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^(T im .r„„ **'/,/H«tf-. 'Mnst^tlystriving to come *


.upLwith'’ new ones, which ^ Jyoungsters across the couri-Jj 'trieswill insist;onputting2 'on their Christmas lists; t ; v But quite often,the'ones >


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C hristmas D inner P arty Menu Held in our


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entertainment


from our resident; ,DJ.


Accommodation: packages are available..


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Christmas Day Menu also ■


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ItStH malted tomtees and crispy cvrmeliitdmime endataeSeeuesau •. Seared fillet of freshfuna


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- Sbtkqjh*and feta Cheese palette ■ On a savoury veytta&Upme .


'. - fflmain comer art raved will teermd mycuStcs andpotatoes DESSERTS v


‘ v. - Christmas fruit (Pudding with (Brandy Sauce i


Iced Lime & Chocolate Cheesecake -; ; -


fresh fruit Salad Cheese & (Biscuits , r


£16.95 .


J hireburnP rms - ■ Hurst Green, Near Clitheroe, Blackburn


CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS 5 Course Dinner and Disco ’till late-


• Ideal for your Office Party! No Pre-Orders Required


‘ Sat, 23rd Nov £16.95 Fri, 29th Nov £17.95 Fri, 6th Dec ■ £19.95:: . ■: - Thu, 12th Dec Wed, 18th Dec £16.95 Thu, 19th Dec


' Mon, 23rd Dec £19.95 Fri, 27th Dec • Sat, 28th Dec £17.95


! : Or try our V 'J ■ ■ ' :


BUFFET PARTY NIGHTS • I^eal for your Private Office Party


From £10.95 per head (ask for dates available)


; ,i> > Christmas Fayre Lunch From £8.50 1 • : , : ' Everyday from December 1st to 23rd. '


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, ,• Shopping All Done? Presents All Wrapped.-., / Children'too'Excited to go to Bed? , V ■; , W/ty not trePt ihefamily to well d e s e r v e d ,.


i ; > Christinas Eve Dinner ■. ■ ■ Only £19.50 - kiddies’ Menu available '* r „


New Year’s Eve Carved Buffet and Disco Sumptuous buffetj glass of kir royle on arrival. -5 Course Meal only . £39.00


Any size of party catered for. Dates also available for Private Hire. For Bookings and Enquiries


Telephone O l254 826518


£16.95 £16.95 £17.95


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yfomemiidt Cream of Styctahk Soup , ‘Ifitfi'ButUrfried croutons


: Chilled gaha Melon jStdtMiftmtscrkt '


iM imtsdc&iditn, Utuiedauto nvumdcrispy 6mm ' 'TagCuttetfi lirdi ■


- ‘ Scottish Smoksd Salmon . :.•MiliMirmimCcrimefialdU: ;


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‘Traditional !Rpast furkiy * • ‘ Ifith festive tnmmngs .


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■ Telephone: 0845-345 3427 -Fax: 01200 425131


that prove.most popular)! are the ones .that :allo,w« youngsters to run riot,with| their imagination.


1 Fisher-Price is hoping;;'


that Imaginext, an exciting"; new playset, will prove, one;,


of this year’s hits. : ,' \ It is a fantastic collection


of action-packed advenr:- tures just waiting to hapr' pen. From rescue centres to. i; castles, wizard's towers to police stations, they are all 1 really great value, for,-' money and sure to be a Christmas list topperthis.


yearl Imaginext is no ordinary ■


adapt to a child's imagination,-; blazes and fireman's,pole, even 'creating a new adventure every the most-dangerous situations


playset; the easy snap together panels can;be;reconfigured in nunureua ui-umo™.


h d ds of different- days: to time they play. • Imaginext helps stimulate the. .....


