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“ Plenty to keep you amused


A N AMBITIOUS programme of fun and acti vities for young people throughout the Ribble Valley swung into action this week and they were ski-ing in a heatwave on Pendle to prove


it. Sports and Arts in Rural Parts is organised by Rib­


ble Valley Leisure with the support of the borough council, Stagecoach Ribble, the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times and Lancashire Boys Clubs. _ Young people have 35 different activities to choose


from, with coaching available in all the traditional sports but also in mountain biking, roller hockey, can­ oeing and orienteering. On the arts side, among a range of activities, they can make masks, learn simple


A hot walk for summer revellers!


ON one of the hottest days of the summer, a group of Clitheroe Ramblers gathered for a walk in the Riving-


ton area. They parked their cars


at the picnic site on Angle- zark e R e s e r v o ir and walked through the dense vegetation of a disused quarry, skirted the banks of High Bullough Reser­ voir and passed through several farms on the way to Aiance Bridge. The party rested for a


Charity boost


C O L L E C T IO N S in Booth’s supermarket and in Clitheroe town centre raised £530 for the Chil­ dren’s Society. Th e c o l le c t ion was


arranged by the local Chil­ dren’ s Soc iety action group, which includes the Rev. Rodney Nicholson, vicar of St Paul’s. Low Moor (chairman), Mrs Phi­ lippa McFall, of St Leon­ ard’s Church, Downham (collection organiser), and Mrs Jean Hudson, o f WhaJ/ey Parish < ’hureh


(treasurer). A recent musical eve­


ning at St Paul’s Church, Low Moor, with the Queen Elizabeth’s Singers, of Blackburn, raised an extra £120 for the Children’s Society.


More donors


sought


A D R IV E to get more people to sign up for the national organ donor register is being led by members of Ribble Valley Rotary Clubs this week. Both C l ith e ro e and


Ribblesdale Rotary Clubs are supporting National Transplant Week, which aims to get seven million registration forms com pleted. The register will eventually replace the familiar donor cards. Clitheroe Rotary Club


member Mr Derek Stut- tard explained that the register was a massive database of people who had agreed to donate organs. This would speed up the process of making organs available to the 5,000 individuals waiting at any given time for a


transplant. Registration forms can be found at Althams


Travel and the Advertiser and Times offices, both in King Street, Clitheroe.


S h o p p in g f i r e


FIREFIGHTERS took 20 minutes to extinguish a fire started when a bag of shopping was placed on an electric hob at a house in Standen Road, Clitheroe. The plastic bags melted,


and filled the room with smoke. Clitheroe Fire Brigade


was called at (5-10 p.m. on Thursday, and two fire­


f ig h t e r s , dre ssed breathing apparatus, used a hose reel on the fire.


N o m i n a t i o n


TH E Blackburn Royal Infirmary Accident and Emergency Department has been nominated for r Charter Mark. Organiser:


of the scheme say that the 524 nominations from Lan­


cashire are almost four times as many as were made when the Charter Marks were introduced last year.


V a n d a l i s m


VANDALS caused £100- worth o f damage to a


wooden plank fence out­ side a house in Clitheroe Road, Whalley. at around 1-15 a.m. on Sunday.


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while beside the water of Limestone Brook before tackling the slopes of Ang- lezarkc Moor to gain the


, height of Horden Pasture. They followed Belmont Road, a concessionary path which leads to the imposing dovecote and terraced gardens built just after the turn of the cen­ tury by the then Mr Lever, soon to become the 1st Viscount Leverhulme, of Sunlight soap fame. Overgrown lily ponds


and elaborately-designed connecting paths and staircases created much interest, but there was insufficient time to explore them all. The group spent some


time relaxing at the foot of Rivington Pike and then descended through Knowle Hoqse Woods to Rivington Hall Barn, where a Blackpool-like atmosphere prevailed. T h e y p r o g r e s s e d to Rivington village. Dean House Wood and along the sides of Yarrow and Ang- lezarke reservoirs to their cars. The next weekend walk,


led by Andrea Marsh, is to Olaphnm on August 3rd. meeting ;it U'olerlon ear park. Clilherog, at 9-30 a.m. The Wednesday evening walk next week (July 31st) will be from Wiswell. led by Christine Pickles. Further informa­ tion is available on 01200 4255(53.


