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op a talent, and an alternative to the mind- numbing diet of non-stop soap opera and so-called “reality TV”. ■ My hobby is barbershop singing and the


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Editor (She who must be obeyed) has “asked” me to tell you about it. The reason is that I have just enjoyed a highlight of my barbershop career to date, singing with the gold medal-winning chorus at the annual national convention, in Brighton. Barbershop is the world’s biggest singing


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organisation. Here in the UK, other singing styles, such as traditional male voice choirs, are better known, hut barbershop is huge in the USA, where it has its origins, making it the world number one. It is also making its mark on the traditional choral scene here. Last year the world-famous International Eisteddfod at Llangollen introduced a cate­ gory for Barbershop Choruses. It was won by the Cambridge Chord Company, who went on to win the event’s overall top title - the coveted “Choir of the World” - taking the Eisteddfod by storm and ruffling a few feathers among the traditionalists. Mean­ while, top ladies barbershop chorus (yes, ladies do it too!) the White Rosettes, from Leeds, have enjoyed success in what was the Sainsbury’s Choir of the Year contest, now the Radio Three Choir of the Year. They previously won the single voice choir title


verybody should have a hobby - a pastime to enjoy, an escape from the hustje and bustle of everyday life, a way to meet new friends, perhaps to devel­


I began singing more than 10 years age As I see i t . . . by Duncan Smith


and last year were pipped at the post in the adult choir section. So what is barbershop? It is four-part,


close harmony, unaccompanied (a cappella) singing, the four parts being lead, bass, bari­ tone and tenor. As a general rule, the lead sings the melody while the other three voice parts harmonise around it, though this rule, like most, was made to be broken. So the basic unit is a barbershop quartet - four men, or women, singing those parts. At this point most of you mil imagine four old guys in stripey waistcoats, straw boaters and strange moustaches, but that image is, for­ give the pun, old hat. A barbershop chorus can have any number of people, as long as there is a good balance of those four parts. In America, some have upwards of 150 members and here in the UK there are some with 60-plus members. And it isn’t just singing, there’s dancing too! Unlike tradi­ tional choristers, who stand stock still, except to turn the pages of their musical score, barbershoppers move a lot and never hold music (many can’t read it anyway). Big up-tempo numbers can have complex choreographed routines to entertain the eyes as well as the ears.


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h e r e is a crisis in our country, a crisis tha t potentially has its roots in every home in the land.


That is, of course, if your his­


tory has a Christian line. The crisis is not about immigrants, or asylum seekers, Jews, Hin­ dus or Muslims, or even athe­ ists or humanists.'They all probably know what they believe in and want from life. The crisis is in ourselves: we


are “frightened” to be identi­ fied with what we believe in, as if it will be seen as provocative .qi;,divisive.I


. The crisis is tha t we are embarrassed to believe in Jesus Christ, as Lord of Lords and King of Kings, in case we offend someone.


In fact, I find that the more I


believe in Jesus Christ, and say my prayers, the more any fear that I might be swamped by people of other faiths and none, or by people of other cultures, disappears. Especially this is true


through the encouragement of fellow Christians, as we cele­ brate together, week by week, /that Jesus.died on. the cross for-


the world, not just the Jews of Judea..


, That is why the first disciples obeyed the authority of Jesus to go and make disciples of all - nations, and why the Church of Jesus Christ did not die out by the end of the 1st Century, as


the growing-ever-older Jewish converts passed on. I believe the church in North­


ern Europe will largely disap­ pear in another 50 years, unless


we see the crisis of confidence in Jesus Christ as an opportunity to stir ourselves.


... We.must try. to stop applogis- >, •


ing for the Christian faith and being ashamed to confess to others that we take our belief seriously. What we do with our Sunday, incidentally, speaks volumes to our friends and neighbours, especially our neighbours of other faiths. What more could Jesus do


than die on the cross? What more can He says than: “Remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”


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RESIDENTS in Clitheroe were asked to be sparing in the use of the town’s water supplies as no rain had fallen on the area since May 2nd. Despite the reservoirs being full and the springs working well, concern was being voiced by Aid. Robin­ son, chairman of the Waterworks Com­ mittee, over the sources diminishing dur-- ing the drought conditions. • Members of Clitheroe Borough Police


made their first appearance in the new blue and white straw helmets, provided for summer wear. • Clitheroe Tovvn Council approved the


site of the new elementary school inthe Waterloo district of the town. The land was behind Well Terrace and extended to Pimlico Road between the Waggon and Horses Hotel and Haslemore.


