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Sweet success sound arguments


by Eilish McGeehan


MEMBERS of Soundbite, the sixth form; debating society at Clitheroe Royal Crammer School, have been


I enjoying a number of recent successes. Two teams were invited to participate in


I the Glasgow University Union Schools’ Debating competion. Natasha Finch and Edward Davies,


BLURRED vision - follow our 10 lop tips to avoid disappointing Christmas pictures like this!


Advice from Camera club to help prevent terrible snaps


CHRISTMAS is a time for family get-togethers and, inevitably, for family photos.


But whether it is granny tucking into the turkey or tiny tots up to


their knees in wrapping paper, the pictures we get back in the New Year are often a real let down.


The problem is that many cameras do not see the light of day


from one Christmas to the next, so the person pushing the button has forgotten the basics. This year, why not add another little job to your Christmas


preparations? Taking some time to get to know your camera and how to get the best from it could help to make this Christmas pic­ ture perfect.


With this in mind, the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times turned to


our friends a t Ribblesdale Camera Club for their “Ten Top Tips for Christmas Photography”. Combine this mth with a glance through your camera’s instruction book and you are well on your way to bet­ ter pictures.


O To find out more about Ribblesdale Camera Club and its var­


ied programme of events and activities all year round, contact club secretary Ken Geddes on 01200 423474.


10 Top Tips 1. Check your camera before


Christmas. Flash photography runs down batteries quickly, so make sure th e b atteries are recharged or spares are available. 2. Get plenty of film. Any


unused can be kept in the fridge. With a digital camera, download pictures whenever possible to keep space on memory cards. Always photograph and down­ load in the highest resolution if enlargements are needed. 3. Take two or three shots if


the picture is important. Somer one will always close their eyes or put a hand in front of their face at the exact moment a shut­ ter fires! 4. Avoid “red-eye” by switch­


ing on the camera pre-flash (red eye reduction), or if a separate flashgun is used, bounce it off a white ceiling or wall to soften the light. If you can't do this, stand back so as n o t to “burn o u t” anybody's face close to the cam­ era. Check quickly that no one is standing closer than the camera can focus. 5. Take a second or two to


look through the viewfinder before pressing the b u tton. Ensure everyone is in the shot and no Christmas Trees are growing out of people's heads! Take a breath and squeeze the shutter button slowly to min­ imise camera shake. If the light is low the shutter will be open for longer and the picture could blur. Use a tripod, put the camera on something fixed or just lean on a wall to minimise camera shake. 6. Keep the pictures as simple


as possible. Put the main subject somewhere around a third from the edge of the picture in both directions. A splash of bright colour, especially red or orange, lifts a picture. Remember that there are no rules, just aesthetic guidelines. The final picture is what matters! 7. Take the camera on your


Boxing Day walk. If it is sunny with snow on the ground, it is a stunning time for photography. Remember to increase the expo­ sure of slide film by a stop or two to keep the snow white. Con­ versely, exposure of film for prints should be decreased by the same amount. You get the best pictures when the sun comes out from behind a cloud on a stormy day and a t dawn and dusk. 8. Number and date the back


of your prints with a finb, fast drying permanent black felt-tip pen. Make up a photo album with the best prints, all cap­ tioned. 9. With digital photographs


make into a slide show using one of many computer programmes designed for this - i t is easier than you think! Include titles, graphics, music or sound effects. Burn to CD or DVD and send the show to all your friends. 10. Most of all, enjoy your


photography! Join the Ribbles- dale Camera Club and learn.to take better photographs by talk­ ing to friendly experts and seeing the best of local. North West and international photography through competitions and folios.


Food parcels provide some festive cheer


SANTA had lots of help on Sunday when festive food parcels were delivered in and around Clitheroe. Volunteers from the town’s service groups - The Rotary


Clubs of Clitheroe and Rib­ blesdale, Rotaract, Clitheroe Lions and Round Table - joined forces to d is tr ib u te more than 300 parcels to peo­ ple living alone and over the


Competition winners


LUCKY Clitheroe reader Mrs M. Driv­ er has had an early Christmas present a f te r winning £30 worth of gift vouch­ ers to be spent in ‘Onward Outward.” Earlier this month,


the Clitheroe Adver­ tise r and Times teamed up with the


popular King Street store to give readers a chance to win the cash amount, by sim­ ply entering a festive competition. Mrs Driver, of


Langshaw Drive, won the prize after her correct entry was picked from numer­ ous other entries.


