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It’s Pickwick Night tonight!


TONIGHT is the night when that special Christ-' mas atmosphere in the vil­ lage of Whalley comes to ; * life with a Victorian theme. Whether there is a white


coating of frost on the ground with zero tempera­ tures or it is pouring it down with rain, the best Pickwick Night ever isV promised to take place in ‘ the village from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. s I t will be officially


opened by- Blackburn Rovers manager, Graeme Souness. Villagers are determined


A new attraction for this


year is the opening up of George Street car park for the Spar-sponsored chil­ dren’s activities and enter­ tainment area.: . Brass bands, steam


organs, fire-eaters, jugglers and school choirs have all been part of the line-up in previous years. The event has been spon­


sored by a number of local and national companies, with the aim of raising thousands of pounds for local charities and groups Remember, the main


to have a Dickens' of a good time, with a whole range of joyous attractions added to an authentic 19th Century atmosphere. Shops will stay open


until 9 p.m., with staff dressed in Victorian-style costume and offering sea­ sonal festivities. There will also be plenty of quality entertainment.


street will close at 6 p.m. and re-open after 9 p.m. Visitors should be able to


avoid car parking prob­ lems, as there is a free park- and-ride scheme operated in conjunction with Oakhill College. This starts from the college and Whalley Railway Station. All park and ride will be


Clitheroe Advertiser & Times; Pecembgr 11th, 2003 9 Red Balloon ‘floats in’ to give children panto treat


Nows in brief Swing band


I Association will be hosted by the Mayor of Ribble


A CHRISTMAS concert in aid of the Multiple Scle­ rosis Society and Dyslexia


| Valley, Coun. Alan Year­ ing, tomorrow."- The event will take place


at the Centenaries Theatre, Stonyhurst, starting at 7- 30 p.m. I t will feature th e .


Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Swing Band with a programme of popular numbers and festive favourites. The Mayor said: “This


looks set to be a fantastic concert by an ensemble of talented-young musicians and a wonderful way to raise funds for my chosen charities.” Tickets for the concert


cost £8.50,'which includes a glass of wine and light refreshments. They are available from


the Ribble Valley Mayor’s office on 01200 414408 or the Centenaries Theatre on 01254826063.


signposted for the conve­ nience of visitors.


Carers’day


A SUCCESSFUL carers' rights day was held on Thursday at the Carers Link, in King Street, Accrington. “We were delighted with


the number of carers who received valuable informa­ tion in their caring role,” said manager Kathleen Eastwood. “The publicity through


the local media has been a big factor in identifying


these new carers”. A number of new carers


went into the Carers' Link Centre, which covers ,the Ribble Valley, for the first time.


CHILDREN from across the Ribble Valley enjoyed a pantomime full of characters from famous fairytales. The Red Balloon Children’s Theatre Company


staged a special Christmas production, “Melchior’s Princess”, on Thursday at St James’ Church,, Clitheroe. The production tells the tale of Melchior, who is look­


kiza Afzaal


hildren, p a re n ts and turned out in force to nd opening of a brand a t Moorland School,


special ceremony to mark 1 at the school on Thurs- sence of Ribble Valley n Yearing, and Clitheroe /or and Mayoress, Coun, /Irs Helen Ashworth, itensive construction, the ular with decorative sur- six new classrooms and a Commenting on the new


lock,principal, Mr Paul is boarding numbers have


e have had to move junior le main building into the room for more boarders.” i is bordered on one side by id by the majestic Pendle welcome to children aged ioning the successful nurs-


ttle school with pupils from ids.In terms of sport, it is a as we have a full-time PE time Manchester United


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it will provide more facili- d a lot more opportunities > develop their true poten-


asion was followed by an d the junior students' prize-


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Ifrom th e Villages /HALLEY


e-elected were Mr Graham rman), Mrs Grace Gemmell •s Jean Miller (publicity offi- Mr Steve Barker, Mrs Sue /e Meredith and Dr Edgar


ontinued ntinue as a committee mem- nutes. Mr David Balfour was her place.


ric Ronnan was thanked for tic and musical events each is took place regarding the it from the floor in the main le hall leaving items of equip- jehind. bles and new cupboards have ie Austin room. Anyone wish- should contact Mr Ray Half- 24971.


iwsletter, published by Jason inity support officer, it states nposed by PC Geoff Pennall n drivers parking illegally and alley, particularly on the bus let and on double yellow lines


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TWO Ribble Valley runners* have raised £700 for,Can-:; cer Research UK. .


