52 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, September 8th, 2005


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Ciitheroe 422324 (Editoriai), 422323 (Advertising), Burniey 422331 (Ciassified) for the green-fingered by N a ta l ie Cox


P R O D U C E grown by g r e e n - f in g e r e d en th u s ia s ts was exhibited a t Ciitheroe Gar­ den Club’s an n u al show. Held a t St Jam e s ’s School, th e event was


blessed with fine weather. The number of entries was up on last year


with 360 exhibits from 59 exhibitors. There was a big increase in the number of


children who took part mainly due to the “Grow a Walking Stick” challenge which s ta r ted in March when junior committee member Debo­ rah O’Reilly asked young people to grow a walk­ ing stick using the provided Jersey cabbage seed, compost and plant pot. A total of 50 youngsters took up the challenge with 17 producing their results a t the show.


i t ' Organisers were also pleased to see more


whole families taking part this year. Between 8 an d 10-30 a.m. on show day,


exhibitors took their entries along to the hall which gradually came alive with a riot of colour and form. Six judges then spent two-and-a-half hours


scrutinising their efforts and awarding prizes. Following judging, the judges, committee


members and stewards enjoyed a cold buffet lunch provided by the club’s treasurer, Carol O’Reilly. Once the cash prizes and trophy winners had


been decided, the doors opened to the public and from 2 till 4 p.m. there was a steady stream of visitors to the Ciitheroe school hall, with young and old enjoying the exhibits and the refreshments. Prior to the presentations, club chairman Mr


Bill Gregson, gave a short address. He said the rejoicing at the show was touched with sadness at the death of Burt Ridehaigh, a regular judge, who had died shortly after last year’s event. He was described by Mr Gregson as a true


gentleman and friend of Ciitheroe Garden Club. Mr Gregson said every year members and


others give reasons why they would have noth­ ing to show, this year because everything had come too early - he wanted to know then where all the exhibits had come from. He added th a t every year organisers wonder


if all their effort is worthwhile, but by the time they get home after the event the question has been answered and thoughts turn to next year. The chairman concluded his speech by thank­


ing all those involved in any way with the show. He mentioned particularly the headteacher and governors of the school for their help and


cooperation, all the exhibitors - whether club members or not - the judges for their skill and fairness, and all who helped before and during the show and not least those who turned up to


have a look a t the show. Before presenting the trophies, Mr Malcolm


Blackburn, governor of St James’s School, said although he was no gardening expert, he was pleased to see the hall being used in such a way and he congratulated all who had contributed


to the display. After the presentations, a draw took place for


20 raffle prizes, mainly donated by members, and the winner of the “guess the weight” cake was announced. As the benches were cleared, the exhibitors


donated produce to the auction and th e pro­ ceeds were given to the children of the school for their Christmas activities.


And here are the winners Trophies Rose Bowl: Edward Moor- f VISITORS admire the sweet peas at Ciitheroe Garden Club’s Show (s)


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croft - best rose. Garden Cup: Edward Moorcroft - sweet peas. D ahlia Cup: Vincent Potts. Clive Woods Cup: Edward Moorcroft - chrysanthemums. Floral Cup: Edward Moorcroft - best vase flowers. Mrs Green Cup: Pa t Parker - pinks/carna- tions. Flower Head Cup: David H a r r iso n . Geoff Sainsbury Award: David Harrison - fuch­ sias. Novice Award for Flowers and Plants: Rebecca Mullins. Tattersall Shield: Bill and Iris Gregson - tomatoes. Neville Garside Award: Edward Moor­ c ro ft - onions. Small Onion Cup: Bill and Iris Gregson. Pea and Bean Cup: Edward Moor­ croft. Frank Dickens Award: Edward Moorcroft - best veg­ etable. Oval Tray: David Har­ rison - best tray of vegetables. H o r t icu l tu ra l Cup: Daphne Marsden - best fruit. Novice Award for Fruit and Vegetables: Rebecca Mullins. Hargreaves Cup, children four to seven years: Andrew Mullins. Harg­ reaves Cup, children eight to 14 years: Deborah O’Reilly. Pho­ to g ra p h y Trophy: Carol O’Reilly. S tan d r in g Cup: Rebecca Mullins - floral a r t. Flora l A r t M in ia tu re Cup: Carol O’Reilly. John Whipp Cup: Elsie Taylor - cookery. Anne Huson Award: Rebecca Mullins - best newcomer. Presi­ dent’s Award for Service: Iris Gregson. R.H .S . Banksian Medal: Vincent Potts.