Young Farmers bowl ’em over


MEMBERS of Clitheroe Young Farmers enjoyed their annual Christmas meal at the Duke of York in Grindleton. They next meet on Wednesday, January 5th, for a 10-pin bowling trip, leaving from the health centre.


age of 80. They were joined by the Mayor of Clitheroe, Coun. Joan Knight, and the parcels were kindly assembled by Booths Supermarket. Our pictures show some of


Appeal for witnesses


POLICE are urging wit­ nesses to come forward after two Ribble Valley pubs were targ eted by thieves on th e same evening.


Raiders struck the De


Lacy Arms in King Street, Whalley, escaping with


personal items valued at £130. 'These included a pair of


gent’s gloves worth £30, a windchime valued at £10 and a Next Parka-style jacket worth £90.


A ground-floor window


is thought to have been used as a means of access, some time between 7 and


9-45 p.m. on Thursday December 9th. The second pub target­


ed was the Bay Horse on the A59 a t Osbaldeston, when thieves broke in and escaped unseen with around £219 cash. Police inquiries are con­


tinuing into the’incidents, which are not linked, but 'officers need your help to hunt the culprits. Anyone with informa­


tion should get in touch with Clitheroe police on 01200 443344 or, alterna­


tively, Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


the volunteers who braved the chilly weather to distribute the food parcels and (inset) Coun. Knight handing one over to a delighted recipi­ ent, Mr Chaplin, (s)


Check plans for travel


BUS and rail travellers are being advised to check service running times for the Christmas,,


period. Lancashire County ;


Council has produced a


: leaflet with the changed, arrangements, which is , available from informa-;;


•tion centres, bus sta- i tions, libraries and, tourist information cen-, tres.


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You can also check up ? to date information on •


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who reached the Northern Final of the English Speaking Union Mace Debating Competition, 2004, were one team and Mark Bailey and Ben Hartley were the other. They debated such diverse topics as


deployment of the Black Watch in Iraq, the removal of doctor-patient confiden­ tiality for those under 16 and the removal of charity status for fee-paying schools. Mark and Ben reached the final four out


of some 40 schools against some very stiff competition. They had the opportunity to debate in


front of some distinguished judges, includ­ ing the vice chancellor of the university, and across the table'where many promi­ nent figures honed their skills, such as the late Labour leader John Smith. The topic for the final debate was that there should be an independent state of Palestine. Then six students took part in the BPW Public Speaking competition in Billington.


James Bruce, Hinna Akhtar, Nadia All Daniel Heap, Anna Tunnard and En®a


Wareham, presenting arguments about Islamaphobia and the importance of Lit­ eracy in the modern \vorld.


James Bruce was awarded the gavel for


best chairman and Daniel Heap theprfou for the best vote of thanks.


After a thoroughly enjoyable eveningat


the Stonyhurst Debating Dinner, Anna T u n n ard was voted the best speaker opposing in a debate about whether beau­ ty is more important than brains. Students have also been speaking in the


Cambridge Union Schools’ Debating Competition and this year’s round of the English Speaking Union Mace Debate.


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e - w s .BILLINGTON: ’f i i


Angels sing A candlelit carol ser­ vice held in Ebenezer Baptist Church, Billington, was well- attended. Mrs Holmes expressed thanks to all.


A cheque for £250 will be handed to a repre­ sentative from Deri- an House Children’s Hospice at a morning service in January.


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


Nativity story A Christingle and crib building service was held in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Bolton-by-Bowland, on Sunday morning. I t was organised by the rector’s daugh­ ters, Rachel and Joanne Mewis, and the children took up the crib figures and placed them in the stable which had been built under the altar. As they did this,- the Nativity story was read by several members of the congregation.


The rector, the Rev. Canon D. Mewis, explained the mean­ ing of the Christin- gles. When the church lights were dimmed the Christin- gles were distributed and lit. A collection was taken for the Children’s Society.


Carols There was standing room only when over 300 people filled the ancient Bolton-by- Bowland church for the service of carols by candlebght.