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School extension gets the go-ahead


A VILLAGE primary school is to expand its resources after the go- ahead was given to build a new hall, disabled toilets and changing facilities. Construction work has


already started for the extension at Barrow Pri­ mary School, which will be built on an area of the playground and will require the removal of a temporary portable build­ ing.


Headteacher at the


school, which is situated in the centre of Barrow, is Mrs Christine Marchi. She was delighted with the outcome of Lancashire


County Council’s Devel­ opment Control Commit­ tee, which granted plan­ ning permission for the development. She explained: “This is a


fantastic opportunity for our children. We are hop­ ing that the expansion will attract more children. “Hopefully, the new


extension will be complet­ ed in April next year. Despite not having school hall, the children have done remarkably well in their SATS examina­ tions. “Just imagine what the


results will be like with the new hall.”


Cruse offering festive help to the bereaved


CHRISTMAS is a time of great joy for most people, but it can be a very sad and painful time for those who have suffered the loss of someone close. It is a time when memo­


ries are even sharper and made all the worse to bear when surrounded by cou­ ples and complete families, who seem to be so fulfilled and happy. The need to share this


sadness with others, who truly understand and are willing to listen, can be overwhelming at times like this - which is where the Cruse Ribble Valley


Bereavement Support Group can help, offering a peaceful place to go and share feelings of loneliness and isolation. The group offers the


chance to talk, or just listen to, others who have also experienced the sorrow of bereavement, hopefully to better understand the grieving process and glimpse the light at the end of the seemingly endless tunnel. The December meeting


will be at 7-30 p.m. today at The Day Hospital, (behind Clitheroe Hospital) Chat- bum Road.


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ing for a special princess with a talent for making special sweets. However, nasty King Jared is also out to get the sameprincess. Along the way Melchior meets various characters from famous fairytales, including Pea from the story of the Princess and the Pea. The theatre company has already visited a number


of primary schools in Clitheroe and the surrounding vil­ lages this year and was invited back for this special pro­ duction due to its outstanding performances. Our picture shows children at St James’ Church being


entertained by the Red Balloon Children’s Theatre Company. (B041203/11)


Cindy is Ultra grateful to the French Connection


by Julie Wintle


A YOUNG French student is gaining valuable work experience, thanks to Ultraframe in Clitheroe and the town’s French Connec­ tion group.


Twenty-year-old Cindy Daniel, of Perpignan, is spending six . ' i1 -


weeks working in the export department at Ultraframe as part of a college course. Currently a student at the


Lycee Notre Dame de Bon Sec- ours, Miss Daniel is also fluent in English and Spanish. She is staying in Waddington


with Jim and Dorothy Tierney, who are members of the French Connection group, which helped to organise her trip. Miss Daniel has been working


alongside the other members of the export team and dealing on a day-to-day basis with the French customers. She has been working on every


aspect of the department’s busi­ ness, from processing orders to compiling invoices, and has also been taking inquiries over the tele­ phone. In her spare time, Miss Daniel


has also managed to get out and about, visiting Blackpool, shop­ ping at the Trafford Centre, Man­ chester, and taking in the beauti­ ful scenery of the Lake District. “Everybody has been very


friendly, although it is a bit odd eating so early at night when I usually eat with my family in •France at around 8-30 p.m.,” Miss Daniel commented. , Miss Daniel’s parents are


involved with ,the French Connec­ tion group. The group started with a visit


to Clitheroe from Francois San- martin, who worked as a French teacher for Clitheroe Royal Gram­


mar School from 1974 to 1976. When he returned to France, he


invited a party of friends from the area to go over and play football and 12 men made the original journey at Easter, 1977. The following year, the party of


French players arrived in Clitheroe for the return fixture, accompanied by their wives and girlfriends. Since th a t date, the French


