(Ad^ i n S) - B u r n l ^ > ( CtaasifWi) 8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, April 3rd, 1007


A birthday party with a difference — it’s a wedding!


GUESTS at a fancy-dress b ir th d ay p a r ty were shocked when the hosts welcomed them geared-up for a wedding — and then announced they had secretly married earlier that day. Neil and Louise Winck-


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ley sprang the surprise to the vast array of guests who thought they were attending Neil’s 30th birthday party at Clith­ eroe Cricket Club. Even family and close


friends were amazed by the announcement, but everyone threw them­ selves enthusiastically into the celebrations and gave the happy couple an eve­ ning to remember. The couple decided to


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bring forward their big day, which was planned for autumn, so that the organisation of the wed­ ding would not detract from their love of cricket. Neil is Clitheroe Cricket


Preston Division, is in conjunction with Holt Jackson Library Book Suppliers. Shaun, the bestselling author of many volumes of horror fiction, including “Victims”, “Assassin” and “Heathen”, will talk about


The evening, organised by Lancashire Libraries, • . by ■u‘l” Sb“


his work as a writer. Tickets are available from the library.


Club’s wicket keeper and Louise (nee Singleton1 Mayman) is a member of the club, for whom she s turns out regularly on


ummer Saturdays to make and serve teas to the


players. A week before the.


birthday party was due to take place, the couple decided the tension of a disrupted season was too much and they booked their wedding at Clitheroe Register Office by special licence. Both dads, Mr Keith Winckley, of Woone Lane, and Mr David Sin­ gleton, of Oswaldtwistle, were asked to witness the marriage. But only close family were invited so that the many friends, whom it was impossible to invite at such short notice, were


not offended. CLAY — PEARTREE


The wedding has taken place of the steward of


Clitheroe Social Club, Mr David George Clay, and Mi s s Adele Ma r i e Peartree. The bride is the daugh­


; schools in the Ribble Valley.


the change of plan pulled out the stops to help them in th eir h a s t y


Everyone who knew of


arrangements. Orchid Designs, of King


invited Neil, a driver for a local haulage company, to the wedding celebrations of her mother, Alison, to her step-father, Mr Eric Mayman.


Street, treated Louise’s first-fitting as a final one, making tne dress, which was designed by Louise, in ju s t one week. Neil’s mum, Dorothy, and sister made up the buffet and photographer Mr Ray­ mond Greenwood, of Clitheroe, fitted the couple into his hectic schedule. The couple drove to


Since then, the couple have been constant com­


panions and, as well as their interest in cricket,


they enjoy playing squash together. A reception for close


. tal Practice, in Clitheroe, wood, Clitheroe.


their biggest match to d a t e in a v in ta g e Rolls-Royce. Louise, who is a surgery assistant at Wellgate Den-


before the cricket club celebrations.


family was held at Gis- burn’s Stirk House Hotel,


taking a honeymoon until the cricket season is over, are to live in Woone Lane.


The couple, who are not | Photo: Raymond Green-:] n-y-J


ter of Mrs B. A. Peartree, of Ennerdale Road, Clith­ eroe. Her bridegroom is the son of Mrs K. N. Clay, of Wh a ll e y Road, Accrington. The bride was given


essential gujde


away by her uncle, Mr David Smith. She wore a gown in ivory shantung silk with waterfall back and pink rose detail, and carried a shower bouquet of pink and cream roses, lilies, Singapore orchids


and gypsophila. Bridesmaids were the


bride’s elder sister, Miss Kim Peartree, and her


second cousin, Miss Nicola Smith. They wore floral print dresses and carried bouquets of pink and cream roses. Best man was Mr Mar­


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tin Riley, and the grooms­ man was the b r id e ’s cousin, Mr Nigel Smith. After the service at St


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Helen’s Church, Wadding- ton, conducted by the Rev. Alan Bailey, a recep-.


tion was held at the Moor­ cock Inn, Waddington. The couple are to live in


Clitheroe. Photo: Raymond Green­


wood, Clitheroe.


