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Weekendplus


what’s on in the Ribble Valley compiled by Marcia Morris


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Golden Girls. PLUS


5.00 The Rockford Files. 6.00 The Army Game. 6.30 The Protectors. 7.00 The Rockford Files. 8.00 Please Sirt 8.30 Not on Your Nellie. . 9.00 Coronation Street. 11.00 The Protectors. 11.30 The Protectors. 12.00 The Rockford Files. 1.00 Inspector Alleyn Mysteries. 3.00 FILM: The Fortune Cookie. 5.30 Strange But True. 6.00 Iri Suspicious Circumstances. 7.0Q Waiting for God. 7.30 The Best of Tommy Cooper. 8.00 Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased). 9.00 An Audience with Billy Connolly. 10.00 Canned Carrott. Stand-up comedy; 10.30 The Wheeltappers. 11.00 Les Dawson Show. 11.30 The Knock) 12.30 The Best of Tommy Cooper; 1.00 The Wheeltappers. 1.30 The Army Game. 2.00 An Audience with Billy Connolly. 3.00 The Knock. 4.00 Waiting for God. 4.30 Les Dawson Show.


j SCI-FI ‘


6.00 The Ray Bradbury Theatrej 6.30 The Ray Bradbury Theatre^ 7.00 Teleshopping. 10.00 Sir Arthuf Conan Doyle’s The Lost Worldr 11.00 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World. 12.00 FILM: Unearthlif Stranger. 1.30 The Twilight Zone.* 2.00 The Twilight Zone. 2.30 Thq Twilight Zone. 3.00 The Twilighj Zone. 3.30 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World. 4.30 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World. 5.30 Sliders. 6.30 Sliders. 7.30 FILMi First Knight. Arthurian drama. 10.00 FILM: Haunted. 12.00 FILM: The) Alien Within..


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7.00 Match of the Day: African Nations Football. 9.30 Afncan ERi 10.30 Little Britain. 11.00 The Bachelor. 12.00 3 Non-Blondes) 12.30 Football Magic. 1.25 Afncati


ITV 2


6.01 I'm a Celebnty Get Me Out of Here: Live. 9.25 Emmerdale. 12.20 I’m a Celebnty Get Me Out of Here: Live. 9.15 Celebnty Fit Club. 10.15 I’m a Celebnty Get Me Out of Here: Now. 11.15 I’m a Celebnty Get Me Out of Here: Live. 12.00 Who Wantd to Be a Millionaire? Game show) 1.00 Fatboy Slim: In Profile. 1.30 Foo Fighters: In Profile. 2.00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here: Live.!


average are 30-years-old and trained in the tradi­ tional . .b ush s y s t em , known as “alberello”. VIGNA FLAMINIO


BRINDISI ' ROSSO £5.19. expresses all the elegance and refine­ ment of a blend of Negroamaro, Mon- tepulciano and Maiva- sia Niera. I t has a concentrated colour, warm, intense


and ripe aromas of red cherries and herbs and a lovely rounded finish. As part of our 125th anniversary, we have


specially selected 12 wines that offer excep­


tional value and one of these is COPERTINO ELDQUENZIA at £4.89. Like the previ­


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PLUS


5.00 The Equalizer. 6.00 Emmerdale. 9.00 Hart to Hart. 10.00 Van der Valk.


11.00 Poirot. 1.00 FILM: Agatha Christie’s Thirteen at Dinner. 3.00 Petroceiii. 4.00 McCloud. 5.00 True Cnmes. 5.30 PD James: Death of an Expert Witness. 6.00 In Suspicious Circumstances. 7.00 In Sickness and in Health.* 7;30 Rising Damp. 8.00 Hornblower.. 10.00 The Sweeney 11.00 The Saint. 12.00 The Knock 1.00 Hornblower. 3.00 Poirot


SCI-FI


6.00 The Ray Bradbury Theatre 6.30 The Ray Bradbury Theatre- 7.00


Teleshopping. .10.00 Farscape 11.00 Farscape. 12.00 Sliders. 1.00 Sliders. 1.55 FILM; First Knight- 4-20 FILM: Deep Core. 6.00 The Sentinel


7.00 Tremors.;8.00 Frank Herbert's Dune. 10.00. FILM: Firestarter. Thriller, with Drew Barrymore, Martin


Sheen and David Keith. 12.10 Millennium. 1.10 Millennium 2.10 FILM: Psycho. Chiller..


