Clitheroe 1*22321* (Editorial), 1*22323 (Advertising). BimileyJ22331 (Cla Clitlieroe Advertiser .t Time-,. Ft brituni 20th, 1007 - a


For editorial ring T h e r e s a R o b s o n


on 01200 422324


For advertising ring A n g e l a H e a l e y


on 01282 426161 W H A T ’S O N listings form available All entries must be on a W H JV t


Nibble Valley


(friary dates in the


from the Tourist Information Centre. Marke


HOLIDAYS are at the forefront of many minds during the month of February. To help


you get in tne mood, why not visit the Plat­ form Gallery, Clitheroe, and take a look at


“The Holiday Show”. The exhibition, which runs until March 1st, fea­ tures a collection of work from various artists, includ­


ing paintings, ceramics, jewellery and glasswork — all depicting the holiday theme. If you are, contemplating springing into spring,


contact 01200 424825. WAS it Will or was .1 Eduard? That is Baron, seen pictured with In-, control ci Mill book. (LAI b'lj.i) ff'(VsU0) Will or Edward —


that’s the question posed by author


A CLITHEROE man is hoping, to take the literary world by storm with con­ troversial new claims about the authorship of Shake­ speare’s works. Professional musician Dennis


by Sheila Nixon


has no special literary qualifications but feels his discovery will impress the


Baron (53), of St Paul’s Street,- Low Moor, has turned writer to set down his claims in a book, e n t i t l e d “ De V e r e i s


Shakespeare”. The book will be launched at the


prestigious London Book Fair on March 16th by the Cambridge-based publishers, Oleander Press. Mr Baron, who will be attending the fair, might also get the added bonus of attend­ ing a literary conference in San Fran­


cisco to discuss his book. Mr Baron says he has uncovered


Baron who is manned with two chil­ dren, says he has found hidden puns associated with De Vere throughout


linked with the Shakespearean plays. In fact, writers over the last 80 years have explored the possibility, but up to now insufficient proof has failed to con­ vince the Stratfordian establishment. But, after five years’ research, Mr


' Edward do Vere. It is not the first time that De Vere’s name has been


convincing evidence to prove that Sha­ kespeare was the 17th Earl of Oxford,


vered something about the plays of William Shakespeare that no one has known about since the first folio was printed in 1623, something that will help us to understand how Shakespeare


critics. He said: “Five years ago I disco­


OPERA fans can vie for free tickets to see Compagnia d’Opera Italiana di Milano per­ form “II Trovatore” at King George’s Hall in ,


constructed his plays. “Every scene, every episode, every


Blackburn.


twist and turn of the plot was con­ structed from a framework of hidden puns. Because of the nature of these hidden puns, it is perfectly clear that Shakespeare was even more of a genius than even his most ardent admirers realise. Also, because of the nature of these hidden puns, it is perfectly clear that Shakespeare was Edward de


with the Hungarian Symphony Orchestra of Buda­ pest and the Musical Chorus of Bucharest to perform the Gniseppi Verdi masterpiece.


The top international troupe takes to the stage • . / . ■


Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford.” He added: “I believe that the most


important aspect of this discovery is not that the Earl of Oxford was Shake­ speare, but that it is now possible for us to understand how the writer con­ structed most of the dialogue in his plays and that this should be welcomed


by everyone.”


received an invitation to speak at the American conference, adding: “My publishers will be arranging this side of things and haven’t yet reached an


Mr Baron said that he had already , , , ■ .


St. Michael & St. Johns Catholic Clui C ountry & Wester


agreement.


the Bard’s plays and poems. Mr Baron, who has been a profes­


Bridge winners


THE winner of the Leslie Wilkinson Trophy for the Monday evening individual championship at Clitheroe Bridge Club was Mrs K. Higson. Mrs P. Ward was second and Mr J. Pawlicki


third. The winners of the usual


sional musician for 30 years and now teaches the flute, clarinet and saxo­ phone at home to pupils, admits that he


USA because the Americans take the Shakeskpeare authorship controversy much more serious ly than the English.”


