n 8 . Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, January 31st, 1991


Standing room only as Snow White and her dwarfs entertain


PANTOMIME is alive and well in Clitheroe. If anyone needed proof of this, then they only had to attend this year’s production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” at Trinity Methodist Hall — that is if


they could get a ticket! Full house notices were


posted for this ever popu­ lar church group produc­ tion. Disappointed people had to be turned away from several of the seven public performances. You could get in to “Miss Sai­ gon” easier than Trinity’s “Snow White” ! “ Snow White” clearly


gave immense pleasure to “children” from nine to 90. On the night I was there, audience participation was so great that 1 thought the cast should have paid to get in. What so obviously captivated the audience was the arrival of the seven dwarfs — they almost stole the show; almost, but not quite, because in a Trinity panto­ mime no one steals the show.


Teamwork is the key to


an evening at a Trinity pantomime. This is a pro­ duction Jean Robinson can chalk up as a resounding success — from backstage


to front of house, from the colourful costumes all lov­ ingly made to the stunning sets and lighting (including a cascading, floodlit water­ fall in Diamond Dell) and from the musical direction by Dorothy Birtwell to the virtuosity of Peter Wrig- ley (exchanging church organ for an instrument of more modern vintage). The production was


faithful to all the true panto traditions — no guest appearances by age­ ing cricketing heroes or chat show hosts needed for this production, just the timeless ingredients we all love. Wicked Queen was


played with chilling bra­ vura by Helen Cole (well, she frightenod me, even if the children were made of sterner stuff and told her where to go). When she went u]> in a puff of smoke, you could see the audience visibly relax. Helen’s was a really pro­


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fessional performance. Comedy was in the very


capable hands of Norman Hornby, as Dame Semo­ lina. He, or should it be she, seems to have made the part of pantomime dame his own. Over­ dressed, overblown and over the top; to see Nor­ man in full sail is to see why a bewildered Ameri­ can would understand cricket more easily than English pantomime. Sustaining r io tous comedy throughout the


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THE full cast of Trinity’s successful pantomime


Rupert, of Novrovia, (from where I was sitting


performance were Wid- — possibly an island off gery and Diggery played the coast of Scotland) was


by Steuart Kellington and Kim Croydon — a true barrowload of laughter. Their performances were beautifully judged, not overplayed, as comedy so often can be to a respon­ sive audience, but showing energy and timing and sustaining the characters to the end (I wonder if their "audiences” in the classroom find them quite so funny!) Completing the comedy,


Roland Hailwood — in a somewhat quieter voice, although his whispers could be heard at the back — was a very convincing Chancellor Bumblewood. What a relief it was when he caught his Butterfly and what an effective cameo part he played. Romance and music


were in the care of Louise Calvert as Snow White, with a lovely and convinc­ ing voice and presence on


stage. Kathleen Paul as Prince


a real delight. What a pleasure to see a principal boy with the legs to match! Completing the east


were Lucy Rose as the Spirit of the Mirror, Christine Shutt as Mrs Potts, Emma Wilkinson as the rabbit and Victor (how did he get in?) played by Ian Britcliffe. I said at the outset that


the Seven Dwarfs almost stole the show. Well, on reflection, I think they did. Grumnpy said to Snow White on first acquaintance: “ I could force myself to like you,” and we had no difficulty at all in falling for the seven dwarfs. Complementing all


these principals was colourful chorus work and im a g in a t iv e d a n ce


routines. All in all, a super panto


mime — I’m sorry for the


people who missed it! T. R. T.


Local views


SLIDES depicting the local countryside and the Lake District were shown at the latest meeting of St James’s Women’s Fellow­ ship. The talk and slide show was given by Miss 0. Wol-


s t e n h o 1me, who was thanked by Mrs N. Kaye. The speaker at the next meeting, next Wednesday in the Infants’ Hall at St James’s School, will be M is s M . K a y , o f Hillington.


Village women reap rewards for studying


THE hard slog of studying for an Open University degree has paid off -o Riminirton women, who are among the 611 in the North West


for two Rim gto


to graduate. The two are Mrs Mai-- she said. “But my older


garet Hughes, of Hollins children were supportive." Croft, Stopper Lane, and Catherine (20) and Phil- Mrs Marlyn Harrison, of l ip (1 7 ) a re b e in g Mosna Cottage, Newby. en c ou ra g ed by Mrs For Mrs Hughes, now in Hughes to follow the uni-


job as a primary school “Now, of course, I wish teacher.


her 40s, getting a degree versity route which was with an emphasis on dove- denied her during her own lopmental psychology youth. Catherine is study- meant seven years’ work ing in London for a BSc and will, she holies, lead to and Phillip is at Burnley a place at teacher-training College on a pre-care college and ultimately to a' course,


I had gone to university,” Such was the level of said Mrs Hughes. But, at


work that even family the time, she wanted a job holidays saw Mrs Hughes and then got married and getting up extra early and had her family to look going to bed late at night after, to fit in the studying She knew before she required. And on one holi- began the Open Univer- day in Portugal she had to sity course that it would spend most of her time — take at least six years. But even when on the beach — having support from the finishing off part of the family has, she says, been course!


