I


k October 11th, 2001 17 bireonline.co.uk Weekendplus LICK L Clitheroe,


I TWO weeks ago found I me in the skies above I S co t la n d in a sm a ll I aeroplane. I A 180 degree tu rn I and a drop of a few 1 thousand feet almost on I a sixpence, saw me I a r r iv in g on Is la y in a


I very hair-raising way! i We were greeted by C h r is t in e who is in charge of hospitality at Bowmore Distillery.


I She remembered me from my last visit, so I


|VINGTV |o t Holiday Show. 6.30


I j Kids. 7.00 Tiny and lit t le Antics. 7.30 Barney B 6.05 Wizadora. B.15 Ib io . 8.45 Rosie and Jim. I 9.10 Mumble Bumble. ■lobs. 9.30 Barney and 1 00 Home and Away. ■ith Wheel. 12.30 Beyond


I f ILM: Dying to Dance, linm o n t Now! 3.30 Will


1 00 Will and Grace. 4.30 . Like It Hot. 6.50 Ricki


■ Maury Povich. 8.30 ■ 9 00 Charmed. 10.00 |e r . 10.50 Jerry Springer, ■rtainmont Nowl 12.00 le f . 1.00 Ricki Lake. 1.50 In t i 2.00 Screenshop.


I n a p a p lu s


In : Impossible. 7.00 Plus ■30 Batman. 8.00 A Fine ■8.30 You’re Only Young T Hogan’s Heroes. 9.30 f


I don't know whether that is a good or a bad th in g . M y s e lf and a dozen wine and s p ir it


I m erchants from the 1 North of England were I there for a few days on I what, most of us I th o u g h t , would be a I "jolly". We were wrong. I As soon as we arrived I at the distillery we were 1 p u t under classroom I conditions, cramming a I three-day course into


1 I t wasn 't a l l work, I however. On the f irs t I afternoon we were given I a guided tour of the dis- I t ille ry and cellars hav­ ing the privilege to taste three great wh isk ie s


two days. 10.OO The Dukes ol


1.00 Hawaii F iv e - 0 .12.00 ) Fame. 2.00 Fame. 3.00 I Story. 4.00 Fame. 5.00 1 Fame. 7.00 Fame. 8.00 1)0 Tho Equalizer. 11.00


le -O . 12.00 Stay Lucky, ■qualizer. 2.00 Close.


SCI-FI


| in g Stories. 9.00 Fantasy 1.00 The Bionic Woman, aider Woman. 12.00 The lone. 1.30 The Twilight | j Sightings. 3.00 Sightings. Bluest 2032. 5.00 seaQuest ■ 0 Earth 2. 7.00 Space: l i d Beyond. 8.00 Dune. I m : invasion of the Body 1 12.OO FILM: Bubblegum 1.25 Giant Robo. 3.25 1 4.00 Shop America.


|b c c h o ic e Weekend. 6.30 C B B C .


L b b ie s . 7.10 Fireman Sam. (ch a n te d Lands. 7.30 | 8.10 Mr Benn. 8.25 The | V Bear. 8.30 Playdays. 8.50 T and Arabol. 9.00 El J9.05 ChuckleVision. 9.25


Irk. 9.30 C B B C . 6.30 Wild I 7.00 E a stE n ders . 8.00


le s t Link. 8.45 Masters of B .3 0 America One Month ■B e ver ly Pills. 10.30 Mary J ■ 20 Urban Choice. 11.50 I n s . 12.35 The Weakest f rO T P 2. 2.05 Close.


ITV 2


Im e rd a le. 11.50 Fortune ■ 2.40 Tho Incredible Hulk. I r e t Agent Man. 2.30 The |sh . 5.10 Shocna. 6.00 C D ) Rich and Famous Uncut, hrt Choice. 8.10 Inspector


3.10 The Race. 11.10 Who 0 Bo a Millionaire? 12.25 ■j Famous Uncut. 1.25 The


£w . 2.15 Secret Agent Man. l e Life Music. 3.50 Close.


I from 1964, all quite dif­ ferent.


