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At Stonyhurst Sports Club Dates January 24th, 25th, 26th,


February 7fh, 8th, 9th .


All candidates must be over the age of 16


A must for anyone going into leisure For more details and to


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HOPING to raise a "lotta" money as well as improving facilities for terminally ill people is East Lan­ cashire Hospice which is launching a new fund-raising initiative.


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" The in-house Hospice Lottery will be launched in Clitheroe on Monday. 1 y Thwaites Brewery's shire horse dray


carriage will transport “Coronation Street” and "Born and Bred” actress- Naomi Radcliffe, Ribble Valley Mayor Coun. Mrs Joyce Holgate and hospice chairman Mr Geoffrey Braithwaite from


the Post House’ Hotel to the borough council offices for the official opening. , Hospice Lottery Manager Mr Harry


Grayson said: “ I am delighted to have secured the support of the celebrities, local councils and Thwaites to really make the three launches in Ribble Valley, Hynd- burn and Blackburn with Darweri spec­ tacular affairs. “This will, assist us to raise awareness of


the hospice and the lottery.” He added: “We have set ourselves a target of 2,300 members by the first draw and 7,000 by the end of the year. The lottery allows everybody over the age of 16 to show they care about the excellent work of the hos­ pice, whilst having the opportunity of winning big money prizes themselves,


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: they can also make a'regular vital contri- : bution to a much needed Community Ser-.


. vice.and we feel’very confident that tar-; gets are achievable.” ,


' The hospice provides specialised care- 1


; for people and their families from within the'Blackbum and Darwen; Hyndburn and Ribble Valley communities who’ are


; suffering from cancer and other life, threats gening illnesses


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one of the most modern of its kind and will mean a superior service.


The recently-refurbished centre is now ;■ : ; v.


I t can now provide 10 individual in- >


patient rooms, increased day therapy places from 25 a week to 100, complimen­ tary therapies, physiotherapy,, out patients’clinics and much more.’. ‘ More than 65,000 leaflets will be dis­


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tributed throughout the boroughs in pub­ lic buildings, town halls, hospitals, doctors surgeries and leisure centres, that will explain how to join, what preferred meth­ ods of payments and the set prize fund that is on offer every week. A membership form is printed below. Anyone wishing to join the lottery, help


with collections or recruit.members at work or in their area can do so by contact­ ing Mr Grayson or Ann Hindle on 01254 342847.'


&EW £ 1,500 WEEKLY LOTTERY,LAUNCHED BY


EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPICE FUND - First Draw April 4th, '03 : V


SEND FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW Post this coupon to:


I The East Lancashire Hospice Lottery Office, Park Lee Hospital, Park Lee Road, Blackburn. Please tick as appropriate: I will pay by ( ) Standing Order (please send details)


( ) Cheque enclosed (Enclose for £10, £13, £26 or £52) made payable to East Lancashire Hospice Lottery


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.ami other progressive illnesses. YOUR SUPPORT IS VITAL , Pupils learn: to eat for health


UNHEALTHY eaters in th e staffroom of a Clitheroe primary school were made to think twice when a p a re n t took her weekly shopping to a school assembly. Parent Dr Wendy Higson,


who is also a local GP, visit­ ed Pendle Primary School to talk to the children about healthy food. The children were asked to divide up her shopping


into a "Red for NO", "Amber for ’MAYBE"1 and "Green for YES - good healthy food we can eat lots of" - table I t was a way of involving the children in choices which


are made by them and for them every day in terms of the contents of their packed lunches and snacks and hot dinners. Choices advised by Dr


Higson include dried fruit for snacks and fresh fruit


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instead of the more usual crisps etc. Head teacher Mrs Mar­


garet Carrington said: "The message was ’We are what we eat’ and the teaching staff are thinking long and hard about their food habits, as the staffroom is a place where 'Red' items are usually devoured!" In our picture some of the


children have sorted out healthy food from Dr Hig. son's basket, (s)


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Grandmother is a lucky winner


BARROWFORD grand­ mother Mrs Karen Jowett (51) is looking forward to a year of working out at the


gym. And it is all free, as Mrs


Jowett has won gold card status at the Natural Pro­ gression Health and Fit­ ness Centre in Colne in a competition run by the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, Burnley Express and Nelson Leader. The bubbly former Nor-


web worker - now retired - said: “I ’m really looking forward to it. I ’ve been to have a look around the cen­ tre and it looks fantastic. “I’ve never belonged to a


gym before, but I’m sure it will do me good, and it is certainly something to do,” she said. Mrs Jowett has worked


voluntarily for several years for the Pendle and District Multiple Sclerosis Association.


