16 October 19th, 2000


Thumbs up to


organics


WHILE normal wine production methods can lead to the inten­ sive farmer disappear­ ing in a cloud of her­ bicides and pesticides to control the pests and diseases which affect his crop, this can lead to killing all natural bacteria which give the soil its fertility in the first


place. So artificial fertilisers are used and more chemicals can be found in your glass of wine. Organic methods include the strict use of pesticides, but allow for meadow flowers and grasses to grow between the rows of


vines. This encourages a natural micro climate


suited to the bugs and insects that will feed on those which do the vine harm. Less chem­ icals are used on the land and a more "pure product is produced, as in organic vegetables. Biodynamic is a step further than organic in that it is more of a statement of faith in the rhythms of the earth and the key life forces which play an important part in the time of planting, pruning and all manner of work in the vineyard - taking organic methods to a


new high. So does the wine taste different? Yes, was


the result of two tastings held recently. The organic wines, in general, were deeper in colour, more complex in flavour and cleaner


on the finish. My favourites included WORMS RIES­


LING 1996 (almost sounds organic from the name) at £5.59 from D. Byrne and Son. A clean, deeply concentrated, riesling with apples and pears on the nose. I also enjoyed two wines from Vinceremos (mail order 0113 205 4545). Firstly an organic BAGORDI RIOJA TINTO 1998, deep in colour and full of hedgerow fruit, and a superb pinot noir from DOMAINS GIBOULOT 1998, a bio­ dynamic Bourgogne with ripe cherry and raspberry fruit, balanced acidity and good


grip of tannin. But beware, the wine world has yet to


agree on the terms used on labels and across each of the world's major regions in the relat­ ed use of certain chemicals. Organic wines do exist, but do not necessarily advertise the fact - so ask your wine merchant.


AN absence of Saturday afternoon football at Turf Moor, a waterlogged golf course and the need for some­ thing filling before watching the last international at Wembley presented a chance for a Saturday lunchtime trip


to the pub. This being such a rare occur­


rence, there is a great need to chose your destination careful­


ly- And we could not have chosen


more wisely than our trip to the Cross Gaits Inn, Blacko. The legend above the door


“Good ale tomorrow for nothing” should be enough to get you thinking about a trip to the Cross


Gaits. And the food available inside


should be enough to tempt you


back. The Cross Gaits would never claim to have the most extensive


menu in town. And while it may not claim the


cheapest either, the fact that the


DISH OF THE WEEK Bacalhau


The Auctioneer Restaurant, New Market Street, Clitheroe


with Henk Van Heumen, of (salted dried cod)


THE Auctioneer Restaurant is still a popular place for discerning diners in the Ribble Valley, even after more than


10 years in existence. Proprietors Henk Van Heumen and


his wife, Frances, enjoy introducing food and wines from different countries of the world on their speciality nights, and for the next three weeks the theme will be Portugal with wines from the Esporao


Estate In Portugal the staple diet is fish and


the most well-known dish is probably the with MARCIA MORRIS


dried salted cod which claim to be able to cook


so that the fish could be kep


way for every day of the y The salted process was


the yet) s


the ii


time. This recipe is just one Ingredients (serves two)


O 250 grs salted cod O 2 chopped onions 0 4 tbsps olive oil 0 2 cloves garlic . , 0 chopped parsley O 4 potatoes, parboiled O 3 tomatoes, skinnt


coarsely (you can use tinne O 2 diced red peppers,


deseeded (you can use tinni ® salt and pepper


Portuguese a different


tarted purely t for a long of many.


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0 small glass of white wine Method


1. Prepare the cod by soaking it between 24 and 48 hours, changing the


water about four times. 2. Place the fish in fresh cold water


and bring to the boil, strain off the water and repeat the process, leave to cool, drain and place in an oiled, ovenproof


dish. 3. Fry the onion and garlic in the olive


d, chopped


d) skinned and ted)


