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The same standard and hospitality enjoyed at T h e N ew I n n , C l ith e r o e Open Ham - 11pm Daily Everyone welcome
UNITED CHRISTIAN
Saturday 27th March at
FELLOWSHIP Will meet on
Trinity Methodist Church,
Clitheroe - 7.30pm
ONDAY AND TUESDAY All S
Speaker: Mrs. Eccleston (Blackburn)
Everyone Welcome
\ Bo Iton-By-Bowland Village Hall
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Wednesday 31st March at 7.30pm
Admission £1.30
Absolute Beginners Learn
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Pa i tiling Saturdays at
these Libraries: COLNE • CHORLEY
BURNLEY • CLITHEROE 1 ACCRINGTON MORECAMBE ENQU IRIES:
01706 629200
Flea Market and Crafts
Whatley Village Hall
^Sunday 28th March 0am - 4pm
Refreshments.servedalldai; M (JTo book a stall
Tel:01706‘229451 burnleymechanics •,**. . . j
- TAP in to ’THE REAL'ALES
AT.THE BURNLEY .V NATIONAL BLUES'FESTiVAL (2nd -,5th Apriih
Tues 30th March, 8pm SOARING FOLK/ROCK FROM Clive Gregson
Mark Griffiths lain Matthews Andy Roberts
■‘Quite simply and without any hype: a supergroup"
Meloday Maker • “One of the finest British folk/rock bands ever" Dirty l inen » "Wonderfully good music
P p s ,t ’g~ " Anv U n fd g e t th la I eiJVl it s-j cn L E x p e r i e n c e,
.Sunday 28th March, 2,QQprn•■-SELLING FAST- CHAMPIONSHIP BRASS1 CONCERT,
BRIGHOUSE & RASTRICK BAND EASTERBANKHOLIDAY Er\2nd-Mon 5th April
The 11th BURNLEY NATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL
Thurs SIh April, 7.45pm - Ovdr 18 s o n ly f f l i H O roadshow
I THE BEST GIRLS NIGHT OJUT EVER!
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James Cotton Bernard A lliso n
Jo h n n ie B a s se t t & the BBues insurgents
Big Town Playboys
Jordan Patterson ★ Johnny Mans Chick "Stoop Down" Willis & 100’s More Stunning Blues Artists
PURE AMERICAN BLUES ★ BRITISH R&B PARTY NIGHT ★ Acoustic Stage ★ Festival Stage * Blues Film Festival
Blues Boat Cruise’ ★ Real Ales & Good Food Festival Fringe Events across Town
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mw.bknltiliutiilof.io.uk j P SiiftiS faS. _________________________ . CENTREFOLDS Seats £10 - book,early l ° ° Tickets Available
THE ROYAL NATIONAL THEATRE PRESENTS A PROMFNADF PERFORMANCE AROUND THE MECHANICS
SHAKESPEARE'S COMEDY OF LOVE, HILARITY AND THE CRAZY MUDDLES PEOPLE GET THEMSELVES INTO
TWO GENTLEMEN
O F V ERO N A A vision into
Shakespeare's imagination from one of the world's most prestigious and celebrated theatre companies
A RARE VISIT TO THE REGION... A THEATBICALFEAST
Sat 10th April, 8pm A NEW; IRISH SENSATION... Direct from Turing with DANIEL O’DONNELL
MICHAEL ENGLISH IN CONCERT Mon 29th March -Thursist April (10am - 3pm)
EASTER CRAFTS EXTRAVAGANZA ZILLIONS OF FUN CRAFT ACTIVITIES FOR 8-12’s
TICKET OFFICE: 01282 430055 M aRCii 30 i’ii
The Old Post House Hotel NEW SUNDAY MENU
NOW AVAILABLE
Choose from a selection of h om e -m ad e , s tarters, main co u rses an d y o u r choice o f sw e e ts
3 courses plus coffee £8.95 SERVED EVERY SUNDAY between 12 noon and 7pm
Also available your choice from our Table d ’hote Menu
3 courses plus coffee £12.95 or from our a la carte menu Available daily from 7pm
Bookings Now Being Taken For Easter • J T e a o r Coffee’; ava ilab le’'all "day
All o u r foods a re p re p a re d using fresh local p ro d u c e Feel Free to call in an d s e e us
I Marcia Morris ] or Vicky Carlin on 01200 422324
Gill Kendall or Lee Banks on 01282 426161
CONTEMPORARY studio glass is currently thriving in Britain and will be on display at the Platform Gallery, Clitheroe from tomorrow until April
shows the creativity of individual makers, which has earned the appre ciation of audiences throughout the country and abroad. Using tech niques formed centuries ago, new and established makers are working with advanced materials and processes to produce creative forms that are dec orative and functional. The Platform Gallery will be dis
30th. The "First Glass Travel" exhibition
playing glass work created by a num ber of makers, including First Glass, Melting Pot Glassworks, Loco Glass, Jenny Cork, Sheenagh McKinlay, Sue Shaw and Maggie Hilton. For more details about the exhibi
tion and opening times, contact the Platform Gallery on 01200 443071.