ceramic skills or take part in crafts, dance and drum­


ming workshops run by a Ghanain, Miso’slu. A 28-page booklet, which lists all the courses and


includes booking forms and contact numbers is avail­ able from Ribble Valley Borough Council offices and the Tourist Information Centre, Market 1 lace. 1 ne Information Centre also sells tickets for the various Fun Bus services available to lake young people


between sites during the season. Our photograph shows a group of young people on


day one of the scheme in the sun at Pendle bki Club, in charge of their course is Clitheroe Royal Grammui School student Ricky Khan, who has just finished | his GCSEs, although he qualified as a ski instructor ,


some time ago.


Popular post office in line for award


A CLITHEROE post office has been hon­ oured this month, fol­ lowing its nomination and subsequent short­ listing in the 1996 Best P o s t O f f i c e Competition.


B e a u t y s p o t PERSONAL items valued


at over £*180 were stolen from a car park at a local


beauty spot. A sharp instrument was


used to force the lock of a red Renault Clio car parked at Coeklet Hill pic­ nic site, and a handbag, wallet, a man’s coat and two cash cards w ere


taken. The incident happened


between 5.30 p.in. and (5 p.m. on Wednesday last


week. B r i d g e r e s u l t s j


B R ID G E w inners at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Mondav were as follows. N/S: Mr It. Atkinson and Mrs P. Holden. Mrs J. Martindale and Mrs H. Askey. EAV: Mrs I. Park and Air B. Gluia. Mr M. Butler and Mrs M. Cross­ lev. Thursday’s winners — N/S: Mr C. Pollard and Mr G. Pollard, Mrs M. Phillips and Col. M. Jeffrey. EAV: Mrs P. Wimpenny and Mr J. Dent, Mrs J. Stubbens


and Mr H. Fielding. The popular shop, in


Henthorn Road, is one of only 10 post offices short­ listed in the Lancashire | area and, should it be suc­


cessful, it will go on to I compete against another 10 area winners for the | role of representing the North-West. Since the nomination of I


the Henthorn Itoad shop j depended entirely on sup­ port from loyal customers, I there are promising signs of success in the rest of | the competition. 'The postmistress, Mrs


Julie Woods, said: “ It is nice to know the custom­ ers think a lot of us. It | makes it all worthwhile.” A spokesman from the I


Post Office Counters said: “The quality of entries this year has been amazing. Hundreds of people have written letters to support their nomination and they reveal just how important] post offices are to them.” When asked about the I


qualities needed in a top post office he continued: “We are looking for the office that goes a little bit I further to make sure its customers get excellent] service.” Should the post office be]


chosen as the best in Lan­ cashire the lucky manager | wins £100. I f the Clitheroe shop is named as regional winner. £100 in Marks and Spencer pic vouchers will be given to the customer] who nominated it.


the Ribble Valley and beyond


living life to the full In


essential guide to


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A N exhibition currently being held at Clith eroe Library features decoupage pictures oy


Mrs Pat Rileyi of Salterforth. The exhibition finishes at the end of July, so hurry


along to see these magnificent three-d.mens onal P c- tures Of wild animals, delightful birds, beautiful flow­ ers and nursery rhymes among many more. A l l ine pictures, beautifully crafted by Mrs Riley, are framed


in such a way to enhance any home. In the library foyer there is an exhibitionofsilk


and dried flower arrangements by Clare Roberts of Country Flowers, Langho. These too will delight the


eye. On Saturday a craft day will be held at the Plat­


form Gallery, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is promoting the work of local artists who produce unique gifts at affordable prices. From painted silk to ceramics and papier mache bowls to hand-crafted


jewellery. Plenty to suit everyone I f the weather is still good on Sunday, pop along to


Clitheroe Castle Bandstand where Slaidbum Silver Band will entertain in a season of Sunday band con­


certs at 2-30 p.m.


See below for further details. EVENTS — JULY 2I5TII TO AUGUST 1ST


26th — Civic Hall Cinema “Muppet Treasure Island (U) for six nights at 7-30 p.m. Matinees Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 2 p.m.


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27th — Platform Gallery, Station Road, craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free.


