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RENOWNED musical group the “Well spring Ensemble” will make a welcome return to Clitheroe this Christmas. This group of professional musicians,


many of whom play for the BBC, previously performed to a packed St James' Church three years ago.


Entitled “Classics by Candlelight”, this


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CHRIS BARBER BAND I liursday 9th December - 7.30pm


THE ELVIS COLLECTION Starring Bill} J McGregor


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Tickets £12 00 Friday, 10th December - 7.30pm |BERNARD WRIGLEY and


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Valley is using his musical talents to raise money for chanty.


from the Ribble m d jm L s All profits from the sale will be donated


towards Crossroads, a charity which pro­ vides respite care and support to families. The long-serving teacher, who retired


UK festivals, has teamed up with Aaron Tithenng on, a young boy who s X r s from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) to release a record for charity. ^ ^ ‘


TI^ f! e group, which tours the


from the school due to ill-health, told the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, “I always loved singing and writing, so decided to release my very own CD and it has taken off from there.” The band, pictured, has appeared on


national television here and abroad and is set to release its third album in the new year. The boys are dpnating all proceeds for the next year to Crossroads.


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Sunday, 19th December


Civic Choirs Christmas Carol Concert Award winning local choirs


Doors 6.45pm Performance 7.30pm Tickets £6 Concessions £5


Friday, 7th January to Sunday, 23rd January 05 ALADDIN


A traditional musical pantomime for all the family


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year’s concert includes works by Bach, Handel and Corelli, as well as the modern composition Riverdance. It promises to be a different, atmospheric


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and enjoyable way to celebrate the Christ­ mas season. The concert is on December 18th at St


James’ Church and begins at 7-30 p.m. Tickets can be collected from the church


office, reserved by ringing 01200 423608, or bought on the night.


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IT is not an easy task to produce a serious period drama. The restrained archaic language,


the sombre Victorian atmosphere, the tensions and pace of a thriller presented a challenge to Downham Stage Two. I t was a challenge which the


company met very successfully in its performance of "Gaslight," by Patrick Hamilton. Patrick Hamilton was himself


the victim of a bullying father and Liz Wrigley, as Bella Manningham, sensitively portrayed the abused wife, relentlessly bullied by her domineering husband. She cleverly sustained the pathos


and fear in the first act and then gradually began to turn the tables on her tyrannical husband in Act Two, with the help of Rough, the ex-police inspector. Eddie Bootle was skilful in bal­


ancing the urgency needed to solve the crime, with snippets of \vit and humour, which he timed so well. I would have liked to "hate" Mr


Manningham rather more for his despicable treatment of his poor wife and his previous murderous


crimes. His character was at times too


nice, but Michael O'Hagan certain­ ly looked the part of a Victorian gentleman. Both Deborah Tudisco, as the


cheeky maid, Nancy, and Pat Har­ greaves, as Elizabeth the house­ keeper, gave convincing perfor­ mances and must be congratulated on their "London" accents and con­ trasting characterisations. Their humour was refreshing and engag­ ing.


Brian Howarth as the arm of the


law added authority to the dramat­ ic ending.


Folk club date


MEMBERS of Longridge Folk Club are delighted to announce the welcome return of Pat Ryan and Ken Howard to the Royal British Legion Club, Lon­ gridge.


They will be performing on Tuesday


starting at 8-30 p.m. Pat who has one of the best voices of


her generation, is accompanied by her multi-instrumentalist husband, Ken Hoard, and will be singing a blend of her own songs and traditional music. Everyone is welome and it should prove to be a very entertaining evening.


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As the curtain rose we were


drawn into a wonderful Victoria: parlour, built by Dan Bradburv With its deep red walls, tiled fir^ place and authentic furniture and


artefacts, we were transported baclt in time.


The silent member of the cast


without which there would be no play, was the flickering gaslight David King and David Scott pro^ duced excellent effects and created the gloomy interior of a Victorian home, accentuated by haunting music and sound effects. Excellent costumes and props completed the


show, produced by Margaret Smith and Lesley Howarth. Under the direction of Mel Sco-


rah, who brings to every play his wealth of experience and knowl­ edge, Downham Stage Two has yet again delighted its audiences.


F.O. Art on show at historic hall


AN exhibition of paintings by sporting and landscape artist Alistair J. Makinson was held at the weekend in the historic setting of Browsholme Hall, Bashall Eaves. Mr Makinson, who was


born in Whalley and now lives in Mellor, is known for his scenic paintings of the Ribble Valley as well as sporting pas­ times.