“It would be interesting to visit the . ' . .. .,


& Line Dancing [to Key Street Dlsco|


Saturday 2 2 n d February xt 8pm


£ 2 each everyone welcome Tickets available on the door


' real coup for East Lancashire and mil take place on March 5th, at 7-30 p.m. Compagnia d Opera Ita-. liana di Milano has combined impressive scenery, tine costumes and cultivated music to bring you a superb evening of opera. In true opera style, Verdi s master- piece combines love, hate, revenge and sacrifice, cul- minating in a final catastrophe.


The1 one-off performance, sung in Italian, is a


• 2EW.1 The first two out of the hat next Thursday will receive the tickets but, for the not-so-lucky, further


,


Wonderwall, the UK’s top Oasis tribute band, described by Liam Gallagher as brilliant. March 5th, Compagnia d’Opera,Italiana di Milano performs “II Trovatore”, by Guiseppe Verdi, sung in Italian with full symphony orchestra and chorus, at 7-30 p.m. March 8th, Ireland’s first lady of country, Philomena Begley, takes to the stage with Margo O’Donnell (yes, Daniel’s isister!), at 7-30 p.m. Further details and’bookings from the box office on 01254 582582. East Lancashire Deaf Blind Club, Ardley Centre, Bent Street — February 25th, talk by British Tele- com disability officer on equipment for those with dual sensory loss. Further details and transport arrangements from Jim Coulthard on 01254775306.


Blackburn:,-king George’s Hall — tomorrow,


draw your swords and lock up your daughters for a swashbuckling family comedy. Heroes clad m feather


Blackpool: Grand Theatre — until Saturday,


hats and red velvet ride into the Grand for a rendition of “The Three Musketeers”. Stars Christopher Big­ gins and Susan Twist (from TV’s “Brookside ).


bridge on Monday were: N/S, Mr and Mrs Owen with Mrs J. Martindale and Mrs M. Thompson second; E/W, Mrs M Parker and Mrs B. Ben nett with Mr D. Mortimer and Mr G. Capstick second. On Thursday the win


RIBBLE VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL


NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next two Ribble Valley'Borough Council]


ners were: N/S, Mr D. Barrow and Mrs E. Wilson with Mrs A. Norris and Mr. W. Norris second E/W, th e re was an unusual triple tie for first place between Mr W. Barnsley and Mr. W. Wol- stenholme, Mr G. Pollard and Mrs M. Crossley and Mrs B. Bennett and Mrs M. Parker.


Hurry to enter


practical and economically viable as well as blend into the landscape. There are special awards in the north.


ers’ Association Farm Buildings Award Scheme, which focuses on new buildings and conversions which add to the rural environment, closes on March 19th. The buildings have to be


Tour of ground


THE C lith e ro e YFC meeting took a party on guided tour of Blackburn Rovers’ football ground. Members were shown


' the history of the club., A vote of thanks was pro­ posed by Damian Pinder and seconded by Paul


hospitality suites, private boxes and dressing rooms and were given a talk on


will be a tour of Accring­ ton Police Station.


Hart. Next week’s meeting


FARMERS are reminded that they have only a month left to enter their buildings in a prestigious national award scheme. The Country Landown­


i¥ < W % I' x ‘ ta s t e r # /Hv


Swierczynski — Wilkinson


A honeymoon in the Lake District followed the wed­ ding of Mr Stanley Konstanty Swierczynski and Miss Lorraine Helen Wilkinson at Immanuel Church,


Oswaldtwistle.


of Mr and Mrs C. Briggs, of Castle View, Clitheroe. The bride, an office worker, is the daughter of Mrs B. Wilkinson, of Banbury Avenue, Oswadtwis-


The bridegroom, a mechanical engineer, is the son . . . .


tle, and the late Mr G. Wilkinson. Given away by her mother, the bride wore a


white satin gown, featuring a sweetheart neckline and pearl and embroidery detail on the bodice and sleeves. She earned a bouquet of pink roses, lilies


and sea lavender. In attendance were Miss Nicola J. Ormerod and


Mrs Susan D. Pilkington, who wore full-length mul­ berry dresses and carried bouquets of pink roses and sea lavender.' Best man was Mr Andrew Swierczynski and the


usher was Mr Mark Pilkington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Paul


Watson.A reception was held at the Moorcock Inn,


Waddington. The couple are to live in Clitheroe. Photo: J. Pye, Clitheroe.