imagination and provides end-- less hours of. action-packed fun. The highly detailed figures, vehi­ cles and accessories feature mag­ ical elements to enrich the, adventure and add to their-col­


lectibility.. So if you have got what it take


to make and create just imagine what could be nextl


., At the centre of all the excite­


ment is the bright red Imaginext Rescue Centre, with which chil­ dren can pretend to -put out fires and save the day just like real


fire-fighters. The flashing lights and sirens


create a realistic city rescue envi- proafp n rpalktic citv rescue envi- cannon which shoots water at the


can be handled with easel ' And if'children get bored the


easy snap-together pieces mean they can" just reconfigure the


playset, create something new. and begin a whole new adventure all over again. -


- Price: £35 .; •


ture is the Imaginext Battle Cas- crystal bad to conjure up spells. ■ye


- ■Anotn ther pliayset fulu uil of’adven-


^ Age: four-plus ; ■ i i


u u ------- -— crossbow launchers, working can- dren enthralled for hours. . ronment and with^reat action , bridge, flags, banners and; gar-. the magical grabbing tree. At tins 1 nemeaiev<uThe medieval castle with draw- sters escape onlyvto Dejcaught by • witu.u*an ^ * Age: Tour-plus Price: £20 - , packed features such as the "fire


A i ' _ ’ ‘ 'THE Imaginext rescue centre (s) goyiesaisonasmoveauie


goyles al has moveablejvajland


iiuu* ww »vw - r r ----- .7- be changed from day today. . ,


It comes complete with realis­


tic sounds and lights that are sure to spark a young imagination. - ' Price: £35 Age: over-four , -


• For a more mysterious play the


'Imaginext Wizard's Tower is a spellbinding playset where the magic really begins. - The mysterious wizard and


gruesome goblin use the illumi­ nated cauldrons, telescopes and


Youngsters step back in time as pearing door and sound effect they prepare to defend the castle button! from invaders. With catapult and, .


■, i-:■:■■■ , . There is even a spooky disap-. . _ -


non and trapdoor down to the : There are more spooky encoun- dungeon this set will have chil- ters.to be had with thelmagmext


• Goblin's Dungeon where mon-. w* ^


creepy site a suspended cage, CU1U HWiUUie v.


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Price: £15 ; Age: four-plus


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get the imagination working over­ time. .-


Another high-action adventureV |


can be had at the Imaginext Police Station where big city excitement provides lots of dra­ matic action for the two brave


officers. - The' break out wall means con­


victs could be on the loose leading to all sorts of crooked capers and adventures in crime and ^punish­ ment. There is even a police car


. with doors that open and wheels, thatspinl


; Price: £15 ■ Age: four-plus


, Imaginext also has a great


range of deluxe figure and vehicle accessories, raging in price from £4 to £10 and all adding to the funl - ■


.. C o n j u r e


u p H a r r y P o t t e r p o t i o n s


- -You will become a potion genius when you create, mix and bubble away magi­


■YOU can become a real wizard, just like Harry Pot­ ter in his second year at , sHogwarts, with the fantas-;. tic Polyjuice Potion Makerl !


cal concoctions. Discover magical ways of


dispensing ingredients into the cauldron to make the colourful potions. Add an ingredient and watch how the potion changes colour and bubbles, or, make gummy jelly leeches. You can actually eat and


drink everything that you make. ■


However, as all students ■ ■ •


at Hogwarts know, beware of the unexpected - if the ingredients are not added in the correct order or released at the1


right time, the potion will go black or


taste sour! ■ ■ '. . Price: £29.99 Age: eight-plus


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I« '■ ’ . . Win Christmas on us... Here is the second of our five Christmas tokens,


simply collect all of them over the next four weeks for your chance to win 'Christmas on us


token i 2


Our 'Family Christmas Prize Package' includes...


’ Beauty Pamper Pack, from Hair Experience Family Meal at Foxfields Restaurant


Family ticket to Pantomime at Preston Guild Hall Family portrait from Hayley Louise Photography £100 to spend at Dorothy Perkins/Burtons


£50 selection of Early Learning Centre Toys ■ Cut & Blow from Angles of Barrowford Microwave from Ariens


Selection of games from Woolworths Christmas tree & trimmings from RDA


Single metal bed with mattress from Ace Beds £35 gift voucher for Harlequin Giffwear


Set. of StarTrek videos from Oscars Virtual Reality headset from


£250 Boots gift experience Cycle helmet from Halfords


m Winnie the Pooh rug.^from Ideal Carpets


Mens Health & Beauty packs from Wilkinsons One night break in the Bridal Suite for 2 people at The Oaks Hotel


■ An entry coupon will be published on Thursday, 21 st November and repeated on Thursday 28th, November. Simply attach five differently .


numbered tokens to one of the couDons and send to the address printed.


