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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, May 15th, 1997 13;r Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


A POWERFUL new m u s i c a l , w i t h iunspirational


m p n ta l mP-^no-P ':


mental message has' memorable, not only for made its world debut


iau iatiuiicu


environ­ n


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in the Ribble Valley. It was fitting that those


chosen as the mouthpiece for “Arctic Song” — a bril­ liant piece1of theatre.— were the children of the generation most at risk from the air we breathe.


The venue was the Cen- folky — certainly many h tenaries Theatre; Stony-" likely to become environ-


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expertise to resurface with melodies, some haunting, some, rock-based,' some


Wings and Moody Blues Denny‘and Christopher, star Denny Laine, now who had travelled from his resident in Whalley.


— former the future. '


ten by Christopher Hill, a tially intended to produce Fellow of the Royal Geo- “Arctic Song” as a film,


The story was co-writ- end’s "performances, ini-


G re en lan d , Ic e lan d , Lapland. in, Norway, Swe­ den, Finland and Siberia, was commissioned by Cambridge University Press and was undoubt­ edly the inspiration for this production. The cast comprises boys


launched, and. that gave Denny the idea for the live show.. ■ . . . . . a Two y ea rs ago, he


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by Vivien Meath , ,


t^e autiience, but also the _______


young cast whose musical debut will remain with them for life. For Denny Laine, “Arc­


tic Song” has allowed his fa r - re a ch in g musical


urst College, and the mental musical flagships of musical maestro ■


Surrey home for the week-.


FORMER W iE and Moody Blue| ®*^.%A¥9090)e WUh S°me of the cast of “Arctic ■ ■i


I


graphical Society and an but it proved too expen- asthmatic; whose book: give and they shelved it.


"Journey Round the Arctic Some of the ’ songs were Circle” following his voy- played when the book Was age to Alaska, Canada,


from St Mary’s Hall School, Stonyhurst, and girls from Westholme Mid­ dle School, Blackburn. With the, average age around 10 and the1 utilisa­ tion of advanced technical effects, the result is quite phenomenal. ... , A stunning and quite


b rea th tak in g opening sequence sets, the scene for the next 90, minutes. The sto ry revolves


,a nearby planet to investi­ gate the, environmental problems which have caused the earth’s ozone layer to leak poisonous gases into-space.' He m e e ts a rav en


a ro u n d Arcos (Jack O’Brien), who is sent from


lage where he meets a young peasant girl, Yelena


ley and met businessman John Ashworth, of Bram- ley Meade Hall, Whalley. The two are now in part­ n e r s h ip via Rib b le Records and that company has generously sponsored the premiere to the tune of around £50,000. , Many p arents were


rrived in the Ribble Val­


Californian wedding


for nanny


Elizabeth FURBUSH — PINDER


among th e o p en in g audience;' one,- the father of Nicholas' Redmond — the raven — having flown 12,000. miles one way to see his son’s debut.


those in the 26-strong cast were justifiably proud of what greeted them. The hope is that “Arctic


He and parents of all , '


Song” will move on apace from here. With contacts in the States; Denny and Christopher are hopeful


(Nicholas Redmond), the earth’s messenger, who leads him to a nearby vil­


‘ knowledge and spread the word to other nations as they go in search of “The


(Victoria Fisher); who' volunteers to lead his expedition . to g a th e r


Arctic Song”. From here, their jour­


currently going out to encourage young talent and new productions, “Arctic Song” should be a front-runner. For the moment, well


that it will be .taken up by a professional, adult pro­ duction, either in the USA or here in Britain. ’• '■ With Lottery funding


The wedding has taken ilace at the Depot Hotel, Sonoma, California, of Carol Elizabeth Pinder and Ron Furbush. The bride is the only


daughter of Mrs Gillian Pinder, of Meadowside, Grindleton, and Mr Robert Pinder, of Crowtrees Brow, Chatbum. She has been working as a nanny in San Francisco for eight


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Theme announced for international piano week


THE theme of the 1997 Ribble Valley international Piano Week is Schubert


and Brahms. Thp vpnnp is th e Mr Roscoe expressed


in e v en u e is cne hfe tjtude t6 t£e spon.


Centenaries Theatre, g NatWest and Booths Stonyhurst College, supermarkets, and also to


which gives 260 listen- Yamaha Music UK for its ers an extra special continued support.


atmosphere in which The opening concert fea- to h e a r the evening tures Mr Roscoe and the and lunchtime recitals. M a n c h e s t e r - b a s e d Camerata Ensemble.


years.The bridegroom is the only son of Mr Ralph and Mrs Pat Furbush, of Jack- son, Michigan. He is an electrical engineer. The bride was given


HOWARD — MITCHELL


away by her father and wore a gown in ivory silk


A honeymoon in Barbados followed the wedding of Lesley Mitchell and Paul Howard at Central Meth­


odist Church, Bacup. '


shantung trimmed with pearls and lace and earned a bouquet of peach roses, gardenias and baby’s ireath. Bridesmaid Miss Lyndia


' tened by pollution, war and greed — progress as


ney takes them to other cultures and to meet the people ’ and - animals who inhabit countries threa-


’ we have come to know it. The costume and set designer, Helen Powell,


Antarctic, but an amazing photographic exhibition variety of wildlife. Direc- compiled by Christopher tor Mary Jones has taken Hill continues, in the _01d the opportunity to create Theatre Gallery until May something exceptionally 25th. ......______


of the good-record stores, and a


done all concerned and, for those who missed it, per­ formances continue this weekend on Friday, with a matinee at 2-30 p.m. and performance at 7-30 p.m., and on Saturday evening. Donations are being


made to Worldwide Func for N a tu re and th e N a t i o n a l A s thm a


re-created not only the Records, Whalley, and f i rozen wastes


' Videos and CDs are available from Ribble


Campaign.


