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| a 10-course tasting menu i the memory and ensure ling. ef John Torode is the co- of Smithfield in the heart


' remaining meat market. Melbourne, Torode came


90 and is well-known for e cookery which is sure to


•s. rarth, a local lad bom and ton, has travelled to the Atlantic to find his niche, itive chef of Twin Farms , in Vermont, USA, one of s in the world set in 300 lills and meadows. He was m The Point in upstate ■sign his own state of the wever, locals will perhaps i restaurant in Great Har- ”, which received high rat- od Food Guide and the


ounded off on the Sunday ive-course gourmet dinner cashire menu prepared by i and his brigade, led by ick Dodds. ■ the newly-installed Aga aditional methods should i fabulous menu.


CONTROVERSIES of various sorts built up across the Ribble Valley in the second half of 2002.


Some of them surrounded major develop­


ments which offer plenty of encouraging news for the future as well.


The exciting arts centre to be established in


Clitheroe partly financed by the Lancaster Foundation could not, it became clear, be based on the Grand Cinema. The site of the centre is, so far, uncertain, though a study on the suitabil­ ity of Kirkmoor Road is being started. A plan to create a young people’s centre at the


Grand led to protests from residents. Planning permission has been granted, but the condi­ tions, including times of use, have yet to be decided. The proposal is a unique one and coun­ cillors are seeking further details. Controversy of a different sort raged around


the British National Party’s arrival in the area - first for a summer rally and now, it has said, as potential participants in the May elections. Some local people were shocked by the strong


In the second half of the Ribble Valley’s year in pictures, TIM PROCTER looks at some of the notable events from July until December


views in its publicity material. But BNP offi­ cials denied various allegations made against it and the rally, at Sawley, passed, off peacefully. The countryside at the other end of the Rib­


ble Valley will host a remarkable “catch” for the area - the three-day Royal Lancashire Show will take place on the outskirts of Ribchester. Even here, there has been an element of con­


troversy about safety, access and other logistic problems. But the plan was revealed only after careful research and the organisors are confident


all will be well. ' . . The fire brigade pay dispute hit Clitheroe,


with the retained team voting to join the strikes. I t took a little time for the county authorities to make an arrangement ensuring a turn-out if life


was at risk. But a local family had a narrow escape and many people are concerned about


. the situation. The other two emergency services made plen­ ty of news; Ambulance chiefs continued to


• emphasise that, although they are keen to . obtain more resources, much is achieved with what they have already got. Certainly, several testing incidents this year have seen the service very quickly on the scene in force. The air ambulance has been vital several times.


■ The police too have had a very busy time,


with the launch of several drives to tackle actu­ al crime and the fear of crime. Taking a wider view of local life, the most


important issue emerging in 2002 could well be the move towards regional government. For most people this is a boring and remote topic, but it could have a big impact. Before long, decisions could be in the hands of people miles away who have little empathy with


the Valleyl The local elections in May could well see this unpleasant prospect aired more fully.


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PRESENTATION of certificates and inspection night at the St John Ambulance HQ, Clitheroe, saw Inspecting Officer Kathleen Corner presenting Mr Harold Howarth with his eighth bar to his service medal


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■e raised “local homes for


1 in objecting to a Grindle- (on plan. ; do not count in planning


officials of Ribble Valley re recommending refusal of iw Terrace, Main Street,


tonight’s meeting of the


’lopment Committee, offi- oy extension at the end ter- ld radically alter the row. ious implications for resi- d for the conservation and il beauty areas. The exten- ongruous, cramped and


vere made in some of the :he plan. >0 mention of a feeling that hat people who wish to live i dissatisfied with the prop-


j choosing to buy that they :h drastic alterations to


aid: “The extension would ullage property out of the


Jting local people, i. e. farm- t-time buyers etc. We need af properties in the village lalance.” ncil also objected to the


lere was one letter of sup- the rear of the property


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gress on a wide variety of the latest Stonyhurst Col-


i world status, and pupils


fferent countries. But recent ntroduction of co-education ps has meant more boys and 1 area than ever before now


ted not to publish its exam nd headmaster Mr Adrian was to emphasise the value ither than the statistic. Its, now public, were the col-


1 UCAS points per candidate ! grades within a 98% pass


iresented considerable added es against predictions made grades, pointed out Mr Ayl-


;ollege is reflected in no less ’ on its web site every week, y updated and ways of using re being developed - already loliday assigments have


es part in a variety of local, national community efforts. ; scheme is planned by the to raise funds for sponsoring -d world. ys that the achievements of


1 educational, cultural, music ■is testify to the breadth of Iby the college.


nt memory


0 our report last week, the lent footpath campaigner ott were scattered shortly ast summer. : Boxing Day’s walk by ilers passed the spot con- m Forest. the group observed a few 1 to remember Mr Parrott


lontribution to the success amblers.


nr«nni«nH on the Clitheroe Castle field by several local “service to the com THE ever-popular Whalley Pickwick Night being officially or8a


HAPPY despite the rain are these excited youngsters at the annual bonfire' •. ----- -------------- /rrnoi mo/9k\


munity” groups (T031102/3b) . opened by actor Steve Pinder (B121202/9a) ■ ft ■ fcv. • £ & ft . . . .


A MASSIVE event! That is the only way to describe Clithcroc’s Torchlight Procession, which brought thousands on to the streets. Pictured above are the charming trio of Norman Hornby, Keith Whiteside and Chas Hughes.


ON the right, Stephanie, Rosie and Jo Barker add their own glamour to the event (T150902/8n)


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MR RENNIE PINDER and Mr Bill Green looking at the site in Ribchester which is to be the new home for the Rdyal Lan cashire Show (T300702/2b)


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THE Advertiser and Times “Heart of the Valley” ball run by this newspaper was a highlight of the social calendar. Manag-. ing Director Mr Chris Skelton, centre left, is pictured with; some of the guests. (T27/1002/1Q : .


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