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THESTRANGEOLD WORLD OF SCI-FI


review by Rebecca Smith


TV Times Encyclopedia of IV Science Fiction, revised edition; Roger Fulton; ' Boxtree; (£18.99) '


SCI ENCE fiction is a strange world. But it is also fascinating and television


is a great medium for tales from the outer world. The TV Times is about to launch a


Camera club’s season ends on a high as awards are handed out


TH E winter programme a t the Rib- b le sd a le Camera Club c am e to a very successful conclusion las t week w i th th e t r a d i t io n a l c h a irm a n ’s


evening and then the annual dinner. The chairman, Mr Steven Ashcroft,


described how a change in circumstances about 10 years ago gave him the opportu­ nity to travel. lie then described in a very entertaining manner the places he had vis­ ited. including Greece. Austria, Italy, the USA, Switzerland, New Zealand, Canada


and, of course, various places in England, I with high-quality colour slides. At the same time, he also described his


definitive A-Z guide which covers five decades of science fiction facts and has an inexhaustible supply of trivia. This updated edition, which is pub­


lished tomorrow, includes additional material from US best-selling author


John Betancourt and contains 350 entries ranging from "Star Trek" and “Doctor Who” to “Thunderbirds” and


“The X-Filcs.” It also has thousands of individual


episode plotlines and reviews, behind-the- scene stories, cast lists and production


details.


own journey into photography with some of the failures and near-misses for which, at the time, he had such high hopes. India, and particularly the Ruikar Trust


til Yavatmal, was a more detailed and seri­ ous subject. Rotary International supports this charity for disabled children, and Mr Ashcroft was in a parly looking at its work. Seeing tile positive effects makes the work of fund- raising very worthwhile. It was an excellent evening, full of interest. Friday's annual dinner was at the Tudor


Rose Restaurant in Whalley, and was gen­ erally agreed by members to have been the most successful and enjoyable for many


vears. Mr Michael Crocker and his wife. Fay,


were the guests of honour - he has just achieved a distinction in photography in


ONCE again, the "A Cappella Singers" have been requested to return to Clitheroe and give another of their highlv-successful con­ certs of popular music for summer. This time they will be performing in St


ular music. EVENTS - JUNE tlTU TO ISTIl


Ghost walks with Simon Entwistle from Clitheroe Castle Gates and in Whalley.


work by Armand Tateossian, of the Rhone Alps region, and three Lancashire-based


Inquiries, tel. 0125I 215657 Platform Gallery, exhibition of ceramic


artists. iltli - Grand Cinema presents. "Gladiator"


street entertainment, sessions, singaround, ceilidh, poetry and storytelling. Kith - Lancashire Countryside Events,


15). Inquiries, tel. 01200 123278. iltli to 11 tit - Clitheroe Great Days of Folk,


join a volunteer ranger for a walk and talk about Downham. Start 1 p.m. Downham car park. Bookable, tel. 01232 04055/. ltltli - Goosnargh and Longridge Agricul­


tural Show at t he show ground, Lower Lane, Longridge. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Inquiries, tel.


01905 (3.1009(1. ltllli - St Paul's Church, Low Moor, a con­


cert of popular music for summer with the A Cappella Singers at 7-30 p.m. 11th - Clitheroe Town Band, joint concert


Cinema at 7-30 p.m. Pay at the door. Inquiries, tel. 01200 122310. 11th - Downham and Twislon Millenni­ um Group parish celebrations include a


Inquiries, tel. 01772 782696. FORTHCOMING EVENTS JUNE


16THT0 22N1) 16th - Knowle Green Village I lull. "Trou­


Paul's Church, Low Moor, on Saturday, beginning at 7-30 p.m. This concert will include many light-hearted works, and pop­


ble At Mill" folk evening 8 p.m. to midnight. Inquiries, tel. 01254 878 117. 17lh Clitheroe Ramblers' Association,


meet 9 a.m. Chester Avenue ear park for Castle Bolton and Ape little. 15 miles. 17th Lancashire Countryside Events.