I The f irst was from a bourbon barrel, which


I was quite fine and oaky, the ne xt


from an


Oloroso sherry barrel, which was v ery r ich


1 with a Christmas cake I taste and finally, some­ th in g v e ry rare, a


I whisky from a fino shcr- I ry barrel, a lovely dram, a s ty le not n o rm a lly produced so the y are


— - = = = s = k . ~ wine talk DISH OF THE W


••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••***** CHUNKY SEAFISH CHOWDER


EEK with Giles Shaw,' of Wellgate Fisheries


THIS is National Seafood Week'and what better way to eat yourself healthy than


with fish? A c c o rd in g to th e e x p e r ts we sh o u ld e a t a t


least two portions of seafood every week, one of from head to toe. , , . . Oil-rich fish helps protect the heart and circula­


which should be oil-rich. Seafood is good for every p a r t of yo u r body —


............................................................. . . i eiallv ovsters, is reputed to act as an aphrodisiac.^


N o wonder Giles, our friendly fishmonger, looks ^In'ourfrontoffice^e have some-"eat yourseU '


healthy" recipe leaflets to give away and y °u ca n also enter a competition to win a M


an exotic health resort m France Italy, Spam, Bor


tueal, Tunisia, Cyprus or Egypt. Ingredients (se rve s s ix )


and cubed.


t ion and can reduce the r isk of heart disease. A l l seafood is packed with protein, essential lo r ^ 0.IU(


tool . . . . . The high amount of zinc found in shellfish, espe-


t t 455g (lib.) coley or cod fillets, fresh, skmn .


• 1 x 15ml spoon (1 tbsp) o il


the growth and maintenance of muscles and body chopped tissues, and seafood could be good for your love me ^ 4 sticks celery, chopped


4 rashers smoked back bacon, chopp


O 1 large onion, chopped 340g (12oz.) potatoes, peeled and rough y


: , ^ h d a y to


with MARCIA MORRIS & nntr can choDDed tomatoes with herbs


..........................................- - - - - . 2 x 400g can chopped tomatoes with herbs


• 425ml (15 fl.oz.) fish or chicken stock • 2 x 1 5ml spoon (2 tbsp) tomato puree • salt and black pepper • 1 green pepper, deseeded an d ro u g h ly


chopped


• parsley, to garnish Method


, . ' 1 H e a t the o il in a large pan; add the onion,


potatoes, celery and bacon, cook for five mmutes. P 2. A d d the tomatoes and stock, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and cook for 12 minutes u n t il the


potatoes are tender.


P 3. A d d the tomato puree, seasoning, green pep per and fish. Return to simmering point and cook


^ ^ S p r in k le w ith parsley and serve w ith crusty granary bread.


warmer worth the wait r


Casseroles by Sonia Stevenson


is published by Ryland Peters & Small, priced £16.99


I N T H I S d a y and age, the trend for fast, easy- to - c o o k fo o d h a s in c re a s e d s te a d i ly . H ow e v e r , aw a rd -w in ­ nin g chef Sonia Steven­ so n is t r y in g to c o n ­ v in c e p e o p le o f th e pleasures of comforting h om e -m ad e fa re w ith


th e p u b l ic a t io n of h e r c o o k b o o k


‘ Casseroles’ . “ I hope i t w i l l st im u ­


1 not quite sure how it got I there as yet. I t has not been decid-


I ed when to b o t t le the I whiskies, b u t I can I guarantee when they do I you w ill be looking at a I few hundred pounds per


1 bottle. 1 A l l the Is la y m a lts


I have some peatiness, I but a good guide is, the I more southerly the dis­ tillery, the peatier the


| whisky. Bowmore is sit- | uated half-way up the I island and has a medi- lum peatiness, b u t is 1 quite d e f in ite ly Islay 1 whisky. Good malts are normally saved for spe­ c ia l occasions. M o re affordable are blended whiskies, ROB ROY at


£ 8.99 contains a high percentage of Bowmore


and is quite r ich and smooth and peaty with a lit t le water, a perfect match w ith smoked salmon or, as we had it, with fresh oysters.


late more people to take time over the creation of th e ir food and in tu rn , e n jo y l i fe a t a slow e r pace/’ she says. B u t why bother w ith


such extensive and time- consuming preparation?


