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by Gabrielle Fagan I
WE might be inspired] and fascinated by] those TV home] makeover
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grammes, but th ey l should have a home} health warning! according to the latest} research. . Viewers who embark on| disastrous DIY attempts
; and dramatic interiors tofl mimic the celebrity style:] seen on programmes suchl as “Changing Rooms”,J “Homefrqnt” and Carol Vorderman’s “Be tte i| Homes” can end uf severely damaging th(|
MARTLEW - PEDDER
Mechanical engineer Mr Gordon S. T. Martlew was married to Whitbread assistant manager Miss Emma Jane Pedder at St Nicholas Church,
Sabden. The couple enjoy motorbike and side-car racing,
and compete under the British Minimotor Racing Association. The bride is the daughter of Mr Keith and Mrs Ann Pedder, of Sabden, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr Gordon and Mrs Joan Martlew, of |
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Southport. The bride, given away by her father, wore an ivory wed-
ding gown with a gold embroidered brocade bodice and which was decorated with delicate amber beads. The dress was completed with a full satin skirt and full-length veil with hand-embroidered flowers and gold and pearl-acces sories. A hand-tied bouquet of red, ivory and safari gold roses complemented the gown. Bridesmaids were the bridegroom's sister, Miss Joanne
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Martlew, Miss Michelle Mayoh and Miss Kerry Sefton, who wore long cowl-neck dresses of gold satin with bou
quets of ivory and safari gold roses. Toddler Miss Madelaine Taylor (two) also attended the
bride, and wore a ballerina-stylo dress with an ivory satin j bodice, net skirt and gold satin sash. She carried a Teddy boar to complete her ensemble.
and the reception was at the Moorcock Inn, Waddington. A honeymoon in Cyprus awaited the newlyweds, who
Colin Wright and the bride's brother, Mr Stephen Pedden The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Alan Reid
will live in Southport.
also photographed the bride's parents' wedding 32 years | ago.
The photographs were taken by Pye's of Clitheroe, who .
EU rural grants are available for community ideas
MORE European money is on the table for the type of village community action, gathering pace
in the Ribble Valley.
to dream up new ideas or new approaches to whatev er challenges their particu lar communities face are urged to apply for some of the £35m. set aside for Eng lish rural communities. Bids for the money need
People getting together
obtained the money from Europe and is strongly emphasising that while tra ditional outlooks will be considered, the use of new J technology is being espe cially encouraged. People are urged to find
to be in by September 17th. It is on top of that available from the Government's Rural Development Pro gramme and is mainly for innovative ideas - which must have a sustainable
future. The emphasis is on pro
viding money for bold approaches to improving poor access to services such as post offices, transport, health and child care facili ties and leisure venues. The Government has
ways of harnessing it for any beneficial rural pur pose. Supporting rural products, enhancing wildlife habitats or preserving her itage features as well as cre- ating or enhancing job opportunities are all being | suggested. The money follows on
from a previous scheme specifically aimed at farm
ing problems. Details have been posted
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ME group hears how nutrition can help ease symptoms
MEMBERS of the East Lancs ME/CFS Support Group were told how nutrition can be used to ease symp
toms. The information came in
a talk at their monthly
meeting by Mrs Tracey Hammond, senior dietician with Blackburn Hospitals Trust, on the "Nutritional Aspects of ME/CFS". She described the meta
spoke about the research findings, the conflicts in it and the methodology, fol lowed by a review of other diets and the use of vitamin | supplements. A cassette recording of I
the talk is available for] members not able to attend. The next meeting on Sep
bolic abnormalities associat ed with the illness, and how nutrition could be used to ease the symptoms. She included details on interactions with drugs and
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tember 21st at 7-30 p.m. will be attended by MP Mrs Janet Anderson, at Wilp- shire Methodist Church Hall, Blackburn, when a dis cussion on local provision for medical care will take place. Further information from
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PLANNING permission has been granted for Clitheroe Town Band to use a former photographic studio on the upper floor of a building off Parson Lane, Clitheroe, for rehearsals. The application was dealt with by officials of-Ribble Valley Borough Council, acting under their delegated powers.
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WHITE is the colour for all seasons and never goes out of s tyle. Yet most people avoid it, fearing it is cold and a
It’s all white inside! Getting it white
O White makes an area look bigger but can seem cold, so make sure there is adequate heating and some con
trasting textures. 0 White shows up paintwork and walls, so make sure
magnet for dirt. But an all-white room is
the ultimate chic s ta te ment and, with a bit of planning and care, need not merely be the preserve of interior designers or those without children. Designer and author
finishes are smooth and workmanship is of a high stan
dard. 0 If you mix shades of white, make sure they blend.
Bluish white can make yellow white look drab. 0 Dust and specks do not show as much on white as
on dark colours. But ensure upholstery is protected by washable throws and curtains can be easily cleaned. Consider safeguarding carpets possibly with Scotch-
guard protection.
Stephanie Hoppen, whose home is decorated through out in white, says: “White is so versatile - it’s a colour that suits the town house as much as the country house. “I t can be hard-edged,
the room by using thick white rugs like sheepskins, white velvet cushions and undyed woollen throws. “White also frees you
sophisticated and urban or lived-in, comforting and rustic. I t’s as well suited to dogs and log fires as to Mar tinis and minimalism. “But people shy away
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harmonise our surroundings to match our personalities by choosing one of the five elements - wood, earth, fire, water and metal. She says those who feel
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stimulate our eyes and sens es, so add a beautiful plant or flower arrangement of dazzling white lilies, and scented candles.” Pilkington’s dynamic new
“Our interiors should
ing because the national trend of rising house price! will encourage manjf householders to gear up fol a home improvement scheme in an attempt tJ add even more value t | their homes.
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range of tiles,Contradic tions, could make a state ment in any room and be particularly effective against a white background. They completely over
turn the traditional conven tion of using tiles only in bathrooms and kitchens and create their own style story. Christian Rucker does
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comfortable with white inte riors - whether in striking loft spaces or cosy cottages - tend to identify with
metal. “These sort of personali
hints from the colour spec- trum, from blue white through to stone. Kelly Hoppen’s Perfect Neutrals for Fired Earth
has pure white, orchid, clot ted cream or shell, while B&Q’s Tate Paints feature wash or sun bleach. White walls and furniture
warm shades that would be perfect even for rooms that get a cold northern light. But make sure you have a variety of textures in fur nishings and accessories, otherwise your room could look bland,” she says. “Loose cotton throws can
ties are cool, calm and col lected and enjoy simplicity and an orderly environ
lived in a family house with pure white interiors and, after despairing at the lack of a comprehensive range of white household linen, founded the successful mail order business The White
ment. In general, they are artistic and -want a peaceful sanctuary to come home to alter their busy working
lives. “White rooms need a
could team perfectly with its wood veneer or laminate
flooring. You can match white
white Billy bookcase. Take the look through to
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