LOOKING BACK 50 years ago


SLAIDBURN Parish Church held its


' 825th anniversary with a fete and sale at Rock House in the village. Opened by Mrs Brookband, of Ilkley, the event included garden, china, cake, sweets and gift stalls. • Residents in Downham were celebrat­


ing after hearing the news that the Rt. Hon. Mr Ralph Assheton, of Downham Hall, had been created a Baron in the Birthday Honours List. The only son of the then squire of Downham, Sir Ralph Assheton and Lady Assheton, Mr Assheton was recognised for his political and public services. • Permanent waving was the hairstyle


in fashion for ladies. Available from Mai- son Morgan, on York Street, in Clitheroe, the ladies’ hairdressers said the style would add to a lady’s charm!


T H O U O H T f o r t h e w e e k


with a small and friendly group in Skipton, Craven Harmony, where I made a good ■ friend in Frank Warrington. He also sang with Preston’s Red Rose Chorus and encouraged me to go along. After a while 1 joined Preston too. I had five fantastic years there and made lots of friends, not to men­ tion meeting my future wife! She sang with Preston ladies’ chorus, the Red Rosettes, and we shared a dance at the joint Christ­ mas party, got engaged the following spring and married in the autumn. Julie now sings with the White Rosettes


and in a quartet, “After Hours”, the current national bronze medallists. Nappy changing duties prompted me to take an 18-month break from singing. Cn my return in late 2003,1 joined Bolton Barbershop Harmo­ ny Singers - The Cottontown Chorus. Last year it celebrated its 25th anniversary and, last week, won its first ever gold medal at the BABS (British Association of Barber­ shop Singers) annual convention, in Brighton. Imagine how that felt for the twe founder members who still sing with the chorus! Standing next to. me on stage was


Waddington man Mike Firth, while several members of the two Preston choruses alsc hail from the Ribble Valley. To find out more online, visit the BABS website (m\nv.singbarbershop.com) or the LABBS (Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers) website (w\vw.labbs.org.uk).


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. , ; www.clitheroetoday.co.uk Valley Matters Best feet forward


and into the past WALKERS can take a stroll through Ribble Valley’s past mth a set of exciting walks this summer taking in grand Victorian houses and the borough’s roman roots - thanks to Walk Past 2005. Walk Past is a series of guided walks and


tours to selected historic buildings, archaeo­ logical sites and ancient landscapes within Lancashire. The walks, to be held over the summer,


have been organised by the Lancashire Coun­ ty Council’s Archaeology Service. These will be led by experts from the


archaeology service, local groups and individ­ uals, who all hold an in-depth knowledge of their local area. Lynda Sutton, from the Lancashire Coun­


ty Archaeology Service, said: “Walk Past gives people an opportunity to learn about sites across the county, some of which are not generally accessible and provides an expert leader to bring them to life.” • People interested in taking part should


pencil the foltoving dates in their diary: On Saturday, July 2nd, a walk through the


Proof that links idea is a success


25 years ago


THE Preston grocery firm of E. H. Booths had been given the legal all clear to build an £800,000 supermarket at the old railway sidings, in Station Road, Clitheroe. The go-ahead had been approved following a hearing in Manches­ ter Crown Court where an application by Smith Transport for a new tenancy at the site had been rejected. Plans for the store had already been approved by Ribble Val­ ley Council and building was due to start in November. • Plans to turn Clitheroe Castle House


into a museum were made by Ribble Val­ ley Council’s Policy and Resources Com­ mittee. The three-story building, which had stood empty for two months, would replace the present museum at the Cas­ tle.


