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Back Commons, Clithcroc, Lancs. BB7 29X Ken and Judith Barnes
This beautiful detached Victorian house built in 1903 has been extended and redecorated to provide
luxunous accommodation with an emphasis on incndly and personal attention to guests.
peace and tranquility, but within walking distance of the town centre.
Set in picturesque gardens, on a quiet lane, giving
Panoramic views of die casdc, Pcndle Hill and Waddington and Bleasdalc Fells. ’
All bedrooms arc comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated with colour co-ordination, central hearing, colour r.V., tea and coffee making facilities and welcome trays.
All rooms can be let as singles and dicrc arc reductions lor children. Separate guests' badiroom widi bath, shower and toilet. One bedroom with en-suitc facilities, and one with vanity unit.
Visitors dining room and lounge with colour TV and open fire in winter. Private enclosed parking.
BED Sc BREAKFAST X I5 per person Evening meals available on request
_ Tel: 0200 23.571
COUNTRY HOUSE
PETER BARN
Rabbit Lane, Waddington, Nr. CHtheroe
0200 28585 Jean Sm
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stone tithe bam in the Forest of Bowland and enjoy the warm friendly atmosphere
Come and stay awhile in our lovingly converted
3 pretty bedrooms, one cn-suite, with welcome trays.
Good rambling area.
Many hostelries nearby for evening meals. BED AND BREAKFAST from 117
WHITEHALL
A TEA & CRAFTS Tel: 0254 826456
Only ’/2 mile from Stonyhurst College.
Open Wednesday — Sunday inclusive and Bank Holidays.
B lackbu rn ' s Water Fun Centre
venue Road, Hurst Green, Blackburn, Lancs, BB69QGB
Refreshments and meals available throughout the day.
arts and crafts
by Elizabeth Huffman
AGAINST the backdrop of the glorious nibble Valley scenery, arts ami crafts are flourishing.
beehive of artistic and dra matic activity, with plenty to see and do for people of all ages and tastes.
The area is a veritable
Community theatre is thr iving, with p an to
mimes, mus icals and plays, both professional and amateur, being staged regularly. For music con noisseurs, there are also frequent conceits.
displaying the work dozens of groups in Kibble Valley, such .... WIs, are equally popular with residents and visitors alike, not to mention the myriad c ra f t shops in Clitheroe and the su r rounding villages.
the as
locally include the fascin ating Clitheroe Civic Hall Cinema, where an enchan ting atmosphere provides
arts
the cultural life of the area is through one of the many courses offered in the stately surroundings of Alston Hail, located on the outskirts of Longridge. Flagships for the
slide shows figure on the agenda. Another way to dip into
another artistic strong hold, where exhibits are always on show and occa sional concerts, lectures or
Local l ib ra r ie s a re
Markets and craft fairs of
the backdrop for both films and th e a t r ic a l productions.
yietorian architecture and timeless feel, the Civic Mall is a prized part of Kibble Valiev life.
With its unusual mid-
ordinary local attraction is Trapp Forge, in the vil lage of Simonstone, where masterpieces of ironwork are designed and forged. There is a shop, as well as th e chance to watch blacksmiths practising the ancient ail.
A n e th e r out of t he F o r the young at heart,
the Kibble Valley also b o a s ts a c a p t iv a t in g Museum of Childhood. Located ill Kibchester, the award-winning museum is
a treasure house of toys, d o l l s a n d c h i l d h o o d memorabilia.
Punch and Judy show, a shrine to Tom Thumb, a
It has an a u th en t ic
hinted dolls’ houses in the world.
enjoy the arts are being created all the time. An arts and music festival of
More opportunities to
unprecedented propor tions was stageil for the first time last summer in
gallery is to open shortly in Clitheroe.
working replica of an Culturally Edwardian fairground and Valley is some of the most cele- possibilities.
ture trail along the River Kibble has ju s t been launched and a new art
, the Kibble a 1 i v e w i t h
Kibchester, while a sculp
A KIVKRHANK in the heart of the Kibble Valle is the setting for the first sculpture trail in Lancashire
launch of the trail featuring the work of sculptor-in-re? idence Mr Thompson Dagnall and Kibble Valiev resi dents who participated in special workshops. Set along the beautiful River Kibble, the sculp
Brungerley Bridge and Crosshill Quarry, near Clitt eroe, is iust part of the council’s commitment to pri vide public art in the district. His dream came to fruition with the Decembe
Follow sculpture trail The trail, situated along the Kibble Wav betwee
shepherd (above) and ram. Whimsical and striking the trail is a must for visitors.
Exhibition centre on the right track
INNOVATION is the name of the game when it comes to arts in the Kibble Valley.
mer glory, not only to provide transportation and information to visitors, but also to serve as an outlet for Kibble Valley artists.
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To w n C entre B l a c k b u r n
Lower Buck Inn
With a fine selection of cask ales on the bar -
Situated In the heart of the picturesque Rlbble Valley
Good beer guide 89/90; 91/92 CAMRA food guide 93/94
Huge Reductions for Families & Groups. Open Daily & Bank Hol idays.
NEW AT WAVES ___ YOU TRY IT#
WEEKDAY EVENINGS 6 - 7pm SATURDAY 10 -1 1 am. NO EXTRA CHARGE J L BorouRhof
CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE 6 - 2 7 th DEC _________ Phone for times (0254) 51111
traditional 3 course Roast Beef lunch each Sunday
Any reservations to the above telephone number
Bed and Breakfast, Evening Meal accommodation at our Inn and at our nearby Guest House
0200 28705 for details Please telephone
Home cooked traditional food served lunchtimes and evenings. With a
Christmas Day menus and Christmas party menus now available.
none other Ulan Clitheroe railway station. The Victorian station is being restored to its for
For an arts and exhibition centre has been housed in
ceilings and even the creation of a iieriod-style wail ing room featuring a coal fire. Located just a few minutes’ walk from the tow centre, the station promises to become a focal poin
when completed, with the recreation of the Victoria tacade, tile uncovering of the original ornate plasti
bitions and include craft displays. The station itself will he a masterpiece of sort
once again for life in Clitheroe and the surroundin villages.
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. I11 addition, the new gallery will house touring exh
lures include hundreds of wooden mushrooms, plu bracket fungus seats and a towering carving of ,
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