W e l l , th e re s u lt is a rewarding, hot and tasty stew w ith m ea t fu l l of rich textures and unique flavours. The casserole is a nutritious and comfort­ ing food, which can also be fun. E xp e r im e n t in g with different tastes and in g re d ie n ts means casseroles can be far from average and boring. “ P r e p a r a t io n w ith


im p re s s w ith a h om e­


made casserole? “ S low -c o o k in g is a


must - stew rather than b oiling the meat. If you can, t r y to use a slow- cooker as i t regulates the temperature and brings out more of the flavours in cu r red in the season­


ing.” A n o th e r th in g to be


careful of is preparing a tasty stock - Sonia gives details of making several ty p e s to i l lu s t r a te her


examples. IRISH


CARBONNADE (serves 4)


• 2 tbsps duck/goose


fa t or peanut/sunflower oil


• 750g s k ir t steak or casserole beef, cu t in to


3cm cubes • 3 tbsps sugar • 1 onion, chopped O 2 tbsps plain flour • 12 shallots • 5 0 0m l h o t beef


St°®375ml stout, such as Guinness


vinegar O 3 c loves; 2 b a y


leaves • sea salt and freshly


ground black pepper. Heat the fat or oil in a


large fry ing pan. Season the meat w ith sa lt and


these dishes amount to everything,” says Soma, pointing out th a t a ll the seasoning of the meat is car ried out in advance. T h is allows the meat to absorb all the herbs and sp ices , a d d in g fu l le r flavours into the dish. What tips can she give to th ose in te n d in g to


pepper, add ,to the pan and saute u n t il browned on all sides. Transfer to a


large, flameproof casse­


role dish. A d d the sugar to the frying pan and let it cook u n t il i t becomes a


good c h e s tn u t co lo u r . A d d the onion, flour and shallots and mix well fpr about 30 seconds. S t ir in


th e s to c k an d s to u t .


B r in g to th e b o i l and cook for one minute. Add the vinegar, cloves, bay leaves and a l it t le more seasoning, then pour i t a ll over the meat in the casserole. M ix well. C o v e r th e cas serole


and le t i t sim m er ve ry g e n t ly on to p of the stove or in a pre-heated oven at 170C/325F/Gas m a rk 3 for o n e-and -a - h a lf to two hou rs. Remove from the heat or the oven and pour off the l iq u id in to a se p a ra te saucepan. B r in g to the b o i l and s im m e r to reduce th e l iq u id to a c o a t in g co n s is te n c y . Return it to the casserole


and serve. P i le s of c re am y


mashed p o ta to e s and sau te ed m u sh ro oms would be suitable accom­


paniments. MONKS’


VEGETABLES (serves 4)


• h a l f a Chinese cab­


bage, leaves separated •250ml peanut oil •4 carrots, peeled and


bamboo shoots, drained •1 5 0 g fresh sh iita k e


mushrooms, halved • 2 4 0 g canned sliced


water chestnuts, drained 0 4 b a b y p a k choy,


halved lengthways; ®2 block s f irm bean- curd (tofu), cu t into 3cm


cubes; 0 3 tbsps cornflour, lor


dusting. For the sauce: O 2 tbsps crushed yel­


low bean sauce d ilu te d


with 6 tbsps water O 2 tb sp s l ig h t soy


sauce O 2 tb sp s d a rk soy


sauce; 2 tb sp s h o i s in .


1 ‘ ^ & '‘U #


sauce O 2 tbsps sugar • 200ml water or veg­


etable stock; • 2 5m l S h a o h s in g


(Chinese sweetened rice v1W V . w W - 0


1 1% ’t


s AW A R D -W IN N IN G : Chef Sonia Stevenson


wine) or medium sherry. Bring a large saucepan


of water to the boil, add th e C h in e se cabbage leaves and bla n ch for a minute. Remove, plunge into a large bowl of iced water, then d ra in . C u t o u t an d d is c a rd th e w h ite s ta lk s . P u t th e leaves one of top of the o th e r on a d r y c lo th (arrange them with stalk ends on alternate sides). R o l l up the leaves into


a cylinder and press hard to squeeze out the water. Remove from the c lo th


an d c u t th e ro l ls in to 5cm lengths. Set aside. H e a t 1 tbsp of the oil


in a wok o r f ry in g pan u n t il i t begins to smoke. S t ir - f ry a l l the vegeta­ bles, except the cabbage and p a k choy, one a t a t im e in th e o rd e r i t appears in the in g re d i­ ents, removing each one to a plate before adding the next. Add more oil as re q u ire d and reh e at i t each time before f ry in g the next batch. D u st the beancurd (tofu) with the c o rn f lo u r , in se v e ra l b a tch e s (do th is ju s t be fore f ry in g ) . H e a t 125ml of the o i l in the


