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Recycle Vinyl started buying Record collections and selling them online 2 and a half years ago on Discogs market place, within 6 months we were in the top 40 sellers of Vinyl in the UK on that platform, so after a year we set up our own website and app, the App has now had over 11000 downloads and reaches customers from all around the world!

We have been open by appointment for the past couple of years from our 4 units located in an old mill but have now decided to open a shop. We spent a long time trying find the perfect location even looking at moving to Manchester or Leeds but we eventually found the perfect spot for us close to home in Elland above a Post Office which is perfect for our online business! 

We have spent the past year working on creating the perfect Record Shop experience for our customers, and starting from 4th March 2023 we will be open every Saturday and aim to keep the shop stock levels at about 20,000 Dance Music Records available at all times!

We are only opening on Saturdays 10am – 6pm as we are too busy during midweek with online sales to open then, however we are going to make the one day a week count by having live DJ’s in store once a month and those DJ sets will be recorded and played back in the shop on the other Saturdays!

Our shop features 4 listening posts so you can try before you buy and a coffee machine to keep you going as it will easily take you at least a day to go through what we have in store!

Lancashire News, Lancs Leisure

Thanks to a £220,000 boost from Defra’s Nature for Climate Fund to kickstart planting, this funding will see a tree planted equivalent to every resident living in Barrow, Copeland and Allerdale. Defra has approved Cumbria’s proposal for a new coastal community woodland – which will provide a series of connected community woodlands down the western coast of Cumbria. Thousands of trees will be planted over five years (up to 150 hectares) and in the next 25 years, a minimum of 5,000 hectares of woodland will be created. These will provide direct and real benefit for people living within these communities through the development of new tree planting and woodland creation. It will offer opportunities for decarbonisation and enhance the county’s natural capital, making Cumbria a more attractive place to live and work. The development of the Cumbria Community Forest bid has been led by Cumbria County Council, The National Trust and Cumbria Woodlands, in close partnership with other local councils including Barrow Borough Council, Copeland Borough Council and Allerdale Borough Council. It has also been supported by a range of other organisations including Art Gene, The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Britain’s Energy Coast.
Councillor Celia Tibble, Cumbria County Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment, said:

“This is incredibly exciting, and I’m delighted that the county council will be taking the lead role in this initiative. Trees and woodlands are vital in our fight against climate change but not only this; they also provide far reaching physical and mental health benefits too. Being able to connect local people with local nature without the need to travel will be fantastic.”

Jez Westgarth, Lakes Future Farming Programme Manager from the National Trust, added:
“We have been delighted to support the development of this exciting initiative, that will provide local opportunities for people to enjoy nature and beauty within easy reach of where they live and work. Through a range of different opportunities that the community forest will provide, we can help support and encourage everyone to be able to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature and the great outdoors.” Neville Elstone from Cumbria Woodlands, said:

“The development of Community Forests will provide a rich local focal point to attract visitors and make the area a more attractive location to live and work. Importantly, it’s not just increasing woodland cover. It’s about opportunity, engagement and enjoyment for local communities and visitors alike. The complimentary opportunities for green jobs, nature recovery, carbon storage and environmental resilience are endless.” Lord Goldsmith, Forestry Minister, added:
“This announcement further expands and strengthens England’s network of Community Forests. All across the country we are growing more trees and woodland than ever before, including in and around some of England’s most deprived communities. “Forests are vital for the future of our planet and this exciting new project will contribute towards our commitment to treble tree planting rates by the end of this Parliament.” Sir William Worsley, Forestry Commission Chair, said:

“The incredible value of trees has never been clearer, and it is my personal passion to make sure as many people as possible get to experience their benefits. This initiative will offer local opportunities for people to enjoy nature from their doorstep, providing people of all ages and abilities with fresh air and spaces to breathe.
“I look forward to working with all partners involved and will ensure that, through careful planning and expert management, the trees of Cumbria and elsewhere can continue to thrive as they grow.” There will now be extensive further engagement with a range of communities to help shape and agree the final plan.”

Lancashire News, Lancs Leisure, Lancs Sport

LancasterWall is Lancaster’s first, and only purpose-built bouldering facility, brought to you by the Lakeland Climbing Centre Ltd and provides the perfect environment to start your climbing journey. Adults can come down to the centre and get climbing straight away, or if you’d like a bit more guidance on the beginning of your climbing journey why not book one of our instructed sessions.

But what is bouldering?
Bouldering is a fun and accessible way to start climbing and beginners can enjoy immediate success right from the moment they step on to the wall. Bouldering gives you a chance to tackle our purpose made problems while enjoying the safety provided by a crash mat. Bouldering does not require a lot of equipment and there are only a few key safety points you need to learn to get going.