His recent works include


the Dunsop shoot, Newton Bridge pheasant in the snow and a red deer stag. Exhibi­ tions of his work have been held in galleries all over the country and Princess Mar­ garet attended the preview of his Scottish Salmon River scenes displayed in a London gallery. The following day the


Queen Mother attended a pri­ vate viewing of his work.


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Gifts galore coming in thick and fast!


by Natalie Cox


GIFTS galore have already poured into our Toy Appeal. Generous readers of the Clitheroe Adver­


tiser and Times have already responded to our request for presents which will be given away to youngsters who may otherwise receive nothing on Christmas Day. So far our Toy Appeal, which we are run­


ning in partnership with the local branch of the Salvation Army, has proved extremely successful - but, we still need your help. We are grateful for the many items


already received. Now we need toys for babies, presents for the over eights and gifts for teenagers. So next time you go out to do a bit of


Christmas shopping, pop an extra item in your basket and donate it to our Toy Appeal. And if you are short of ideas, why not buy a voucher, a CD, a game or even an inexpensive radio? Your donation will definitely bring a


smile to the face of a local child or teenager. Presents, which must be brand new, can


be brought to the Advertiser’s office at 3 King Street during opening hours or they can be taken to the Salvation Army’s base in Lowergate and put in a special collection box in the shop. Co-ordinating the appeal are local Salva­


tion Army leaders Capt. Elizabeth Smith and Lt Brenda Wise.


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pleased with the response so far, but we still need more particularly for teenage boys and girls, and babies under the age of one to enable us to match the gifts received to the children who need them most.” The closing date for the appeal is a week


tomorrow, December 10th. ® THIS year the Salvation Army in


Clitheroe is opening its doors on Christmas Day to anyone who is going to be on their own. Capt. Smith and Lt Wise have planned


a special free festive lunch for anyone who wants to enjoy a hot meal and fellowship on December 25th. Lunch is being provided by Mr Alan


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dvertiser and 1 imes & Salvation Army


Since the launch, the pair have been


delighted by the response. As well as collecting the gifts and toys,


they are also busy liaising with local agen­ cies to identify the families most in need of help, particularly at Christmas. They will ensure that all the presents are


delivered to homes where they will be appreciated by youngsters who may other­ wise have been given nothing. Said Capt. Smith: “The toys have been • coming in brilliantly and we are very


Lightbrown, the head chef at Clitheroe Community Hospital, and it will be served at the Salvation Army’s base in Lowergate, Clitheroe. There are limited places, but not all of


them have been taken yet. Anyone who wants to attend the meal


can ring Capt. Smith on 07709 351394 or fill in the coupon at the bottom of this page. It can then be dropped off at the Sal­ vation Army shop or pushed through its letter box any time. Perhaps you have a friend or neighbour


who would otherwise be celebrating Christ­ mas alone, why not mention this lunch to them. I t does not matter how old you are, if


you want company on Christmas Day, take advantage of this offer.


Youngsters exercise their vocal chords


SONGS from the shows MU feature in a Junior Musical Medley being performed in Clitheroe next week. Youngsters from Edisford School will be


taking to the stage at St Mary’s Centre on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. and on Thursday evening from 7 p.m.. Performing Arts Director Mrs Alison


Riley expressed the enjoyment the children had experienced in putting together the per­ formance. Pupils (pictured) will be singing and danc­


ing to songs from stage and film musicals including, “Mustang Sally”, “I’ve Got Rhythm”, and “Swinging on a Star”, plus others from “Mary Poppins”, “Chitty Chit- ty Bang Bang” and “Sound of Music”, together with a musical mega mix. The school has been pleased with the sup­


port it has received from St Mary’s and wants to express its gratitude by inviting a wider audience to its event. Tickets are free and can be ordered from the school or via St Mary’s Centre, (s)


Christmas Day Lunch


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Discount is made up of up to 45% from P&O and 7 % from Althams Travel. This


offer is to new bookings only and can not be combined with any other promota'nal or discounted offer. Offer Is available on selected hineraries and dates, subject to availability and may be withdrawn without notice. Terms and conditions apply.


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Hospice lottery winners WINNERS in the East Lancashire Hospice Lottery weekly draw were: £1,000 - Mrs I. Williams, Rishton; £250 - Mrs M. Gavin, Blackburn; and £100 - Mrs L. Halsall, Black­ burn. If you would like to join the lot­


tery, please contact Ann or Judith on 01254 342847.


Donor session


A BLOOD donor session will take place in the Rib­ ble Valley this month. On Friday, December


10th, a t West Bradford Village Hall, Grindleton Road, sessions will take place between 2 and 4 p.m. and from 5-30 to 7-30 p.m.


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