BBC THREE 7.00 Maloh ol the Day: African


Nations . Foolball. 9.30 Cat and Edith's Roadinppin'. 10.00 African Footballers’ Wives. 11.00 Nighty


Mum. 12.30 A Picture of Africa. 1.00 Human Race.


ITV 2 6.01 I’m a Celebnty Get Me Out of


Here: Live. 11.30 I'm a Celebrity Get ' Me Out of Here: Live. 8.00 American


Idol. 8.50 American Idol. 9.35 The ■ Planet’s ; Funniest: Animals.. 10.00 Coronation Street. >10.30 I'm a


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in an estate in Brindisi where deep chalk/clay soils predominate. Here the vines on


A COUPLE of great value wines this week - both from Southern Italy. Sisters Vittorina and Maria Teresa own a vast property produc­ ing olives, artichokes and grapes. The grapes are gown


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‘ •“ > Serve on a bed of rice. Local actor takes lead role


AN accomplished actor raised in the Kibble "Val­ ley is taking a leading part in a new stage pro­ duction of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicol­


or Dreamcoat”. When Mrs Brenda Turn­


er, of Standen Road, Clitheroe, saw a Reader Offer for a coach trip to the show in last week’s Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, she rang to say one of its stars is a local man. He is her grandson,


Steven 'Varnom, a former head boy at Bowland High School who went on to a glit­


of only two students in the academy’s long history to go straight into a lead role in a major West End show. Now, with a string of act­


in London, where Mr "Varnom now lives, and is


ing credits to his name, he takes one of the principal roles in the new production of “Joseph”, the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber classic. I t has earned rave reviews


tering acting career. In 1986 he beat about 6,000 hopefuls to win a place at the presti­ gious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He went on to become one


currently touring venues nationwide, including Man­ chester Opera House from April 26th. Mrs Turner said she was


very proud of her grandson, who has also appeared on ’TV, including episodes of “The Bill” and “Doctors”. “He doesn’t come from an


acting background and he has made it on his own in a very difficult profession,” said Mrs Turner. “He is really dedicated to


his career.” She added that he has also


written a film script and is seeking financial backing for. the project.


BOOK REVIEWS...BOOK REVIEWS.....BOOK REVIEWS. This is Not My Nose, by


Michael Rosen, pub- l is f ied b y P en g u in , E 7 .9 9 .


IN 2002 Rosen brought out a book of powerful and poignant poems in memory of his teenage son who died from meningitis. His latest collection enti-.


tied This Is Not My Nose are based on Rosen's battle against a mystery illness, which turned him into a stranger to his family and friends. The poems gave Rosen a chance to work his way through his illness and back to health.


In Raw Sp irit , by lain Banks, published by Cen-


turVi priced £17.99


esting and humourous account.


The S i lly S e a so n by


Bernard Shrimsley, pub­ lished by Robson Books, priced £16.95


SHRIMSLEY is a former editor of popular tabloid newspapers.


By arrangement with Wamer/Chappell Music Limited Clitheroe Parish Church Amateur


Operatic & Dranmtic Society presents..:'!: A,.


-


tiny quantities in some of the most breath-taking and inac­ cessible places in the islands and highlands and Iain jour­ neys round to find them all. What follows is an inter­


SCOTSMAN Iain Banks combines his love of whisky and travel for his latest book. Malt whisky is made in


Stack, an editor with the full-blown tabloid virus who hunts down the young roy­


His latest book stars Jack


als, petrifies the Prime Min­ ister and outsmarts chal­ lengers. He ends up with a knight­


Leiths Techniques Bible by Susan Spaull and Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne, published by Blooms­


bury, priced at £35.