Bouldering is a the perfect blend of physical and mental exercise and many people find that once they give it a go they are hooked for life. Not only does bouldering provide a unique form of exercise it also provides one of the most friendly and inclusive communities you’ll find.

Bouldering Taster Sessions
Taster sessions are an ideal way to get started on your climbing journey, perfect for families or groups of friends. One of our instructors will guide you through an hour long session in our fabulous center giving you the chance to try everything we have to offer with the security of having a staff member on hand to offer direction where needed. There is no need to have any prior experience to attend these sessions.

Bouldering Induction Plus
Whether you have never climbed before or would like a refresher, our qualified instructors will guide you through a practical introduction to bouldering safety, technique and how to make the most of your climbing sessions. Bouldering Inductions are also suitable for those who are new to climbing who would like to supervise juniors in the bouldering environment, or for Junior climbers (aged 14 years or over) to start the process of becoming unsupervised junior boulderers; however a parent must attend the session if this is the aim.

How do I get started?
If you are interested in visiting the Centre or attending any of the above session please check our website, www.lancasterwall.co.uk, for more details on each session; times; terms and conditions and minimum age/experience requirements.

Lancashire News, Lancs Leisure

A planning application for the city owned multi-million pound cinema and leisure complex, Animate, has been lodged by Preston City Council. Since the scheme was first proposed, plans have progressed to improve the previously consented proposals and respond to the current leisure market trends. The planning application includes an 8 screen cinema; 16 lane bowling alley; competitive social unit (suitable for a range of uses); 5 family restaurants; a street food hub; public realm improvements; 164 space car park; a Changing Places’ facility and associated servicing arrangements.

The Animate scheme aims to bring growth and development to the city centre, create a quality leisure destination to bring families back into Preston and make the city the ‘place to be’. As well as bringing in over £7million of extra economic activity every year while creating 140 full time equivalent jobs.

This planning application has now been submitted to Preston City Council’s Planning Department. A period of consultation will be open to allow the public the opportunity to express their views on the proposed development. The application will be considered and decided by the Planning Committee, which is made up of elected councillors.
Subject to achieving planning permission work is programmed to begin on site in Summer 2022.

Councillor Matthew Brown, Leader of Preston City Council, said: “This planning application is the vital next step in the Animate scheme, which aims to bring key investment and jobs to benefit the people of Preston, as well as stimulating investment in the surrounding area. It is a central part of our ambitions for a more democratic local economy with the asset retained in city ownership once developed.

The scheme aims to enhance the leisure offer within the city centre, build resiliency as we recover from Covid and make Preston a key destination to live, work and visit. Now the application has been submitted, it will be considered by the planning committee who will make their decision over the coming weeks.”

Andrew Dewhurst, director of Maple Grove Developments, commented: “This joint planning application, submitted by Preston City Council and Maple Grove Developments aims to create a leading leisure destination within the city centre.
We’ve worked closely with the City Council and Leach Rhodes Walker Architects in developing the design and scheme content, to ensure the Animate project will meet the goal of creating a thriving, sustainable city centre offer for everyone to enjoy.”

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The Yorkshire Air Museum has burst back to life celebrating the wonder of Aviation, which we proudly proclaim as Yorkshire’s greatest invention! Did you know that the aeroplane was first invented in our own county?

Museum Director Barbara George explains: “Scarborough born nobleman George Cayley was so inspired by the passenger carrying hot air balloons of the Mongolfier brothers in France that he defined the principles for a ‘flying machine’ in 1799, designing the very first outline of a ‘conventional’ aeroplane with fixed wings, a ‘fuselage’ and using the acts of propulsion and lift as individual functions to make it fly.”

This ultimately led to the creation of his full-size glider which, in 1853, made the first man-carrying flight at his family home at Brompton by Sawdon. The Museum is proud to display the unique replica of this amazing craft which now takes take centre place in our huge hangar, strikingly mounted on a plinth, along with other iconic Yorkshire designed aircraft, such as the Blackburn Buccaneer, the last of a long line of aircraft from the company founded by Leeds born Robert Blackburn, and, of course, own unique WWII Halifax Mk. III bomber, “Friday the 13th”. This is so named after the most successful Halifax, flying from its Yorkshire base at RAF Lissett near Bridlington.

We know you will be inspired after visiting our wonderful museum, based on an original WWII Bomber Command base, with all the history and heritage of the period.

Enjoy discovering our amazing aircraft collection amongst our extensive, spacious grounds and take a stroll around our woodland nature area. Discover a tranquil, fragrant spot in our ‘Jardin des Papillons’ or Memorial Rose Gardens and enjoy a family picnic on our lawns.