28th — Slaidburn Silver Band present Sunday Band Concert in the Castle Bandstand at 2-30 p.m. 28th — Lancashire Countryside Events. Bowland Pathfinder — a full day’s walk exploring the Hodder Valley between Doeford and Dunsop Bridge. Dura­ tion five to seven hours. To book tel. 01995 640557. 21st — Longridge Youth and Community Centre Workshop. Aromatherapy, relax with a simple band massage and learn which oils to mix. Ages 11 to 18 year-old, 1 to 3-30 p.m.


21st — Clitheroe Ramblers’ Association. Meet Wis­ well at 7 p.m. Inquiries, tel. Christine Pickles 01200 25190.


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Aug 1st — Centenaries Theatre, Stonyhurst. Cream tea concert at 2-30 p.m. featuring Jill Kemp Recorders (Kirklees Young Musician of the Year for


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1996). 1st to 26th — Stonyhurst College. Open to the pub­


lic Saturday to Thursday 1 to 5 p.m.


FORTHCOMING EVENTS — AUGUST 2ND TO 8TH


August — Exhibition of “Whalley School Through the Ages” , in Whnlloy Abbey.


August — Clitheroe Library. An exhibition of paint­ ing*' by Mr Leslie Bamfonl.of Wilpshirc, and flo­


. . ral designs by Mrs Cuddy, of Hothersall. „ .


August - Longridge Libnoy- Summer reading club s t s s s m t


■ S r T J t t S U ™ Community Centre. Various workshops for 11 to 18yearoWs. .


August — Platform Gallery. Exhibition All Fire W


closed Mondays. tt Ek MMh to “ “ t o " S?I. Wedniday aid M a y 425566 or 446238. 2rd — Rail Ramblers. Moderately easy six-mile walk , .“ »!-" ~ “ * * w h n m a . Reat-


,st. 2nd, 6th - Platform Gallery. Ghana Beat " h


- « ° U e y contemporary art


“Baiton” (U) at 2 p.m. v


3rd — Clitheroe Ramblers’ Association. Meet Water­ loo car nark at 9-30 a.m. for Clapham.


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nlus visit. Alight Clitheroe at 9-30 a.m. for bus to Newton. Tour of Browsholme Hall optional (bring indoor footwear). Leader Howard Hammersley.


3rd — Rail Ramblers. Moderate:13-mile walk by the Hodder and Ribble. Alight Clitheroe at M 0 a.m.


for bus to Browsholme Hall. Leader David Kelley.


3rd — Clitheroe Naturalists* Society. Meet Clith- eroe Station at I I a.m. for Gisbum. Inquiries, tel. 01200 428117.


4th — St Andrew’s Church, Slaidbum. A celebra- . 1L . ,


tion service at 10-30 a.m. with the Bishop of Bradford and the St Andrew’s Singers. Followed by lunch.


Tickets at the Tourist Information Centre. 4th — Clitheroe Band Stand, Sunday band concert


with Balderstone Brass Band at 2-30 p.m. jth — Lancashire Countryside Events. Take a walk with a ranger into the heart o f Bowland. A bus link with the Bowland Pathfinder will make this a circular walk. To book tel. 01995 602125. 4th — Whalley 1400th celebrations with pulpit exchanges in Whalley churches. 6th — Clitheroe Ramblers’ Association. Meet Ches­ ter Avenue car park at 10 a.m. for Lothersdale, Inquiries, tel. 01254 824507. 7th — Clitheroe Ramblers’ Association. Meet at 7 p.m. Chipping. Inquiries, tel. 01254 384716.


• Further details o f some o f the above events


can be fou n d in a d ja c e n t “ L i f e s t y l e advertisements.


• A booking service fo r theatres and events


throughout the region is available from the Tourist Information Centre, Market Place, Clitheroe, on 01200 125566.


i n t h e N o r t h -W e s t n


TH E passionate and humorous tale of a working-class Liverpool girl’s hunger for education comes to Worden Park, Leyland.