Flowers and Plants A single rose: 1, E. Moor­


croft; 2, B. Taylor; 3, T. Silson. Vase/Bowl of roses: 1, E. Moor­ croft; 2, T. Silson; 3, K. Varey. Vase of sweet peas: 1 and 2, E. Moorcrof t; 3, E. Manning. Spray of sweet peas: 1 and 3, E. Manning; 2, M. Winkley. Cac­ tus Dahlias: 1, E. Moorcroft; 2, V. Potts. Decorative dahlias: 1, V. Potts. Mixed dahlias: 1, V. Potts; 2, S. Berry; 3, D. Mars­ den. Single dahlia: 1, D. Mars­ den; 2, E. Moorcroft; 3, V.


Potts. Vase of gladioli: 1 and 2, D. Harrison; 3 ,1. Gregson. Sin­ gle gladiolus: 1 and 2, D. Harri­ son; 3, G. Cowgill. Vase of chrsyanthemums: 1 and 2, E Moorcroft. Spray chrsyanthe­ mums: 1, E. Moorcroft; 2 and 3, D. Harrison. One spray chrsyanthemum: 1, E. Moor- croft; 2 and 3, D. Harrison. Pinks/carnations: 1, P. Parker; 2, A. Allen. Hydrangea: 1, A. Fisher; 2, G. Cowgill; 3, E. Manning. Perennial flowers: 1, E. Moorcroft; 2, P. Parker; 3, V. Grooby. Annual flowers: 1, E. Moorcroft: 2, P. Parker; 3, M. Winckley. Mixed garden flow­ ers: 1, L. J. Ball; 2 and 3, M. Winckley. Mounted pansies: 1, D. Harrison: 2, V. Grooby. Fuchsia heads: 1 and 2, D. Har­ rison; 3, P. Parker. Foliage plant: 1 and 2, V. Potts; 3, D. Harrison. Fuchsia plant: 1, D. Harrison; 2, V. Potts; 3, E Park­ er. Geranium: 1, M. Winckley; 2, E. Manning; 3, B. Taylor. Begonia: 1 and 2, V. Potts; 3, D. Harrison. Streptocarpus: 1, V. P o tts ; 2 and 3, G. Cowgill. Other flowering plant: 1, M. Cunliffe; 2, D. Marsden; 3, S. Berry. Cactus/succulent: 1 and 2, B. Taylor; 3, L. Ainsworth.


Vegetables and Fruit Tomatoes: 1 and 2, W. and I.


Gregson; 3, E. Manning. Vine cherry tomatoes: 1, W. and I. Gregson; 2, P. Parker; 3, E. Manning. Potatoes: 1 and 3, D. Harrison; 2, R. Mullins. Exhi­ bition onions: 1 and 2, D. Har­ rison. Onions under 16oz: 1, E. Moorcroft: 2, W. and I. Greg­ son; 3, D. Harrison. Onions under 6oz: 1, W. and I. Gregson; 2, L. J. Ball; 3, E. Moorcroft. E x h ibition sh a llots: 1, G. Cowgill; 2 and 3, W. and I. Gregson. Pickling shallots: 1, E. Manning. Blanched leek: 1, E. Moorcroft: 2, D. Harrison; 3, W. Higson. Beetroot: 1 and 3, J. Aspin; 2, D. Harrison. Swedes: 1 and 3, D. Harrison; 2, A. Fish­ er. Other turnips: 3, D. Harri­ son. Carrots: 1, S. Berry; 2, G. Cowgill; 3, P. Proctor. Cauli­


flower: 1, P. Proctor: 2 and 3, D. Harrison. Cucumber: 1 and 2, D. Harrison; 3, J. Gornall. Peas: 1, P. Proctor; 2, W. and I. Greg­ son. Runner beans: 1, W. and 1. Gregson; 2, P. Proctor; 3, D. Marsden. French beans: 1, E. Moorcroft: 2,G. Cowgill; 3, W. and I. Gregson. Tray of vegeta­ bles: 1, D. Harrison; 2 and 3 ,1. Preston. Other vegetable: 1, S. Berry; 2, D. H a r r iso n ; 3, J. Aspin. Mixed herbs; 1, E. Man­ ning; 2, L. Ainsworth; 3, D. Harrison. Soft fruit: 1 and 3, D. Marsden; 2, W. and I. Gregson. Eating apples: 1, B. Taylor; 2, P. Parker; 3, E. Manning. Cook­ ing apples: 1, A. Fisher; 2 and 3, J. Aspin. Other fruit: 1, B. Tay­ lor; 2, D. Marsden; 3, R. Hig­ son.


Non-horticullural Classes Floral Art


Floral art: 1, R. Mullins; 2, L.