Open Daily 10:00am to 17:00pm. (Winter 10:00am – 16:00pm)
Admission: £12 Adults, £5 Child (4-17). Family £30 (2A + up to 3 Children.)
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award.

Lancashire News, Lancs Leisure

As part of the celebrations to mark the Lake District National Park’s 70th birthday, seven specially selected routes have been relaunched to really show off the variety of landscapes and environments that the Lake District has to offer.
This week marks exactly 70 years since the Lake District National Park was founded and work began to look after this special place.

Chief Executive of The Lake District National Park Authority, Richard Leafe said: “The importance of National Parks for health and wellbeing benefits has been highlighted during the pandemic. It’s been heartening to see so many people helping us look after the Lake District during this time – from litter pickers to other community groups and volunteers – we hope that this will continue for the next 70 years, and beyond.

“Looking forward, we have a commitment to continuing to protect the Lake District, ensuring that nature and wildlife thrive while working closely with our vibrant communities and our farmers, who are custodians of our unique landscape.

“Our immediate key priorities are to implement our new partnership plan, our Authority commitment to reach net zero by 2025, and the delivery of the new Farming in Protected Landscapes funding.

The seven selected celebratory walks are from the Lake District Miles without Stiles accessible routes. The 49 routes are split into three categories; ‘For some’, ‘For many’, ‘For all’, meaning that users know what to expect when they are planning their walks. It’s hoped they will encourage people to explore those lesser known, yet equally beautiful, areas of the Lake District and make new memories.

From Roman ruins to abandoned railway lines and plenty of lake shores in between, these seven spectacular routes are ideal for first time visitors to the Lake District and for those who want to try something new.
The seven special routes are:
• Monk Coniston
• Broughton Railway
• Walls Drive, Ravenglass
• Friar’s Crag
• Staveley Riverside
• Wray Castle to Loanthwaite
• Dunmallard, Pooley Bridge

We are asking people to help us celebrate by taking photos while they are on these routes and sharing them with us on social media using #LakeDistrict70

To showcase how accessible our Miles without Stiles routes really are, we have partnered with TGA Mobility to show to their customers how you can still get out and enjoy the Lake District whatever your ability. More information about these and all of our other Miles without Stiles routes here: https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/things-to-do/walking/mileswithoutstiles

Our photo shows one of the 7 for 70 Miles Without Stiles Routes being promoted to celebrate 70 years of the Lake District National Park.

Lancashire News, Lancs Leisure

Mynydd Sleddog Adventures is Wales’ first and only outdoor activity provider, specialising in husky rides and sled dog experiences with our team of super canine athletes.

With 20 years experience of training and racing sled dogs in the UK and abroad, we pride ourselves on leading awesome adventures for anyone who loves the wild outdoors and of course sled dogs Autumn/Winter is our prime time when our dogs just want to work, so why not join us for the experience of a lifetime.

You will have the opportunity to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the unique and crazy world of Dog Mushing and Sled Dog Sports. If you are looking for a fast paced, adrenaline fuelled, blast through the stunning undulating trails of Hiraethog Forest, then our 6 Dog Team Passenger Run is the adventure for you!

Alternatively, our Intro to Mushing is ideal for children or adults who would love to interact with working sled dogs, learn the basics of Dog Mushing and run a small team of sled dogs themselves, surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Dolben Hall.

To book your sled dog powered adventure go to www.mynyddsleddog adventures.com
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An exciting Lake District National Park project has been awarded a £250,000 grant from the Government’s £40 million second round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, a multi-million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery. The Lake District Centre for Nature Conservation and Connection is a new partnership between The Lake District National Park Authority and The Ernest Cook Trust. The project has three main strands:

• The conservation, restoration and interpretation of eight priority habitats at Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre.
• The development of a fully resourced, accessible and versatile engagement programme for young people from urban backgrounds to connect with nature on the site.
• And a training programme that will upskill young people in habitat restoration/conservation skills, providing valuable work experience, skills and importantly accreditation for jobs in the environmental sector.

Sam Mason of the Lake District National Park Authority commented: “We are delighted to have secured this funding and look forward to working with The Ernest Cook Trust over the next 18 months to deliver this exciting new programme at Brockhole. “Connection with nature is known to be good for our health and well-being.

This funding will enable us to accelerate our learning and engagement programme, giving urban-based young people the opportunity to visit Brockhole in the National Park. Through an increased connection with and understanding of the natural world, we hope that they will want to play an active part in protecting it. We aim to work directly with 3,000 young people (under 26yrs) over 15 months.”