FOR CAR BOOTS,


■sure. 12.30 Beyond Belief: Fact lotion. 1.30 FILM: Sabrina. 3.40 la b y . 4.10 Oh Baby. 4.40 FILM: L a s t Dance. 6.30 Ricki Lake. 7.20


| y Povich. 8.10 Maury Povich. 1 Mysterious Ways. 10.00 Jerry


J ig e r Uncut. 10.50 Jerry Springer l i t . 11.40 Women Talk Sex. 12.00 E n d Belief. 1.00 Ricki Lake. 1.50 Jrtainment Now! 2.00 Screenshop.


GRANADA PLUS


Hawaii Five*0.7.00 Plus on Plus. Batman. 8.00 A Fine Romance. 1 n Loving Memory. 9.00 Rumpole /Bailoy. 10.00 Emmerdale. 11.00 tyter Time. 11.30 Pius on Plus. pO In Loving Memory. 12.30 On the •o s . 1.00 Poirot. 3.00 C la s s ic


lon at ion Street. 5.30 Bullseye. 6.00 ■npolo of the Bailey. 7.00 Tales of n Unexpected. 7.30 Strange But J e Encounters. 8.00 Agatha ■ristio's Seven Dials Mystery. 9.00 111 Flanders. 10.00 Inspector Ixford. 11.00 Buliseye. 11.30 Who T Y o u Do? 12.00 Stay Lucky. 1.00


II Flanders. 2.00 Close. SCI-FI


DO Amazing Stories. 8.30 Cybernet. p 0 Fantasy Island. 10.00 The Bionic pman. 11.00 Wonder Woman. 12.00


J l M: The Time Travellers. 1.35 I l M: Babylon 5: In the Beginning. |20 Amazing Stories. 4.00 Sir Arthur


J^nan Doyle's The Lost World. 5.00 I r Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost Borld. 6.00 Cybernet. 6.30 SF:UK. lo o Earth: Final Conflict. 8.00 Now


l i d Again. 9.00 Sliders. 10.00 loltorgeist: Legacy. 11.00 Poltergeist: » ie Legacy. 12.00 FILM: Tales from 1.0 Crypt. 2.00 Stranger Than Fiction. 1.30 Stranger Than Fiction. 3.00 Barkroom. 4.00 Shop America.


BBC CHOICE


1.00 Wild Weekend. 6.30 C B B C . 6.30 feletubbies. 7.10 Fireman Sam. 7.20 pnehanted Lands. 7.30 Tweenies. 7.50 Tweenies. 8.10 Mr Benn. 8.25


Jrho Little Polar Bear. 8.30 Playdays. 8.50 Mortimer and Arabel. 9.05


IChuckleVislon. 9.25 Wiggly Park. 9.30 CBBC. 12.30 C B B C . 3.30 C B B C . 6.30 jVild Weekend. 7.00 EastEnders. 8.00


■EostEnders Revealed. 8.30 Davina’s ■ Closure. 9.00 LA Pool Party. 9.45 lA lis ta ir McGowan’s Posh ‘n* Becks ■Compilation. 10.00 Absolutely [Fabulous. 10.30 Stupid Punts. 11.00 I Tho Practice. 11.45 Jonathan Ross. (1 2.15 Tinsel Town. 12.45 Absolutely (Fabulous. 1.15 Stupid Punts. 1.45 | That Gay Show. 2.00 Close.


ITV 2


I 9.25 Crossroads. 11.15 Who Wants To l Be a Millionaire? 1.30 Young Hercules. 2.00 Young Hercules. 2.30


I Chart Choice. 2.45 C D UK. 3.45 Felicity. 4.35 Coronation Street. 6.30 Soap Fever. 7.30 Rich and Famous. 8.00 Tho Kylie Vldoodrome. 10.00 Coronation Street. 10.30 Bob a n d . Rose. 11.30 Rich and Famous Uncut. 12.30 Fortune Hunter. 1.20 The Incredible Hulk. 2.10 Ghost Stories. 2^5 Time Life Music. 3.20 Close.


