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Tiny Masters of TodayLancaster Library Got it Loud on the 15th with a gig by blistering garage-punk-pop band Tiny Masters of Today, powerfully supported by Liverpool band Married to the Sea and US folksinger Jaymay. George Appleton was there ("At this early stage the Tiny Masters are best likened to one of Alex Ferguson’s footballing protégés..") and you can read his review here.
Vote for the Lancaster Library Get It Loud project (finalists in the national 'I Love Liberaries' competition) and win it a very useful £2000. It only takes a few seconds!. Vote here

Fri 1 Ocean Colour Scene
Ocean Colour Scene
. 8 pm The Dome. Tickets for the gig, which starts at 7.30pm and is limited to over 18s, cost £22.50 and are available from the Box Office by telephoning 01524 582803. Ocean Colour Scene is the latest big name lined up to play at The Dome in Morecambe. The band will be playing at the venue as part of a series of live gigs which will also take them to the Live at Loch Lomond Festival, where the band will be the main support act to the infamous Sex Pistols.
   
Sat 9
Cross Bay Walk.
Hest Bank - Grange over Sands Start: 1100 . Adults £7 Children £4 includes return transport. If no return transport is required Adults £3 Children Free.Walk is 9 miles across sands, crossing fast running channels, only those of reasonable fitness should attempt the walk. Walk is accompanied with quad bikes and tractors. Further information Alan Sledmore 01524 824693 or email
9 Greater Manchester Police Male Voice Choir. 8pm. St Peter’s Cathedral, Lancaster. Tickets £5 (no concessions). GMPMVC has been entertaining audiences throughout the UK and Europe since June 1974. GMPMVC's trademark is 'music and fun' - so come and join them! For tickets and further information, please contact Lancaster Tourist Information Centre (01524 32878) or Cathedral House (01524 384820; events@lancastercathedral.org.uk).
   
Sun 10 Cross Bay - Half Marathon and Cross Bay Walk (approx 8 miles). Why not experience this unique Half Marathon. The race crosses Morecambe Bay from Flookburgh in Cumbria to Hest Bank, Lancashire taking in the breathtaking scenery of Morecambe Bay and the South Lakes . Run mainly on sands this unique race crosses the River Kent and yes you will get wet, very wet! This flat but challenging run gives you something very different from your usual Half Marathon! Age Limit 17 years. If Running is not your thing why not do the walk which will support the walkers then everyone can gather back together at The Shore Café, Hest Bank, Lancaster . Support your local cancer charity whilst having a great day out. CancerCare is a ‘local’ charity run by ‘local’ people supporting ‘local’ cancer patients and their families all completely free of charge. For more information or enter on line at www.cancercare.org.uk or www.crossbay.org.uk
   
Tues 12
Cross Bay Walk.
Hest Bank - Kents Bank Start: 1400 . Adults £7 Children £4 includes return transport. If no return transport is required Adults £3 Children Free.Walk is 9 miles across sands, crossing fast running channels, only those of reasonable fitness should attempt the walk. Walk is accompanied with quad bikes and tractors. Further information Alan Sledmore 01524 824693 or email
   
Th 14 An organ recital by Colin Parsons. 12.45pm - 1.30 pm. St John’s Church on Chapel Street in Lancaster. Free.
   
Sun 17 A 'real craft fair' with hand-crafted goods made by local artisans. 10am-4pm. Victoria Institute, Caton, Lancaster, LA2 9QT. Entry is Free. Refreshments available. Full details on the website www.lunevalleycraftfairs.co.uk
   
Sat 23
Cross Bay Walk.
Silverdale - Grange over Sands Start: 1030 . Adults £7 Children £4 includes return transport. If no return transport is required Adults £3 Children Free.Walk is 9 miles across sands, crossing fast running channels, only those of reasonable fitness should attempt the walk. Walk is accompanied with quad bikes and tractors. Further information Alan Sledmore 01524 824693 or email
   
Th 21 Sue Paris . 12.45pm - 1.30 pm. St John’s Church on Chapel Street in Lancaster. Free.
   
Sun 24 Cross Bay Walk. Hest Bank - Flookburgh Start: 1030. Adults £7 Children £4 includes return transport. If no return transport is required Adults £3 Children Free.Walk is 9 miles across sands, crossing fast running channels, only those of reasonable fitness should attempt the walk. Walk is accompanied with quad bikes and tractors. Further information Alan Sledmore 01524 824693 or email
   
Tue 26
Cross Bay Walk.
Hest Bank - Kents Bank Start: 1300. Adults £7 Children £4 includes return transport. If no return transport is required Adults £3 Children Free.Walk is 9 miles across sands, crossing fast running channels, only those of reasonable fitness should attempt the walk. Walk is accompanied with quad bikes and tractors. Further information Alan Sledmore 01524 824693 or email
   
   
   

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