The Ernest Cook Trust is rooted in the conservation and management of the countryside and will lead on this training programme, giving twelve young people a life changing opportunity to learn from the land and support the habitat improvement work at Brockhole. Dr Victoria Edwards OBE, Chief Executive, The Ernest Cook Trust, said:
“We’re delighted that this funding has been awarded and are looking forward to working with the Lake District National Park Authority on this project, which fits perfectly with our mission of providing land-based learning opportunities for young people.”

A full list of awards is available to view here: https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/publications/green-recovery-challenge-fund-second-round-decisions-july-2021
The national announcement is available to view: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/multi-million-pound-boost-for-green-jobs-and-nature-recovery

Lancashire News, Lancs Leisure

A series of new ‘Rail Trails’ have been unveiled by Cumbria Tourism to help inspire more people to get out of their cars and explore some of the county’s hidden coastal gems by train. The eight downloadable Rail Trails all start and finish at a train station and feature an array of highlights along Cumbria’s west coast, including one of Wainwright’s lesser walked fells – Black Combe – which has some of the best long-distance views in the county.

Historic Roman forts, wide open sandy beaches, nature reserves bustling with rare wildlife and dramatic red sandstone cliffs are among the coastal features waiting to be explored. All the routes are accessed from the Cumbrian Coastal line, with easy train connections through from Manchester, Lancaster and Carnforth. The aim is to open people’s eyes to the range of possibilities offered by train travel, giving them practical ideas and inspiration to incorporate more sustainable forms of transport into their travels around the county this autumn. Cumbria Tourism’s Managing Director, Gill Haigh, says, “Using the train is about more than just getting from A to B.

It’s about enhancing the overall experience, helping people to kick back and relax while they soak up Cumbria’s glorious scenery and letting someone else take care of the driving, navigation and parking. It’s also a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and help protect our world-class landscape at the same time. “What’s more, these Rail Trails show how much there is to see and explore as soon as you step onto the train platform. Our visitor research clearly shows that walking, spending time near or on the water and exploring safe, quiet and captivating landscapes are some of the main reasons people visit our county.

As 2021 is also Cumbria’s Year of the Coast, it’s the perfect time to download one of these new Rail Trails and explore our stunning coastline in all its autumnal glory!” Visitors can access the Rail Trails at: www.visitlakedistrict.com/railtrails. More handy tips to help people get around by train is also available at: www.visitlakedistrict.com/byrail. The new Rail Trails have been supported by Cumbria’s Tactical Visitor Management Group, to help manage the flow of visitors around the county. Chaired by Cumbria Police, TVMG is a collaboration between a range of organisations including the county’s local authorities, the Lake District National Park, Cumbria Tourism, The National Trust, Cumbria County Council, Cumbria LEP and Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association.

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The South Ormsby Estate is located in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Classed as an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, this region can justifiably boast history and tradition. The Estate spans some 3000 acres, with Jon and Jan Thornes being the current custodians.

Tristan Jorgensen is the Head Distiller at South Ormsby Estate. Tristan gained distillery experiences in Scotland and is now utilising that knowledge and those experiences to great advantage, having created a multi award-winning brand for South Ormsby Estate’s own craft gins, with several of the botanicals used coming from the estate.
History dictates that Charles Burrell Massingberd (1749 – 1835) became the squire of South Ormsby Estate during 1802. I found Burrell’s Dry Gin (43% vol) superb.

This elegant, refined production is classic and fresh. Burrell’s Dry Gin has botanicals that include juniper, angelica root, coriander seeds, lemon peel, apple and almonds, plus some more, that make this gin the very worthy and excellent quality production that it is. Fragrant, smooth and crisp is how I would describe this gin.
The mouthfeel and palate’s sensation enjoy the fruitiness. I found that with an added tonic, this production came into its own., having delights of citrusy overtones and really great for a G&T mix,
garnishing with citrus fruits.

Marie Jeanne Rapigeon of Versailles (1764 – 1863) refurbished and transformed South Ormsby Estate, bringing further elegance and glamour. Marie Jeanne became the second wife of the squire and the gin created by Tristan Jorgensen pays a great tribute to this lady. Red fruit aromas and flavours are evident, in this splendid, pink gin (43% vol) production. Also, fabulous for adding colour, to any occasion.

The botanicals used for this gin include juniper, angelica root, coriander seeds, cassia bark, pink peppercorns, strawberries, raspberries and cranberries. Again, I found this to be another extremely well-balanced production. Certainly, the bouquet is fruity and, with the palate following through, having further highlights of complexity and depth, this much appreciated and respected delectation is a ‘pink gin’ lover’s delight.
South Ormsby Estate, South Ormsby, Lincolnshire LN11 8QS.
Contact details, information and ordering: www.southormsbyestate.co.uk/gin