IM ------- r— ............ . ...... ' October Issue Out Now! m A - s s S s r s n s s s s - s r -


: I | Answer: —


1 I Name:........ , iJ Address:....


Daytime Tel No: Wforf fe toe sm a i,e sf town ,n Bridan? Ribble Valley's own monthly magazine ; Cork th e re s id e n t g la s s artist. .m ,n sty)e a t th e Barn o n Sund ay,


...t u r n TO CLASSIFIED


FAIRS AND markets...


Competition to Win a Hamper iull of Mouthwatering Goodies


Enter our Magical , V ” P H a l low e ’e n Is ju s t a ro u n d th e co rn e r H . - . ! * *'\ m Bash all B a rn Farm sh o p . , r i|f^ n t Wnds o f L an ca sh ire ch e ese, m i lk and


' L ^ e i S y ‘ . S S I « e n d l y m l lkm a n . lu x u ry g in g e rb re a d a n d s tick y : te a lo a v e s a n d h erb s an d SP ,C“ ’


., ^ m a d e u p o f a ra ng e o f p ro d u c ts j r.jD S ' w e #{ % V ’ , v<i A Mining


w o k o r f r y in g p a n ( it must be very hot or the beancurd w ill stick). F ry the b e ancurd pieces in th e o i l u n t i l w e ll browned. Remove with a s lo t te d sp oon, th e n


drain. P u t a la y e r of f r ie d , ,


be a n cu rd in a Chine se sandp o t (which can be bought from most C h i­ nese supermarkets) or a ceramic casserole dish. Add the carrots, bamboo sh o o ts , m u sh ro om s , w a te r ch e s tn u ts , p a k


choy and cabbage rolls. M ix the sauce in g re d i­ ents in a jug or bowl and pour over the vegetables. Cover with a lid and set as id e to m a r in a te for a b o u t 30 m in u te s or u n t i l y o u are re a d y to cook the f in a l dish. P u t the sandpot or casserole into a cold oven, turn the heat to 140C/272F/Gas m ark 1 and simmer for th re e m in u te s fo r th e sauce to bubble through. Serve w ith rice or noo­


dles. IM WEifl . „ „


what’s o n in the Rihble Valley t3SSSSSStt£se$g2iS£>


P .. .. in by the 10th of the month prior to the event


A SPECIAL "Fireworks and Light Spectacular" is to be held at St Mary's Hall, Stony- hurst, next Thursday in sup­ port of the Tolkien Library


and study centre. T h e event w i l l be opened by a


celebrity guest. I t w ill involve more than £ 2,000 worth of fireworks and an out-of-this-world lighting display w h ich w i l l in c lu d e c i t y l ig h ts , bombers, a searchlight projecting patterns into the sky and large ever- changing mosaic l ig h t proje c tin g images on the facade of S t M a ry s


H a ll. There w ill also he music. _ T icket price includes entry to the


spectacular, a light stick for children and afterwards a meat and potato p ie supper, w ith m u lle d wine for a d u lts and toffee apples and hot chocolate for children.


EVENTS - OCTOBER 12TH TO 18TH


__■ G h o s t w a lk s w ith S im o n


E n tw is t le f rom C a s t le gates, Clitheroe, every F r id a y at 7-30 p.m. F rom Swan H o te l, W h a lle y each Wednesday at 7-30 p.m. To book tel.


01200 426821. H a lfp e n n y 's Co f fe e Shop and ,


Em b ro id e ry C e n t re , T o l l H ouse Beaders present an e x h ib it io n of


their work un t il the end of October. B rie f demonstrations w ill be given


during the exhibition. 12th — Grindleton C E School Hall,


a itrcuiu


g ra n d a u c t io n a t — 7-30p.m Inquiries, tel. 01200 441507’


12th - C e n te n a r ie s T h e a t re , ,


Stonyhurst, "Feast of Song" a con­ cert by Preston and D is t r ic t Christ­ ian A id Choir, at 7-30 p.m. Proceeds io in t ly to Christian A id and Cafod. F o r t ic k e t s te l. 01254 826063 or


R7R402 13th - United Reformed Church,


a coffee m o rn in g in a id of Gu ide Dogs for the B lin d . Inquiries, tel.


01200 423420.


13th - Gisburn Pa r ish Church, a concert b y professional musicians,


. Q


cello, voice and piano a t 7-30 p.m. Inquiries, tel. 01282 850821. 13th - C lith e ro e P a r is h Church


Organ S o c iety presents a concert w ith re c ita lis t M r M ic h a e l P a in .