Anderson wore a dress in peach silk shantung and


carried a bouquet of peach ------- . , i.


roses.Best man was Mr Ron Foster and pages were Corey and Casey Linehan. After the ceremony, performed by the Rev.


eymoon in New Mexico. The couple are to live in San Francisco.


Pendle Club


WINNERS at this week’s I Pendle Club bridge drive


were: 1st, Mr P. Roche and Mrs J. Walmsley; 2nd, Mrs. J. Kenyon and Mrs E. Holt.


Nelson & Colne College


adult LEARNERS WEEK / oV 19th - 25th MAY, 1997


Change your career? Upgrade your skills? Return to work?


Thinking of starting a College course but not sure where to begin. A T W i r t t AND OUTDANCE SESSIONS


Mon Wed 21


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Bamoldswick Library Bamoldswick Civic Hall


Thur 22 plus


’ Student Services - Reedyford 6.00 - 8.00 * ’ ♦ / / > Mature Students Evening in celebration of ‘National Mature


Students’ Day, Refectory, Reedyford. Come and discuss the possibilities with other students over a glass of wine ♦


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you needn't take a step in the dark! Come ■ „ nur seminar with Ron Moorish (Executive Director - Pendle


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r e e l i n g C r e a t i v e - i Call in


Call 01282 440258^0 reserre a glace NOW “Adult Access” Art Exhibition - ^ Heritage Centre, Barrowford


a . „ rreative Writing Workshop with Phil Smith Also creai


“Artist/tutor on the Spot” Tuesday 2.00 - 4.00 22 May 2.00 - 4.00


(To reserve a place call Maureen Boyle on (01282) 440258) • Vn,ir Week, ta k e th e next step to a new b e g in n in g ...... This IS


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" Given away by her father, she wore a gown m mire silk ivory duchesse satin, with diaped sleeves and a full train heavily encrusted with beads and pearls, which was made by the bridegroom s sistci She carried a bouquet of red roses and white


Lunjb'Farhi’/Bacup. - '*• ' ■ "


^Bridesmaids were Miss Anne Bracewell Miss RachaeLGarrier, Miss Jessica Mitchell and Miss Laui a Metcalfe. The three senior bridesmaids wore dresses in i scarlet nure silk dupion with full three-quarter-length


Blane Ellsworth, a tecep- L ‘ ,.>s dress was in ivory silk duchesse satin with a tion was held at the Depot Hotel, followed by a hon-|


(1 topped sleeves over fitted bodices. Miss dupion sash and rosebuds on a Bo-Peep skirt.


^.*n waa Mr Paui Wilson, and groomsmen


were Mr Matthew Mitchell and Mr Ian Lancaster. After the service, conducted by the .Rev. Ralph


Ward, a reception was held at the Mytton Fold harm Restaurant. The couple are to live in Tosside. Photo: David Simmons, Clitheroe.


Howard, of Whitecroft, Chatburn, is the owner of a haulage firm, and his bride is the daughtei of Mr Geoffrey-and Mrs Kathleeri/Mitchelld of-Parrock


The bridegroom, the son of Mr and Mis Jack V m,. : T-ick


Roscoe has invited out- form Schubert’s Piano standing young musicians Quintet “The Trout,” one from home and abroad to of chamber music’s most perform at the 9th festi- popular and well-known val, including Cyprus-born works, along with Brahms’ Martino Tirimo. the third piano Quintet and a short


Artistic director Martin Together they will per-


prizewinner at the 1996 Leeds International Piano Competition,. Aleksandar Madzar, and the distin­ guished British pianist, Bernard Roberts, to join him-in a cultural feast:;


delighted to announce the petition with his natuia artists and programmes musicianship and dextei-


Said Mr Roscoe: “I am


for this year’s piano week, with extra interest this year in our celebration of the centenary of Brahms and the bi-centenary of


musicians to present pro­ grammes which include both well-known works and less familiar pieces, which I am sure will bring much enjoyment to our audiences at the theatre in


Schubert. “I have worked with the


BiSTRO June. Proud finish in fun run


A VALIANT team from part-time staff at the Keys- tr e e t pub in Lowergate, Clitheroe, came sixth out of 42 in a big fun run along Blackpool prom on Sunday.


and so everyone at the pub was proud of the fact th a t Jeremy


Some 3,000 people took part


McGrath was 321st home. colleagues Justin


Waterhouse, Joe Hughes and Stephen and Martin Greenwood are recognised runners. Now they are waiting to see how. much they have raised on the run, in aid of the MRI Scanner. ■ , “They entered as a bit of fun, but


ended up doing themselves and the pub proud,” says landlady Pauline Hayton.


“They’ve enjoyed it so much that now they are going to enter more runs.” F Martin Greenwood is Key street s


others work in local industry, and Joe Hughes is an attendant.at Ribblesdale


riday night DJ. He and three of the Pool.


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Piano Quartet by Mahler, written when he was only |


; features Mr Madzar, the


a teenager. The gala closing concert


29-year-old who delighted audiences at the Leeds


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