THE name Leiths School of Food and Wine is one famil­


iar with most cooks. The school is famous for


its cordon bleu courses and has trained some well-known chefs. The latest book is a bible to anyone wanting to know how to cook properly. It is full of techniques and


tips which will guide a chef through the hardest of tasks. All the items are taught on


the school's diploma course, so in theory the reader


should become a good cook at the end of it all.


Dave Gorman's Google-


whack Adventure, pub­ lished by Ebury Press, priced at £9.99


DAVE Gorman is a wacky guy. And his latest book is just


when Gorman received an email from a stranger saying he was a Googlewhack. A Googlewhack is what


hood for "services to journal­ ism" . This tongue in cheek book is a screaml


job to follow the Google­ whack around the world and this he did, \vith some hilari­ ous results.


happens when two words are entered in to a Google search engine and comes back with one and only one hit. Gorman decided it was his


The Privilege of Youth by Dave Pelzer, pubished by Penguin on


February 9th, priced £14.99


PELZER is well-known for writing books which draw on


his bad experiences as a child.


of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his alcoholic mother. And his previous three


He was subjected to years


books have centered on those harrowing times. But the latest book con­


centrates on a crucial turning point in his life when he dis­ covered happiness and a place to call home. With his usual sensitivity


and insight, Pelzer focuses on his new life with a foster fam­ ily and the care and kindness he was shown.


“PLANNING FOR CHANGE”


at Alston Hall, Nr. Longridge 10th - 12th February, 2004


Book and; lyrics AIaiOay<t^


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4 ^ 5 4 5 -Saturday 14th Febnwry - Z.-JO/wi .- i.,


Monday 16th February^ 21st Fcbniary ^ j r 7 .3 0 p m


Matinee Saturday 21st February - 2.15pm^ At aitheroe ParisK,Hall,^'^‘


Booking^every T^icsday flbd;Friday;7l0pprn r;8.00pm, V ' Saturday 10.304130amTallheP^hdfCce


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From Friday January 30th Friday 30th January a t 7.30 pm


Love Actually ds) Saturday 31st January at 2.30 pm


Good Boy (PG): Saturday 31st January at 7.30 pm ' Love Actually ds)


...Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th inclusive at 7A0 pm


Love Actually ds) ^v^v.^v.^rnn(lclllCllU).co.llk


'relci>lione: 0 1200 423278 :


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,Lee Banks on 01282 4281B1 ext. 423 or Caroline Bracewell on 01282 428161 ext. 418


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Do you need... to get away from it all... to stand back and think about where you are going?... or just a helping hand with the first step?


“Planning for change” offers you the opportunity to assess your need for change and ho'w to plan that change effectively through a series of workshops.


This residential event is designed for anyone living in rural Lancashire who is, has been or


will in the near future have to learn to cope with change in their lives or environment.


Special discounted rates have been arranged so that you can enjoy your stay at Alston Hall. .


For more details please contact: Jackie 01200 444023 Ribblesdale Centre, Lincoln "Way, Clitheroe BB7 IQD ,


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FORTY years ago the pantomime “Aladdin” was first produced in Trinity. Methodist Church Hall by Bertha Brad­ shaw.


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generations of the same family giving the. audience an excuse for booing the villains, cheering the heroes and calling out “He’s behind you”. Producer of this year’s “Aladdin’! is Jean Robinson, and many new, and old familiar faces will be appear­ ing as Aladdin, the genie and "Widow


become an annual institution in Clitheroe, a new version of the same show is being staged starting tomorrow night and con­ tinuing for four more evening perfor­ mances and two matinees. Sometimes the cast has involved four


To mark the four decades of what has


Twankey. • . 'EVENTS-JANUARY 30TH TO FEBRUARY5TH


Clitheroe Library, an exhibition of wood


ar t by Mr Townley, of Clitheroe, and prints by Mr K. Whittle, of Langho.


dancing for over 55s, every Tuesday from 7-30 to 10 p.m.