Country pub pr treat with pric^


most expensive item availabl costs ju s t £ 6 should put it i everyone’s price range. A pleasant country pub - th


landlord was building a log an coal fire as we waited for ou lunch - there is an excellent rang of real ale, smooth ale, cider an lager as well as “designer” drink in bottles, plenty of wine and a the other usual suspects behin


the bar. A quick glance at the men


revealed a range of starters; tv fish courses; chilli and lasagn several burger options, four v'eg tarian dishes and assorted sam wiches and baguettes. Old favourites included ster


and ale pie and chicken in whi wine sauce - the aforemention< most expensive dish - and a got children’s menu to compleme; the fact that all the full met options are available in small


portions. I simply could not resist t


steak in ale pie at £4.50 and w certainly not disappointed. Delicious chunks of steak, pic


ty of mushrooms and a rich c gravy made this simply outstar


ing. Served with chips or new pol


toes and also with a healthy pi tion of vegetables, this was a vc tasty, very filling and very rewa:


ing meal. Across the table Mrs L


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ry ■d-


plumped for the steak and onion baguette with a side


salad and plenty of chips. Also £4.50 this meal was very well received as the


baguette was stuffed full of well-cooked steak and


proved to be a very filling choice. As lunch, these options simply left no room to try the


puddings on offer, tempting though they looked, but with more time to spare, Death by Chocolate would


have been too tempting to resist. The kitchen at the Cross Gaits Inn, Blacko, is open


most evenings and during the afternoon at weekends. E dw a rd L e e


THE VERDICT Food


Service


Value For money Atmosphere Parking


oil. When soft add the chopped peppers, tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper stir, and add the small glass of wine. Pour over the cod and cover with the thinly sliced potatoes. 4. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Chefs tip: Enjoy with a glass of chilled


white wine. .


ovides a rare js to suit ail


l^ ^ e e k e n d p lu s


THE POWER OF GREAT MUSIC


a iiB iiiiiii by Vivien Meath


Bluebird, Music of Contemplation; the choir of New College, Oxford; Decca Records ' -


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THE power of truly great music is captured in Bluebird, Music of Contemplation, the new album from Oxford's choir at New College. The vocal prowess from the boys,


who it is hard to believe enjoy their time on the football pitch just as much as their singing, really does take the


breath away. Bluebird is a continuation of the work


the boys do in the college chapel and via this recording, the magical experience of standing inside a medieval chapel, lis­ tening to a 600-year-old choir, can now be conveyed to a much wider audience. The 16 choristers are aged between


eight and 13 and receive a musical train­ ing of the highest standard. Tracks include “God be in my head”


(Waiford-Davies), “Blessed is the man” (Rachmaninov), “What Sweeter Music” (Rutter) and the title track, “The Blue­ bird” (Stanford) which freezes the moment that the bluebird is caught, reflected, in the still waters of a lake, plus “Song from Athene” (Tavener) now universally remembered as the music performed at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales.


what’s on in the Ribble Valley complied.^


. x l I * j a i l » k e M A M f l t n r S n r t n ( H a A V f i l l t ' ■ / '* .r. n* ***$ '■'"r-. . ,


FOLLOWING the great success of the visit of the St Petersburg Cathedral Choir to the Clitheroe Circuit last October, the musical group is making a return visit tomorrow evening at 7-30 p.m. in Whalley Parish


Church. The choir will perform a new programme


of Russian Orthodox Church music and Russian folk songs to delight the ear of Rib­ ble Valley music lovers and fill the rafters of this ancient church with rousing choruses. If, like me, you have seen the North West


Air Ambulance team at work, you may like to support them by attending a charity rain­ bow whist and domino drive at Salesbury Memorial Hall on Tuesday at 2 p.m. EVENTS - OCTOBER 20TII TO 2STH Clitheroe Castle Museum will be open


every day from 11 a.m. to 4-30 p.m. during the October half-term and weekends only until December 17th (last admission 4 p.m.) Platform Gallery, Oxo/Peugeot Design


Awards until October 28th. More than 50 examples of contemporary applied art which were shortlisted for awards will be on display and visitors will be asked to vote for


their favourite piece. Also being exhibited are ceramic fossils


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produced by Julie Miles and members of the community as part of a project to celebrate the regeneration of plant life at the Cross Hill Quarry. Visitors to the gallery will also be able to view crafts made by graduates from the University of Central Lancashire in "Grads Go Forth - East Lancs Gallery


Trail". 20th - Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley


Memorial Hall, quiz and hotpot supper at 7-30 p.m. Inquiries tel. 01254 826559. 20th - Knowle Green Village Hall, dinner


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Christmas is coming at the


Clarion Hotel F o x f i e l d s


Major dates are going fast!!


