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1966 classic will remember that opening line from its theme tune. Starring Michael Caine in the title role, it has become recog­ nised as a masterpiece of its time, hugely evocative of London in the swinging sixties. Now “Alfie” has been remade,


moved to New York, brought into the 21st century and starring man-of-the-moment, Jude Law. The updated version follows a


modern-day womaniser who begins to wonder whether his life is shallow and superficial. As in the original, Alfie talks directly to the camera at times as he shares his thoughts on members of the opposite sex - a trick that Law pulls off well. Its producers have fanfared the


new Alfie as “a stylish reinvention of the 1960’s classic... a humorous, sexy and often touching tale of a philosophical womaniser who is forced to question his seemingly carefree existence”. Some critics, though, have


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rhythm and blues season, the leg­ endary Mike Sanchez took to the stage in a rare solo show. Next on the R&B


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C l i t h e r o e 4 2 2 3 2 4 ( E d i t o r ia l) , 4 2 2 3 2 3 ( A d v e r t i s in g ) , w w w . c l i t h e r o e t o d a y . c o . u k Silver work


goes on display INTERNATIONALLY renowned sil­ versmith Don Porritt features in a ret­ rospective exhibition in fine metal on display a t the Platform Gallery, Clitheroe, from Saturday. Mr Porritt lives and works in York­


shire and the exhibition spans more than 50 years. It pulls together the varied stands


that have entwined to build his career to date, including student works, high- profile commissions and a new collec­ tion of silver vessel forms. To end the exhibition, Mr Porritt


will be presenting a gallery talk on Sat­ urday, February 19th. The Platform Gallery is open from


Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4-30 p.m.


Debut for rockers % .y d : ,4 ________


Village’s panto Puss is yet another sell-out!


THE annual pantomime by Read Ama­ teur Theatrical Society was a sell-out, repeating the success of last year. The society’s production of “Puss in


Boots” was greeted with admiration from the audience during its three-night run at St John’s School, Read. Directed and produced by Dee Bot­ toms, it was the third pantomime produc­


tion by the group. With Sue Lightbown as Puss, the story told a tale of revenge and provided the


audience with true family entertainment. Mrs Bottoms was thrilled with the attendances and the response from the


audiences. “Everybody seemed really pleased with


it. I kept receiving compliments on the professionalism of it, considering we are only a village society,” she said. All proceeds raised will be donated to


- Our picture shows the pantomime cast. (S050105/5)


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Daily 2.00 5.00 B.OO. Sat ^or^11.15am^^^ 10.45pm Advance Screening Thurs 27th (Full Film]


LADDER 4 9 (12A) *2hrs ISm in s


M E E T TH^E FOCKERS (12A) 1hr SSmins on Screen 8.35pm


— bo o k n o w f o r t h e raLLOWING HLMS Opens 28th Jan "Meet the Fockers" (12A) Opens 4th Feb "Oceans Twelve" (12A)


tB E Opens 11th Feb "Spongebob Squarepants" (U) Daily 1.2D 3.45 6.10. Sat Mom 11am___________


PUNK rockers Penny Royal will be making their debut appearance in Clitheroe tonight. Shez, Vinny, Steve and Paul will be


thrashing their way through the finest punk, new wave and grunge sounds known to man at the King’s Arms public house. They will be performing tracks


from the Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Jam, Green Day and, of course, “Smells Like (Teen Spirit)”, “Come As You Are”, “Lithium” and “Heart- Shaped Box” from Nirvana. Originally formed as an out-and-


out Nirvana tribute. Penny Royal now has a set list which makes impressive reading and one which can be adapted to suit the crowd.


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RihbleVaUey compiled by Marcia Morris


All entries for inclusion to be on a listings form, available from the Tourist Information Centre in Marketplace, CKtheroc, and handed in by the 10th of the month prior to tlie event


EVENTS - JANUARY 21ST TO JANUARY 27TH Platform Gallery, a retrospec­


tive exhibition of "Design in Fine Metal" by the internationally recognised silvermith Don Porritt. Braille-It, a group to learn


braille with, meets each Thursday, 9-30 a.m. to noon, in the meeting room a t Clitheroe Library. Inquiries, tel. 01200 426063 Advice and information surg­


eries by the pension service in Whalley Adult Centre, Station Road, from 1 to 3-30 p.m., no appointment necessary. Inquiries, tel. 01254 822717. Pendle Club, Lowergate,


sequence dancing for the over 55s, every Tuesday from 7-30 to 10 p.m. Parochial Hall, Ribchester, each


Monday from 7-30 p.m. line danc­ ing. Saturday, 10 to 11-30 a.m., “Infinite Tai Chi and Chi Kung”. Mondays, 4 to 5 p.m., junior fun dancing. Thursdays, 4-30 p.m., “Teens Jazz” dancing. 21st - Clitheroe Mountaineer­


ing Club, hut meeting at Keswick. 22nd - Clitheroe Ramblers’


Association, meet Chester Avenue car park, 9-30 a.m. for Garstang, 10-mile walk.


