8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, April 6th, 2000


Hatch some plans to keep young amused during the Easter break


YOUNG chocoholics may already be staking their claims on which eggs they want for Easter, but once their sweet-tooth has been satisfied and their fervour for the season melts, what happens next? For although not the good exam results, school


longest holiday in the school calendar, the Easter break can be one of the trickiest when it comes to keeping youngsters amused.


suspect and traditional Bank Holiday attractions over-crowded. Travel and traffic jams on tummies full of Easter eggs can also become unpleasantly messy, so this year why not plan something different?


The weather can often be


seemingly faster than ever nowadays, a chocolate egg may not, after all, be the ideal gift for a fashion and figure-conscious teenager. Under pressure to achieve


With children growing up « 1 ADVERTISING FEATURE


Editorial written by JULIE FRANKLAND Advertising co-ordinated by LISA RUDGYARD


classes, homework and peer demands to know all about the latest pop bands and movies can mean there is lit­ tle time for sport.


ly made by car, the debate continues as to whether our children are becoming increasingly unfit.


With the school run usual­


brothers and sisters. A potential life-saving


sport is swimming and again, the Ribble Valley has local pools, with re-worked opening times to encourage youngsters to use their holi­ days to make a splash on the exercise front. For those who prefer their


Valley, teenager try-me activity programmes, giving taster sessions on a whole range of popular sports, are already a huge success at weekends and now feature as part of a holiday timetable to encourage youngsters to see exercise as something that is fun. There are also similar sessions for younger


But here in the Ribble


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Easter holidays to help pre­ pare children for Clitheroe's Millennium Family Cycle Challenge, a five-mile ride scheduled for mid-June and being organised on behalf of Clitheroe Town Council, could be the catalyst to spark a passion for the envi­ ronmentally sound sport.


sport outdoors and who dream of Black Beauty or entering the winner's enclo­ sure on Grand National Day, the surrounding coun­ tryside lends itself well to organised pony treks. Well supervised by qualified instructors working from accredited trekking centres can make the treat of a day or mores riding a safe and fun adventure. Yet for those who prefer


And while on the topic of protecting the environment, for days out to locations fur­ ther afield, why not go by train? Clitheroe's new Bus and Rail Interchange can provide fast and efficient links to Blackburn, Bolton, Manchester, Blackpool and Skipton, among other desti­ nations.


their exercise from a differ­ ent saddle, there is the option of cycling. The quief lanes and green roads that can be found locally have made the Ribble Valley famed among touring cyclists the world over. With the region featuring


there is actually no need to leave Clitheroe, which now boasts its own cyber cafe for Internet surfing. On a rainy day, the world can still be your oysterl


Yet for worldwide links,


among youngsters to pro­ duce their own web pages, why not treat them to a ses­ sion with a professional pho­ tographer so that when it comes to scanning in pho­ tographs of themselves, they can post something better than a "photo-me" booth snap or some blurred holiday shot.


And with the latest craze


entering the studio, today's fashion demands dictate glamour, with local beauty salons able to offer ear pierc­ ing, nail art and other treats to enhance that bloom of youth!


And of course, before


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Tuesday 2fth - Friday 28th April 8-13 years 9am - Spm


Follow the Easter Bunny to Roefield and enjoy enormous amounts of fun and games.


Our two week camp is jam packed with sport, arts and crafts, swimming, climbing, drama and much more...


Remember to book early to avoid


(*) disappointment. “ Packed lunch and


appropriate clothing required


Roefield Leisure Centre Edisford Road, Clitheroe, Lancs.


Tel: 0 1 2 0 0 44 2 1 8 8 Ribble Valley Sports & Recreation Ass. Charity No. 516478


Bookings now being taken for SPRING BANK HALF TERM


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Call in for our friendly advice, Service and Repairs undertaker^


onday 17th - Thursday 20th April


SKATES and various activities related to their use are still very popular with youngsters. There are, however, a whole range of activities, some done indoors and others outdoors, available in or close to the Ribble Valley to keep youngsters occu­ pied and happy during the Easter holidays.


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CHILDREN’S EASTER CRASH


SWIMMING COURSE « Stonyhurst College


Beginners and Improvers 4 Day Course for


2 x Vi hour sessions 2 pm and 2.30 pm


starts Tuesday, 25 th April (Limited places available)


Telephone for more details and bookings


.. U I Z > 4 826166


01254


EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES On Bank Holiday Friday and Monday


April 21st and 24th The pool opening hours are 8.30am - 3pm FAMILY FUN SESSIONS


From April 17th - 20th and 25th - 28th


There are fun sessions between 11am - 12noon and 2pm - 3pm each day. Cost Juniors £1.20 Adults £2


Inflatables are available in the main pool during this session.


f For further, detailsicontact reception on I


I 01200 424825


Please note: There are no Junior or Adult swimming lessons over the Easter Holidays


NEW - Aqua Natal Session commences May 2nd £2.10 per admission.


Qualified instructor and midwives in attendance.


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