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Rylstone WI ladies , ‘dress up’


for charity! HALF a year's worth of calendar girls charmed guests when they took centre stage at a charity event at Gisburn's Stirk House Hotel. Appearing under the


keen to log i


AN open day a t Skill Share in Clitheroe proved a popular a t tra c t io n for many keen to try the latest in computer learning. The centre, located in


name of "Baker's Half Dozen", the sextet, all members of Rylstone Women's Institute, who famously bared almost all for a calendar which raised £500,000 for Leukaemia Research,


the old Co-op building on Henthom Road, was open for anyone wishing to try out the computers, and see what Skill Share has to offer. The public open day


performed a cabaret. Their act. included a


. "Calendar Girls", the movie being made in their home village, which tells the story of the calendar from its conception to post its publication and which stars Helen Mirren and Julie Walters. The women played to a


song, dance and the recounting of various tales resulting from their brush with fame. Includ­ ed among these were sto­ ries from the film set of


was preceded by an evening reception for the Mayor of Clitheroe, Mrs Mary Robinson, a group of councillors and trustees. They were invited to


-‘ Training 'a t Skill Share is given in'Infor- mation and Communi­ cations Technology (ICT) by ■ using advanced, but easy-to- use computers. Those attending not only learn how to use the machines, but also a range of skills which are facilitated by using computer-based programmes. These include word processing, spread-sheet, database and-other associated applications. Mr Stott said: "The


• and, right, with luncheon club treasurer Mrs Dorothy Cosgrove (back, right) and Mr and Mrs Malcolm and Karen Weaving, of Stirk House Hotel (front). Mrs Weav­ ing is luncheon club secre­ tary.


150-strong audience, con­ tributing £1,300 to the coffers of Ribble Valley Ladies' Luncheon Club, which fund-raises for Cancer Research UK and its work to combat chil­ dren's cancers. They also donated approximately £300 to Leukaemia Research. Our photo above shows the she in “familiar” pose


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Shireburn Arms can adapt to the customer’s needs


ONE of the Ribble Valley's most popu­ lar venues has under­ gone a refurbishment to.make it-ah even


' better proposition for groups, large or small, who want to


party. The function suite of


the Shireburn Arms Hotel and Restaurant a t Hurs t : Green has been redecorated, there is new furniture arid a large portable dance floor which can tu rn the function space at the 17th Ceritury hotel into exactly what the guests would like.: Adaptability is the


ADVERTISING FEATURE


Editorial written by JOHN TURNER , Advertising co-ordinated by ' ■ CAROLINE BRACE WELL


name of the game in the building where,


once, J.R. Tolkien took his scholboy son for refreshments. Already the Shire­


burn Arms is a favourite place for wed­ ding parties, with the function suite opening on to delightful land­ scaped gardens a t the rear with views across a pastoral valley scene which takes in the River Ribble.


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Tel. Blackburn (01254) 240653 Fax. Blackburn (01254) 246853


ments there is ample space to cater for .150 guests for a more formal sit-down meal or for 250. people to enjoy a buffet; and disco. ' Smaller groups can be accoirimodated in a com-' fortable socially-pleasing atmosphere by clever use of the space and the portable dance floor. Larger groups might wish to make use of the


With the new arrange­


C o n g ra tu la t io n s to T h e S h ir e b u r n H o te l fr om Ca fe Bar, S u p p l ie r s o f F in e C o f fe e ■


Wedding bookings are already being taken for


2004. The refurbishments


have generated a great deal of interest among companies, societies and groups who are looking for a place to hold their


ADAPTABILITY is the name of the game at the Shireburn Amis, where the refurbishment means that customers’npeds can be better met (J020802/4/g)


separate split-level danc- Estate. I t has been a with our refurbishment. ing area which would hotel for around 200 ItmeanS we canreacUo ^ ^ l t o n - t r a i n e d


allow conversations at years and proprietor Mr people sneeds better. We Derek giater the bar while revellers Steven Alcock prides are in a position to make dance the night away.


special occasion or even firms looking for a venue with top amenities to stage jheir conferences or business functions.