Inquiries, tel. 01254 823290. 24th - Knowle Green Village


hall, whist and domino drive, 7-30


p.m. 25th - Clitheroe Ramblers’


Association, meet West Bradford car park for five-mile walk with leader Mr Norman Thorpe. Inquiries, tel. 01254 823227. 251h - Knowle Green Village


Hall, line dancing, 8 p.m. 26th - Knowle Green Village


Hall, sequence dancing, 8 p.m. 26th - Join the Wildlife Trust


and Stepping Out for a walk to explore Cross Hill Quarry and see how the wildlife and plants are surviving over the winter. Meet at the Platform Gallery, 10-30 a.m., for the walk of one-and-a-half to two hours. Inquiries, tel. 01200


414484. 27th - Clitheroe and District


Recorded Music Society meeting. United Reformed Church, 7-30 p.m., with Kitty Pye. Inquiries, tel. 01200 424502. 27th - Knowle Green Village


Hall, lunch concert with students from Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester. Bookings, call 01254 826948.


Weekendplus 29th - Wildlife Trust,


Cross Hill Quarry for woodland management. Inquiries, tel. 01282 704605. 29th - Clitheroe Ram­


blers’ Association, meet Chester Avenue car park at 9-30 a.m. for Jumbles, Wayoh and Entwistle. 10- miles with leader Mr Tom Redhead tel. 01254 247112. 30th - Clitheroe Moun­


taineering Club, day meet at Howgills/Snow Dome.


Bartholomew’s Church, Chipping, organ recital


31st - St


C l i t h e r o e A d v e r t i s e r & T im e s , J a n u a r y 2 0 t h , 2 0 0 5 3 5 EVENTS - JANUARY 28TH TO FEBRUARY 3RD


by Richard Tanner with soprano Philippa Hyde, 7-30 p.m. followed by fin­ ger food and glass of wine. For tickets, tel. 01995 61039.


FEBRUARY 1st - Clitheroe Ram­


blers’ Association, meet Chester Avenue car park a t 10 a.m. for Widdop, eight miles with Mike Codd. Inquiries, tel. 01772784525. 1st - Wildlife Trust,


Salthill Quarry volunteer action day to improve this site of special scien­ tific interest. Meet 10-30


a.m. at lay-by off Lincoln Way, near Farmhouse Fare. Inquiries, tel. 01282 704605. 2nd - Knowle Green


Village Hall, “The Himalayas”, audio visual presentation by Mrs P. Parrott, 8 p.m. 3rd - Knowle Green


Village Hall, luncheon concert featuring Nick Oliver (piano), Benedict Holland (violin) and Eliz­ abeth Davis (horn). Con­ cert s ta r ts at noon fol­ lowed by meat and pota­ to pie lunch. To book, call 01254 826948.


■ Further details of some of the above events can be found in the advcrtiscinents in Weekend Plus. A booking service for theatres and events throughout the region is avail­ able at the Tourist Information Centre, Market Place, Clitheroe, tel. 01200 425566.


Exciting well-told Arthurian tale


Merlin and the Cave of Dreams; Library Theatre; until January 22nd


CHARLES WAY’S adaptation of the early life of King Arthur is an exciting, well-told tale.


Wyllie Longmore makes an authoritative


Merlin with a resonant voice, Alexander Campbell a convincing, sympathetic young Arthur. Both are well supported by Patrick Connolly as brother Cei, Rebecca Steele as Arthur’s foster mother Gwyneth and Dun­ can Henderson as foster father Ector. The play is cleverly constructed, taking Arthur from his familiar home into a


strange otherworld, where he struggles to meet his biological parents, the gentle, beautiful Igraine (Helen Kirkpatrick) and the brutal, successful Uther Pendragon (Christian Bradley). Here Arthur has to come to terms with his real self and his own


dreams. There is a spectacular set and some stun­


ning special effects created by the cast under the direction of Roger Haines and designer Kate Burnett. The strange figures that hold the sword in the stone are meino- rable, as is the gleaming golden ship, which transports Arthur to Avalon. This is ideal for young people from about eight upwards. PIPPA MUNRO


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