Inquest is adjourned


AN inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of a Ribble Val­ ley woman in France. Mrs Andrea Ealing (59),


of Knowles Brow, Stony­ hurst, is understood to have fallen from a bicycle while on holiday in France. Her death occurred on


Boxing Day. The inquest was opened


at the offices of Blackburn, Hyndbum and Ribble Val­ ley Coroner Mr Michael Singleton, on Thursday. It was adjourned until March 11th at the Registrar’s Office in Blackburn.


A private funeral is being held.


Tolkien’s trail proves a hit


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East Lancashire Newspapers Ltd will use th e informa­ tion you have given us for the purposes o f processing your reguesl, including for verification end credit con­ trol purposes.


From lime lo time we and other companies In our group also havo some great offers snd special promotions and we would like le be able to share your information with these companies.


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at any of the following loca­ tions: Southport; Hemsby, Norfolk; Wall Park, Devon; Brean Sands, Somerset; Prestatyn Sands; North Wales; and Camber Sands, Sussex Our Pontin’s offers include; • Pontin’s Gold - for the


young at heart. These midweek breaks are


for the over-50s. The accom­ modation, entertainment and lots of fun for free. The only thing you have to


pay for is the meals. At Pontin’s, the nights are


as fun packed as the days, with a full range of entertain­ ment. There are quizzes, sing- alongs, bingo and game shows. If you have some energy


left, you can dance the night away to the resident band or one of the many visiting cabaret artistes. The choice is yours - join


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for the Young at Heart are available at Blackpool on the' weeks commencing March 24th, March 31st, April 7th, April 28th, May 5th, May 12th and June 2nd. For more information or to


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week breaks at Blackpool cost from just £20 per person per night, and are offers negotiat­ ed specially for our readers.


make a booking, telephone Pontin’s central reservations number on 08705 33 11 99 and quote BXPG. Terms and conditions apply. • There is also a superb


offer covering the February half-term week, with prices starting at only £6 per person per night. •


the Actionpack kids’ club and Megamix will keep the older children amused. These fabulous breaks,


available a t Southport, Prestatyn, Hemsby, Brean Sands and Camber Sands, commence between February. 14th and 28th.


To book, call 08705


331199 quoting BXHT. Terms and conditions apply. For a chance to win the


fantastic seven-night family holiday simply answer the question on the coupon. Terms and conditions o f .


the competition exclude the prize being used on bank hol­ idays and special interest breaks, i t is also subject to availability at time of book­ ing and must be taken on one of the six locations listed at the beginning of the article before July 31st, 2003. All Pontin’s 2003 brochure terms and conditions apply.


Take a trip to Oswaldtwistle Mills - for £2


THERE is still time to book a place on our trip to Oswaldtwistle Mills - for only £2 per person. Oswaldtwistle Mills is a place with a


surprise around every corner - and not one but two excellent coffee shops with tasty treats. The. date for the trip is Thursday, Janu­


ary 23rd. A coach will depart from Bum- ley at 11 a.m., Nelson'at 11-20 a.m. and Clitheroe at noon; It will return to the local area in the late afternoon. To book your place, telephone 01254


871025 and quote ELN offer. Terms and conditions apply


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throughout Britain. Immaculate carriages, superb food and service and scenery to take your breath away are just some of the delights awaiting you as you board the Northern Belle. As a reflection of the affluent “Belle” trains of the 1930s, each Northern Belle carriage bears the name of a significant stately home and is furnished with specially commissioned designs, fabrics and marquetry.


elegance and sense of occasion that surrounds such decadent travel. The Northern Belle provides the ultimate in stylish and enjoyable day and weekend breaks


“ Iyer since George Mortimer Pullman’s “H first luxury train was conceived in 1864, -iipeople have been captivated by the