Visit Bowland Visitor Centre between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and learn about ditferent


Society. The Glory of English Church Music. Clitheroe Parish Church Choir with James Lonsdale. Directed by Michael Pain


uses for wild plants. 17th - Clitheroe Parish Church Organ


at 7-30 p.m. 17th St James's School. Greenaert


Street, medieval slimmer fair from 1 to 4 p.m. games, exhibitions of medieval lilt support Sir Henry as he tights the Welsh Armv to free Clitheroe Castle. Inquiries, tel.


concert at St James's School summer fete. 17th Millennium family fun cycle event. 18th ■ Gawthorpe Hall. Padiham. bring


01200 428735. 17th - Clitheroe Town Band atternoon


ing history alive with actors playing Lady Blanche Shuttleworth. cook and butler 1 to 4 p.m. Inquiries, tel 01282 77100 1. 18th to 24th Centenaries Theatri


with Slaidburn Silver Band in the Grand meet 10 a.m. Chester Avenue car park lor


Slonyhurst, Ribble \ alley I nlernat ional Piano Week Inquiries, tel 0122!! 361:325 20th Clitheroe Ramblers' Association


Spence Moor. 20th Ribble Valley Rail Rambler, alight


revival of the traditional hymn singing at 2- 15 p.m. on Downham village green. The vil­ lage choir will be accompanied by the Nel­


and indoor car boot sale, 10 a.m. to *1 p.m. To book a table tel. 01254 824888 or 822694. proceeds in aid of Lymphonia Association. 1 1th - Slaidburn Heritage Centre, a talk


son Salvation Army Band. inh - Whalley Village Hall, a table top


The King’s Centre. Millthorne Avenue. Inquiries, tel. 01200 421789 14th - Clitheroe Ramblers’ Association


by Jacquie Crosby, of Lancashire Record Office. Inquiries, tel. 01200 446161. 14th - Clitheroe Town Band AGM, 8 p.m.


meet 7 p.m. Whitewell also B walk. 14th - 15th - Gawthorpe Hall, open air


and return C'litheroe. moderate walk ol 10 miles. Start Clitheroe 9-30 a.m. 21st - The Cafe Emporia, open floor


poetry reading 6-30 p.m. to oat. 7-30 p.m. reading. Inquiries, tel. Jo Harding 01200


444242. 21st - Clitheroe Ramblers' Association,


meet 8 a.m. Chester Avenue car park for annual long distance walk of 23 miles. Gargrave (8-30 a.m.) source of the Aire. Also Midsummer picnic supper, details in


area news. 22nd - Longridge Library. Welfare


Rights Reading Group at 7 p.m. Inquiries, tel. 01772 782386. Further details of some o! the above


theatre presentation of "Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Ophaboom Theatre, at 7-


30 p.m. 15th - Longridge Library, Welfare Rights Family Reading Group 6-30 to 7-30 p.m.


events can be found in adjacent "Lifestyle" advertisements. © A booking service for theatres and


events throughout the region is available from the Tourist Information Centre. Market Place. Clitheroe on 01200 425566.


O v e r - 6 0 s Last Monday night's


winners at Sabden Over- 60s' social in St Mary's Hall were as follows:- Whist: Ladies - Mrs E.


Marsden and Mrs R. Wright. Gents - Mrs E. Ire­ land and Mr D. Houghton. Dominoes: Mr W. Cooke, Mr R. Eden, Mrs I. Cot- tarn and Mrs F. Cooke. Raffle: Mr W. Wright, Mrs Ireland and Mr J.


Traynor. Thursday's whist winners


were: Ladies - Mrs E. Charnley and Mrs E. Mars­ den. Gents - Mrs M. Edmondson, Mr D. oughton and Mrs E. Ire­


theatre: TI-IE CHERRY


ORCHARD. Quays The­ atre, Manchester. To Sat­ urday, June 10th. Box office: 0161 8762000. EXPLORERS OF


THE SKIES WITH PATRICK MOORE. Burnley Mechanics. Fri­ day, June 16th. Box office: 01282 664400. PLAYDAYS "SING A


SONG OF SIXPENCE". King George's Hall, Black­ burn. Sunday, June 18th. Box office: 01254 582582. THE HOUSES IN


BETWEEN. Oldham Col­ iseum. To Saturday, June 24th. Box office: 0161 6242829.


music FIRST NIGHT


GRAND OPERA GALA. Bridgewater Hall, Man­ chester. Saturday, June 10th. Box office: 0161 9079000. BLACKBURN SYM­


PHONY ORCHESTRA. Westholme Theatre, Meins Road, Blackburn. Saturday, June 10th. Tick­ ets: 01254 813692. STEPS. MEN Arena. Sunday, June 11th. Box


office: 0161 9308000. TERRY LIGI4TFOOT


PRESENTS "A TRIB­ UTE TO LOUIS ARM­ STRONG". Marine Hall, Fleetwood. Sunday, June 11th. Box office: 01253 771141 or 770547. SANTANA. MEN