The Shireburn Arms tradition of quality ser- very special.” was built in 1679 as part vice.


of the Stonyhurst "We are very pleased on proprietor, backed up


himself on maintaining a large or small occasions Mr Alcock is a hands-


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WHEN Mr Steven Alcock (pictured) was hunched over his desk at Queen Elizabeth Gram­ mar School, Blackburn, his cherished dream was to own and run his own hotel. He seized his chance nine years ago when he


Diploma at catering .college before becoming assis­ tant trainingmanager at the Clifton Hotel, Lytham


; He completed his training at Zug in Switzerland before becoming the manager of various hotels and


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■ .After leaving school he gained a Higher National Brendan Anderton (Butchers) St Amies. . i


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restaurants for Scottish Courage. > , With helplfrom his father in the early days he,


• to what it is today - one of the premier venues in the Ribble Valley. "


• - ' He is married to Jean and has two "horse-mad1, daughters, aged 15 and 12, who are both studying at


turned around the fortunes of the Shireburn Arms >


Oakhill College. ■ ••• ■ A ls o S u p p l ie r s to t ' Caterin g & Bar-b-cues v, -


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Suppliers of top quality fruit, vegetables and dairy produce, wish the Shireburn. Hotel continued success


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bought the Shirebum Arms at I-Iurst Green from the receivers.-


BRIGGS - EAVES


A honeymoon on the Greek Island of Zante followed the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Eaves and Mr David Briggs in St Ambrose Church, Grindleton. The bride,' a sales


wore a lilac dress with an A-line skirt and crinkle shimmer top. The younger brides­


ledger clerk, is the daughter of Mr David and : Mrs Catherine Eaves, of Eightacre Avenue, Sabderi. Her bridegroom, a


keen cricketer who plays for Grindleton Cricket Club, is a builders’ labourer, and is the son: of Mr Frank Briggs, of Greendale : View, Grindleton, and the late Mrs Phyllis Briggs. Given away by her


father; the bride wore a full-length ivory, matte satin gown, featuring a corset-style, sleeveless bodice, with scooped, neckline; The embroi­ dered gown was decorat­ ed with satin flowers and pearls, and her veil was held in place with a pearl headdress. She carried a shower bouquet of arum lilies,lilac freesia, Singa­ pore orchids, ivory roses,, lilac fern and lisianthus;; Chief, bridesmaid was


:. Lonsdale. Page boy was Master Henry Olleren­ shaw, the bridegroom's godson. Following the ceremo­


maids were Miss Han­ nah Bleasdale, the bride's cousin, and Miss . Claire Harmon, who wore dresses with lilac skirts and crinkle shim­ mer matching bodices, both dresses made by the bride's mother. They all carried hand-tied bunches of ivory roses, sweet peas and daisy chrysanthemums. . : Best man was Mr Anthony Ollerenshaw, and groomsmen were Mr Christopher Eaves, the.bride's brother, Mr Clive Adcrof t, Mr Dylan Morris and Mr Wayne


ny conducted by the Rev. Canon David Mewis, a reception was held at the Shireburn Arms . Hotel, Hurst Green. • ; On their return from


Miss Lesley Bridge, who Clitheroe. :• ■ . . f I


honeymoon, the couple are to live in Grindleton. Photo: Pyes of


Vandals £200 damage A DOUBLE-GLAZED window on the ground floor


| of Ribblesdale High School Technology College, Clitheroe, was smashed during Friday evening and


I t is estimated the damage will cost £200. to | repair. Police are investigating. -I-....-


Saturday morning. ,


. passed the final phase of their I 'proficiency tests which inclutl road instruction and equips tl


r and


STAFF of Brookside Primary 3 Clitheroe, have been working ll make sure none of their pupils fl in the road accident statistics, f A group of 14 Year 6 pupil