Car torched


A STOLEN car was torched in a quiet coun­ try spot at Grindleton. The F-registered Fiesta


vehicle, worth £1,500, was parked by the owner in Taylor Street, Clitheroe,


on‘Saturday evening. Ju s t over two hours


NORTH WEST COUNTIES LEAGUE


DIVISION ONE


CLITHEROE F-C. DARWEN


SATURDAY, 22nd FEBRUARY


Kick Off 3.00 p.m. at SHAWBRIDGE


(Adjacent to the Bridge Inn)


later, a car was reported on fire at Grindleton Fold, and it was found to be the same one. Police are investigating.


O Licensed Clubhouse O Food Kiosk O "Come and see the Lions roar"


meetings will take place on: • Ordinary Council meeting - Tuesday, February I 25th 1997, starting at 7 p.m. (please note revised | time) for the Council’s Budget and Council Tax • Special Council meeting - Thursday, March 13th 1997, starting at 7 p.m., this meeting is to discuss the Department of the Environment Green Paper “Household Growth Where Shall We Live?” and the effect this will have on our area into the next century Both meetings will take place in Ribble Valley Town |


Hall, Church Street, Clitheroe These meetings are open to members of the public. Further enquiries contact Bill Alker on | 452407


____________________


T 0


E M


your name, address and phone number on a post­ card to Opera,’ Lifestyle, Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7


To claim a pair of tickets to the event, simply send


details and bookings-are available from the box office on 01254 582582. > /


get set for a blockbuster evening of hits spanning three decades with Manfred Manns Earth Band.


Burnley: Burnley Mechanics — February 27th,


Remember “Do Wah Diddy Diddy”, Mighty Quinn and “My Name is Jack”? These and many more on offer in a night, tailor-made for dancing m the aisles in your mini-skirts and psychedelic shirts. March 5th “The Rivals”, costume-comedy by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, presented by Burnley Gamck Club, at 7-30 p m. Further details and bookings from the box office on 01282 429513. Mid-Pennine Arts, Yorke Street — until March 22nd, “Earthworks”, an exhi­ bition of work from several of the country s leading ceramicists, showing the diversity and scope of con- temporary ceramics. Further details and bookings on


tribute, this time to Pink Floyd, by-Australian! Pmk Floyd, dubbed one of the best tribute bands-on the circuit. Further details and bookings, from the box office on 01282 864721’.


01282 421986. Colne: Colne Municipal Hall, Saturday, another


' hotline’on 0117 970 1370. Bridgewater Hall — March 6th Elgar Howarth conducts the Halle Orchestra and pianist Charles Rosen in a programme of works fea­ turing Mussorgsky and .Tippett. Relax in this state- of-the-art venue and listen to one of the country’s top orchestras, at 7-30 p.m. Further details and bookings from the box office on 0161907 9000.


North-West Knitting and Needlecraft Exhibition, featuring 170 exhibitors and a wealth of how-to mfor- - mation. Further details and bookings from the tickets


.Arts on 01282 421986. Manchester: G-Mex — today until Sunday,


‘ March 15th, “Saturday Night at' the Crown”, a clas­ sic Northern comedy dubbed the prototype of “Coro­ nation Street”, by Walter Greenwood, starring Judith Barker and Meg Johnson. Further details and bookings from the box office on 0161 624 2829.


Oldham: Oldham Coliseum — tomorrow until


March 1st, “Mr Men and the Magic Toyshop , colour­ ful show starring all the Mr Men and Little Misses from TV. A family show full of songs, fun and laugh­ ter. Two performances only, at 2 and 4-30 p.m. rurr ther details and bookings from the box office on 01253


28372.


' gramme of works by Handel, Strauss, Berg and Liszt, at 7 p.m. Further details and bookings from the box office on 01772 258858.


with foremost comedy satirist Rory Bremner, 8 p.m. February 28th, top soprano Amanda Roocroft takes to the stage with pianist Malcolm Martineau in a pro-


Preston: Charter Theatre — tomorrow, an evening


Inner Sense, scorching samba posse from Manches­ ter, bursting with demon Brazilian rhythms, at 8 p.m. Further details and bookings from Mid-Pennine


Haslingden: Haslingden Public Hall — March 1st,


retreat. With fitness studio, sauna, climbing wall, aerobics and sunbed, there is plenty on offer. And, if like one of those on our letters page last week, you feel that you need a tailored exercise programme, then ask about “Fitness for Life”; exercise on pre­ scription available to those over 16 and not currently active, and suitable for the overweight, arthritic or those with high blood pressure. Ask your GP for further details, or contact Roefield Leisure Centre. The Ribble Valley is, of course, well endowed .with


Roefield Leisure Centre is another ideal winter ,


numerous private leisure facilities, all ready and willing to help with your fitness programme.