Inquiries, tel. 01200 423460. 13th - U nited Reformed Church,


C lith e ro e , N C T n e a r ly new sale from 10-30 to noon. Inquiries, to sell n u rse ry goods, toys, c lo th es and maternity wear tel. 012°0p 234tT


° ’ ,


13th - Knowle Green Village Hall, P re s to P u p p e t T h e a t re presents,


"C a b a re t Show" a t 6-30 p.m. F o r tickets tel. 01254 878293. 14th - W h a lle y V i l la g e H a l l , a


craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A l l


d a y cafe. In q u ir ie s , te l. 01254 8217th to 20th - C lith e ro e P a r ish


Church Amateur Operatic and D ra ­ matic Society presents, » CouMbe A n y of Us" a comedy by A lan A y ck ­ bourn at 7-30 p.m. Tickets contact 01200 425320 or T IC 01200 425566. 18th - Cafe Fresco, Shawbndge


t i'


Street, poetry readings openf loorat 6-30 p.m. R e a d in g s a t 7-30 p.m.


Inquiries, tel. 01200 444242. 18th - Clitheroe Library, a recital


by the Chichele String Quartet. 18th - Knowle Green Village Hall,


a u tum n lu n c h se r ies presents, Dan iel Chandler on flute and Gra­ ham Ja c k so n on p ia n o . C o n c e r t sta rts a t noon followed b y a meat and potato pie luncheon. Fo rt ickets and information tel. 01254 826948. 18th - St M a ry ’s H all, Stonyhurst,


a fireworks and light spectacular m support of the Tolkien L ib ra ry at 7- 30 p.m. Ticke ts requests tel. 01254


826242FORTHCOMING EVENTS- O C TO B E R 19TH TO 25TH


19th - S t ir k House H o te l, G is ­


burn, celebrity old time music hall, w ith R o y H u d d and special guest June W h it f ie ld . T ic k e ts £50 tel. 01200 445744. 20th - Longridge Library, an exhi­


b it io n of p a in t in g s b y M r s L i l y Charnley.


„


20th - Slaidburn Village H a ll, a t Andrew’s Church annual sale at 2-30


p.m. Refreshments available. 20th - S alem C o n g re g a t io n a l


Chapel, M a r t in Top, R im in g to n . autumn fayre and ar t display from 11-30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot-pot lunch


served at noon to 2 p.m. 20th - Towneley H a ll, Burnley, a


classical music re c ital, slide show and ta lk entitled "Keen on Shake­ speare”. Performed by Brenda Kean (p h o to g ra p h e r ) , H e le n K e a n (mezzo) and G ra h am Ja c k so n (p ian ist) a t 7 p.m. In q u ir ie s, tel.


01282 664400. 24th - N a z a re th U n i t a r ia n


C h a p e l, P a d ih am , p re se n ts the world-famous international flower


demonstrator, the Rev. B i l l M cM i l ­ lan. Tickets and inquiries, tel. uizaw


773336. 25th to 29th - F am ily fun fa ir at


Edisford car park. • Further details of some of the


above events can be found in adja­ cent "Lifestyle" advertisements. • A booking service for the the­


atres and events th ro u g h o u t the region is available from the Tourist Information Centre, M a rk e t Place,


Clitheroe, tel. 01200 425566.


Music group welcomes what’s on In the North-West a programme of delight


A N u p -a n d -c om in g young baritone was cho­ sen to lau n ch the 50th y e a r of th e C l ith e ro e


Concerts Society. A n appreciative audi­


ence welcomed the per­ formance in the lecture th e a t re of C l ith e ro e R o y a l Grammar School of D am ia n T h a n t r e y and Au dre y H y la n d at


the piano. C o n c e r ts o rg a n is e r


M r s M a rg a re t C la r k said; "He was splendid. I am sure in a few years' t im e we are g o in g to hear more of his name, particularly in opera cir­


cles.". I t was the latest of a , , ,


lo n g l in e of p e r fo r ­ m ances w h ic h began


way ba ck in 1952 when th e o rg a n is a t io n was founded as the Clitheroe


M u s ic C lu b who arranged a co n ce r t b y the Turner String!Quar-


tet. D am ia n w i l l s in g


again w ith Opera No r th this year.He has sung oratorio


:__ cathedrals


in numerous cathedrals and at the R o y al Albe rt H a ll.