lotte Cutts Bland is living proof of that. Charlotte was among several “success


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stories” invited to the official launch of Working Links new office in Burnley


recently. 'Working Links runs New Deal for Dis­


abled People across East Lancashire, which provides advice to people who are out of work due to ill-health or disability. The initiative gives people with disabili­ ties increased choice, improved opportu­ nities and greater access to the labour market. The service is used by local peo­ ple who currently claim health-related benefits, but want to return to work. Charlotte has been deaf since birth, but


this has not stopped her from experienc­ ing employment success. She had worked previously as a professional jeweller and with hearing dogs for the deaf. After bringing up her son, Charlotte was having difficulty finding suitable


part-time work. She was referred to Working Links by


Clitheroe Job Centre. Her consultant, Julie Ainscough, had several meetings with Charlotte, updating her CV and sup­ porting her with jobsearch. ■ The RNID was also able to assist


Charlotte in her search for work. With the help of the two organisations, she started a job at Bashall Barn, catering and serv­ ing customers in the restaurant. Ch^- lotte loves the job and is happy to be working as part of a team again.


^ She said: “Dealing with Working Links


was a very positive experience. The sup­ port and advice I recewed from Julie real­ ly helped me achieve my goals and over­ come communication problems when


searching for work.” Jobseekers who use the Working Links


service receive one-to-one advice and sup­ port.


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isa b il it y need not be a barri­ er to enjoyable and fulfilling employment - Clitheroe’s Char­


In addition to helping with CVs, appli­


cations and interview techniques. Work­ ing Links can provide advice to jobseek­ ers regarding funding for tools, work clothes or transport and childcare. Nationally, the organisation has helped


more than 50,000 people into work since its creation in 2000. Manager of the new Burnley office,


Catherine Firth, said: “We encourage people to think that their disability is only a small part of the problem and help jobseekers to realise they can do pretty much whatever they want, within realis­


tic goals. “This approach helps individuals devel­


o p a more positive outlook.” The new office, at 16/18 Red Lion


Street, Burnley, was opened by the town’s new mayor, Coun. Roger Barstow Frost, in his first public engagement. He said: “On behalf of the council I am


delighted to welcome Working Links to Burnley, this is an important event in the history of our town. “I am confident hundreds of people


from the area who are out of work through ill-health will benefit from the


service.” More than 85 guests attended the


launch event including representatives from Jobcentre Plus, Remploy, East Lan­ cashire Deaf Society, Action tor Blind and Burnley College. For more information about the serv­


ice, please phone Working Links Burnley on 01282 831231, or free phone 0800 917 9262, or visit wwv.workinglinks.co.uk Pictured is Charlotte Cutts Bland (left)


and her consultant, Julie Ainscough, at the Working Links launch. Cakes for the.event were supplied by


Charlotte’s employer Bashall Barn, of Bashall Eaves, (s)


Roman roads of Ribchester will take place. People can learn of Knowle Green’s history by taking part in the walk around the pictur­ esque village on Saturday, July 30th. On Sat­ urday, August 6th, a walk around Withnell Fold mil take place. The walks usually last two to three hours


at a gentle walking pace. For outdoor events, suitable footwear and clothing are recom­ mended. Places on the walks are free of charge, but are limited. To reserve a place telephone 01772 533404.


Enjoy gardens - aid charities


TWO gardens in the Ribble Valley are opening during July as part of the Nation­ al Garden Scheme, gardens opened for


charity. Huntingdon Hall, Dutton, owned by


Mr and Mrs J. Ashcroft, is open on July 2nd and 3rd and The Old Zoo Garden, Brockhall, owned by Mr and Mrs G. Hit­ man, on July 15th and 17th with light refreshments and teas in aid of the Ribble Valley branch of Crossroads.


: Entrance charges from the openings will


be going to the scheme which supports numerous charities.


Trip over the border


CHATBURN author and broadcaster Ron Freethy ventured outside the Ribble Valley for his latest volume of walks: “Drive and Stroll in North Yorkshire.” Published by Countryside Books, the pub­


lication contains 20 cir­ cular routes, varying in length between one- and-a-half and seven miles. The routes give walk­


ers the chance to explore the area’s histo­ ry and some of its pret­ tiest towns and villages. Ingleton, Stainforth, Bolton Abbey, Ket-


.tlewell, Middleham,. Richmond, Goathland - location for the ficti­ tious village of Aidensfield in the hit TV series “Heartbeat” - Robin Hood’s Bay and Bainbridge are among the circular routes. The book is available from all good book­ shops, price £7.99.


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