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Offensive A feast of fun at food festival


language scrawled on sign


MOTORISTS were out­ raged after they were faced with a sign display­ ing offensive language on the A59. Complaints were received at the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times office, after drivers noticed the wording of the sign had been tampered with by pranksters. Positioned at the Whal-


ley roundabout, the sign was advertising the North-West Food Lovers’ Festival, which was held over the weekend at Stonyhurst College. A spokesperson for the


festival, who confirmed tha t North West Fine Foods were responsible for erecting the sign, said that they would remove it as soon as possible. “We are very disap­


pointed with this appalling behaviour, which has tried to spoil a successful event,” they commented.


craggy walk Market rocks in aid of community radio station


Naturalists enjoyed a


CARNFORTH was the starting point for mem­ bers of Clitheroe Natural­ ists on their walk over and around Warton Crag. The crag is of carbonif­


erous limestone and the uphill route crossed a series of limestone ter­ races through three nature reserves. The relatively mild cli­


mate of the area afforded a great variety and colourful display of flow­ ers.


Among the 86 species


which the group recorded were autumn gentian, common centaury and a lone wildrose tree sporting a few “robins pincush­ ions”. There were wonderful


views of Morecambe Bay before reaching the Arma­ da Beacon and summit cairn. Much of the downhill


track to Crag Foot was covered in bracken. Many butterflies, for


which the area is noted, emerged as the sunshine increased. Buzzards and swallows


were busy seeking food as the party made their way back along woodland tracks to Warton village, which is well-known for its George Washington connection. The walk leader, Madge


Thornton, was thanked by chairman Mr F. Mason. The next outing for the


group is to Buckden .on August 27th. Inquiries to 01200 428117.


VISITORS to Clitheroe Market shopped to the sounds of the 60’s and 70’s after a fund-raising stall was set up by members of Clitheroe and Ribble Val­ ley Community Radio Group. The event, which aimed


to raise awareness of the project, successfully col­ lected £164 for the com­ munity radio station planned for the Ribble Val­ ley.


One of the organisers,


Mr Glen AVatson, was pleased with the amount of public response they received. “It w'as a most pleasing


day,” said Mr Watson. “Everyone who visited the stall thought community radio would be good for the town.” The fun day, which


included demonstrations on a pair of decks and gave people the chance to have a go themselves, played a varied selection of music and offered people the chance find out more about the project. “Our objective was to


make people aware that a community radio is just that - a radio station for the whole community,” said Mr Watson. “The event was a good way of spreading the word.” Our picture shows Laura


Shipton with Paul, Sharon, Glenn, Charlotte and Chris of Ribble Valley Radio raising money at Clitheroe Market tor the project. (G300705/3)


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THE largest celebration of food and drink from the North West took place at Stonyhurst College over the weekend with an esti­ mated six to seven thousand


people attending. The Food Lovers’ Festival proved


to be a roaring success with more than 70 producers exhibiting and offering food and drink tastings. The marquees were full of delicious aro­ mas coming from the various pro­ ducers from every corner of the region and beyond. Cheese stalls were very popular


giving tastings of all their varieties, including Mrs Kirkham’s Lan­ cashire cheese. Dew-lay cheeses and Leagrams Organic Dairy, from Chipping, all had queues to taste their goodies. The Real Lancashire Black Pud­


ding Company sold out of vegetari­ an black puddings, but there were plenty of real black puddings to taste and Cumbria’s Sillfield Farm had sausage tastings on offer. Susan’s Farmhouse Fudge was


being offered for tasting or buying and there were several chocolate fountains by “Posh Floss” of Towneley Park, Burnley, which apparently are the ultimate attrac­ tion for a celebration, either a wed­ ding, birthday or anniversary.


The finest Belgian chocolate, milk


plain or white is used. If white is chosen it can be dyed to a variety of colours, and it is used to cover a variety of things from strawberries


to marshmallows. Huntley’s ice cream from Samlesbury, produce over 70 flavours and most of them could be bought and sampled as could Mrs Dowson’s ice cream, Clayton-le-Dale.


