8 ■ - Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, May 5th; 2005 Lady farmers pander to their love of sweets!


A BAKER who makes bespoke wedding and party cakes gave a demonstration a t the recent open evening of Clitheroe Lady Farmers’ social section in Hurst Green Vil-. lage Hall. Members enjoyed the demonstra­ tion provided by Carol Johnston from “4afters”, of Thirsk, on decorating buns and sweets. The business caters and specialises in supplying sweet cakes and desserts to order. Supper was served by members, and prizes


included cakes decorated by the speaker. Members were reminded of the county pres­ ident’s day on May 17th. Several members will walk across Morecambe Bay for their chosen charity. Forthcoming events include a trip to Buncombe Park on August 24th. The next meeting will be at the Calf’s Head, Worston, where Russell Berry will talk about the making of the Gamekeepers’ cal­ endar.


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TALENTED members of the Ribble Valley Youth Theatre have had more than one good reason to celebrate. Not only have they been cele­


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setting up a drumming workshop and a new computer suite. Commenting on the generous


donation. Miss Elpetha Valinakis, who has been running the success­ ful youth theatre since 1997, said: “I t is absolutely fantastic. At first i t was hard to believe how much money we were being awarded. It is excellent to be supported by other groups and organisations th a t appreciate our work. “The funding means we can pro­


vide more opportunities for the children and the new computers will enable us to produce profes­ sional scripts.


. “I would like to thank everyone


who has supported us, but especial­ ly Mr Mel Diack for applying for the funding.” ■ To mark the 10th anniversary,


the group held a party inviting all staff and pupils including founder member Mrs Barbara Taylor, who also worked a t the BBC. • Ribble Valley Youth Theatre is


based a t Trinity Youth and Com­ munity Centre and is open to bud­ ding thespians between 10 and 25. Our picture shows Mr Diack


handing the cheque to Mrs Taylor and young Maisy Whipp during the celebrations. (T250405/2)


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First visit proves a hot hit for chamber music lovers


THERE was a warm welcome at Trinity Methodist Church,- Clitheroe, for the Northern Chamber Orchestra on its first ■visit to the venue. The first half of the concert


featured six composers - Ibert, Saint-Saens, Ravel, Debussy, Malcolm Arnold and Mozart. Pieces familiar and not so famil­ iar were expertly performed to an appreciative audience, with interesting and attractive vari­ ations in style and tempo main­ taining the interest throughout. . From the ponderous “Ele­ phant” in Saint-Saens “Carni­ val of Animals”, through the lyrical calm of “Clair de Lune” to Arnold's “Sea Shanties” with


: their glimpses of well-known times, there was much to extend the orchestra and demonstrate its expertise.' ■ , After the interval, the orches­


tra was joined by Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Cham­ ber and Junior Choirs, under their conductor, Graham Moon. With soloists-Jan Moon (soprano) and Mark Rowlinson


(baritone), they performed the “Mass of the Children,” by John R u tter. The Mass was first performed in 2003 in New York and then a month later in the UK in Guildford Cathedral. The composer has drawn upon writings and poems down the centuries to provide a morning hymn, prayers, a beautiful evening hymn as well as the orthodox parts of a Mass. The choir, orches tra and


soloists gave superb perform­ ances, the more so as the first and only full dress rehearsal took place on the afternoon of the public performance in the evening. Incredible! The audience was immensely


appreciative of the quality of the performance, and the musi­ cians commented on the excel­ lent acoustics of the building. There is already talk of a return visit to Clitheroe by the North­ ern Chamber Orchestra - keep


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•Cmh'er6e''422324 (Editorial),'422323 (Advertising); Burnley 422331 (Classified) Youngsters go all


out to boost fund GENEROUS youngsters at Edisford Pri­ mary School have been busy raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Children a t the Clitheroe school raised


£200 by trying their hand at three different activities. ' They included selling daffodils at the


school, taking part in a non-uniform day and staging a colouring competition. The money was handed over to Clitheroe’s


Marathon runners Amanda Townsend and Karen Brayshaw who took part in the 25th Flora London Marathon in aid of the chari­ ty. ,


. As Amanda’s twin daughters Megan and


Lisa ( I I ) , attend the school in Edisford Road, both staff and pupils decided it was a good idea to support them in any way possi­ ble.


Marathon girls Karen and Amanda are


pictured with the kind-hearted youngsters during the cheque presentation. (B220405/4)


Cancer unit’s ‘home’ is given a makeover


By Duncan Smith


A HAVEN for parents whose children are being treated at Manchester’s Christie Hospital has been given a makeover thanks to the support and generosity of local people including Clitheroe Round Table and Honeywell


Estate Agents in Clitheroe. Victoria House is attached to the Young


Oncology Unit at Europe’s largest cancer treatment and research centre and gives essential accommodation for the families of young patients. The Young Oncology Unit provides care


for teenagers and young adults with cancer and its related illnesses. Due to the nature of the specialist treat­


ment at Christie’s, patients travel from all over the North-West and beyond and the six-bedroom unit at Victoria House pro­ vides families with a “home from home” during what is obviously a very difficult


time. Thanks to support from the dozens of


families who use it constantly, the unit, which opened 12 years ago, has been extremely well cared for, but staff realised it was in desperate need of a makeover due to general wear and tear. Now, thanks to donations of money, equipment and furniture, the whole place


has been updated with a brand new look. Among those backing the project were


Clitheroe Round Table, which provided a new cooker, and Honeywell Chartered Sur­ veyors and Estate Agents, in Clitheroe, which donated new bedding, thanks to sup­ port from John Lewis. Professor Tim Eden, who is responsible


for the Young Oncology Unit, said: “We are unbelievably grateful to everyone who has helped us complete this fantastic refurbish­


ment. The value of Victoria House to patients and their families cannot be over estimated. “These are people who are going through


a very traumatic and difficult time and a simple thing like providing accommodation close by can make such a difference during treatment. It is a facility we’re very lucky to have.” Our picture shows Bill Honeywell with the new bedding and Professor Eden, (s)


‘My Fair Lady’ has the critics in raptures as first-nighters boost tsunami fund


“I HAVE three words to say about this pro­ duction, fabulous, fabulous, fabulous! Those were the words of critic Catherine


Allan who attended Clitheroe Parish Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society s production of “My Fair Lady” in February. Writing in Northern Operatic and Dra­


matic Association North West News, just published, she continues: “I t was absolutely faultless. The sets were excellent, the scene changes were slick and the costumes were


fsntdstic “The famous score was well played by the


orchestra under the direction of Roger Pur­


cell. Everyone performed well and was per­ fectly cast, sta3dng true to the way the char­ acters were portrayed in the film. “Suesi Windle as Eliza has an excellent


singing voice. Robin Krtipe 'ivas Professor Higgins and Bob Cleeve was Colonel Picker­ ing, both putting in solid performances. Mike McKeown played Alfred'Doolittle ivithgusto. “For me however, the star of the show was Richard Sanderson as Freddy Eynsford-Hill.


. He has a fabulous stage presence and an excellent singing voice. ■ “This is one of the best musicals I have


seen so. far as NODA rep. Well done and thank j'ou for a most enjoj'able evening.” Members of the society are delighted by


the praise and now waiting to see whether the production could be put forward for an award. 9 There was a terrific response from the


public to a pledge for the tsunami. The proceeds from the first night of th is '


year’s production of “My Fair Lady” to the appeal. ' 'The sum of £1,536 was raised and mem­


bers of the organisation have expressed thanks to all who attended.


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