Arena. Monday, June 12th. Box office: 0162 9308000. SITAR MUSIC WITH


RAVI SHANKAR. Bridgewater Hall, Man­ chester. Tuesday, June 13th. Box office: 0161


9079000. HALLE ORCHESTRA


PLAYS SIBELIUS AND POULENC. Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Wednes­


day', June 14th. Box office: 0161 89079000. SHOWSTOPPERS -


MUSIC FROM WEST END MUSICALS. Bridgewater Hall, Man­ chester. Thursday, June 15th. Box office: 0161 9079000. MOTOWN, NORTH­


ERN AND '60S SOUL NIGHT. Municipal Hall, Colne. Friday, June 16th. Box office: 01282 661234. CHAMBER ORCHES­


TRA CLASSICS WITH THE MANCHESTER CAMERATA. Bridgewa­


ter Hall, Manchester. Fri­ day, June 16th. Box office:


0161 9079000. GIVE MY REGARDS


TO JOLSON. Grand The­ atre, Blackpool. Sunday, June 18th. Box office: 01253 290190. MUSIC BY RAVEL,


DUKAS AND SAINT- SAENS. Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Sunday', June 18th. Box office: 0161


9709000. THE HOUGHTON


WEAVERS. Oldham Coli­ seum. Sunday, June 18th. Box office: 0161 6242829. PATSY C LINE-THE


CONCERT. Lyric The­ atre, Manchester. Monday, June 19th. Box office: 0161 8762000.


PALLA DIU M


NIGHTS STARRING DANNY LA RUE. Pavil­ ion Theatre, Winter Gar­ dens, Blackpool. Monday, June 19th to Saturday, October 28th. Box office: 01253 292029.


comedy PETER KAY COM­


PERES AN EVENING OF STAND-UP COME­ DY. Quays Theatre, Man­ chester. Friday, June 16th. Box office: 0161 8762000. THE BIG BIG


LAUGHTER SHOW. North Pier, Blackpool. To Tuesday, October 24th. Box office: 01253 292029.


GISELLE. Lyric The­


atre, Manchester. Tues­ day, June 13th to Thurs­ day', June 15th. Box office: 0161 S762000. THE


JIVING


LINDY HOPPERS. Charter Theatre, Pre­ ston. Saturday, June 17th. Box office: 01772 258S58.


exhibitions EGO-ART EXHIBI­


TION BY ANDREW LOCKLEY. Dukes The­ atre, Lancaster. To Satur­ day, June 17th. WEDDING 2000.


Samlesbury Hall, Pre­ ston. To Sunday, June


18th. SCENIC PAINT­


INGS - MURALS FROM A GREAT CANADIAN TRAIN. National Railway Musuem, York. To Sun­ day, September 24th. Information: 01904 621261. PRODIGAL SON -


NEW WORK BY MARK STONE HOUSE. Mid Pennine Gallery, Burnley. Satur­ day, June 10th to Satur­ day, July 22nd.


THE HUNCHBACK


OE NOTRE DAME BY THE OLDHAM MET­ ROPOLITAN AMA­ TEURS. Oldham Colise­ um. Tuesday, June 27th. to Saturday, July 1st. Box office: 0161 6212829. DOCTOR DO LIT­


TLE. Opera House, Man­ chester. To Saturday, July 8th. Box office: 0161 2422521.


land (joint). Dominoes: Mrs F. Lowe, Mrs I. Cot- tarn and Mr W. Wright. Raffle: Mr D. Houghton, Mr G. Holden and Mr W. Wright.


St Nicholas's This weekend marks a


special date in the church calendar at St Nicholas's. Saturday sees the annual church garden party, to be opened at 2-30 p.m. by Jane Bury and followed by the crowning of the new rose queen. There will then be stalls and games, hopefully outside if the weather stays fine.


On Sunday, church mem­


bers will take to the streets for the annual procession of witness, starting from church at 2 p.m. Earby Brass Band will lead the walk, which will tour the village before returning to church for a short service. Everyone is welcome to join in.


S u m m e r f e t e Last Saturday's summer


fete at St Mary's RC Church was a great success, despite the poor weather, and has to date raised £700. More money is expected to come in from fun quiz sheets which are circulating and cost £1 each.