We still have availability for our Midweek Dates at the reduced rate of just


£18.50 pp EARLY BOOKINGS ARE


STRONGLY RECOMMENDED


Call Robin Brown now on 01254 822556


CLARION HOTEL &


Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 9HY Telephone: 01254 822556


SUITES FOXFIELDS Whalley Road, Billington,


Fax: 01254 824613 r C oniston H all Lodge & Restaurant ' V ' ] h Christmas at Coniston is always special


Traditional festive lunches served daily from Friday 24th November Availability for office parties.


and New Year’s Eve including accommodation available For Colour Brochure


or Reservations Please call 01756 748080 kInn A web site: www.conistonhall.co.ukemail: conistonhall@clara.net_ ‘ -»i m


Coniston Hall Hotel, Coniston Cold, Skipton Tel: 01756 748080 Fax: 01756 749487


loi IiuillcMiilomifUion touwrl I 0 ‘ f-4 T* £ * h ^


Million Hall, Miltofn; Road *, .Wliallej*. ' ", d 1. / , f *T^V


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Join with others or take a private room Christmas Day Lunch


One sitting • jLiimted* places ' ' ■ ' 4 •S U tA


Latin Q u a r te r Cow Lane, Burnley


Christmas 2000 PARTY MENU


Lunchtimes £14 per person Evenings £16 per person


O p en all day through December Private parties catered for with buffet


C H R I S T M A S D A Y L U N C H


Qo on treat yourself £32 per person C h i ld ren Vi price - U n d e r 5’s free


NEW YEAR’S EVE


DINNER DANCE 1st Sitting A la Carte 2nd Sitting Set Menu


For menu’s and reservations please T e l . 8 3 1 6 6 9


Not J^st for Christmas ■■■fQr life!!


S iS H IR E B J T ^ A R M S CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS


From £21,95 The ideal venue for your office party, family get together. In fact any celebration - Any size party catered lor. Five course


I meal with hats, crackers. With Disco til! lam with our Resident DJ STILL A FEW PLACES LEFT!!! SATURDAY DEC 2nd


FRIDAY DEC 8th FRIDAY DEC 15tii MONDAY DEC 18th


SATURDAY DEC 9th SATURDAY DEC 16tli TUESDAY DEC 19th


WEDNESDAY DEC 20th THURSDAY DEC 21st FRIDAY DEC 22nd


Bookings also being taken for: CHRISTMAS FAYRE LUNCH £8.25


CHRISTMAS FAYRE DINNER £15.95 CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER £17.95


CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH £39.95 (£i».oo for under I2's>


BOXING DAY LUNCH £19.50 (£9.50 for Under 12-s including children’s entertainer)


NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA DINNER DANCE £41.00 NEW YEAR’S DAY LUNCH £15.95 (£7.95 for under 12-s)


.......TEL:?:01254.-8265.181:J-yY


For Bookings,Bnqun tes 01 lull broclune * r ;* The Shneburn at Hurst Green.’Whalley,'Nr ClitherocL


SATURDAY DEC 23rd theatre


BOUNCERS. Charter The­ atre, Preston. To Saturday, Octo­


ber 21st. Box office: 01772 orroQCQ THE WRESTLING


SCHOOL. The Lowry, Salford Quays. To Saturday, October 21st. Box office: 0161 8762000. MY MOTHER SAID. Brew­


ery Arts Centre, Kendal. Satur­ day, October 21st. Box office:


01539 725133. MUSIC, MADNESS AND


MAYHEM WITH DAVE BEN- SON-PHILLIPS. The Lowry, Salford Quays. Sunday, October 22nd. Box office: 011618762000. PUPPETS BEHAVING


BADLY. Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal. Monday, October 23rd,


and Wednesday, October 25th. Box office: 01539 725133. THE RAILWAY CHIL­


DREN. Charter Theatre, Pre­ ston. Tuesday, October 24th, to Saturday, October 28th. Box office: 01772 258858.