Having two young eliil-


dren — Gareth and Thomas, now aged six and four respectively — posed its own problems, too. “There were times when Pd have a baby in one arm and an essay in the other,”


chartered surveyor work­ ing in Burnley as a local government valuation, officer and also has to travel to give lectures. He was once a fo o tb a l l referee, which meant less study time fo r Mrs Hughes. Now he only occasionally referees, and then at local matches.


The couple, who were


both born in Wales, moved from the West Midlands to Rimington 14 years ago. Since the move, Mrs Hughes has worked for nearly four years as a clerk at Clitheroe Hospi­ tal, but she has always had a very strong desire to become a teacher.


“ I’d like to be a primary


a great help. “ I would usually go to


the library on Saturdays and there were many times when my husband had to do some babysitting in the evenings as well as on Saturdays,” she said. Her husband, Tony, is a


TOPS WHEN IT COMES TO HYGIENE


school te a ch e r ,” she explained, “and I feel I’ve had a lot of experience with young children which should help.” Such is her determina­


tion that, if her open degree will not unlock the doors to educational train­ ing, she hopes the next phase of her studying — two years’ work for an honours degree — will. Equally delighted with


her Open University suc­ cess is Rimington resident Mrs Marlyn Harrison (48), who lives with her hus­ band, Joseph, and daugh­ ter, Abigail (11), at Newby. Describing herself as a


“part-time computer user, housewife and mother,’ Mrs Harrison has followed in the footsteps of her hus­ band who also gained an Open University degree. Seven years’ study, dur­


ing which nearly every evening was devoted to course work, has now paid dividends. Her degree is mainly


maths, with one course in technology. She carries out word


FOOD hygiene certificates have been presented to staff at Clitheroe Hospital, among them catering employees and an occupational therapist. Since the Food Hygiene Act came into force on


January 1st hospitals arc required to ensure all staff, including nurses, porters and domestic work­ ers, receive the Institute of Environmental Health Officers’ food hygiene certificates at least to basic level. The basic certificates are granted after six hours’


(raining and the intermediate after four full days. Those awarded at Clitheroe were all basic certifi­


cates, apart from that given to senior chef Mr Alan Lightbrown, who is pictured receiving an intermediate certificate from the unit general manager, Miss Gillian March. Also in our picture is the hospital authority’s catering training man­ ager, Mrs Pam Sutton (centre), domestic service manager Andrea Glover (hack row, centre) and other certificate winners.


and data processing — and some programming —


from home. “ If I become bored,


shall do honours, but at the moment Pm having a rest and hope to investi­ gate volunteer teaching in numeracy.” says Mrs Har­ rison.


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READY for video action. . . Jack Lawless (left) and fellow film makers Jim Whalley (centre) and Raymond Burrows


Video messages to show lads we are


thinking of them HOME videos telling troops in the Gulf that their folks back home miss them could soon be wing­ ing their way from local families — thanks to the inialive of a man who once served ill the Middle Last. Former Coldstream Guards’ sergeant Mr Jack


All systems go for new village hall


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mittee is happy with the terms of the lease and at last we can get moving,” said villager and commit­ tee member Mr Eric Ronnan. Special grants will be


making up a large propor­ tion of the final cost of tho project. Initially, it was under­


stood that, to have each request processed, the committee had to have raised WO,000 before any applications for financial help could be made. With the deadline for applica­ tions set at April, this left the committee with just over three months to raise the money. However, just when it


looked as if no action could be taken until April, 1992, members were handed a


lifeline. I f the c om m it te e


showed that it already had a series of fund-raising


events planned and would be able to reach the target by 1992, then the grant applications could be sub­ mitted this April. With so much planning


already completed, this was not a problem and applications to a host of groups and organisations such as Lancashire County Council, Ribble Valley Council, the Rural Devel­ opment Commission and the Sports Council will now be submitted. In o rd e r to b o o s t


interest in the village, a special leaflet has been printed and will be distri­ buted soon. Tlie publiea tion gives details of a loan bonds scheme and a direct d e b it s ch em e , both designed to start bringing the money in. The loan bonds scheme


allows people to lend money to the committee on an interest-free basis. The commit tee then undertakes to repay the lender at a later date and the money is banked, with all the interest also going into the fund. The direct debit scheme


will enable people to donate as much or as little money as they wish. With a spring raffle and


many other events in the pipeline, the villagers are expecting to be busy over the next few months, working hard to reach the final figure. They say there is no


doubt that the hall will be a great asset to the vil lage. Situated just off the Whalley Arms car-park, the building is expected to include a hall, meeting room, kitchen, toilets, an upper meeting room and disabled facilities. “We are all pleased that


the long wait is over and that the real work can begin,” said Mr Ronnan


Birthday greetings


THERE was a good response for the latest I domino drive held by) R ib b le sd a le Club Chatburn. The winners were Mrs


A. Titterington and Mrs I. Townson. Tea hostesses were Mrs E. Campbell and Mrs M. Ridgway. Birth-1 day greetings were sung, j for Mrs A. Preston and new member Mrs E. Edgar was also welcomed.