:i0lh - Trinity pantomime “Aladdin” in . ■


60s/70s night in Clitheroe Rugby Club, Littlemoor Road, with live band the “Pleasers” and a buffet supper. Tickets, tel. 01200 443716.


FEBRUARY


tographs of local scenes by Mr Robert Jones.


a service at 2 p.m. with preacher the Rev. Michael Wearing, chairman of the North Lancashire District of the Methodist Church.


meet 9-30 a.m. Chester, Avenue car park for Gargrave 10-miles. 1st - West Bradford Methodist Church,


guided walk round the Wycoller Valley. 'To book tel. 01995 640557. 3rd - Pendleton Village Hall. Painting


1st - Lancashire Countryside Events, a '


for pleasure group would welcome new members from 7 — 9p.m. Inquiries tel:


01254 824495 or 01254 822 884 3rd - Clitheroe Ramblers’ Association,


Osbaldeston, singers night hosted by Slightly Faded. 8-45 p.m.


3rd - Clitheroe Library, lecture at 7-30 p.m. by John shaw on "Lakeland Win­


•


ters". Admission by ticket only available from the library. 41h - Knowle Green village Hall, an


Illustrated talk by Doreen Latter on "Scot­ tish islands" at 7-30 for 8 p.m. Cost £3.50,


demonstration on “Egg Decoration in style of Faberge” including marking, cut­ ting and painting in the United Reformed Church, East View, Read, commencing at 7-30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Inquiries, tel. 01282 778554. 3rd - Folk night at the Bay Horse,


meet 10 a.m. Chester Avenue car park for Widdop and Walshaw, eight-miles. 3rd - Read Friendly Circle, a talk and


1st - Clitheroe Ramblers’ Association, Clitheroe Library, exhibition of pho­


Trinity Methodist Church Hall, tonight at 7-15 p.m., Saturday, matinee at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Also performed on February 5th, 6th and 7th. To book tel. 01200 424328. 31s( - Pendle Pre-school is holding a


day from 7-30 to 9 p.m., line dancing. Sat­ urday from 10 to 11-30 a.m. “Infinite Tai Chi and Chi Kung”. Monday 4 to 5 p.m., junior fun dancing. Thursday 4-30 to 5-30 p.m. “Teens Jazz” dancing 10-years plus. Inquiries, tel. C. Cunliffe 01254 8784'73. Braille-It, a group to learn braille, meets Thursdays, 9-30 a.m. to noon in the IT Learning Centre, old Co-op building, Hen- thom Road. Inquiries, tel. 01200 426063. Pendle Club, Lowergate, sequence


artist Ruth Moilliet and photographs of sculptures by Andy Goldsworthy. Parochial Hall, Ribchester, each Mon­


Platform Gallery, exhibition by new


, cheon concert with Daniel Chandler on flute, and Laura Southworth on guitar.. The programme will include the Tele­ mann A minor Sonata and the rarely heard and mesmerising "Enchanted Dream" by Ravi Shankar. Concert starts at midday followed by luncheon. To book tel. 01254 826948. FORTHCOMING EVENTS-


including glass of wine and light supper. Inquiries, tel. 01254 878447. .'itli - Knowle Green Village Hall, lun-


two-hour show of local scenes and events including the open gardens, “Spell Bound Number Two’.’, fell race, silver jubilee and much more.;Tickets from Colin Darling­ ton, Roger Dewhuist (01200 447634) and the post offica Ah proceeds for •vihage hah. 6th - St Andrew’s Society of the Ribble


Vahey, ceilidh night at the Pendle Hotel, Chatburn, from 8 p.m. Confirm with


Chris Harris tel. 01254 382455. 6th - St Lawrence with St Paul’s '


meet Chester Avenue car park at 9-30 a.m. for Sabden Vahey, 10-mhes 7th - Lancashire Countryside Events, a


