The University Ward covers the main University campus, but excludes Alexandra Park (SW campus) which is in Ellel Ward.
Lancaster City Council’s cabinet is due to make a decision on the ‘tender brief’ for the sale Lawsons Bridge fields (between the A6, Ray’s Drive and the railway) on Tuesday 22 January 2008.
Scotforth Cllr Emily Heath said “ People should let the council know what they feel about them selling off these fields to the highest bidder. The last thing we need in south Lancaster is a giant new supermarket.” (more…)
Seeds for Change have got 500 beech and hawthorn trees that need planting at Animal Care on Saturday 9th Feb 9am -3pm.So if you want to do something positive then get on down there and get your hands mucky. Even half an hour of your time would be much appreciated.
You will need to bring a packed lunch, some good footwear (preferably wellies) and a spade if possible, although there should be enough to go around. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. The day will begin at 9am and run until 3pm. Everyone will be welcome! Please contact Vanessa or Faye on 01524 65495 or Gary on 01524 542762 for more details.
See & hear Green voices from all over the country: Caroline Lucas MEP at the climate change Rally, Jean Lambert London’s Green MEP at the World Against War conference, Troops Out No Trident demo and much more. Plus the Youtube channel of the Green Party of England and Wales. Latest Green Party news and comment.
Lancaster City Council Cabinet member Maia Whitelegg enjoyed a welcome mug of steaming chocolate after completing a charity swim in lake Windermere for the ‘Don’t Duck The Issue’ campaign. Along with 64 other swimmers Maia, who holds the Cabinet post with responsibility for Young People, raised over £8,500 on the day towards funding for an emergency shelter for homeless young people in Lancaster. (more…)
As part of the IAS Annual Research Programme 2007/08 ‘New Sciences of Protection: Designing Safe Living’ a talk will be given by: Former US Army Muslim Chaplain James Yee 28 November 2007, At Lancaster University George Fox Lecture Theatre 1, 16.30-18.00. Captain James ‘Yusuf’ Yee reflects on his service as a US Army Muslim Chaplain serving at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and his subsequent wrongful arrest on charges of spying and aiding the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. Chaplain Yee’s experience raises troubling questions about patriotism, citizenship, and safe living in the post-9/11 US.
Includes booksigning.
All welcome!
Students entered the Great Hall on campus at to protest the inclusion of weapons manufacturer BAE Systems in this year’s Lancaster University careers fair. They unfurled a banner reading ‘Get a career in killing with BAE Systems’ in front of the BAE stall, handed out leaflets and talked to students around the stall. A ‘die-in’ was then held in Alexandra Square, around a banner reading ‘BAE Systems: A job to die for’. Many students stopped to ask about BAE and the protest. (more…)
BIOFUELS – GREEN SOLUTION OF ECO-DISASTER?
Deekpak Rughani, from Biofuel Watch will be visiting Lancaster next Thursday 15 November to give two public talks about the social and ecological impacts of biofuels. Come along to Lancaster City Library at 7.30pm or the Institute for Advanced Studies, County South, Lancaster University at 3.30pm. The talks are free and all are welcome
A Conference on Environmental Justice
Organised for by: Christian Ecology Link and the Lancaster Diocesan Faith and Justice Commission
Saturday 3rd November. 10.30 - 4.30. Venue: The Chaplaincy Centre, Lancaster University
£8.00 / £5.00 Unwaged.
Speakers
Prof Leo Pyle - climate change and the challenge of sustainability
Ellen Teague - consequences of climate change
Sr Margaret Atkins - theologian - reflection
For futher details & Booking see:www.christian-ecology.org.uk/
In the light of recent headlines about access to dental services and people resorting to pulling out their own teeth, we would like to highlight recent steps taken by the local Primary Care Trust (PCT).
The PCT has set up a dental helpline for patients wishing to access an NHS dentist. Callers are asked to leave their details, which will be entered on to a database in date order and passed to dentists on request. The patient is then contacted when an NHS dentist becomes available. This system will also assist the PCT in assessing patient demand for dental services. The number to call is 01253 306378.
For emergency dental treatment call 01539 716822.
Lancaster City Council’s October cabinet meeting has voted to ignore public opinion and proceed with the sale of green fields at Lawson’s Bridge to the south of the City on the A6 for a possible supermarket. (Rumoured to be Tesco’s)The meeting was attended by angry local residents, and cabinet members had received an avalanche of emails protesting about the proposal. A 24hr protest camp occupation of the fields in question had taken place prior to the meeting. Despite the protests a proposal put forward by Green Councillor Maia Whitelegg to defer the decision to allow public consultation to occur was voted down by members of all other parties. (more…)