•c i.if ' •k f I I sponsored by


Closinq dale tor entries is December, 2nd.2002. Winners will "be notified on December, 3rd 2002.


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Christmas menus now available Christmas Lunches.


. December 1 st - 2.4th £14.95


Christmas Evening £21.00 - December 1 s t : -24th


Our high standard specials board will be available during this time as will the popular cafe bar menu


' Christmas Eve £29.50 -t courses ; New Year’s Eve £35.00 5 courses


General Opening Times 12 - 2.30'Mon - Sat 6 - 9.30 Mon - Sat 12-3 Sunday


b d , Tel: 01200 426928 • Fax: 01200 443347,... -


10 York Street .: ^ ; . Clitheroe"


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f Melon & Fruit Medley • Pate Maison • Poached Pear & V •


Stilton Mousse • Vegetarian Spring Rolls : .Stuffed Mushrooms • Deep Fried Brie..^ r. - y


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; Fresh Roast Turkey ‘ 4oz Angus Fillet Diane \CWckeri Kiev, • Pheasant Chasseur • Po§ched Salnwn.& HoUandaiseSaupe. w • Mushroom Stroganoff vVegetarian Lasagne^


^ S iChristmas Pudding & Rum Sauce *. Choc fudgeNCaJce,iy^^


> Fresh' Fruit Salad • Sh'eny.Tnne •,Cheese*& Biscuits^ Coffee*^^Mince Res>JfernU' -


For a truly unforgettable nigh: of fun, music and food visit


the Aspinall Arms in Decemoei Excellent memories for only... £10.95 per person


Special Christmas Menu available, all dietary requirements catered for


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5 Course meat with cuinplimentry thicks -- entertoiomeof anti satoil on orrivnl -


Also now taking-hookings for .Vcn•'Year's live


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"1’ 1, Pm e to tiff I soncil gifts ci S a nta’s Swags ,,


Mitton Hall Country House Hotel Mitton Road, Mitton, Whalley


________Tel; 01254 826544 Cabaret, Meal S’ (Disco


. i : on the following dates . . ' Saturday 7th December.,


• ' Friday 13th-December Saturday 14th!December;:


; : Friday -20th December .............. , . , ,, Saturday 21st December


• Bookings essential and available-from . 2-70 people!! ■. £25 per head ’ ' - '


/ ’ f 4 Family nights on Christmas and New Years Eve! Withfood entertainment apd disco until 2qm: ,


A o s e h i l l dCo u se t f fa te l , %sehill ijmut, fiurnley (telephone: 0f282 453931 k NOW *


L% e lh x in £ C h r is tm a s W e e k e n d s . . . A


in our elegant Country House Hotel set in its own beautiful gardens with special weekend rates ■."■.v - for Christmas Parties!


; Executive Rooms; £50 B&B per couple per night ' Standard Double: £45 B&B per couple per night ; Single Rooms: £30 B&B per person per night


10 etc*


TAKING BOOKINGS FOR CHRISTM Christmas Parties every Friday and Saturday throughout DECEMBER.


" including Disco and Live Vocalist AS'


a - Y r Christmas Party Evening Dinner r £25.00 per head, t


Christmas Eve Dinner •- £26.95 per head. New Year’s Eve Gourmet Dinner - £42.95 p^er.head CHRISTMAS &JMEW^ -


BAR • BRASSERIE FOOD AVAILABLE


h i Limited availability for NEWYEAR’S EVE


, ALL DAY Bookings now being taken for Christmas


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Phone us anytime to book a table or. receive our festive, menu


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I' CHRISTMAS is 'on its way .and: Britain is 1 About’to ;be'come ;a wasteland again, with millions'of bottles,' cards, rolls of wrapping


C h r i s t m k s ’ - fi, R.


-ffl' •: ■' i . .paper, trees and losts of leftover food endm®


up in our landfill sites or. littering streets. R^ButrthanksIxrcharily "Environment Campaigns (ENCAMS), which has pro- duced alist of easytto do Ghnstmas.tips, everyone in Britain can;enjoy:the;Season and still care for our planet;; ■, y %


-, - For openers—bank those bottles Between- 20 % and 30% more glass is dumped in our-bins at Christmas than at


■ ■.;


■any other time of year. Find a place inyour home to store bottles until you have time.to visitthe.local recycling;banks (remember they can get full at festive time). Buy drinks in large containers; rather than small car-'


tons or cans. Buy recycled cards—thatls the trick


Every festive season, households throw


away 2:5 billion' Christmas and New Year cards.: Buy recycled cards (many of these help to fund charities) and get your children to make their own. using old cardboard. Why not also use last-year's Christmas


cards to make gift tags? ; ; , , •Left-overs-a festive feast for rats • .