Chemists’ rota


TODAY and tomorrow, Boots, Castle Street,


Clitheroe, will be open until 6-30 p.m. Peter Buckley, Railway View: Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday until 6- 30 p.m.


Lawless, now an amateur video film maker, says that lie is is organising a service in the Ribble \ alley for people who want to pass on goodwill messages


to the lads. “The idea would be to go along to local service­ , , ,


men’s homes in the Ribble Valley and video messages from their families,” said Mr Lawless (64), who served in Palestine and other parts of the Middle East in the immediate post war years. “My own experience out there tells me that tins


sort of service would definitely improve morale. It would lie left for the families themselves to compile their own messages and send tile tapes to tho Cull. “ I understand that tho forces already have faci-


lites to watch videos and the Ministry of Defence has given the go-ahead for tapes to he sent out to


them.” Mr Lawless, who says his service will costs fami­ .


lies only the price of tile tape, served in the Middle East for foiir-and-a-half years as a pioneer sergeant


in charge of mine clearing and bomb disposal, l ie still bears scars from an explosion while on operations in


Palestine ill 1948. Mr Lawless, who left the Army in 1952, is now


retired and lives in Subden. He says that lie is in touch with other amateur video film makers who would be willing to assist him. Any families interested in making use of his offer


can contact him on 0282-72848.


Pray for us is plea from Gulf


LETTERS from local servicemen in the Gulf have a heartfelt message for the folks ^liack home


“ Please ask everyone to pray for us." Their request has been passed on to the “ Adver­


tiser and Times" by Mrs Mary Mansell, of Peel Park Avenue, Clitheroe, who lias helped to set up a local Gulf family support group, which so fiir has


nine members. Mrs Mansell, whose 23-ycar-old son.' Robert, is


serving in the Gulf with the Royal Artillery, said: “Three local lads have written home saying that they are receiving plenty of mail from home, hut would we ask as many people as possible to pray for their safe return and the end of the war.” Meanwhile, the Army has announced guidelines


for forces families in the Ribble Valley and else­ where needing help during the conflict. But it stresses that the main point lo remember


is that no news is good news. The Army's North West District headquarters in


Preston has a direct line tu the Gulf and, if the need arises, the nominated next of kin will receive a personal visit from an Army officer. In the North West, the Army is co-ordinating a tri-service joint medical support plan for the recep­


tion, administration and welfare of Navy, Army and Air Force casualties in the region. An Army statement points out:"The wife and


dependent’ children, or other nominated next of kin, will lie able to visit the hospital and travel and accommodation costs outside the local area will lie met by the Government. All arrangements will he


made by the Army. "A full range or after-care and welfare support


will lie available to servicemen and their families, either through the Army and the regimental sys­ tem or from the numerous voluntary organisations who have kindly offered their support." National helplines:


Army: 0345 717200. Royal Navy: 0345 414511.


Rovul Air Force: 03-15 800900. Royal Fleet Aux- iliiiry: 071 380 0373.


Potential donors respond to crisis


PEOPLE in Clitheroe and district are responding to


the Gulf crisis by giving blood. The National Blood Transfusion Service in Lancas­


ter, which covers the Ribble Valley, reports a signifi­ cant increase in the number of people wanting to


help. In some parts of Lancashire there has been a 50%


increase in the number of people coming forward. Mr Frank Morris, donor services manager, said:


“There has been a tremendous increase in support from the public, including those in the Ribble


Valley.” The service has been building up stocks at mili­


tary hospitals, as well as supplying the NHS. War casualties have so far been very light, but the strain will come in providing a continuing supply for both the NHS and for war casualties in the event of a major land battle. With this in mind, two transfusion teams are busy


touring the North West in an increased drive for blood. Clitheroe area people who have not given blood


before, but who would like to do so are asked to con­ tact Freephone 0800-300-333. Existing donors should wait until the service con­


tacts them. Lapsed donors — who have not supplied blood within the last year — should phone the local service (Lancaster 63456).


Place for casualties


ALTHOUGH all hospitals in the region have been put on standby, it seems that the Royal l’reston Hospital would be used for the North West's casualties should the Gulf War escalate. “Obviously all the hospitals arc ready to be used,


but the Royal Preston is important because it has a burns unit and plastic surgery facilities,” said Mr


Ian Rhodes, NHS regional public relations man­ ager, “ but a lot depends on the number and types of casualties.” Mr Rhodes added that if the number of casual­


ties was large, all avenues would have to be explored and he did not rule out the possibility of local hospitals such as Calderstoncs and Brockhall having to be used.


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