H is performance last . .


wgbIc, wh ich a t t ra c te d an a u d ien ce of n e a r ly 100, was backed by the C o u n te s s of M u n s te r M u sica l Trust. T h is year the society


w i l l arrange f ive other im p o r ta n t d a te s a t


Q EG S . • On November 7th, , _


Nichola Hunter on flute, B a rb a ra G r u n th a l on cello and E leanor H u d ­ son on h a rp, w i l l p la y wo rk s b y E lg a r , B ach , D e b u s s y an d S a in t


Sa« Ensemble C ym ru ,


th e ensemble in re s i­ dence at Bangor Univer­ s ity w i l l present a pro­ gramme for f lute, c la r ­ in e t an d g u ita r on


December 12th. • On Ja n u a ry 16th,


C l ith e ro e -b o rn C la re M cF a rlan e w ill lead the Clare M cF a rlan e String Quartet in a programme of Mozart, Mendelssohn


and Brahms. • Q u a tu o r D a n e l


w ith P h i l ip D u k e s on v io la w ill present a pro- eramme of quartets and q u in te ts on F e b ru a r y 20th and the season w ill be b ro u g h t to a f in a le w ith th e a n n iv e rs a ry concert on M a rch 20th, featuring pianist M a r t in R o s co e an d w o rk s by Schumann, Beethoven, Debussy and Chopin.


"Silly Cow", Octagon Theatre,


Bolton, until Octo­ ber 20th.


B E N E L T O N 'S w it ty , sa t ir ic a l comedy, "S illy Cow " is a sc ream, a


i laugh-a-minute; I t a lso p ro v id e s a


| plum p a r t for Chr istine Moore, who is magn ifi­ c e n t ly la rg e r - th a n - life and venomous as Doris, the a rch e ty p a l ta b lo id bitch columnist. A s the play opens, she


is facing a day in court to defend herself against a charge of d am a g in g th e re p u ta t io n of an a c t re s s b y c a l l in g her large-thighed and wood-


I en. Elton's script is a joy, . .


filled with br illian t , b it ­ in g o n e - lin e rs w h ic h have the audience help-


| less w ith laughter. M y th a n k s to C h r is t in e


Mo o re and a ll the cast, M a rk Babych, the direc­


tor, an d e ve ryone


1 in v o lv e d fo r a re a l ly eniovable evening.


1 3 y PIPPAMUNRO R O C K 'N ' r o l l


H E A V E N . M an ch e s ­ ter Opera House, Octo­ ber 15th to 20th. Box office: 01612422509. J E S U S C H R I S T


S U P E R S T A R , M a n ­ chester Opera House,


compiled by John Turner October 23rd to Novem­ b e r 17 th . B o x o f f ice : 01612422509.


TWO, a play by J im


C a r tw r ig h t , T h e D u k e s Theatre, L a n ­ caster. U n t i l October 27th. Box office: 01524


598500. C O P E N H A G E N ,


b y R o y a l N a t io n a l Theatre, at the L y r ic T h e a t re , S a lfo rd Quays. U n t i l October 13th. Box office: 0161


876 2000. C O O K IN G W I T H


E LV IS , play for adults only, O c to b e r 9 th to 13th, Charter Theatre, P re s to n . B o x o f f ice : 01772258858. J A M E S B Y R N E ,


psychic, Oswaldtwistle Civ ic Theatre, October 11th. Box office: 01254


380293. A N E V E N I N G


W I T H n i g h t s o n g s , C A R M E N b y the


C h is in a u N a t io n a l Opera, to October 13th, M a n c h e s te r O p e ra House. Box office: 0161


2422524. T U R A N D O T b y the


C h is in a u N a t io n a l Opera, October 11th and 13th, Manchester Opera House. Box office: 0161


242 2524. C A R M E N , G ra n d


T h e a t re , B la c k p o o l , October 28th and 29th.


Box office: 01253 290190. T U R A N D O T Grand


T h e a t re , B la c k p o o l , October 30th. Box office:


01253 290190.


E U B A N K , Bridgewa­ ter H a ll, Manchester, O c to b e r 16 th . B o x


office: 0161 907 9000. T H E B I C Y C L E


B R ID G E . The Studio, Blackpool Grand The­ a t re , O c to b e r 16th. B o x o f f ice : 01253


290190- B L O O D A N D A a --p.