■ Bedause Britain's bins are so bulging at Christmas,-they spill over. And if they con- 'tain rotting food, they.make a tasty festive treat for rats. If you have not got a corn- poster (or your local tips does not supply one) try and use as much leftover food as possible. And do not just make turkey sand­ wiches - be creative in your kitchen! Chip in by recycling that tree ,


British households buy, six million real


Christmas trees every year - and then dump four million of them at the tip or on the streets (with some still trimmed with deco- rationsl) If you are buying a real tree, check out your local press to see where you can


recycle it. Around 250/councils sent festive firs through chipping machines last year. Do your bit-Yule be glad you did!


how you can have a green Christmas., But ENCAMS has many more, from ideas on buying environmentally friendly presents and decorations, down to the bags you use


to do your Christmas shopping. ENCAMS'chief executive Mr Alan


Woods said: "Nobody wants to spoil the fun of Christmas and I believe the common- sense suggestions we have come up with bal­ ance this with doing your bit for the envi­


ronment. "Even if we could all cut down on our left- : •


over food and try and buy products without so much packaging, we could slim our fes­ tive bins by 40%. That would reduce Britain's waste mountain and stop extra lit­ ter finding its way on to our streets this Christmastime." / f


M a k e s


. Royal Mail's last posting dates i I your diary.


1I}Ajetters:and: cards,sent by an - .


'—mail-for countries outside Eurol "need to be posted by DecembI


• 6th; USA'and Canadian-hour! items by December 10th, with tij deadline for Western Europea


: destinations December 14th. The final collections for domel


tic post is December 18th for sel ond class and December 21st fc


first class. Other Christmas deadlines arl 1


Friday, December 6th, airmail lei ters to Australasia, South/Centrl America, Caribbean, Africa anl


’Middle East; Tuesday, Decembl 10th,-airmail letters to USA, Can| da and Eastern Europe; Saturda December 14th, airmail letters 1 Western Europe including Eire. Customers should take ext j


. care to ensure that all items I mail are addressed correct!


- including the postcode. Full post! addresses can be obtained frol


. Royal Mail's Postcodes onlil : databaseat www.royalmail.com!


■ post town and postcode should r written in capitals and a retul address included on the reveij ; side of mail.


by calling 08457 111 222 (cal charged at.local rates). Both t l


. 1 To avoid the unnecessary dis


i ppintmeht of underpaid itenw v. mail being returned to send!


NOW is the time to start planninj for Christmas by making a note i


, The above are just some suggestions on 1


THIS year more than 40 million people will finish their festive meal with Christmas pudding, yet few know of its origins or of the customs and superstitions


associated with it. According to research carried


; out by Derbyshire-based Matthew Walker, Britain's largest producers of Christmas puddings, today's tasty dessert began as something completely different. It originated as a 14th Century


"porridge" called frumenty, which. was made by boiling beef and mutton with raisins, currants, prunes, wines and spices. This would often be more like a soup and was eaten as a fasting dish in preparation for the Christmas fes- ■


tivities. By 1595, frumenty was evolv­


ing into plum pudding, having been thickened with eggs, bread­ crumbs and dried fruit, and given more flavour thanks to the addi­ tion of ale and spirits. Just as it became the custom-,


ary Christmas dessert, along came the Puritans in 1664 and they banned it as a lewd custom describing its rich ingredients as


. unfit for God-fearing people. It was George I who, having


tasted and enjoyed plum pudding, re-established it as part of the Christmas feast in 1714 - despite objections by Quakers, who regarded it as "the invention of the scarlet whore of Babylon". By Victorian times, Christmas


puddings had evolved into some­ thing which looked similar to the j ones enjoyed today. Over the years, many supersti­


tions have surrounded this popu-| Iar festive dessert. It is said pud-j dings should be made by the 45th I Sunday after Trinity with 13 j


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