Willy Russell’s “Educating Rita” was made famous


in a film version starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters. It will be performed by C’est Tous Theatre Company at the Marsden Theatre, Worden Arts Centre, on August 5th, 6th and 7th. Further details


DON’T MISS THE MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR


l GREAT B TT1I1 f f i ® R S


r h y t h m & B L 8 J E S FESTIVAL


August 23rd-26th Colne Municipal Hall (and other venues)


THERE will be some old reg­ ulars and some new names taking to the main stage dur­


ing this seventh blues festival. International artists from Ameri­


ca, Canada, New Zealand, Bel­ gium, Germany and France, will take to the stage at Colne Munici­ pal Hall over the Bank Holiday weekend, to sing all kinds of blues. Left-handed guitar wizard Gregg


Wright has monster talent, and he will be displaying it on the opening night. Texas Tornado U.P. Wilson is inspired by rhythms of gospel music. He is enthusiastic and flam­ boyant and appearing at Colne on Friday night along with Jordan Patterson, who will be performing his funk-driven Chicago grooves in overdrive. Powerhouse vocalist Tracy Nelson, whose voice, it is said, will capture your heart, delivers the blues with a sound that displays her timeless, dynamic vocal prowess. Fat Slim kicks off the second day


POWER PLAY: from Roomful o f Blues


of the festival. Two Daves, a Ruth and a Gary will bring their own style and sound of mainly Chicago- based blues. The Denny Newman Band is next on stage. Denny has been described


as the best-kept secret in British blues and the “ Blues poet of the ’90s” . On Saturday night Jon T-Bone


Taylor’s Bop Brothers will be mak­ ing their first appearance in Colne. Big Joe Louis and his Blues Kings never cease to amaze when playing their authentic blues. Impressive young hotshot Terrance Simien, who plays on his knees, behind his back and even down on the floor limbo-style, is the hardest-working man in zydeco. Brash, hip, shaven-headed Eddie


Martin plays simultaneous guitar and superb brace-held harp — you can see for yourself on Sunday. Out of the Blue, who can apparant-


ly “raise goose bumps on a rock” , produce notes of a wide variety — ail of them worth listening to. Fasten your seat belts — because


HOT guitar: Monster Mike Welch


AS well as providing all the latest news, up-dates and hot-off-the-press gossip, we are also running


lots of competitions in the run-up to the festival. Each week there will be a competition with a black Jazx


FM sweatshirt and a compact disc on offer. There is also another contest, which will run over the next five


weeks and for which all five answers have to be correct to be in the running for a festival goodie bag. This week's question for the Jazz FM contest is: Does Gregg


Wright play with his left or his right hook? The first of questions for the goodie bag is: Is this the sixth, sev­


enth or eighth annual blues festival? Send your entries for the Jazz FM contest to: Susan Madigan, Blues Competition, LeoderTmes Newspapers, 37 Scotland Road, us


Nelson, Lancs, BB9 7UT, to arrive by Thursday, August 1 st. For the goodie bag contest, keep the answer in a safe place — how to enter will be announced later.


Monster Mike Welch is behind the wheel. This 16-year-old phenome­ non brandishes one of the country’s hottest guitars to play his rock- flavoured blues. Nine-piece band Roomful


of Blues, often referred to as “ the best little big band in America” , will be show­ ing off its undeniable power on Sunday night. A true master of the chro­ matic harmonica, Rod Piazza, along with The Mighty Flyers, will create a stir on Monday night. Steve James plays a collec­


tion of true blues with an infusion of country. And to round off the festi­


val, King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys will be playing out with their stunning range of instru­ mental ability.


and bookings are available from C’est Tous on 01C1 743 9327.


Other events: Accrington Town Hall — August 3rd, Mayhem


dance night, a collaboration of artists and DJs from across the North-West, 8 p.m.; August 7th, Rockers’. Society, local artists revive the spirit of the ’fifties, ’sixties and ’seventies. Further details and bookings from Mid-Pennine Arts on 01282 421986.


Blackburn: King George’s Hall — August 2nd,


organist. David Goodenough in the third in a series of free summer lunchtime organ recitals, 12-15 p.m. Programme notes on the door; August 3rd, Asian cultural evening, 6 p.m. Blakey’s Bar (at King George’s Hall); August 5th, Quayside Hot Stampers, noted for their authentic ’twenties sound, with jazz and gospel, 8 p.m. Further details and bookings from the box office on 01254 582582. Blackburn Museum — July 31st, family activity day, tile mosaic. Produce your own picture frame as you iearn the basics of handling glass and ceramic tiles. Further details and bookings on 01254 667130.


