDDOME

Coming to University in Lancaster?

If you are coming to Lancaster University or University of Cumbria in Lancaster this year, then ensure you order your copy of Lancaster Morecambe Etc. It's your essential guide book to the coolest bars, trendiest shops and best places to eat. Plus a guide to the best places to explore in the district. Totally independent and written by locals, this is your indispensible introduction to Lancaster. Available now, priced only £3.99 direct from www.etcguides.co.uk or at the local branches of Waterstones including the Lancaster University branch.

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