S h e l t e r Sabden’s new youth shel­


ter has been officially opened. Mrs Eileen Lowe performed the ceremony last Thursday evening on The Holme before a gather­ ing of local tradesmen who had built the shelter, young people, youth leaders, the police, officials from Ribble Valley Council and a repre­ sentative of Sabden Parish Council. Mrs Lowe had spear­


headed the building of the shelter through the village's community committee, fol­ lowing an approach 18 months ago from the police, who said money might be available towards the shel­ ter to give young people a place of their own to gather. The teenagers added their own fund-raising to


the City and Guilds examination. This is no mean achievement even after 20 years in Accrington Camera Club, nine of them as president. His specialism in landscape photography was proved by superb prints from the Dales, Derbyshire, North Wales and the Lakes. His interests were shown to be much wider, with pictures of Salford Quays, ibexes in Switzerland and the Gold­ en Temple at Kyoto. The speaker then presented the trophies


for the club competitions. In the print sec­ tion, Mr Mike Bartle won portraiture and


open monochrome, Mr Ashcroft won open colour, record and natural history, while Mr Stephen Robinson clinched the Club­ man's Trophy and the James Abbot Tro­ phy for a panel of three prints. In the slide section, Mr Trevor Marklew


was awarded cups for the open and record, while Mr Ken Gcddes won the portraits. Dr Steuart Kellington achieved top place in both the clubman's open and the natural history sections, as well as the Harold Eccles Rose Bowl for the best landscape picture in the whole competition. Mr Ashcroft made the last presentation,


the Gordon Creighton Plate awarded at the chairman's discretion to the member whom he considered had contributed most to the club in the previous 12 months. This


went to Mr Geddes. Next week the club will visit Leagram


Hall Gardens at 7-30 p.m.


Villagers join forces for a major woodland spring clean


R 1B C I IE S T E R r e s id e n t s jo in ed forces with people front the parish of D u t to n a t th e w e ek en d to g iv e I la u g h Wood a s e a s o n a l sp r in g -


clean. T1h> area in question is on the Ribble


Way footpath and has become an eyesore for walkers. A letter recently sent to this newspaper demanded action he taken to


clear the site. Pamela Hill, a local resident who organ­


ised t he weekend clean-up. said the rubbish posed a potential danger to wildlife, partic­ ularly mammals and birds, which could become trapped.


"Adjacent to the banks of the River Rib­


ble, Haugh Wood receives the worst of the winter floods, with the river taking a sharp turn on its journey downstream at this point, trapping any floating material in the vegetation. This results in a considerable strandline of debris being deposited," she


said. "The past year's floods have left oil


drums, milk crates and even a dead sheep clearly visible, although the majority of the litter is plastic bottles." The clean-up was supported by the Rib­


ble Valley Initiative, which aims to protect, improve and enhance the river's catchment for the enjoyment of future generations-


□ A PEUGEOT car, taken from Pasturolands Drive, Billington, on Sunday evening was stopped by police in Clitheroe a few minutes later and the driver was taken into custody.


_______ ________________________ ews from the Villages


the eventual cost, which will be around £4,000 when all the finishing touches are added. The shelter recently won a £1,000 Community Council of Lancashire Award for the best commu­ nity effort. After the ceremony, Mrs


Lowe was presented with a bouquet of flowers from Ryan Birkett on behalf of the young people, and drinks and refreshments were served in the nearby Heritage Centre.


jWADDINGTdN?


S p o r t s d a y A traditional sports day with something for all the


family is to take place in Waddington on Saturday. The village playing fields


will be the venue for the "Junior Olympics", organ­ ised by Waddington Play­ ing Fields Committee. The committee raises funds each year to keep the


playing fields open. There will be traditional


races for all ages, from three to 16, maypole dancing to herald the opening ceremo­ ny at 12-45 p.m., welly­ throwing, a tug of war and, to close, the ever-popular egg throwing competition. The event will be opened


by Mrs Barbara Harrison, former chairman of the committee, and, as the vil­ lage fair is not taking place this year, organisers are hoping that everyone will turn out to ensure a bumper successful day.


i WHALLEY


N a b r a c e The annual Nab Race


takes place this Friday, June 9th, in aid of Whalley Guide and Scout funds. There will be adult and children's races, with chil­ dren in split age groups. Registration is from 5-15 p.m. at Whalley CE School. All inquiries to Jon Smith, 82 King Street, Whalley, tel. 01254 824029.