Bolton: Turton Tower — tomorrow and Satur­ day, drama workshops by Ground Productions, to


accompany outdoor performance of “Much Ado About Nothing” , from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 p.m. to 5-30 p.m., for the over-13s. Further details on 01204 852203.


Burnley: Burnley Mechanics — Monday, No Way


Sis, the original and best Oasis tribute band. They have been stunning audiences at sell-out shows in Scotland, with brilliant performances that capture the sound of Oasis. Starts 8 p.m.; July 31st, Presto Puppets presents “The Firebird” , an ancient Russian


folk tale, at 2 p.m. A score of bunraku and rod pup­ pets in a riot of colour and comedy! Further details and bookings of all Mechanics events from the box


office on 01282 30055. Mid-Pennine Gallery, Yorke Street — until August 31st,“Elephants and other


Animals” . Sculptress Louise O’Connor uses the natural qualities of raw clay to portray the some­ times human characteristics and often humorous qua­ lities o f the elephant. Further details on 01282 421980.


Burscough: Martin Mere Wildfowl Sanctuary —


throughout the summer, see five whistling swan cygnets, recently hatched, and other wonders of the natural world. Further details on 01704 895181.


Leyland: Worden Hall, Worden Park — August


6th to 18th, exhibition of paintings by Australian artist Sylvia Preston, 11-30 to 4-30 p.m., Tuesdays to Sundays. Further details on 01772 456181. Mars­ den Theatre, Worden Arts Centre,Worden Park — August 5th to 7th, C’est Tous Theatre Company presents “ Educating Rita” , by Willy Russell. The passionate and humorous tale of a working-class Liverpool girl’s hunger for education, made famous in a film starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters. Fur­ ther details from C’est Tous on 0161 743 9327.


Preston: Preston Flag Market — Saturday, free


street theatre featuring Martin Big Pig, 11-30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Avenham Park — August 4th, Red Rose Brass Band performs free concert of music from New Orleans, 2-30 to 4-30 p.m. Further details and book­


ings from the Tourist Information Centre on 01772 253731. Samlesbury: Samlesbury Hall — until August


28th, an exhibition of craft clothes, featuring designer


handknits, hats, scarves and clothing. Further details on 01254 812010. Todmorden: Centre Vale Park — August 3rd,


Greenpeace Day on the Green, a free afternoon of


fun and music for all. Further details from Mid-Pen- nine Arts on 01282 421986.


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V ID E O S


1. Babe 2. Ace Ventura 2 3. Candyman 2 4. Loch Ness 5. Lawnmower Man 2 6. Showgirl 7. Seven 8. Sabrina 9. French Kiss 10. Assassin


Video rentals list supplied by Blockbuster, Wcllgatc, Clitheroe


C D s 2 ' “ Thed|!;i",le - Alanis Morissette


c $ S JS £ JZ r Lrowded ,,ouse" - 3. Shine 5" — Various Artists


' Cteis S he Story> “ omln* Glory? —


10 “Ort"” T (? TOr?e Michael v S S J A ,? L ,r traCk: TransPolli"x" -


CO list supplied by Townsend Records, Moor Lane, Clitheroe.


B O O K S


1. “ The Ghost Road" — Pat Barker (Penguin £5.21*)


2. “ The Horse Whisperer ” __ Nicholas Evans (Corgi, £4.49*)


3. “ From Potter’s Field” — Patri­ cia Cornwell (Warner, £4.49*)


'■ mTh, f East o f Friends” — Joanna Trollope (Black Swan, £5.24*)


5. “ Feet o f Clay" — Tcrrv Prat chctt (Gollancz, £11.99*) *


6. “ Delia Smith’s Summer Collec- m ^ * ) - Del' a Sm‘ th <BBC’


7. “ Betrayal” - Clare Francis (Pan, £5.99)


n Bclgrath the S o r c e r e r " — David and Leigh Eddings (Voy­ ager, £6.99)


9- “ Appassionato" — Jilly Cooper (Bantam, £12.74*)


10. “ The Solitaire Mystery” — Jos- e<


£10.99) Book list supplied by Kaydee


!!-nJf!aan*er (Phoenix House,


Bookshop Moor Lane, Clitheroe. Asterisks denote this week’s discounts.


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