Other Areas

We have members across the District and support Green activities throughout the Area.

Catch the Wind Kite Festival

Friday, June 20th, 2008

kite.jpgFantastic fun for all the family! Kite, paper aeroplane and windchime making workshops in the Platform, Kite flying on the Promenade, Spectacular display kites and music on the Platform Forecourt.
Sunday 13th July
11am to 4pm Admission Free

Further information from More Music on 01524 831997

West End Recycling Made Easy

Friday, June 20th, 2008

recycle-bins.jpgRecycling is being made easy for residents in the West End of Morecambe. Lancaster City Council, in association with Winning Back Morecambe’s West End, is making changes to the way waste is collected to help reduce litter and improve recycling.Five mini-recycling bring sites have been created in various locations around the West End where residents can deposit recyclable waste.
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Councillors Cycle to Work

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

cycle-to-work2.jpgThere was a full cycle rack outside Morecambe town hall this week as councillors took part in national cycle to work day. At the invitation of the Green group a number of councillors from other parties joined the Greens in backing the districts cycle demonstration town team’s call for people to get on thier bikes and cycle to work.

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Impact of ‘White Van Man’

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

vans.jpgGreen Cllr Jude Towers has been liasising with the new Chair of the City Council Planning Department to try and ensure the impact of new developments on local residents whilst in the construction phase, are taken fully into account.

Currently Stirling Road residents are being impacted on by contractor parking from the new development of flats opposite the White Cross pub. The Council’s Planning Department has agreed to discuss this issue with site management and to investigate how in future developments the impact of issues such as contractor parking on surrounding streets can be minimised.

Eat Local - Bank Holiday Weekend

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

eatlocal2.jpgWatch out for the Eatlocal sticker at food outlets across the district over the late spring bank holiday.

EatLocal is a project to promote locally sourced ingredients in the Lancaster district. It believes food and drink ingredients should be grown in, or close to, Lancaster district, and by sustainable farming methods.

Discover how good local food is where you see the Eatloal sticker.

For more info on local food visit the Eatlocal website

TSLM Annual Review & AGM

Monday, April 28th, 2008

traffic001.jpgTSLM Annual Review

Dear Supporters,

TSLM were appalled at the decision to approve LCC’s planning application for the HM6L. But funding has yet to be granted for this damaging road.

To find out more about how we presented our case at the Public Inquiry and how we can continue to fight against this outrageous scheme, please come to our -

Information Night and Annual Review (AGM)
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 at 7.30 pm
Vale of Lune Rugby Club, Powderhouse Lane, Lancaster.

You can voice your opinion again by completing a postcard on the night.

Thank you for all you have done so far, we look forward to seeing you.

Party on The Prom

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

prom-party.jpgCelebrating the 1st anniversary of the opening up of Morecambe’s glorious promenade to cyclists in April 2007. There will be lots to see and do for the whole family including pedal powered smoothies, bike maintenance, healthy food, music and lots more cycling related fun.

Events include: See spectacular shows from 3 times world champion trials rider Ben Slinger. Make your own pedal powered smoothie with the County Roadshow. Pick up info and advice from the CDT Team. Go Ride activities. Police bike post-coding and lots more…..

Join the guided ride from the Millennium Bridge at 10:45am.
More info at www.celebratingcycling.org ; email celebratingcycling@lancaster.gov.uk;
Call 01524 582392 / 582086

Green Party Gets Animated

Friday, April 18th, 2008

broadcast.jpgThe Green Party’s visually stunning broadcast for the local elections was broadcast on Tues 15th April at 18.25 on ITV and 18.55 on both BBC1 . The film,produced by Contaminant Media and animated by sought-after Shroom Studios, uses no actors; instead real people were invited to discuss their concerns, making a compelling argument for Green solutions for a more affordable and fairer society.

If you missed is catch it now on YouTube

No to New Nuclear - Petition

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

no-thanks1.jpgWith all the talk about a possible new nuclear power station at Heysham South Lakeland Friends of the Earth has a “No New Nuclear Build” on-line Petition, signatories include Dr Stuart Parkinson - Director of Scientists for Global Responsibility,Tim Farron MP and Green MEP Caroline Lucas.
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‘Occupation 101′

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

p-flag.jpgAward winning documentary exploring the root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and shows daily life for Palestinians living under military occupation. www.occupation101.com/

Thurs April 10 7.30pm, Gregson Centre, Moor Lane.

Donations welcome.