'cycle on the roads among traffj ) Deputy head Mrs Judith Ng


use the computers, the PowerPoint presentation system and the auto­ matic voice-operated text printer. Hearing and visually impaired group representatives and dyslexia group lead-' ers tried the special key­ boards and systems spe­ cific to their require­ ments. After working on the


machines the visitors enjoyed a buffet provid­ ed by Jigsaw pantry. Members of the pub­


lic were invited to try a similar range of applica­ tions and kept the instructors busy explain­ ing the ways to get the best from the equip­ ment, as well as showing that it is not a black art only for the technically minded. . Manager Mr John


instruction at Skill Share is learner led, so you choose the courses you want and the level a t which you want to learn. There are no examinations unless you


' instruct those with dis­ abilities, such as visual­ ly and hearing impaired people, Mr Stott stressed that the centre was for everyone. They included returners to work who were seeking ■ new skills, older people who did not wish to attend college and those who might be college shy.


wish to take them." Although the centre's teachers are trained to


"The essence of the work we do here is to provide training for people who would not normally access adult education. All sorts of people come


Mr John Stott said:


Stott said the day was very, well attended, adding that some were first-timers and some were whizz-kid young­ sters.


to us." Although Skill Share


was set up to teach ICT skills, it has been recog­ nised that the technolo­ gy can also be used to teach basic skills, such


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a hit for many computer world


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Scholarship details


THE trustees of the Bra- I bins Charitable Trust are now drawing up a list of those to receive its 2002 | literary scholarships. . Scholarships of a book I


token will be awarded on ! October 1st. Anyone can I apply for a scholarship provided that they are I aged between 18 and 25-


-■years-old, about to embark on a full-time i course of education and come from either Chip- | ping, Thornley-with- Wheatley or Bowland- with-Leagram, where | they attended the village primary school. To make an applica- I


tion, forward course I details to The Trustees, Brabins Charitable Trust, c/o Overwater | House, 5 Prospect Court, Longridge PR3 2XJ | before September 1st.


Louise nets a first title F ]


l A TEENAGE table ten- j nis player from the Rib- ! ble Valley has netted her


| first open title, j F if te e n -y e a r -o ld 1 Louise Proctor was f crowned Junior Girls' t Singles champion at the SportBreak Summer


aj RIB!


■ Junior and Cadet Open, ) which was held Cheshire.


reside! be oi[ against The


as literacy and numera­ cy, so instruction is available from this month. The centre is funded


a loan from the Lan­ caster Foundation assists with cashflow during funding arrange­


by Government and European sources, and


ments. Anyone interested iri.


the courses run by Skill


Share is invited to con­ tact Mr Stott on 01200 428554. • Our picture shows


J Although the tourna- ■ ment attracted players [i from across the country, ( Louise remained unbeat- ; en throughout the day. In the final she gained


learners and instructors in the classroom. (J090702/3)


Rally motor club’s reunion


| FORMER members of Clitheroe and District Motor Club are being sought for the 40th anniversary celebrations next weekend. The events start with a car rally on the Friday. On Saturday there will be a display of motor


I club memorabilia at Waddington Club. Refresh­ ments will be available and starting at 10-30 a.m., a touring assembly will take motorists


and summB lead t<| rapid i as the I groumfc Altlg


' games to two. Former England


' victory over Devon's Sally Smith by three


■ ■ the event, said: "Louise has great potential, with


1 international Mike : Johns, who organised


f? time, practice and expe- ,} rience she could make it :' to the top."


P a r k e d c a r i s t a r g e t


I along a 100-mile route on popular rally roads which have been used over the years. Navigation will be simple with no need to use laptops or maps. In the evening, the Moorcock Inn, Waddington is the venue for an anniversary buf­ fet and dance.


I McNamara, tel. 01254 39984 or 07l786.705269.:-.< - The club mbets'every'Tuesday)evehing:atj


More information is available from Tracy / • v | Waddington Social Club.


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VANDALS who threw a brick through a window THE i of a car parked at aware!


: George Street, Whalley, I Trust! : during Friday night, Thl 1 caused damage estimat- al frei ed at £60.


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