- Available tkoughout-Decemb’e r ,r Christmas DineJSc Dance Party Nights


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SHOW. King George's Hall, Blackburn. Friday, October 27th. Box office: 01254 582582. THE BIG BANG AT THE


HALLE. Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Saturday, October


28th. Box office: 0161 9079000. GRIMETIIORPE COL­


LIERY BAND. Marine Hall, Fleetwood. Sunday, October


29th. Box office: 01253 771141. BEE GEES GOLD. Palace


Theatre, Manchester. Sunday, October 29th. Box office: 0161 2422524. THE BLUES BROTHERS


MEETS THE SOUL SIS­ TERS. Grand Theatre, Black­ pool. Monday, October 30th, to Saturday, November 4th. Box office: 01253290190. ROYAL LIVERPOOL


PHILHARMONIC ORCHES­ TRA. Guild Hall, Preston. Tues­ day, October 31st. Box office: 01772258858. BRITNEY AND BOYS-


LIFE. Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham. Wednesday, November


1st. Box office: 0161 9114072.


musicals THE ROY ORBISON


'•BBC PHILHARMONIC.


Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Saturday, October 21st. Box


I office: 01619079000. THE MAGIC OF THE


MUSICALS. Grand Theatre, Blackpool. Sunday, October 22nd. Box office: 01253 290190. TAMSIN LITTLE WITH


THE HALLE. Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Sunday, October 22nd. Box office: 01619079000. CELTIC BAND CAPER­ CAILLIE. Palace Theatre, Man­


chester. Sunday, October 22nd. Box office: 0161 2422524. DANIEL O'DONNELL.


King George's Hall, Blackburn. Wednesday, October 25th, to Thursday, October 26th. Box office: 01254 582582. MAXIMUM RHYTHM ’N’


BLUES. Bridgewater Hall, Man­ chester. Friday, October 27th, Box office: 01619079000. THE ALL AMERICAN i SOLID GOLD ROCK 'N' ROLL


STORY. Palace Theatre, Man­ chester. To Saturday, October 21st. Box office: 0161 2422524. LA RONDINE. The Lowry,


Salford Quays. Saturday, Octo­ ber 21st. Box office: 0161 8762000. HMS PINAFORE AND


TRIAL BY JURY. Burnley Mechanics. Monday, October 23rd, to Saturday, October 28th. Box office: 01282 664400. THE PHANTOM OF THE


OPERA. Opera House, Man­ chester. To Saturday, November 11th. Box office: 0161'2422524.


comedy HINGE AND BRACKET.


Burnley Mechanics. Friday, October 20th. Box office: 01282


664400. CRAIG CHARLES. Queen


Elizabeth Hall, Oldham. Satur­ day, October 21st. Box office:


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01619114072. RUBY WAX. The Lowry,


Salford Quays. Sunday, October 29th. Box office: 0161 8762000. KEN DODD. Grand The­


atre, Blackpool. Sunday, October 29th. Box office: 01253 290190. CLEO,


EMMANUELLE AND DICK. CAMPING,


Oldham Coliseum. To Saturday, November 4th. Box office: 0161 6242829.


dance NATIONAL YOUTH BAL­


LET PRESENTS "TOAD". The Lowry, Salford Quays. Mon­ day, October 23rd. Box office: 0161 8762000. THE SIGNAL OF A


SHAKE, TREMOR AND ROUGHCUT. The Lowry, Sal­


ford Quays. Friday, October 27th, to Saturday, October 28th. Box office: 0161 8762000. CINDERELLA. King


George's Hall, Blackburn. Tues­ day, October 31st. Box office: 01254 582582. SWAN LAKE. Palace The­


atre, Manchester. Tuesday, November 7th, to Saturday, November 11th. Box office: 0161 2422524.


exhibitions DIVE URGENCE. New Era,


Accrington. Friday, October 20th, and Saturday, October 21st. Tickets: 01282 437840. BLACKBURN AND EAST


LANCASHIRE MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION. King George's Hall, Blackburn. Friday, October 20th, to Sunday,


October 22nd. Tickets: 01254 egoeoQ MIGRATION MAGIC.


WWT Martin Mere, Burscough Nr Ormskirk. Saturday, October 21st, to Sunday, October 29th. Information: 01704 895181. PIRATES. Fleetwood Muse­


um. Thursday, October 26th. Information: 01253 876621.