Hands off our homes — council


HANDS off our houses — that is the message to the Government from the borough council.


on cash for council house renovation and ordered local authorities to trans­ fer their properties to so-called social


Westminster has slammed the door


landlords. Mr Finton Jennings, of the Govern­


ment’s North-West office, told Ribble Valley Council’s Housing Committee that local authorities were expected to implement a comprehensive transfer strategy by July. The transfers would attract private


finance for essential repairs and improvements and empower tenants


through membership of management committees, he told the meeting. But Mr David Morris, the council’s


director of development, described the scheme as “a recipe for disaster”. He said all local authorities were


being asked to transfer their housing stock because of the inefficient manage­


ment of some. “Something as important as this can­


not be done by July. We have to give this detailed consideration. Do we


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transfer all the properties or just some? There could be staff losses. There is too much to consider in too short a time. This whole thing is a


recipe for disaster.” Coun. Kate Hooper (Clitheroe) said


she was flabbergasted by the proposal and found it difficult to be reasonable I


.they want and we haven’t been given the time to ask them. It is a disgrace,”


when discussing it. “No one has asked the tenants what


she commented. Coun. Charles Warkman (Mellor)


added: “It is not true that local authori­ ties necessarily make poor landlords. We have the second lowest rents in Lancashire. I accept the thrust of the problem, but it is deplorable to lump local authorities together in this North- West scenario.


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fer, money for improvements will be withdrawn, but if they do agree there still won’t be any money. It is emo­ tional blackmail.” A sweeping survey of Ribble Valley


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council house tenants in 1995 revealed that 94% of them wanted to stay under the control of the borough council.


Experts’ help sought over castle’s future


\ LONDON f i rm of jxperts has been asked to nake a historical and future management study yf Clitheroe Castle and grounds. The specialised and highly technical commis­ sion is a vital part of the bid to attract several mil­ lion pounds of Lottery money to make very sub­ stantial improvements to


the castle complex. As reported some weeks


ago, the Urban Parks Pro­ gramme, which is giving out money for parks, appeared sympathetic to the idea. But officials sug­ gested that the bid sub­ mission needed more his-


toric detail and more ideas


for the future. Members of Ribble Val­


ley Borough Council’s Policy and Finance Com­ mittee authorised the sur­ vey after hearing the cost, which could be up to £18,000, would be entirely met by a grant. They felt that even if


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approval could be two months away, and it is not known when the survey will begin. • Council staff are used to dealing with much smaller | developments as well. The committee heard that they are involved in the village shops development ] scheme, which gives grants in places where there is just one business selling staple foods. It is in its early stages at the moment.


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10. Emma Video rentals list supplied by Blockbuster, Wellgate, Clitheroe


1. Time to Kill 2. Twister 3. Phenomenon 4. Multiplicity 5. Adventures of Pinocchio 6. The Great White Hype 7. Two Days in the Valley 8. The Crossing Guard 9. James and the Giant Peach


2. “Dance Nation 3” — Various Artists


1. “Spice” :— The Spice Girls


4. “ Lisa S ta n s f ie ld ” — Lisa Stansfield


5. “The Very Best of lOcc”— lOcc 6. “Pop” —U2


7. “Everything Must Go” — Manic Street Preachers


5' “,7iaffic Kingdom” _ No Doubt 9. Ocean Drive” — The Light-' house Family


10 “Blue is the Colour” __The i Beautiful South


i RCD list supplied by Townsend / ecords, Moor Lane, Clitheroe. '■


3. “Hardcore Heaven” — Various Artists


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a form Gallery, at Clitheroe Station, to see an exhibi­ tion which has been created by children from four


There is still a week left for you to visit the Plat-


Bowland County High School, Edisford County Pri­ mary School and St James’s CE School have been busy making ceramics, sculptures and paintings depicting how they see the future of Clitheroe. The centrepiece of the exhibition is a Doomsday Book showing the Ribble Valley in years gone by and their ideas for the future.


Pupils from Clitheroe Royal Grammar School,


lery, until April 12th,is work done by members of i Trinity Youth Centre.


Also featured in the exhibition at the Platform Gal­ . For those who wish to be more energetic there are


' lots of walks to enjoy in the week to come with Clith- \ eroe Ramblers, Rail Ramblers and Chtheroe Natural-


fists’Society.


r See below for further details. EVENTS — APRIL 4TH TO 10TH


1


h hurst, Opus ’97, an exhibition of paintings by June v Atherton and Margaret Pate. Open one, hour before f and after each performance in the theatre or by


Old Theatre Gallery, Centenaries Theatre, Stony-


arrangement with the manager. Whalley Library, exhibition of paintings by Mrs


li Mrs R. Lord. |? 4th — St Michael and St John Social Centre, Lower-


Hilary Carr, of Clitheroe, and dough craft by Deborah Aspin, of Blackburn. Clitheroe Library, exhibition of water colours by .


