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SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Heritage Weekend Bike Ride
Saturday 13th September
Meet 11am Millennium Bridge
Celebrate the district's industrial and landscape heritage with a guided ride around the area.
Please note that this ride takes place on Saturday only and not on Sunday as well as reported in this week's Citizen!
Heritage Open Days: Thursday 11th - Sunday 14th September: The country's annual celebration of its rich architecture and cultural heritage takes place this year over four days 11 - 14 September. The Heritage Open Days promotion aims to give visitors free access to interesting properties, that are either not normally open to the public or usually charge an entry fee.
Intro to Bike Maintenance
Saturday 13th September 10:30am - 1pm
Call Pedal Power - 01524 65328.
Advanced Bike Maintenance
Saturday 20th September 10:30am - 1pm
Call Pedal Power - 01524 65328.
Sustainable Travel Event
Tuesday 23 September 10am - 2pm
@ The Adult College
This event is aimed at students and employees of the Adult College and White Cross Estate.
Activities include:
Free prize draw for a bike
Maps & Information
Travel advice
Giveaways
For more information call 01772 534616
Introduction to Cycle Maintenance: Women Only
Saturday September 27th 10:30 am - 1pm
Training Centre, Ridge Square
Places are limited to 12 so book now!
Call Pedal Power - 01524 65328
OCTOBER EVENTS
Rivers & Villages
Sunday October 5
Meet Millennium Bridge (by the Quay Road) at 11am
A circular ride through the lanes and byways of the district.
Calling at Conder Green, Galgate and Caton. This ride involves both on and off road riding (as well as a few hills).
Approximately 20 miles. Please ensure you bring water and snacks/lunch.
Birding by Bike
Sunday October 19th
Meet at Millennium Bridge (Quay Road) at 11am
After the success of April's Birding by Bike we thought we would give local nature enthusiasts another chance to explore the wildlife of the River Lune.Autumn sees the return of thousands of waders and wildfowl to our estuaries and shores from their Arctic breeding grounds and we shall be looking out for some of these newly arrived migratory species.
Birds of prey may also be evident as they hunt over over the marshes and we will hope to see peregrine falcon, merlin and sparrowhawk. Recently arrived groups of fieldfare and redwing should also be in evidence along with winter finch flocks.
Half Term Cycling Courses - October
Learn to Cycle!
Wednesday 29-10-08
10.00 - 12;00 & 13.00 - 15.00
Thursday 30-10-08
13.00 - 15.00
This course is aimed at children who use stabilisers or cannot yet ride. Pedals (and stabilisers) will be removed from the bikes so that the children can learn to balance before they progress to pedalling. Please bring a roadworthy bike and suitable clothes for being outdoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult and the adults may be asked to assist.
Cycle skills
Thursday 30-10-08
10.00 - 12.00
Cycle skills for ages 10-13. This course will be all off road. Participants will practice bike handling skills to prepare them for riding on the road. It will cover National Standards level 1 and those who pass will receive a certificate. It is open to all abilities.
Cycle skills
Friday 31-10-08
10.00 - 12.00
Cycle skills for ages 6 -9. This course will be all off road. It is open to all abilities and will be lots of fun. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult.
On road cycle skills and bike ride!
Friday 31-10-08
13.00 – 16.00
On road cycle skills and a bike ride for ages 10-13. Children should have completed the off road cycle skills course before taking part in this on road cycling activity. It will cover some of National Standards level 2. Please bring some money or a snack for the snack stop.
All courses cost £5 and are held at Salt Ayre.
Please bring a roadworthy bike and suitable clothes for being outdoors.
Booking opens 6th October. Call the Holiday Programme Booking line on 01524 842493 between 10.00am and 4.00pm (Monday to Friday) - this is for bookings over £10 only. Alternatively call in to Salt Ayre in person or book by post using an application form/cheque www.lancaster.gov.uk/
WORKPLACE CYCLING OFFICER
Some of you may be aware that Bee Scott (nee Harding) has recently left the CDT Team. Therefore we are now seeking to recruit a new Workplace Cycling Co-ordinator to join the cycling team.