Connection has continued with its exchange visits every year, and during tha t time it has raised more than £20,000 for local chari­ ties. The friendship between the two


towns was strengthened even fur­ ther with the official twinning of Clitheroe and Rivesaltes in 1984. Since th a t date, various


exchange trips have taken place between local schools and other groups in the community. Only this year, a party from a


school in Perpignan took part in an exchange trip with CRGS. Individual students from both


sides have also taken advantage of this cultural bond, the latest being Miss Daniel. Once again a visit from the


French will take place this Easter and numerous exchange celebra­ tions will be held. Pictured is Corinne Pichonnat,


of Ultraframe, lending support to Cindy. (GO81203/7) .


An evening of fun and fund-raising for motor traders


MOTOR traders are renowned for their wit - and when they held their annual dinner-dance it was an excel­ lent evening with lashings of laughter. Members of the Burnley and


Blackburn Motor Traders' Associa­ tion gathered at the Moorcock Inn, Waddington. Chairman Jack Simpson welcomed


the guests and proposed the toast to the ladies. MC was Peter Maddocks. During his after dinner speech, Mr


Simpson, of Pike Hill, Burnley, reduced many of those present to tears of laughter as he regaled the 115 guests during a humorous half-hour. With a well-supported auction and


draw, £1,100 was raised - a record amount - for the Motor and Allied Trades'Benevolent Fund. ■ The fund supports Alexander


House, Southport, a four-storey for­ mer hotel with its own hospice and chapel. Pictured, from the left, are Mr


Simpson, Michael and Mark Walker and Mr Maddocks with ELN motor advertising representatives Helen Foulds 'and Tania Stephenson, and key account executive Janine McKen­ zie. (T071203/3)


• More pictures of this event will


appear in the January edition of the Valley.


■XV.. Punished A SABDEN taxi firm has


| been punished by the North West traffic com­ missioner for the Depart­ ment for Transport.over the upkeep of its vehicles. Robinson’s Taxis has


| been given a formal warn­ ing and has had the num­ ber of vehicles it can use reduced from three to two for the foreseeable future. It has also been suspend­ ed from operating from


| midnight on Friday, December 19th, to mid­ night on Sunday, January 4th.


Broken


A LARGE ground floor window at the Medina Islamic Education Centre, in Holden Street, Clither­ oe, was smashed over the weekend. The 6ft. by 2ft. double-


glazed unit was broken some time between lunchtime on Saturday and around 11 a.m. on Sunday. It is the second time in


the past three months that the window has been bro­ ken.


Stolen


POLICE are investigating the theft of a red Land Rover Defender valued at £2,000, from the Clitheroe Auction Mart site in Lin­ coln Way. Thieves broke into the M-registered vehi­ cle and drove it away last Wednesday between 4-15 p.m. and 10 p.m.


Remanded


WHALLEY man Alexan­ der Peter Jackson (25), of Portfield Lane, was remanded on bail until February 2nd by Black­ burn magistrates charged with being concerned in the supply of ecstasy. A condi­ tion of bail is that he does not enter the Castle public house in Clitheroe.


Donors


BLOOD donor sessions will be held at West Brad­ ford Parish Hall on Thurs­ day, December 18th. Exist­ ing and new blood donors are urged to attend the ses­ sions, which will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 5-30 to 7-30 p.m.


Wing-mirror


THE wing mirror of a sil­ ver-coloured Renault Clio parked in Henthom Road, Clitheroe, was broken some time between Friday evening and Saturday morning, causing £50 worth of damage. ....


Windscreen


| urday morning. The dam­ age is put at £100.


THE windscreen,oL a grey Vauxhall Astra parked in Newton Street, Clitheroe, was broen some time dur­ ing Friday night and Sat-


Broken


| inWoone Lane, Clitheroe,• was broken between last Wednesday at 7-45 p.m. and the early, hours of the i following morning.


THE passenger window of a blue Rover Metro parked


Damage ; . ■


VANEJALS,kicked a.wood? en fence - on Highfield Road, Clitheroe, some time between’ 2-30 and 7 p.m. on.Saturday, causing £40 worth ofdamage.,


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