P a r ish fu n d s The giant cakebake held


on Bank Holiday Monday proved a great success and raised £275 to help boost church restoration funds. The next event is the barrel roll on Saturday, starting from the Dog at 11-30 a.m. The route is from the centre of the village, up King Street and Wiswell Lane to the Freemason's, down Whiteacre Lane, up to the Bay Horse, back to King Charles (formerly the Dog and Partridge, Barrow), the Spread Eagle and the de Lacy, ending outside the Dog. Four teams will be competing, including a


ladies’ team from the Swan. Please support them by sponsorship and by cheer­ ing them on. The event promises to be lots of fun.


C o f f e e m o r n in g On Saturday, English


Martyrs' RC Church Thursday Group is holding a coffee morning at Whal- lcy Methodist Church from 10-30 a. m. to 1 p. m. in aid of THOMAS - Those on the margins of society. There will be stalls and competitions and everyone is very welcome.


W in n e r s Winners of the Abbey


Senior Citizens' whist drive were: Ladies - Mrs L. Barker, Mrs E. Charnley, Mrs R. Wright. Gents - Mrs J. Walmsley, Mrs M. Cottam, Mrs. G. Walmsley. Domino winners were


Mrs E. Brown, Mrs M. Harrison, Mrs J. Peel. A minute's silence was


observed by members in memory of the late Mrs


Joan Cutler. WHITEWElIli


S a fa r i s u p p e r Heavy rain did not


dampen the atmosphere on Saturday evening when a safari supper was held and more than £800 raised for St Michael's Church, Whitewell. The evening began with


a glass of sherry, when everyone met in the social hall at Whitewell and con­ cluded with dessert and cof­ fee at Staikes Farm, Cow Ark. Raffle winners were Mrs


J. Eaton, Mr D. Rich, Mrs B. Carlton, Mr T. Wells, Mr G. Lowe, Mrs N. Clegg, Mrs A. Porter, Mr J. Haworth, Mrs G. Dewhurst and Mrs J. Alpe.


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The Bovvland Initiative


Credit Unions and/or Micro Finance - a reality for Bowland?


You are cordially invited to a half-day conference to hear and participate in presentations and discussions on this topic. A variety of interesting speakers and panelists are con firmed including:


Veronica Waller: National Farmers Union, Skelmersdale Lynne Fox: Countryside Agency, Penrith


Mick Brown: Newtown Credit Union, Central Wales


Caroline Forbes: Full Circle Micro Finance Initiative, Norwich


When: Thursday June 15th commencing 10.00 am


Where: Ribble Valley Town Hall, 13 Church Street, Clitheroe (opposite the Library next to Lloyds TSB)


The conference will finish at approximately 1.00 pm at which time light refreshments will be served. Please confirm your attendance and/or for further information call Roger Marsh at 01524 - 388517


Lancashire Co-operative Development Agency Ltd.


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> Mothers and Fathers alike stay with their little treasures as they learn to climb, jump and roll in a safe environment.


£1 additional child from same parent


•Turbo Jots is to be enjoyed at any level of ability for children from walking age to pre-school.


Monday 1pm - 1.45pm Julie Wednesday lOam - 1©.4Sam Julie Friday 11,15am - llnoon Marisa


Roefield Leisure Centre Edisford Road, Clitheroe, BB7 3LA Tel 01200 442188 V ©


This project has been part financed by EAGGF and MAFF


Writer brings young and old alike to book!


BROUGHT to book at a meeting in Clitheroe were par­ ents, teachers and others involved in looking after young


children. In a talk at the town's library, popular children's author


and illustrator Ms Dehi Gliori (pictured right) explained her craft to an audience keen to promote reading among youngsters. Ms Gliori's visit from her homo in Edinburgh was arranged by library services' divisional headquarters, which sent assistant divisional children's librarian, Mrs Susan Martin (left), to listen to her words of advice. (150500/12/15)


Coffee morning


A COFFEE morning in aid of National Diabetes Awareness Week will take place next Friday, June


16th. It will be held at the


home of Mr and Mrs George and Marie Urry of Lanesidc Farm, IVhalleJr Road, Sabden, which is easy to find on the road into the village. It takes place from 10-30 a.m. to noon.


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♦ The Rambler, our quarterly colour magazine?. ♦ The Ramblers' Yearbunk and Accommodation Guide. (RRI*


jvj.*)*) but is free to members). Contains over 3,500 places to stay and information on maps, long distance paths, equipment shops and much more. It's the? essential ^uide.


♦ Regular regional newsletters. ♦ Discretionary discounts in many outdoor equipment shops.


♦ Use; of our comprehensive Ordnance Surve*y map library.


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