Admission is free. EVENTS-MARCH 26TH TO APRIL 1ST
sents, "Shakespeare in Love" (15), for six nights at 7-30 p.m. Matinees "A Bug’s Life" (U), Friday 5 p.m. Satur day and Monday to Thursday at 2
26th - Civic Hall Cinema, pre
p.m. 26th - West Bradford Village Hall,
a sequence dance at 8 p.m. Inquiries,
tel. 01200 423424. 26th - Bashall Eaves Village Hall,
family games night a t 7-30 p.m. Inquiries, tel. 01254 826261.
Compiled by M i l Theatre
Grange Arts Centre, Oldham. To Sat. A brand new comedy. Jim is dead, he was n't expecting to die, but then again he wasn't expecting to meet God, drink with Satan or gamble with Einstein, but you never can tell how life, or death, will turn out. can you? Box office: 0161
DEATH IN SMALL DOSES.
9114072. WAIT UNTIL DARK. Coliseum
Theatre, Oldham. To Sat. Recently revived on Broadway starring Quentin Tarrantino, Frederick Knott's classic thriller is as gripping today as it always was. Box office: 0161 624 2829. TWO OF A KIND. Burnley
PICK OF THE WEEK "T h e Magic of th e Musicals in
Concert". Grand Theatre, Black pool. Wednesday.
most successful musicals of all time, add a sprinkling of talented musi cians and singers from the West End and top with the sparkling tal ents of Marti Webb and Dave Wil letts, and you have all the ingredi ents for a magical musical night. "The Magic of the Musicals"
Take songs from some of the
Mechanics. To Sat. This charming, hilarious and poignant Jane Hughes' comedy, set in a retirement home, is a celebration of the resilience of older people who are determined not to give in without a fight. Performed by the Burnley Garrick Club. Box office: 01282 430055. THE ELVES AND THE SHOE
Johnny Griffin and other jazz greats. Special guest, Lyn Fairbanks. Box office: 01254 582582. PLAINSONG IN CONCERT.
Burnley Mechanics. Tues. An all-star cast with four unbelievable voices.. Box office: 01282 430055. THE 11TH BURNLEY NATION
AL BLUES PESTIVAL. Various Burnley venues. April 2nd to 5th. Box
All entries
must be In on a W H M f S b N
listings form available
from tliejourlst Information Centre, . > Market Place, Clitheroe.
26th to April 3rd - Platform
Gallery presents, "First Glass Trav el", an exhibition of work by top glass makers. An ideal opportunity for col lectors and chance to buy an original present. Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4-30 p.m. 27TH - Clitheroe Ramblers' Asso
ciation, meet Waterloo car park at 9- 30 a.m. for Glasson Dock. Inquiries, tel. 01254 822851. 27th - United Reformed Church,
Moor Lane, an Easter coffee morning with hot cross buns, raffle and
tombola. 27th - 4 Vihiers Close, Whalley, a
coffee morning on behalf of English Martyr's Church, Whalley, Thursday Group. Proceeds for THOMAS Charity. Inquiries, tel. 01254 823853. 28th - Civic Hall, Clitheroe, a live
evening of laughter with Cannon and Ball at 7-30 p.m. Inquiries, tel. TIC 01200 425566 or 428202. 29th - St James's Church, Holy
Week service at 7-30 p.m. 30th - Trinity Methodist Church,
Holy Week Service at 7-30 p.m. 31st - St Michael and St John's RC
FORTHCOMING EVENTS- APRIL 2ND TO 8T1I.
Church Holy Week Service at 7-30 p.m.
2nd - Clitheroe Naturalists Soci
ety, meet 10 a.m. at Clitheroe station for local walk. Inquiries, tel. 01254 824507. 2nd - Bowland Visitor Centre,
Beacon Fell. 11 a.m. Egg decorating event for children. Inquiries, tel.
