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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial),,t422323‘(Adve"rtIs~ing~),"Burnley 422331 (Classified)' Big plans for Great Days Festival


PLANS to make Clitheroe’s Great Days Festival an even bigger attraction to tourists and locals alike have


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been revealed. The new programme is jam-packed full ot exciting


acts - some playing at the festival for the first time and some with cult status, who according to tourism chiefs are already drawing in the visitors from far and wide. Clitheroe Tourist Information Centre manager Susan


Walmsley said: “We’ve had inquiries about the festival already, which is earlier than usual, with people wanting to know when tickets will go on sale.” The festival, which will take place from Friday, June


4th to Sunday, June 6th, is now in its ninth year and started off as a small folk festival in local pubs in the mid-nineties. Since then it has grown every year and brings Clitheroe town centre to a standstill with its street theatre, comedy, music and dance. At the launch of the 2004 festival, development offi­


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cer Denise Pamphlett explained that organisers this year wanted to make the event a real community festival - taking the lead from other festivals in the area such as Grassington Festival in the Yorkshire Dales. “We want to make the festival more relevant to the local community and have really thought about what


people would like to see.” Festival press officer Seamus Hefferan added: “The


festival started life as Great Days of Folk but over the years it has expanded so while the folk aspect is still very important, the festival is now much more than that - we are branching out.” For the first time ever the festival will act as a plat­


form for musicians from all over the world including Zimbabwe and Cuba promising to give the town a real carnival atmosphere. The new-look Great Days Festival opens with a swinging Friday night concert featuring a top line-up of three previously unseen bands at the festi­ val. Cult country music figure Hank Wangford and the Lost Cowboys will headline the show supported by Dog House Skiffle and Lancashire’s own champions of swing - The Swing Commanders - featuring up and coming Clitheroe violinist Gaynor Sutcliffe. On Saturday, the streets and the market area will


erupt with a festive array of colourful street entertain­ ers including jugglers, dancers and musicians. The main street through the town will be closed off to traffic at lunchtime and Castle Street will become a focal point for the merry-making. Clitheroe Town Council is also join­ ing in the fun this year, by laying on brass bands on Sat­ urday. In the evening, there will be a concert featuring Newcastle trio The Old Rope String Band, supported by Nancy Kerr and James Fagan. Meanwhile, on Sunday afternoon, Clitheroe Castle’s


bandstand will host two concerts by local performers - Blackburn’s People’s Choir and Nelson Brass Band. The Sunday evening concert line-up includes the


Hohodza Band from Zimbabwe comprising 13 musicians and dancers in national costume and the Cuban band Asere. All three concerts will be held in the Parish Hall


SAMBA dancers Simone Rasper and Kirsten Platl prac­ tise for the festival (G190304/5c)


DENISE PAMPHLETT, development officer and Sea­ mus Heffcrman, press officer (Gl90304/5b)


on Church Street in Clitheroe, where there will be a well- stocked licensed bar featuring the sponsor’s beer Bushy’s Ales. Tickets for the festival should go on sale soon, but to find out more about accommodation and tickets con­ tact Clitheroe TIC on 01200 425566. Alternatively visit the website at www.great-days.co.uk


’i f \ i fifeit1* THE extensive range of casual sportswear. (C290304/5d) LIZ assisting a customer in the boot room. (C29030 i/oc) Business goes all out to offer the best


WITH the arrival of Spring, Whalley Warm & Dry caters for all people who enjoy the great outdoors. This estab­ lished business has grown rapidly and now fills all six rooms of the 2,000 square ft showroom, with everything the discerning outdoor enthusiast requires. Regular customers travel from as far as Manchester, Bolton, Bury and the Fylde Coast to enjoy the friendly and relaxed atmosphere of the shop in the beautiful village of Whal­ ley.


Well known as a stockist of the


excellent Paramo Directional Clothing System, Whalley Warm & Dry has recently received Paramo "Premier Retailer" status and continues to


expand this range. Paramo offers supe­ rior weather protection and comfort with the brand's unique "directional" breathable waterproof system, invent­ ed by an Englishman, Nick Brown and, most importantly, perfect for the British climate. The Paramo Alta II Jacket (pictured below) was awarded Best Buy in the January 2004 Heavy Duty Waterproofs Gear Review in TGO (The Great Outdoors) Maga­ zine, with the endorsement by Chris Townsend: "Paramo is comfortable, more breathable than anything else and pleasant to wear on and off the hill”. Proprietor Jon Smith's background in textiles and clothing manufacture


ADVERTISING FEATURE


Editorial written by ROBBIE ROBINSON


Advertising co-ordinated by LISARUDGYARD


has ensured the most suitable and best designed clothing is in stock, and fol­ lowing in his footsteps is daughter Liz Smith, a graduate from Lancaster University with a degree in geography and marketing, who has joined the business as marketing and buying director. Her buying influence can be seen in the new spring collections, with


a particular focus on fit, comfort and


style. New additions to the clothing and


footwear ranges are: O Columbia Sportswear, a good-value


collection for the whole family, which combines performance and versatility with a touch of style. 9 Oxbow, an exciting sportswear fash­


ion brand. 9 Gri-Sport, a lightweight walking


boot and shoe brand. These complement the Spring Col­


lections from leading French brand Lafuma, Lowe Alpine, Thaw, Craghoppers, Weird Fish, North Cape and Regatta. Vango and Wynnster tents will be


on display in the garden, with the main focus on family-size tents. A comprehensive range of camping items and accessories from sleeping bags and cooking sets to pocket knives and torches are on display in one of the upstairs rooms. It is not just the tents and clothing th a t will a t t ra c t the enthusiast, as a range of rucksacks, boots, socks, hats and base-layer gar­ ments are also available. For the next fortnight Whalley


Warm & Dry is hosting its Spring Event. There will be many special offers and prizes (including a Paramo Alta II Jacket). So spring into action with the finest outdoor clothing and equipment at Whalley Warm & Dry.


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