In general the aim of this post is to promote the CDT vision to major employers and developments within the area and to provide general support to the CDT project.
If you are interested in this interesting role please visit www.lancaster.gov.uk/jobs for further information.
HIGH VIZ VEST COMPETITION
The CDT Team invites you to put your artwork in the limelight by designing an image for its new stock of high viz vests.
The competition is open to all ages and one lucky winner will receive a bag of cycling goodies and have their design adorn the back of cycling vests to be issued to local cyclists over the coming months.
As an added bonus, the winner and their friends and family will be invited to have afternoon tea with the mayor followed by a VIP tour of the magnificent Lancaster Town Hall.
So if you’ve got a fabulous idea, or you just want to show off your artistic skills, start getting your ideas down on paper.
All designs should be in black and approximately A4 in size. High resolution electronic images can be emailed. Designs should be bold and simple, so that they can be seen from a distance. Slogans that support the aims of the council’s Cycling Demonstration Town Project are welcomed. Visit www.celebratingcycling.org for more information.
Send your pictures to Rachel Scott, Palatine Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PW or by email to celebratingcycling@lancaster.gov.uk (please title emails Hi Viz).
Deadline for entries is Friday 3rd October. Don’t forget to include your name, address, phone number and age on the back of your entry.
OTHER NEWS / EVENTS
Design the Sustrans Christmas Card Competition
A bike is not just for Christmas! Win 200 Christmas cards to give to your family and friends by designing one that celebrates Sustrans vision with festive flair. Runners up win a free Sustrans T-shirt.
All entries must be in by 22nd September 2008.
The winning card will be announced in September, unfortunately we are unable to return artwork.
Send your designs to Sustrans, Information and Trading Team, 2 Cathedral Square, Bristol, BS1 5DD.
Please put your contact details on the back of your entry - name, age and school contact number.
www.sustrans.org.uk/webfiles/Safe%20Routes/SRS_Xmas_card.pdf
Lancaster holds its first ever Eco Festival – The One Planet Festival
The One Planet Festival will highlight issues surrounding climate change, celebrate the diverse culture, produce and innovations of the north Lancashire area, and aims to inspire practical action to reduce our environmental footprint.
Co-ordinated by Lancaster's climate change and energy awareness organisation, LESS (Local and Effective Sustainable Solutions), the One Planet Festival will feature a Sustainability Expo showcasing renewable energy technologies, sustainable products, services and projects. Other festival events include ‘Green Screen’, an environment themed film festival at The Dukes Cinema, carbon neutral and bicycle-powered music concerts at venues around the city and a series of talks and workshops addressing the challenge of climate change and offering practical solutions, headlined by climate change guru and author George Marshall with his Carbon Detox cabaret.
The One Planet Festival runs in Lancaster, Lancashire, from 9-12th October 2008. The Sustainability Expo is on Saturday 11 October from 10-4pm at Lancaster Town Hall. George Marshall stars in Carbon Detox, the world’s first stand-up climate change show at the Dukes Theatre on Sat 11 October at 8.30pm. Tickets are £5 / £4. For more information see www.oneplanetfestival.com
Cyclo Cross
The first event of the season is local, at Snowhill Scorton, on 14th September and is open to all ages. Full details are available www.nwcca.org.uk/
City of Preston Grand Prix
Sunday 28th September 2008
Circuit racing on a 1.2km course around the heart of Preston City Centre.
- Youth races - all categories - 13:00
- Regional A Support Race - 15:00
- National A Race - 16:00
There will be a Preston City Inter Schools Competition run by British Cycling Coaches and the Cycling Club will be running a 'Go Ride Challenge' throughout the afternoon. Up to £2000 in prizes to be won.
www.cdnw.org/Preston_City_Centre_Crits/Preston_City_centre_crits.htm
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