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gate. Clitheroe Ceilidhs, Tumblin’ Tom. 4th — Civic Hall Cinema. “In Love and War’ , for six nights.


5th — Clitheroe Ramblers’ Association, meet North Street car park at 8 a.m. for Langdales, Crinkle Crags (strenuous). David Taylor 01200 427905. 5th — Rail Ramblers. Alight and return Clitheroe.


. . , ,, ^FORTHCOMING EVENTS — APRIL Uth


11th - Civic Hall Cinema features “Portrait of a L a d y ’ ’ fo r s ix mghte at 7-30 p.m.


12th - West Bradford Vil age H^i. A aano in aid of SuperScan Appeal. Mixed Vancing a


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Tickets £6.50 includes supper. Inquiries, 12th9- rSt4Wnfrid’s Parish Church, Rochester, a


S t s at the door or further inquiries, tel. 01254


12th8— Lancashire Countryside Events. An after­ noon walk round the Downham Estetewitha ranger,, duration 3-4 hours. To book tel. 01995 640557. 12th — Longridge Youth and Community Centre,, a screen printing workshop. , .


12th — Pendle Club. A jumble sale from 2 to 4 , 15th — Clitheroe Ramblers’ Association. Meet Ghes 9 4'


?3th — Clitheroe Ramblers’ Association. Away Day Special, Eddie’s Surprise. •


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ter Avenue car park for Bolton-by-Bowland and Ste­ phen Moor. HedleyPointon 01200 ^ 2 0 4 .


16°t™- cS o ? 'R am b le rs ’ Assodation. Meet 6-15 Present


“Cat among the Pigeons”, in the village haU at 7-30 p.m. Tickets from Bolton-by-Bowland Post


^Furtherdetails of some of,the above events,can be found in adjacent “Lifestyle”advertisements • A booking service for th e a tre s an d events throughout the region is available from the Tourist Information Centre, Market Place, Clitheroe, on


01200425566. • W fH A T ’S O N listings form available


LIFESTYLE readers can take part in the , current Irish renaissance and vie for tickets


]' to-see the Dubliners. ■


f love, life, drink and emigration since its formation 35 years ago.The band takes to the stage at King George’s Hall, in Blackburn, on April 19th, at 8 p.m.


paved the way for such bands as Clannad, the Pogues and Planxty.


on the banks of the Liffey and the band'can count among their admirers U2, James Galway, Kate Bush, Nigel Kennedy, Van Morrison, Peter O Toole and a host of statesmen and civic dignitaries.


Their music epitomises the essence of the great city .


I: Lancashire date, just send your name and address on a postcard to'Dubliners, 'Lifestyle,. Clitheroe Adver­


If you would like to join the Dubliners on their East .


t i s e r arid Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe, Lanca­ shire, BB7 2EW. The first two out of the hat next Thursday will receive a pair of tickets to the event. Other events: Blackburn: King George’s Hall


* vanniversary tour at 8 p.m. Further details and book- l dngs from the box office on 01254 582582.


tomorrow, the Drifters in concert at 7-30 p.m. Famous for “You’re More Than a Number m My Lit­ tle Red Book” and “Saturday Night at the Movies , the group has sold in excess of 50 million records since its formation in 1953. April 6th, Wayne Sleep and Lorna Luft in “Hollywood and Broadway , a celebration of the golden era of stage and screen, at 7-30 p.m. A spectacular blend of song and dance featuring many of the best-loved musical numbers ever written. April 19th, the Dubliners in their 35th


„ p.m. April 25th to May 3rd, “42nd Street”, starring : Gemma Craven. More dance, glamour and spectacle


out London tour, the Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Com­ pany takes to the stage in a one-off Northern show. A unique evening of vibrant colour and exciting rhythms is promised from this all-female troupe, at 8


Blackpool: Grand Theatre — Sunday, after a sell­ ■


L than any other show, it is dubbed the musical of musicals. Performances at 7-30 p.m., with matinees


on the 1st and 5th, at 2-30 p.m. Further details and bookings from the box office on 01253 28372. Bolton: Museum and Art Gallery—until May 3rd,