Some of the finest traditional


beers made in the North West were available for tastings and to finish off the Exchange Coffee Company, of Wellgate, Clitheroe, had a “Caf­ feine Rush” van parked on the grass, which kept everyone’s spirits up. During the weekend, the Culinary


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Delights Lecture Theatre featured demonstrations by chefs such as Nigel Haworth, of Northcote Manor, TV chefs Brian Mellor and Simon Rimmer from Granada’s “Grubs Up”, Chris Bell new head chef at Paul Heathcote’s Longridge Restaurant, and Nick Martin, head chef at the Regent Hotel, in Cum­ bria. The marquees were packed for each session with people eager to sample the delicious dishes. Pictured left: The stall of Furness


Fish, of Ulverston, producers of Morecambe Bay potted shrimps, they also had lots of smoked fish. Lakeland game and stuffed poultry and their enormous paella was eagerly being dished out to hungry customers (GI30805/le). Pictured above: Angie Webb of


Huntley’s Ice Cream, ready for the crowds to taste and buy. (G130805/ld)


Pub discovers the winning formula


ONE of Ribble Valley’s top hotels is set to expand its new “gastro-pub” format after a highly succesful beginning. Northcote Manor, at Old Langho,


bought the redundant Three Fishes pub at nearby Mitton last year. Following a comprehensive refur­


bishment, the pub opened with the stated aim of offering exceptional food, much of it locally sourced, at value-tor- money prices. Nigel Haworth, renowned chef at


Michelin-starred Northcote Manor, and proprietor Craig Bancroft, set the same exacting standards at The Three Fishes, which also serves an excellent range of drinks, with advice readily available on which drinks complement each dish. Yet the setting remains informal,


with families welcome and a rela.xed atmosphere. It has proved a winning formula, the pub quickly earning an enviable reputation throughout the Ribble Valley and beyond. Now, according to the “Caterer and


Hotelkeeper” magazine, Northcote Manor is set to expand its pub enter­ prise into neighbouring counties. The magazine - the UK’s leading


weekly magazine for the hospitality industry - reveals Northcote’s plans to expand into Yorkshire, Cheshire, Cum­ bria and Derbyshire within five years. Quoted in the Caterer and Hotel-


keepr, Nigel Haworth said: “I t was always our intention to go into the five counties, but obviously the first one


had to be successful. “I’ve always wanted to expand in the


midmarket sector. Each pub will remain individual but will use the Three Fishes theme linking the food to the particular county and its local pro­ ducers.” Recently a delegation of food writers


and tourism bosses from Italy, travel­ ling with a film crew, called at The Three Fishes during a gourmet tour of the North West.


SISTERS Diane Reid, Marie Langslow and P™ Farrar all enjoy the the Proms night in the Castle grounds (D130805/lp)


THE sun goes down over the Castle grounds grounds. (D130805/1C)


Proud to be British


MANY thanks to Clitheroe Town Council for the delightful evening on Saturday. Thanks for staging the “Last Night of the


Proms” on the Castle Bandstand to mark the 60th anniversary of VE and VJ Days and the British Sea Songs to mark Nelson’s victory Trafalgar. It was wonderful to see so many people there of all age groups. The entire pro­ gramme was first class as were all the artists, band and choir that performed. We all waved our flags and sang with vigour


and were proud to be British. Sincere appreciation to all who gave their


time so generously and for making the evening such a success, after trying weather conditions earlier in the day. Looking forward to next year.


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RAISING the roof, choristers and Clitheroe Town Band (D13080ri/lh)


Town is swept along on sea of patriotic fervour


WET weather failed to deter thousands of people from flooding on to Clitheroe Cas­ tle grounds on Saturday to enjoy a feast of entertain­


ment. People of all ages attended to


witness the sixth “Proms Night” presented by Clitheroe


Town Council. Like last year, the Castle bandstand resounded to the


sounds of “Land of Hope and Glory” and “Rule Britannia” roared out by the packed and enthusiastic audience with tra­ ditional music by talented members of the Clitheroe Town


Band. The band was conducted by


Bill Carter, who introduced the varied musical items \vith gusto. Ribble Valley Choir was con­ ducted by Steuart Kellington, and guest soloists were Ann-


Marie Brewer and Jim Parker. To mark the 60th anniversary of VE and VJ days, there w ^ music of that time too. The bi­ centenary of Nelson’s victory at Trafalgar was also celebrated with well-known British sea songs such as the “Hornpipe” and “Admirals Salute”. Civic dignitaries and special


guests hailed the event a suc­ cess. Among the guests present were Clitheroe Town Mayor,


Coun. Allan Knox and Ribble Valley MR Mr Nigel Evans. Soprano Ann-Marie Brewer


described the atmosphere dur­ ing the evening event as “elec­ tric”. She added: “It was a won­ derful, patriotic, family event. “Everywhere you looked,


crowds of people could be seen waving the Union Flag. I am pleased to say it was a massive success and a good lime was had by all.”


' mm SOLOIST Ann-Marie Brewer proves a hit (D13080.5/lg)


A VIRTU­ OSO per­ formance from band members made it a night to remember (D130805/H)


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