EVENTS — FEBRUARY 21st — 27th


21st — Civic Hall Cinema presents “The Mirror Has Two Faces” (15), for six nights at 7-30 p.m.


22nd — Clitheroe Ramblers’ Association, meet North Street car park at 9-30 a.m. for Thorpe Fell— access area, no dogs. Contact Mary Thorpe 01254 823227. 22nd — Clitheroe Naturalists’ Society. Meet Spring Wood car park at 1 p.m. for winter tree identifica­ tion. Duration 1-1 V


,


lingtons, plus tree identification book, if owned. ^ 22nd — Saddle and Fairnsnape Fells in Winter.


Clitheroe Naturalists — a walk over rough moorland, but at an easy pace, climbing to a height of 1,700ft. Bookable, tel. 01995 640557.


then take a trip to Ribblesdale Pool. There are ses­ sions for everyone — even non-swimmers are catered for with special swimming lessons. To find out more,


227dle-Fr iendPsm


P|aCe, Clitheroe- ----- —


22nd - Whalley Rockies and Vancouver.


22n<f— Association of


Great Marsden Hotel, Nelson, at 12 3U p. Mrs Clark 01254 720892.


24th — Whalley Library, dlussm u Kommissar”, by Mary and


s s s Gebauer. -, < ^


of Fur and Feather “Prize Bingo p°rm Inquiries


. nder Tsar and Tickets


available from the library, <?st £L■^ Centenaries 27th — Meat and potato pie “"hurst. The Bnd-.


Starts 7-30 p.m.'


s s s r * * - * - - - - .


FORTHCOMING EVENTS


28th - Civic Hall Cinema presents Twel (U), for six nights at 7-30 p.m-


a s a


FEBRUARY 28th — MARCH 6th , g


choir ^ & » » » ™ oi2o°'


g f l S h , C .n t .n .r i .. Tte . t r . , St j g g g * b u »


pasteles. Ticket £12 (inclusive). _ outing to visit coach £4,


& hours. Warm clothing and wel- '


fouhd hi adjacent “Lifestyle” advertisements 01200 425566.


1 .Independence Day 2. Cable Guy


P T


1. “Blur” — Blur 2. “White on Blonde” — Texas


3. Kazam 4. The Rock 5. Mission Impossible 6. Moonlight and Valentino


7. Copycat 8. Executive Decision


10. The Truth About Cats and Dogs


9. Secrets and Lies


Video rentals list supplied by Blockbuster, Wellgate, Clitheroe


3. “Evita: Original Soundtrack” — Various Artists •


4. “ In the Mix *97” — Various Artists


10, “Tragic Kingdom” — No Doubt CD list supplied by Townsend


Records, Moor Lane, Clitheroc.


5. “Placebo” — Placebo 6. “Earthling” — David Bowie 7. “Glow” —Reef 8. “Coming Up” — Suede 9. “The Annual I I” — Various Artists


1. “ P a r t of the Fu rn iture ” — Mary Wesley (Bantam, £15.99)


2. “The Nation’s Favourite Poems — Forward by Griff Rhys Jones (BBC,


„ 3 £4 99*)


4. “ Precipice” — Cohn Forbes (Pan, 5 £5 99) “Fruits of the Sea” — Rick Stem (BBC, £13.99*)


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


6. “Bondage of Love” — Catherine Cookson (Bantam. £14.99*)


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


8. “Men are from Mars, Women arc from Venus” — John Gray (Thorsons, £5.99*)


9. “A Lancashire Family Inheritance”


Book list supplied by Kaydcc Bookshop, Moor Lane, Clitheroc.


Asterisks denote this week’s discounts.


10. “Eva Pcron" — Alicia Duiovne Ortiz- (Warner, £5.99)


— Frank Thistlethwaite (Cambridge. £33.95)


For help and advice on advertising on the “LIFESTYLE” GUIDE


P le a se con ta ct A n g e la Healey on Burnley 01282 426161


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50