Ainsworth. Floral a r t minia­ ture: 1 and 2, C. O’Reilly; 3, P. Parker.


Confectionery Jam: 1, E. Taylor; 2 , 1. Greg­


son; 3 (joint), L. J. Ball and I. Gregson. Fruit pie: 1, C. O’Reil­ ly; 2 , 1. Gregson; 3, P. Parker. Victoria sandwich: 1, A. Allen; 2, S. Pinder; 3, C. O’Reilly. Photography


“Ribble Valley”: 1, C. O’Reil­


ly; 2, M. O’Reilly; 3, W. Greg­ son. “People”: 1, C. O’Reilly; 2, M. O’R eilly: 3, E . Mullins. Open: 1, C. O’Reilly: 2, L. J. Ball; 3, M. O’Reilly.


Children’s Classes Grow a Walking Stick - 4-7


years; 1, Joshua Davy; 2, Mary Proctor; 3, Juliet Taylor. 8-14 years: 1, Deborah O’Reilly; 2, Chris O’Reilly; 3, Caroline Tay­ lor. Craft from recycled material - 4-7 years: 1, Andrew Mullins; 2, Ju l ie t Taylor. 8-14 years: 1, Deborah O’Re illy ; 2, Chris O’Reilly; 3, Caroline Taylor. Photography “My Family”:


1, Deborah O’Reilly; 2, Hugh Ainsworth: 3, Chris O’Reilly.


Help and advice for diabetics and families


A PANEL of experts will answer questions a t the meeting of Rib­ ble Valley Diabetic Group. Members will meet on Monday a t the Young Farmers' Centre,


Lincoln way, CHtheroe. The committee decided th a t this would be a good opportunity for not only those vrith diabetes but family, friends and carers to


understand more about the con­ dition and its requirements. Inquiries may be made to the


chairman, Gordon Dixon, on 01254 345611.


Training sessions


A NUMBER of free train­ ing sessions have been organised for voluntary and community groups in the Ribble Valley by Hyn- dburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Ser­ vice. The tra in in g sessions


have been designed to help people who are involved in voluntary and local groups to gain new information and skills so th ey can develop their roles in local community activities. The sessions on offer are: Housing Rights on Sep­


tember 22nd; Dealing with Conf l ict on September 29th; and Basic H e alth and Safety on October 4th. T h ere will be fur ther


t ra in in g sessions which include: Minute Taking Skills, Equal Opportuni­ ties and Cultural Aware­ ness. For more d e ta i ls of


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Hunter’s Moon


lights up the sky! JUST 18 months after brewing its first bar­ rels of beer, a Ribble Valley micro-brewery is celebrating the sale of its quarter of a millionth pint of cask real ale. To mark the momentous event, the Bow-


land Brewery, at Bashall Eaves, will launch its first bottle-conditioned beer this week­ end. “Hunters Moon” is described as “a 3.7%


ABV dark ale, filled with chocolate, treacle and liquorice flavours”. I t will be sold e.xclusively a t the Bashall Barn Farm Shop, next door to the brewery, from Saturday. “Since I started brewing here about 18


months ago, hardly a week has gone by without somebody asking for bottled beer,” explained Head Brewer, Richard Baker. “But the demand from pubs for cask ale has been such th a t I ’ve no t had time to even consider it until now and I wanted to make sure that I could get the same fresh, real ale taste into a bottled product.” Having had positive feedback on Hunters


Moon, Richard is now looking to expand the brewery’s range of bottled beers and is working on a yet-to-be-named golden b it­ ter.


As part of Saturday’s launch, the Bow-


land Brewery will open its doors for brew­ ery tours a t 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Contact Richard on 07952 639465 for details as there are a limited number of places and priority will be given to people who have pre-booked. Our picture shows Tony Faris, of the


Rowland Brewery, load in g a c ra te of Hunters Moon into the cold store ready for Saturday’s launch, (s)


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Pedal-pushing Bill is finally enjoying a well-earned rest


_________ by Duncan Smith____________


PEDAL pushing Ciitheroe estate agent Bill Honeywell was finally p u t t in g his feet up this week a t th e end of his 1,500km. Euro­ pean ch a r ity ride. Bill, pictured, set out on August 19th from the


Dutch port of Rotterdam, riding through Hol­ land and Germany to his destination of Lemvig, in Denmark, where some of his friends live. Having previously raised almost £7,000 Mth a


charity ride from Lands End to John O’Groats, Bill decided to boost the charity coffers again with his latest two-wheeled adventure. Two wor­ thy causes. The Christie Hospital and the Mul­ tiple Sclerosis Society, will benefit from sponsor­ ship and donations from his epic ride. As regular readers will know, Bill has been


sending regular progress reports to his brother- in-law, Al an Breckell. This week we pr int extracts from the last three bulletins, together will Bill’s thoughts on completing his latest char­ ity challenge:


.Uigiisi :il.st >A Bill has cycled 94 kilometres today in "factor h i


30 sun" and is now 10 kilometres south of Nymindegab. That’s the good news. He is stay­ ing in a luxury two-bedroom farm cottage, there IS no food available for several miles! So he has done his washing and got on his bike in search of sustenance. During yesterday’s ride he stopped off for a


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cup of coffee in a cafe and overheard some locals commenting on how old his legs looked. So, he wandered over to them and advised them (in flu­ ent Danish!) th at there was nothing wrong with lus legs, but that his bum was sore. Red faces all round!


September 1st Sponsorship for Bill's ride has now passed the


£2,900 mark so he is well on his way to his tar­ get.


Late last night Bill told me that he was very


tired and planned to take two days to reach Lemvig. Today’s leg was 60 kilometres, which does not sound much, but, as he says, it is fur­ ther than cycling from Ciitheroe to Harrogate! The rest halt tonight is in the old town centre


of Ringkobing and tomorrow’s journey takes Bill through Verderso Klit, Torsminde, Ferring to Lemvig, which is about 73 kilometres, or 44 miles.


September 2nd Well Bill has finally made it! He rang me this


afternoon at 1-15 (2-15 Danish time) to say that he had arrived and was sitting by the side of a lake in glorious sunshine and it all seemed worth it.


I received an e-mail from Henning Pedeerson


(Bill's friend in Lemvig) this morning indicating th a t the flags would be ou t and the press in attendance for his arrival a t 2-30 p.m., but he arrived early and had a chance to gather his thoughts. All in all, Bill has cycled 1,470 kilometres


(about 882 miles) and spent an uncomfortable 87 hours in the saddle. The other good news is that the sponsorship total has now reached over £3,200 and still counting. Bill has asked me to thank all who have spon­


sored him and sent good luck messages, these have certainly spurred him on over the past 14 days. Tomorrow will see the last bulletin where Bill


will give us his high points and the low points of his journey.


So how was it Bill? All in all quite an experience. Some aspects are


related to the actual route, some to the experi­ ence of cycling alone for two weeks. 9 The route - interesting in many places, but


also there were stretches of miles and miles of straight roads with the same, mainly agricultur­ al, scenery. I particularly liked cycling along the base of the dykes, which gave me a real feeling of being on the North Sea coast, but strangely, views of the sea were very rare. Where they were found, such as along the North German Coast, even the sea views could be monotonous, although worth having. However, there were enough changes to the


scenery to be interesting - agriculture (a very busy time, with harvesting and ploughing in full swing), big towns, lots of small ports, marsh­ lands and woodland. I used 10 ferries altogether, from the verj' big Hull to Rotterdam to the tiny Texel to Vlieland. ® Being alone - on the one hand, not recom­


mended, because it can get lonely at times, natu­ rally, but on the other hand it's an experience in itself and having to sort things out with no help f rom anyone else tea ch e s you something, although I'm still n ot sure what! Given the choice, next time it would not be alone. It may take a few days for me to stop talking to myself! O Low points - wrong turns (particularly


those caused by missing signposts), bad accom­ modation (Hotel Garnis with rooms stinking of stale cigarette smoke), not finding accommoda­ tion until late in the day (it's just the worry), bad weather (worst of which is a headwind, next is rain), saddle-soreness and aching legs. 0 High points - tailwinds and sunshine; the


Vliehors express from Te.xel to Vlieland has to be experienced to be believed; travelling at over SOk.p.h. in an old army vehicle over the sands; the vastness of the marshlands with the birds and their sounds; historic towns like Ribe in Denmark; experiencing the tours with the Night Watchman: good company when you can find it; contact from home and getting to the end. I'm sure I've missed lots out, but I hope that gives


you a flavour. Got to go or I'll miss my supper. There is still time to boost Bill’s fund-raising


total. One way is to visit his company website (www.honeywell.co.uk) and follow the link to Bill’s sponsored bike ride. Alternatively, dona­ tions can be made in person a t Honeywell estate agents, 1 Castlegate, Ciitheroe, or you can send a cheque, made payable to Bill Honeywell, to: 1 Castlegate, Ciitheroe, BB7 lAZ. If you have a preference for either of the two charities, you can make your cheque payable to “Christies Against Cancer” or “The Multiple Sclerosis Society”.


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