R O S E S , w ith Tre st le T h e a t re C om p a n y , O c to b e r ’ 15 th and 16th, Preston Charter T h e a t re . B o x o f fice:


01772258858. L I T F E S T 2000, at


Lancaster from Octo­


ber 13th to 21st. T H E C A R E T A K ­


E R , E n g lish T ou rin g Theatre, at the Quays T h e a t re , S a lfo rd Quays. Oc tob e r 16th to 2 0 th . B o x o f f ice : 0161876 2000. T H E F L Y , Oldham C o lis e um T h e a t re ,


O c to b e r 18 th to N o vem b e r 10th. B o x


office: 0161624 2829. P IN O C H IO , c h i l ­


dren's show, O swa ld ­ twistle C iv ic Theatre, O c to b e r 23 rd . B o x office: 01254 380293.


I'i'ilIttllSsRg C H R I S music


T R A , B r id g ew a te r H a ll, Manchester, Octo­


ber 11th, 17th, 18th and 21st. Box office: 0161907


9° S Y D L A W R E N C E O R C H E S T R A , O sw a ld tw is t le C iv ic Theatre, October 12th. Box office: 01254 380293. J A M E S T A Y L O R


Q U A R T E T , F r id a y Oc tob er 12th, B u rn le y M e ch a n ic s . B o x office:


01282 664400. Y O R K S H I R E


B U I L D IN G S O C IE T Y


B R A S S B A N D , Oldham Pa rish Church, October 12th. B o x o f f ice : 0161 9114072.


M A N C H E S T E R „


C A M E R A T A , B r id g e - water H a ll, Manchester, October 13th. Box office: 0181907 9000. D A V ID E S S E X ,


M a n c h e s te r O p e ra H o u se , O c to b e r 24 th . B o x o f f ice : 0161 242


25M A S S E D B A N D S


O F T H E R A F . Bridge- water H a ll, Manchester, October 19th. Box office:


0161907 9000. B I L L T A R M E Y


W I T H T H E B B C B IG B A N D , B r id g ew a te r


H a ll, Manchester, Octo­ b e r 20th . B o x o f f ice : 0161907 9000. R A L P H M C T E L L ,


A c c r in g to n Town H a l l , October 19th. Box office:


01254 380293. .


. O S LO : p h i l h a r ­ m o n i c . B r id g ew a te r


H a ll, Manchester, Octo-


S a k o b a D a n ce T h e ­ at re , O c to b e r 11th, B u rn le y M e ch a n ic s . B o x o f f ice : 01282


664400. A S T R E E T C A R


N A M E D D E S I R E , b y N o r th e rn B a l le t Theatre. The Lowry, Salford Quays, Oc to­ ber 16th to 20th. Box office: 0161 876 2000. T H E


ber 26th. B o x office: 0161 907 9000.


C H O L -


m o n d e l e y s A N D f e a t h e r s t o n e -


H A U G H S , two dance comp an ie s. O c to b e r 20th, Preston Charter T h e a t re . B o x office: 01772 258858.


exhibitions


T H E F O R E S T A N D M E . M u se um


of Science and Indus­ try, Manchester. Octo­ b e r 12th to Ja n u a ry


27th-S U M M E R IN T H E P A R K , p h o ­ to g ra p h s b y George Coupe. Dukes Gallery, Lancaster. U n t il Octo­


ber 21st. P R I V A T E


M Y T H S , * re cen t p a in t in g s b y S h a n t i


P a n ch a l. B la c k b u rn M u se um an d A r t Gallery. U n t il Novem­


ber 3rd. T I P L A D Y S


B L A C K B U R N , life in


th e 1830s to 1870s, U n t il November 17th, B la c k b u rn M u s e um


and A r t Gallery. G A T E W A Y TO


H O P E , p a in t in g s b y E m B ro o k s , U n t i l November 3rd, B la c k ­ burn Museum and A r t


Gallery. O P E N .C I T Y :


S T R E E T P H O ­ T O G R A P H S S IN C E


1950. The Lowry, Sal­ ford Quays. O c to b e r


20th to January 2nd. M A R T I N M U R ­


R A Y 'S P A IN T IN G S . T h e L ow ry , S a lfo rd Quays. Oc tob er 20th to January 6th. L .S . L O W R Y ’S


S T R E E T L I F E . The Lowry, Salford Quays. October 20th to, Janu­ ary 6th. C H R I S T I N E


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