Church, Longridge, a concert by Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Swing Band at 7- 30 p.m. Inquires, tel. 01772 783281. 7th - Clitheroe Ramblers’ Association,


ranger led walk designed to provide an insight into the history, management and wildlife of one of the finest pieces of acces­ sible countryside in Lancashire. Meet 2 p.m. outside the Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell Country Park. Inquiries, tel. 01995 640557. 7th - Lancashire Countryside Events,


Forest of Bowland hedge-laying competi­ tion at the Crook of Lune Picnic Site. There is also an opportunity to have a go under expert tuition. Inquiries, tel. 01995 640557. 7th - Gisburn Festival Hah, whist and


concert by Rossondale Male Voice Choir at 7-30 p.m. Proceeds for Waddington Methodist Church building fund. For tickets tel. 01200 425444. 7th - Wildlife Trust Nature Reserves


domino drive at 7-30 p.m. Inquiries, tel. 01200445304. 7th - St Helen’s Church, Waddington, a


Volunteers Tasks at Moor Piece, Bashall Eaves, meet 10-30 a.m. in the vihage hall car park. Task tools are provided, but please bring a packed lunch and clothing suitable for the weather. Wellies are rec­ ommended. 9th - Knowle Green Vihage Hah, whist


and domino drive at 7-30 p.m. Inquiries, tel. 01254 878447. 10th - Advice and information surgeries


by the pension service in Ribble Valley Council Offices. Appointment necessary. Inquiries, tel. 01200 414453. 11th - Clitheroe Ramblers'Association


cheon concert featuring Julian Metzger on cello and Gitanjali Ram on piano. A return visit by this popular husband and wife duo whose programme will include the Suite Popuiaire Espagnole by de Falla, Britten's Sonata in C Major Op 65 for cello and piano and Beethoven's Sonata in A Major Op 69 for piano and cello. The concert starts at midday followed by lunch, to book tel. 01254 826948. • Further details of some of the above


events can be found in adjacent "Lifestyle" advertisements. • A booking service for the theatres


and events throughout the region is avail­ able from the Tourist Information Centre, Market Place, Clitheroe, tel. 01200 425566.


what’s on in the North-West


AND HIS STRUGGLE AGAINST THE EUN­ UCHS. The Octagon, Bolton. January 29th to February 21st. Box office 01204520661. TRAP FOR A LONELY


theatre LITTLE MALCOLM


MAN. Blackpool Grand Theatre. January 27th to 31st. Box. office 01253 290190. MOSCOW STATE CIR­


CUS. The Lowry, Salford Quays. January 29th to 31st. Box office 0870 7875793.- YEAR OF THE MON­


KEY (Chinese New Year celebration). Preston Guild Hall. January 31st. Box office01772 258858.


CHINESE STATE CIR­ CUS. King George’s Hall,


,


Blackburn. February 14th and 15th. Box office 01254 582582.


The Lowry, Salford Quays. February 9th to 14th. Box- office 0870 1112000.' THE WOMAN IN


SHAKESPEARE’S R&J.


BLACK. The Lowry, Salford Quays. February 9th to 14th. Box office 0870 1112000. THE BUDDHA OF SUB­


URBIA. The Lowry, Salford Quays. February 18th to 21st. : Box office 0870 1112000. THE SELFISH GIANT.


Burnley Mechanics. Janu­ ary 31st. Box office 01282 664400.


comedy JONGLEURS COMEDY


CLUB. Burnley Mechanics. January 30th; and March; 26th Box office 01280 664400. • ALL TOGETHER NOW!


Oldham Coliseum. Febru­ ary, 9th. Box office 0161 6242829. • JETHRO. Manchester


f


Opera House. February 8th. Box office 0870 4016000. DANIEL KITSON. Bum-


ley Mechanics. February 16th. Box office 01282 664400. -


musicals GOOD GOLLY MISS


MOLLY. Oldham Coliseum. January 29th to February 21st. Box office 0161 6242829. FOOTLOOSE THE


MUSICAL. Manchester Palace Theatre. April 20th to May 1st. Box office 0870 4013000. WINTERREISE. The


Lowry, Salford Quays. Jan­ uary 30th. Box office 0870 > 1112000. JAILHOUSE ROCK.


