Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 14 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, September 1 st, 2005 www.clitheroetoday.co.uk Ciitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) The one-stop shop for gardeners CULTIVATING a really


special business takes time, and a t Hanson’s Garden Centre they have had more than 70 years to grow the perfect specimen. Situated on Whalley Road at


Barrow, just outside Clitheroe, Hanson’s Garden Centre is a long-established local business with a modern twist. I t has retained the high levels of cus­ tomer care traditionally associ­ ated with a family firm and combined them with a huge array of top-quality products to rival anything that a nation­ al chain could offer. The result is a gardeners’


paradise, with all manner of liorticultural goods carefully displayed over a large site, much of it now under cover. With a tempting cafe as the latest addition to the business, a visit to Hanson’s is more of a pleasure than ever. Originally established as a


nursery and market garden, the business has grown and evolved over the years. However, the past three years have seen it transformed under new owner Chris Hanson and his team. They have already achieved their vision of a one-stop-shop for gardeners, but unwilling to rest on their laurels, they always have an eye to the future! Open seven days a week, the


site has plenty of free parking. On a wet day, visitors can


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e.xplore much of it under cover, making Hanson’s an all-weath­ er attraction. Recently-erected poly tunnel buildings house a vast selection of pots and planters in all shapes and sizes, plus garden furniture ranging from rustic to modern, gazebos, dovecotes, garden ornaments, barbecues and bird tables. A full range of bagged fertilisers and aggregates is also on dis­ play. From here, visitors can stroll


into the large greenhouse for a colourful and varied display of indoor plants, all in prime con­ dition. Whatever your taste, from traditional to exotic, you will find something to suit among these hothouse flowers. Next is the main shop, where


autumn bulbs are now much in demand. Shoppers will also find all the tools and equip­ ment needed to tend anything from a window box to a coun­ try estate, not to mention seeds for flowers and vegetables and every type of fert iliser and plant food to help them bloom and grow. A selection of wild bird food is also available, as


more and more gardeners dis­ cover the benefits and joys of encouraging feathered wsitors. Whatever you need, you will


find it here and if you can’t, don’t worry - knowledgeable and helpful members of staff are always close a t hand. Novice gardeners in particular will benefit from a trip to Han­ son’s, where the prices are keen and the advice is free. The best advice of all is “don’t be afraid to ask”, as the staff are there to help. Stepping outside, visitors


will find an impressive display of outdoor plants, including roses, climbers, trees and shrubs. The stock is constantly updated so there is no shortage of plants to choose from. Sheds and summer houses in various styles fill another area, togeth­ er with fencing and decking materials. You can even buy a conservatory' on site, helping to bring the outdoors indoors at your home. Pet owners have another


good reason to visit Hanson’s, as the site is also home to a very well-stocked Pet Products Store. Ail kinds of pet foods and accessories are on sale and, once again, there is good advice readily available should you need it. If all this exploring has left


you flagging, refreshment is close at hand in the new cafe. I ts menu and daily specials board includes hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and light bites, soups and baked potatoes and a daily specials board of meals at very appealing prices. While relaxing in the cafe you can admire the work of local artists adorning the walls, and even buy it if you like. Plans for the future include a


children’s play area to be devel­ oped next to the cafe, allowing energetic youngsters to have fun while their parents relax. Owner Chris also has excit­


ing plans for a new Garden Club. For an annual fee, mem­ bers would attend monthly talks and demonstrations held in the cafe, with refreshments laid on, covering all aspects of gardening throughout the year. Members could also have access to special deals and pro­ motions. To find out more about the


club, co n ta c t Chris or the plants area manager, Michael Board, on 01254 822145. With so much to see and do


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at Hanson’s Garden Centre, you should plan to stay a while. Having been once, you are sure to want to return.


www.clitheroetoday.co.uk 50 years’ service ______ By Duncan Smith______


A MUCH-LOVED priest who has been in active ministry in East Lancashire since 1972 will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of his entry into the religious life this month. Father Edmund Willoughby SJ,


pictured, who hails from D e r ­ byshire, entered the novitiate of the Jesuit Order in September 1955. He moved to Lancashire in 1972


where he became Parish Priest of St Michael and St John's, Clitheroe. During this time he oversaw the


building of the school hall and the parish social centre. From 1981 until 1987, he was Rector and Parish Priest of St Wilfrid’s, in the centre of Preston, which has a large


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community of Jesuits attached to it.


On his return to the Ribble Val­


ley, he became parish priest of St Peter’s, Stonyhurst, a position he held until 2000. He is currently parish priest of Our Lady of Perpet­ ual Succour in Blackburn. Apart from his parish duties,


including presiding over baptisms, confirmations, weddings and funer­ als for countless East Lancashire families, Fr Willoughby has also had a longstanding commitment to education and he is well-known to, and held in great affection by, hun­ dreds of young people. He is currently the Chairman of


Governors of two Lancashire schools. Our Lady of Perpetual Suc­ cour, in Blackburn, and St Augus­ tine’s High School, in Billington, a position he has held, apart from a


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break during his time in Preston, since 1973. St Augustine’s school hall will be


the venue for a concelebrated Mass of Thanksgiving next Thursday September 8th, at 6 p.m. All are warmly invited to attend, (s)


Clitheroe Advertisers Times, Thursday, September 1st, 2005 15


YOUNG women aged between 14 and 26 are being recruited tor a new Ranger Guide group based in Clitheroe. I t will offer members plenty of opportu­


nities to be challenged by new adventures and experiences, achieve a sense of pride in


Opportunities in the Ranger Guides accomplishment and make lots of new


friends. Anyone interested in joining the group


can co n ta c t Michelle Sm ith on 01200 429732 or Georgie Hutton 01200 441475 for more details.


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FOUR-WHEEL fund-raisers from the Ribble Valley rallied to the cause to raise £3,000 for a lifesaving regional charity. Members of the Clitheroe and-District


Motor Club raised the cash by organising the Proflex Charity Stages Rally, held in Leyland in May. En try fees and donations from the


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event, totalling £3,000, have now been presented to the North West Air Ambu­ lance (NWAA), a registered charity and the region’s only air emergency service. Tim Foster, clerk of the course com­


mented: "The day was fantastic and we had good weather. Former World Rally Champion Colin McRae, his brother, Alis­ tair, and their father, Jimmy, were involved and this led to us raising our largest sum ever for a charity in a single event. “ I would like to thank everybody


involved and everyone who donated and I look forward to doing something similar again in the near future. My particular thanks goes to Gordon Birtwistle, propri­ etor of Proflex, for sponsoring the event and his continued support." Lynda Brislin, charity chief executive of


the NWAA, said: "We are extremely grate­ ful for this wonderful donation. The chari­ ty receives no mainstream fundingand relies solely on the generosity of businesses and the people of the North West to keep this vital service running seven days a week, 365 days a year. Donations can be made by phoning the NWAA donations hotline on 0800 587


4570. Our picture shows participants and


organisers of the Proflex Charity Stages Rally presenting a cheque for £3,000 to Paul West, operations manager and para­ medic for the NWAA. (s)


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