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ALTHOUGH launched relatively recently, the Ribble Valley’s Tolkien heritage trail has been named as Britain’s sixth favourite walk. The accolade comes from The Times and is


just one of three national spotlights currently focusing on “In the Footsteps of J.J.R. Tolkien” barely six months after it came into


full use. The walk will be featured in ITV’s travel


programme “Getaway” on Tuesday, Febru­ ary 25th, and has also earned a highly infor­ mative 10-page feature in specialist magazine


Country Walking. One of the key figures behind the trail,


Stonyhurst College marketing and admis­ sions manager Mr Jonathan Hewat, says everyone is delighted with its success. “Whatever the weather, one always sees


visitors clutching the walk brochure - no one has reported seeing a Hobbit, though,” says Mr Hews t. “I have inquiries daily from all over the


world about Tolkien’s links with the area and about the walk. Just recently I agreed to guide a group of American students on the


walk in June.” The Times puts the walk, which is centred


on Hurst Green, just ahead of the Winnie the Pooh one in East Sussex. “Youthful members of the family will


clamour to go on this gentle, 7km walk if you mention ‘Lord of the Rings’,” enthuses The Times. The walk is suitable for all and goes


through countryside which has a strong claim to be at the heart of the area which inspired Tolkien’s Shire, says the paper This aspect of literary history is also men­


tioned by Country Walking, whose writer Julian Rollins and photographer Tom Bailey clearly visited during excellent weather. But the long article is cautious about mak­


ing a judgement on the inspiration controver­ sy. I t suggests that the author’s home area of Birmingham, which had already laid claim to the title of Tolkien Country, is “a rather big­ ger fish in the fiercely-competitive pond of tourism promotion.” ' Mr Hewat, however, told the magazine


YOUR NORTHERN BELLE DAY TO REMEMBER


• Join The Northern Belle from one of these departure points - Preston (07.00), Bolton (07.30), Manchester (08.00) or Leeds (09.00). Timings are approximate and correct at time o f going to press.


• Sit back and enjoy the scenery whilst you savour a 3 course brunch with a glass of Bucks Fizz.


• Board the train for your return journey to the North West, . departing at approximately-17.00 hours. During the return ; ; journey, unwind from your day’s sightseeing and shopping.


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approximately 13.00 hours. Spend the afternoon enjoying all that Edinburgh has to offer offer - a rich tapestry of culture, history and shopping.' /*


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This is a small selection of our holidays. For a full selection of holidays or a free brochure contact Sharon Crymblc on 01282 832436: fax 01282 435332; email: sharon.crymI)le@eastlancsncws.co.iik; or visit our website: www.clilheroeloday.co.uk


4 6 i lcmsJfeilaa&»2y • Arrive af Waverley Station in-Edinburgh at ,» . :


;; sumptuous four course dinner with half a bottle of wine, coffee and petit fours.


• Call 01254 350520 quoting ref. BEXWB1503 to book. :


Holidays specially organisedfor us.byABTA bonded ■ 1


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• You will be served Champagne and canapes, followed by a • ; . ■ .


that there was nothing to argue about. “After all, all they have is a waterworks tower, while we have all this,” he said, sweeping his hand towards Stonyhurst and its impressive sur­


roundings. The magazine writer seems to feel that the


three Valley rivers are good evidence of its Tolkien inspiration claims. On reaching the Hodder “If you buy Jonathan Hewat’s big idea, the Hodder is Tolkien’s Brandywine and, in the mellow autumn sunshine, the water is a rich, glowing umber that really does look like a good brandy. “I took the opportunity to paddle in the


clear, bone-chillingly cold water of this magi­ cal river.” Making it clear that he makes no judge­


ment on the argument, the writer concludes; “You can’t number yourself among the fel­ lowship of true Tolkien fans until you’ve walked through Ribble Dell (as I ’ve now re­ christened the Ribble Valley),and cooled your hot feet in the Brandywine.”


A WARM handshake for tH David Morris, while the IVl Atty, look on (C090103/ls)j


IS there a competition you would lore to enter, a read­ er offer you would like lo see, or a travel and leisure destination you would like to visit? Send your ideas to: Sharon, Promotions Dept, East Lancashire Newspapers, Bull Street, Burnley BB111DP


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ARTIST Suzanne McCull Kissock and head teacher I Prince meets dil


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