Manchester Palace The­ atre. March 9th to 20th. Box office 0870 4013000. S I NG- AL ONG- A


The Lowry, Salford Quays. February 5th and 6th. Box office 08701112000. ■


opera LA TRAVIATA. iThe


Lowry. Febraary 24th and 27th. Box office 0870 7875785. THE BARBER OF


BRIDE. The Lowry. Febru­ ary 26th. Box office 0870 7875785. TOSCA. Manchester


- ter Opera Housa February > 19th and 20th. Box office - 08704019000.


■ 16th to 18th and the 21st. Box office 0870 4019000. TURANDOT. Manches-


SEVILLE. The Lowiy. Feb- - ruary 25th and 28th. Box office 0870 7875785.; THE ■ BARTERED


SOUND OF MUSIC. The Lowry, Salford Quays. Feb­ ruary 4th. Box office 0870 1112000. SING-ALONG-A ELVIS.


music BBC PHILHARMONIC


THE VIRTUOSO COM­ POSER 2. Manchester Bridgewater Hall. January 30th. Box office 0161 9079000. KODO (JAPANESE


DRUMMERS). Manches­ ter Bridgewater Hall. Feb­ ruary 1st. Box office 0161 9079000. JOAN BAEZ. Manches­


ter Bridgewater Hall. Feb­ ruary 7th. Box office 0161 9079000. ATHLETE plus guests.


Preston Guild Hall. Janu­ ary 30th. Box office 01772 258858.


' OPEN BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS. Pre­ ston Guild Hall. February


8th. Box office 01772 258858. ROYAL LIVERPOOL


P H I L H A R MO N I C ORCHESTRA. Preston


Guild Hall. February 10th.


Box office 01772 258858. BRIO LUNCHTIME


RECITAL. Preston Guild Hall. February 10th. Box office 01772 258858. ' AUSTRALIAN PINK


FLOYD SHOW. Preston Guild Hall. February 13th. Box office 01772 258858. THE KINGS OP


SWING. Preston Guild Hall. February 14th. Box office 01772 258858. ’ FAIRPORT CONVEN­


TION. Burnley Mechanics. February 3rd. Box office 01282664400.


; : REDBIRD. - Burnley Opera House. February ■


Mechanics. February 6th; Box office 01282 664400. NEARLY DAN. Burnley


Mechanics. February 7th. Box office 01282 664400. ’' AUSTRIA - MUSIC AND


MAJESTY. . Burnley Mechanics. February 14th. Box office 01282 664400. ■:


meet Chester Avenue car park at 1 p.m, for Paythome, five-miles. 12th - Knowle Green Village Hah, lun­


POLICEWOMAN Jane Bentley, a well-known figure around the Ribble Valley through her work in domes­ tic violence, joined local dignitaries at the launch of a new women’s refuge for East Lancashire. PC Bentley, who is based at Accrington Police Sta­


New Leaf, the charitable arm of the North British Housing Association and Blackburn with Darwen Women’s Aid.


Mayor and Mayoress, Coun. Mike and Mrs Moira Barrett. Victims of domestic violence who have benefited


from the facilities at the previous refuge, along with former staff, also attended the celebrations.


■ Rachel Llorman, of the Blackburn with Darwen Women’s Aid management committee who is a part­ ner at the leading East Lancashire law firm Watson Ramsbottom, said: “We are working together throughout East Lancashire to minimise the trau­ matic effects of domestic violence. The opening of the new refuge is an Important step in the right direction.” Pictured is PC Jane Bentley (left) with Rachel


Herman, (s) ■ • Highly creative talk


cessful entries for The Associate of the Royal Photo­ graphic Society, and a number of pictures that had won or been placed in the Lancashire and Cheshire • annual competition and a t the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain level. Mr Aldcroft started with a basic single light and


of creative picture making, and after showing mem­ bers two large boxes of prints, all film and darkroom produced, it was clear that he is a highly creative photographer. Amongst the prints shown were some of his suc­


showed classic Rembrandt, Butterfly, and Para­ mount lighting..