.-^leading art potteries. Further details and bookings p from the museum office on 01204 522311. Burnley: Mechanics — April 19th, at 8 p.m., the


“Art Pottery: The Legacy of William Moms , featur­ ing works by William de Morgan, Bernard Moore and


I jazz. Their new album, “Scrapes”, has been described h by one national newspaper as the best British CD this


’ Arguelles brothers, Julian and Steve, in concert. Said to De at the pinnacle of the new wave of British


■ - The top Irish folk band has regaled us with songs of


year. Further details and bookings from the box. office on 01282 430055.


rical Services Ltd presents “Pinocchio”, a daring, rip- roaring ride of fun and adventure, at 1-30 p.m.and 7 . p.m. April 10th, the Animals, famous for “House of the Rising Sun”, in concert. Further details and bookings from the box office on 01282661234. Leeds: Grand Theatre — April 15th, Opera North’s


Colne: Municipal Hall — tonight, Ellie Jay Theat­ .. •


spring season starts with “Ulysses”, by Claudio Mon­ teverdi. Full of human interest and overflowing with instantly pleasing music, original instruments will be, used to reproduce, the sound of 17th century Venice. Further details and bookings from.the ticket office on,,,


0113 245 9351. ; : ; ; . ' . : V "


Sachio Fujioka conducts the Manchester Camerata in. a programme of works by Britten, Faure and de Falla, at 7-30 p.m. April 17th, James Loughran con­ ducts the Halle Orchestra in a programme of works , featuring Tavener’s “The Protecting Veil’ and Wal­ ton’s Symphony No. 1. Relax in this state-of-the-art venue and listen to two of the North’s top ensembles. Further details and bookings from the box office on 0161 907 9040. Royal Exchange Theatre, at Upper . Campfield Market — tonight until May. 3rd, world premiere of “The Candidate”, by Paul Godfrey, inspired by Gustav Flaubert’s unfinished comedy. Ay bitingly funny satire of scandal and corruption behind, the scenes of Government. Would-be politicians take


Manchester: Bridgewater Hall — April 12th,


heed! Further details and bookings from the box. office on 0161833 9833.


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Oldham: Coliseum — until April 12th ‘‘The Woman in Black”, adapted by Stephen Mallatratt


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from the book by Susan Hill. One of the most suc­ cessful thrillers of recent times, this play has enjoyed an eight-year West End run.No wonder, it is a ghost story that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up on end! Not recommended for young­ sters. April 18th to May 10th,“Second from Last in the Sack Race”, a riotous romp through Northern childhood, by David Nobbs. The hilarious story of Henry Pratt’s journey through life, from Biggies books to National Service. Further details and book­ ings from the box office on 0161 6242829. Padiham: St John the Baptist Church — April.


26th, the highly-acclaimed A Cappella Singers per­ form a programme of light music in aid of CAFOD at 8p.m. Further details from Martin Sales on 01254 885365.


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Ballet Company presents a full-length performance of • Delibes’ much-loved “Coppelia”, in which a toymaker believes one of his dolls has come to life, at 7-30 p.m. Further details and bookings from the box office on 01772 258858.


Preston: Charter Theatre — April 20th, European


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1. The English Patient” — Michael Ondaatje (Picador, £5.99*)


ley (Arrow, £4.99).


2. “Paradise Gardens” — Geoff Hamil­ ton (BBC, £14.99*)


7; ‘‘Bir.ds of Prey” _ Wilbur Smith (Macmillan, £12.99*)


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3. “Last Orders” — Graham Swift (Pica­ dor, £4.99*)


4. “Appassionato” — Jilly Cooper (Corgi, £6.99)


5. “Journeys Through Brigantia: The Ribble Valley” —John Dixon and Phil­ lip Dixon (Aussteiger Publications, £6.60)


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10. “Longitude” — Dava SobeL (Fourth Estate, £10*)


6. “New Body Plan” — Rosemary Con­ Asterisks denote this week’s discounts. •


• Book list supplied by Kaydcc Bookshop, Moor Lane, Clithcroc.


9. “Notes From a Small Island” — Bill Bryson (Black Swan, £5.99*)


Smith (Channels, £15*) of Heligan” — Tim


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