01995 640557. • 2nd Civic Hall Cinema. See main
advert for details of films showing. Inquiries, tel. 01200 423278. 3rd - Clitheroe Ramblers' Associa
tion, meet car park A at 9-30 a.m., leaving for Totridge and Wolf. Fell. Inquiries,' tel. 01254 822851. 3rd - Ribble Valley Ramblers'
Association, meet 9-25 a.m. for Pen- dle Hill. Bus to Barley (fare extra). Inquiries, tel. 01282 692601. 3rd - Knowle Green Village Hall.
DOWNHAM VILLAGE HALL
Wed 24th - Sat 27th March ~ 7.30 pm Tickets £3.50 including tea
All tickets available from Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01200 425566
Under 16s Easter disco. Starts 7 p.m. Tickets £2.50 inc. supper. Inquiries, tel. 01254 878447. 3rd - Longridge Civic Hall. North-
West second-hand book fair. 4 thB a sh a l l Eaves Village Hall.
Sunday market. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Inquiries, tel. 01254 826261. 6th
-.Clitheroe Ramblers' Associa
tion, meet 9-30 a.m. at car park B for Lyth Valley (S. E. Lakes). Inquiries, tel. 01254 822851. 7th - Clitheroe Ramblers' Associa
tion, meet 6-30 p.m. at Waterloo car park. Inquiries, tel. 01254 822851. Further details of some of the
above events can be found in adja cent "Lifestyle" advertisements. A bookihg service for theatres and
events throughout the region is avail able from the Tourist Information Centre, Market Place, Clitheroe, on 01200 425566.
office: 01282 430055. ERROL BROWN IN CONCERT. .
Bridgewater Hall) Manchester, pcpiVI 3rd. A show packed with hits from the coolest, sexiest pop star around.'. Box
office: 0161 907 9000. THE DRIFTERS. King George's
brings together a selection of the finest and best-loved songs from hit West End shows, including "Whis tle Down the Wind", "Beauty and the Beast", "Les Miserables", "Chicago”, "Evita", "The Phantom of the Opera", "Miss Saigon" and
many more. The enchanting melodies of some
MAKER. The Theatre, Oldham Sixth Form College. Tues. A witty and spirit ed re-telling of the well-known and pop ular story by the Brothers Grimm. Box
l office: 01619114072. A CLOCKWORK ORANGE. Char
ter Theatre, Preston. Wed. to April 3rd. The cult book and film of almost leg endary proportions is brought to fright ening reality by one of the Britain's most dynamic and innovative theatre companies, Northern Stage. Box office: 01772 258858. THE CHUCKLE BROTHERS.
of our best-loved songwriters are brought together in one spectacular show starring two of Britain's most popular and successful musical stars. Between them, West End musical appearances include lead roles in "Cats", "Evita", “Oliver", "Godspell” and "Tell me on a Sun day", and ""The Phantom of the Opera", "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Les Miserables". For more information and ticket
prices contact the box office on 01253 290190.
| with their brand new show. Box office: 01253 290190. MILLENNIUM MEN ROAD
Grand Theatre, Blackpool. April 2nd to 3rd. Fun, slapstick, song and chaos rule, as the boys return to Blackpool
SHOW. Burnley Mechanics. April 8th. Featuring Europe's top centre folds. Don’t miss the best girls’ night out ever.. Not suitable for those easi ly offended. Box office: 01282 430055.
musicals RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN
I PLANET. Grand Theatre, Blackpool. To Sat. Shakespeare's forgotten rock 'n' roll classic returns, featuring red hot hits, a multi-talented cast and special effects devised by Gerry Anderson. This cosmic adventure is simply out of this
I world. Box office: 01253 290190. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
I Opera House, Manchester. To Sat. As compelling today as the day it was writ ten, Jesus., features electric rock, chunky power chords and heart searing ballads all combined to create a fantas tic musical theatre evening. Box office:
| 0161 242 2509. GREASE. Opera House, Blackpool.
| To Sat. Starring Luke Goss as Danny and featuring all the unforgettable
I songs from the hit film. THE MAGIC OF THE MUSI-
I CALS. Grand Theatre, Blackpool. Wed. Starring Marti Webb and Dave Willetts, with songs from some of the most successful musicals of all time.
1 Box office: 01253 290190. HOT PANTS. Coliseum Theatre,
I Oldham. Thurs. to April 24th. A siz zling 70s show set in Spain and jam- packed with all your favourite numbers, it'll whisk you away back to the decade that taste forgot. Box office: 0161 624
2829. OH! WHAT A NIGHT. Opera
I House, Manchester. April 8th to June 19th. The ultimate 70’s musical starring Kid Creole, John Altman and Will Mel lon Box office: 0161242 2509.