ows. ■


A reflector, was added to fill in detail in the shad­ ■ ■


trait, which gives impact and engagement with the viewer.


were contrasted with diffusion at the taking stage, which gives a glow around the subject. The subject of models was discussed and the trick


appeared to be to persuade someone in your local pub or club to be photographed. ■ If they are pleased with the outcome, then they


rather odd area, “characters” were eventually queu­ ing up to volunteer, with sometimes hair-raising, results. ; ■


will show the pictures around and get other people interested. As Mr Aldcroft’s favourite pub seemed to be in a


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place at Tuesday’s meeting. ; Two prints and two slides of the theme “Pendle­


Judging of the last 'Winter Competition will take


ton”,and “BoIton-by-Bowland”, and two more of the “Open” type will ensure a varied evening. . As double points are available, there could be a swing in the leadership of the competition with an exciting conclusion to the series.


' '


FANS of former Liverpool and Newcastle United ' footballer,.Kevin Keegan, can now join him at Clitheroe Football Club next month.


Ex-footballer to speak ;


Stevenson and for ticket information telephone 01200; 445738.


Keegan!’ attracting hundreds of people across the ' Ribble Valley.The event takes place on Thursday, February 5th, and tickets are priced at £20 each. ' The memorable day, will be hosted by Mr IPeter;


The legend will star in ,“An Audience with Kevin'


He considers eye contact very important in a por-. ‘


Soft effects using hazy daylight and a reflector


PORTRAITURE was the title of the talk given by Mr Ian Aldcroft at the recent meeting of the Rib­ blesdale Camera Club. Mr Aldcroft explained in detail about his own style


development, consisting of five separate houses and a support block which enables victims, and their fami­ lies, to make a fresh start in life. The houses were funded as a joint project between


The refuge was officially launched by Blackburn’s


tion and is the domestic violence liaison officer for Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley, attended the cere­ mony held at King George’s Hall in Blackburn. The new refuge, in Blackburn, is a purpose-built


6th - Bolton-by-BowIand Village Hall presents a film show by Gordon Sharp. A


FEBRUARY 6TH TO 12TH


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Pub marks special award


AN a’ward ■winning luncheon was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel, Sawley, to celebrate -win­ ning the Lancashire Dining Pub of the Year


normal way, but with layers of potato topped with delicious tender chunks of lamb and topped with red cabbage. This was accompanied by baby carrots, roasted beetroot and potato cakes. Washed down with a glass of rose wine from the Bekka Valley, in


prepared a mouthwatering celebration meal consist­ ing of true Lancashire dishes presented in an unusual and artistic manner. The fish plate starter consisted of small portions of smoked salmon, gravalax, trout mousse, lobster pate and salmon on a puree of peas together with a potato mash. This was served with a glass of Magenta Champagne. The main course was hot-pot, presented not in the


ny Skinner welcomed 60 diners to the luncheon and congratulated proprietors of the hotel, Nigel and Ysanne Williams on th e ir achievement. The Williams’s took over the Spread Eagle Hotel, in October 2000 and have taken the business from strength to strength, creating a Riverside Restau­ rant where first class food is served by professional and attentive staff. Chef Greig Barnes and his team in the kitchen had


in the “Good Food Guide 2004”. Editor of Lancashire Life magazine Mr Antho­


served as a tart, with a rhubarb sorbet on the side. Following a thank-you speech by the wine and food


Lebanon, or Pesquera red wine from the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. Again the dessert of rhubarb and custard was


editor of Lancashire Life magazine, Mr Brian Harg­ reaves, Greig and his team of chefs were all presented with bottles of champagne by Nigel and Ysanne. A reception was held prior to the meal to launch the


new locally brewed beer, exclusive to the Spread Eagle. Mr Richard Baker, of the Bashall-based Bowland Brewery was on hand to pull the first glass of his tra­ ditional beer called “Sawley’s Drunken Duck”.


PC helps launch a new women’s refuge


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