The Rev. Canon D. Mewis led the ser­ vice, supported by the joint choir from St Peter and St Paul’s Church and St Ambrose Church, Grindleton.


Among the carols the choir sang were “As Joseph was Awak­ ing”, “Infant Holy”, “Candle Song” and “Past


Three


o’clock”. The chil­ dren from the -village


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Lessons were read by I. Metcalfe, J. Riley, H. Wallbank, C. Scott, R. Bosley, the Rev. Mark Russell Smith.


After the service, refreshments were served by church members.


DOWNHAM


Calendar girls President of Down- ham WI Mrs Eileen Wilson gave a warm welcome to members, husbands, friends and 18 guests from Oswaldtwistle WI.


Mrs Wilson introduced the 12 members who provided the enter­ tainment in the form of the “Alternative Calendar Girls”.


Quality at festive calf show


A QUALITYshow of rearing ■ calves met an excellent trade at, i Gisbum Auction Marts’ Christ­ mas Calf show.


Judged the champion was a seven- week-old Belgian Blue bull calf from Rimington-based farmers,


- R. and E. Hartley and Sons. I t sold for £280 to the pre-sale judge, M r E.- M;' Little, of Carlisle.


The pre-sale show was sponsored ; ■ by Gill Armer, of Gisburn Bar ; - and Restaurant; Averages were: i f Bulls - Charolais £142,


, Limousins £160.96,'Belgian - Blues. £196.35 Simmentals £190.00, other continentals: £182.50, dairy bulls £25.01^


• Heifers^ Charollais £99.75, Limousins £111.00,Belgian


Winning the reserve champion , award was G. B. Holt, of Bury, ■ with a five-week-old Limousin ■bull calf, which sold for £205,‘ again to Mr Little.


school sang “Ding Dong” and “Miracle Child” and Hannah Robinson and the head teacher Mrs Morris both read lessons.


Other readers were Mrs S. Lund, Mrs M. Blackledge, Mrs M. Billows, Mr S. Brown, Mr I. Wilcock and Mr R. Percival. Organist was Mr J. Pye.


Festive spots The war memorial Christmas whist drive held in Bolton- by-Bowland "Village Hall was well-sup- ported. Mr T. Armer and Mr H. Pickard acted as MCs for the 24 tables in play.


The seasonal prizes


included turkeys.


'Blues £150.78. Auctioneers were Richard Turner and Son. • ■


Pictured is Christmas Calf Show i iwiimer Man Hartley with show sponsor Gill Armerand the champion calf, (s)


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Whist winners were: Ladies - E. Barker, H. Grainger, M. Robinson, M. Coultherd. Gents - R. Brown, G. Parker, W. Barker, A. Bell.


Dominoes: R. Night, S. Walker, D. Rose, F. Taylor, R. Rushton, H. Smith, H. Pickard, C. Howarth.


An excellent supper was served and fol­ lowing the games the grand draw took place.Villagers had given so generously


- that 54 prizes were to be won. The War Memorial Commit­ tee is very grateful for this support and also for that of the


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women’s institute, which helped with the catering.


This one big effort is essential for keeping the war memorial and gardens as a pleasant area for -vil­ lagers and visitors to sit and appreciate those men who gave the supreme sacrifice.


DALEHEAD -estive carols


A carol service held in St James Church, Dalehead, on Sunday was well attended. The service was con­ ducted by the Rev. Mark Russell Smith and organist was Mrs F. Powl.


A Jacob’s join supper was enjoyed by all before gifts from Santa’s sack were dis­ tributed to all mem­ bers and guests. Birthday greetings were extended to three members and a card of congratula­ tions was given to Mr Billy and Mrs Elsie Barker, who have just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.


The competition prize was awarded to Mrs Edna Jackson.


At the end of the evening carols were sung, led by Mr Jim Parker.


Thanks were expressed by the president of Oswaldtwistle WI and Mrs Wilson wished everyone a happy Christmas.


Poppy appeal The Poppy Appeal col­ lection in Downham this year raised £171.22, an increase on last year. Many thanks to all who contributed so gener­ ously.


At the AGM of the Chatburn and Dis­ trict Branch of the Royal British Legion, Mr Geoffrey and’ Mrs Diana Braithwaite were awarded a 30-year badge for their selling of poppies in Down- ham. • More village news - pages 12,13 and 36


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