To advertise ring Suzanne Foster on 01282426161


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m e w i t e ^ m ., s e v e G A L A B A L L


Reservations now being taken


Spend Christmas 2000 with the one's that matter most -


K T e l : 01282 618101 21


W heatley L ane R o a d , F ence, B urnley


Be wise hook early


and a talk at 7-30 p.m. with guest speaker the Rev. B. Stevenson. Inquiries, tel. 01254 878447. 20th - Whalley Parish Church presents


the St Petersburg Cathedra! Choir perform­ ing a new programme of Russian Orthodox Church Music and Russian Folk Songs at 7-


30 p.m. 21st - Slaidburn Village Hall, annual


church sale at 2-30 p.m. Stalls, sideshows and refreshments. Inquiries, tel. 01200


425566. 21st - Ribble Valley Poultry Society's


Millennium Show in Clitheroe Auction Mart from 1 to 4 p.m. Inquiries, tel. 01200


427157. 21st-Whalley Methodist Church Hall, a


salmon tea at 6 p.m. followed by entertain­ ment. Inquiries, tel. 01254 823331. 22nd - Clitheroe Ramblers' Association, meet 9-30 a.m. at Chester Avenue car park


for Garstang. 24th - Salesbury Memorial Hall, a chari­


ty rainbow whist and domino drive, at 2 p.m. in aid of North West Air Ambulance. Inquiries, tel 01254 721027. 25th - Knowle Green Village Hall, a


demonstration and talk entitled "House of Colour" by Gill White at 7-30 for 8 p.m.


Inquiries, tel. 01254 787447. 26th - Centenaries Theatre, Stonyhurst,


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autumn hot-pot concert with Zoe Kitson (oboe) and Russell Lomas (piano). Concert at noon followed by lunch. Inquiries, tel.


01254 826063. FORTHCOMING EVENTS-OCTO­ BER 27T1I TO NOVEMBER 2ND 27th - Hurst Green Memorial Hall, Lour­


des dance with the Mark Kitto Band, sup per at 8 p.m. bring own drinks. Inquiries, tel.


01254 826301. 27th to 28th - Iloghton Tower Christmas


gift fair in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Inquiries, tel. 01282


475006. 27th to 31st - Pendle Heritage Centre,


Barrowford, a weekend of events and activi­ ties tracing the story of the Pendle Witches, with authentic 17th Century meals and music. On Hallowe'en itself the charity is organising a coach tour which will follow the 45-mile route taken by the witches from their homes to the eventual fate at Lancast­ er, stopping in Slaidburn for a traditional Lancashire hot-pot lunch. Inquiries tel. 01282 661702. 28th - St Paul’s Church, Longridge, pre­


sents the Beacon Singers with organ inter­ ludes, at 7-30 p.m. in aid of the organ appeal. Tickets at the door. 28th - Clitheroe Ramblers' Association,


meet 8 a.m. Chester Avenue car park for Langdale Pikes (fairly strenuous). 28th - Ribble Valley Rail Rambler, Llan­ gollen and the Vale of Llangollen. Inquiries,


tel. 01282 692601. 28th - Lancashire Countryside Events,


meet Bowland Visitor Centre at Beacon Fell Country Park, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for Hallowe’en activities making bat boxes, badge making, face painting and lots of crafty creations. Inquiries, tel. 01995


640557. 28th - Lancashire Countryside Events, a


circular themed walk among witches, touch­ ing on the stories about Pendle. Start 10-30 a.m. at Spring Wood Picnic site, near Whal­


ley, eight miles long. 29th - West Bradford Village Hall, a


quality antiques fair in aid of the East Lan­ cashire Hospice Appeal, from 10 a.m. to 4


p.m. Inquiries, tel. 01254 826688. 29th - Hurst Green Memorial Hall, flea


market and indoor car boot sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


NOVEMBER 2nd - Centenaries Theatre, Stonyhurst,


autumn hotpot concert featuring Stephen Wells (baritone) and Lindy Tenant Brown (piano), concert at midday followed by lunch. Inquiries, tel. 01254 826063. ® Further details of some of the above


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


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


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