C o n c e r ts
TIME. King George's Hall, Blackburn. Tomorrow. Featuring works by Berlioz, Rachmaninov,Sibelius and Dvorak. Conducted by Owain Arwel Hughes. Box office: 01254 582582. THE BEST OF LAST NIGHT OF
HALLE ORCHESTRA: SPRING
Hall, Blackburn. April 8th. A celebra tion of the life and work of the late lead singer Johnny Moore (1953-1998). Box
office: 01254 582582. MEATLOAF. MEN Arena, Man
chester. April 8th. See, hear and expe rience the big man of rock 'n' roll. Box
office: 01254 582582. FUN LOVING CRIMINALS.
292029. Dance
THE DANCE. MEN Arena, Man chester. Tonight. Almost two hours of spectacular dancing with more than 40 dancers delivering an eloquent and stunning interpretation ol one of Ire land's most famous legends. Box office: 0161 930 8000. DANCE NIGHT OUT. King
MICHAEL FLATLEY'S LORD OF
George's Hall, Blackburn. Sat. A pro gramme of ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing with MC's Stan and Olwyn. Box office: 01254 582582. OUT OF HERE. Charter Theatre,
THE PROMS. Bridgewater Hall, Man chester. Tomorrow. A brand new pro gramme of great classics, including favourites from the world-famous Last Night of the Proms. Box office: 0161 907
9000. HALLE ORCHESTRA. Bridgewa
ter Hall, Manchester. April 8th. Featur ing works by Britten, Mozart and beethoven. Box office: 0161 907 9000.
Exhibitions
Armouries Museum, Leeds. To April Uth. The world's biggest ever exhibition ol sport. Ticketnet: 0990 232030. BIRKET FOSTER - WATER-
SCIENCE IN SPORT. Royal
COLOURIST AND ILLUSTRATOR. Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Muse ums, Burnley. To May 9th. To mark the centenary of Myles Birket Foster's death, this exhibition of watercolours and illustrated books celebrates the career of one of the most enduringly popular artists of the 19th Century. Box office: 01282 424213. THE ALIEN AND UFO EXHIBI
TION. 64/66 The Promenade. Black pool. Open every day. The largest exhi bition of its kind in the world, offering a unique combination of truth, fact, fic tion, spirituality and the paranormal. Box office: 01253 297522. BLUE PLANET AQUARIUM.
300. M u s i c
Blakey's Bar, Blackburn. Mon. The dri ving force behind the Sounds 18 big band playing the music ol Miles Davies,
THE GEOFF KELLY QUINTET.
office: 0161930 8000. GA GA. King George's Hall, Black
burn. April 9th. The top tribute band perform a celebration to Queen. Box
Winter Gardens Empress Ballroom, Blackpool. April 8th Box office: 01253
Preston. Mon. CandoCo Dance Com pany presents an exploration of of amazing journeys and miraculous
‘ escapes. Box office: 01772 258858. TOUR DE FORCE. Grand Theatre,
Blackpool. Mon. and Tues. The Eng lish National Ballet perform pas de deux from the classics, including Tchaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker”, and Minkus's "Don Quixote". Box office:
01253 290190 THE NUTCRACKER. Charter
Theatre, Preston. April 9th. Set to Tchaikovsky's glorious score the Euro pean Ballet company brings together a magical story with a brilliant celebra tion of classical dance at its best. Box office: 01772 258858.
Film
Jeff Bridges, Joan Cusack and Tim Robbins.
WAKING NED (PG).Ilow far !
would go to win a fortune? Starring James Nesbitt.
Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port. Open every day except Christmas Day. Visit the submersible Santa for the ideal fes tive family day out. Box office: 0930 100
Currently Showing: PATCH ADAMS (12). PLEASANTVILLE (12). THE,THIN RED LINE (15). THEOPPOSITE OF SEX (18). HOLYMAN (PG). URBAN LEGEND (IS). THIS YEAR'S LOVE (18). = A BUGS LIFE (U). YOU'VE GOT MAIL (12). SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (15).
Box Office Numbers: Apollo Cinema, Blackburn: 01254
695979., . Apollo Cinema, Hollywood Park,
Burnley: 01282 456333 or advance booking: 01282 456222. Warner (Village Cinemas, Preston:
01772 881313 or advance booking 01772881100. UCI Cinema, Preston: 01772 728S88 or advance booking 0800 888929.
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