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Clitheroe-422324 (Editorial), 422323(Advertising),Burnley 422331 (Classified) Thrilling performance


“It made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck!” commented one member of the audience. People sat on the edge of their seats! The psychological drama “In


Two Minds”, by Richard Har­ ris, was performed by Downham Stage Two. Just four actors held the audi­


ence throughout the tense and intriguing story of Annie, David, Gina and the mysterious Anthony Hewlett. The pace was fast, but varied,


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THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA (PG) *2hrs 40 mins Daily 12.00 1.20 3.10 4.35 6.40 7.45


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MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS (12A) 2hrs Daily 1.10 3.30 5.50 8.30, No 8.30 show 24th No 1.10 show 26th


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ing production depended entire­ ly upon good teamwork. The action was broken up into short time sequences, which relied upon exact lighting and sound, unobtrusive stage management, quick entrances and exits and snappy costume changes. What could have been disjointed was, in fact, very smoothly and effec­ tively executed. Lucy Scott, who played


skilfully building the tension between the young couple and their eccentric neighbour, whose odd behaviour caused suspicion. This successful and entertain­


Annie, portrayed a caring, sym­ pathetic young woman, who became increasingly worried by the strange events. This was a very natural and


believable performance. The energetic performance of Ashley Williams, as David, was a pleas­ ure to watch. His good timing and humour blended beautifully with his ris­


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ing frustration and anticipation of danger. I t was good to see Ashley back “on the boards” after a long holiday! Gerry Purchase sustained the


military cool of Anthony Hewlett throughout, but gradu­ ally and cleverly let us see the more vulnerable side of his char­ acter. Gina, the cheeky cleaner, was


played by Deborah Tudisco. She was confident, but defensive and her excellent facial expressions led us to believe that there was more to Gina than met the eye. An interesting and clever set,


with hidden cupboard, was built by Dan Bradbury. Effective props, furniture and stage man­ agement was provided by Stephanie and Aled Brewerton, an excellent choice of atmos­ pheric music was made by David Scott, who also controlled the lighting, and interesting sound effects were produced by David King. All these combined to confirm


the teamwork which made this such a good production, but the audience’s enjoyment of this play would not have been possi­ ble without the commitment and hard work of Rachel Scott, the director. This was her first production


for Downham Stage Two and it was an accomplished achieve­ ment. I, for one, hope we see many


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Rihble Valley compiled by Marcia Morris


AU entries for inclusian to be on a listings form, available from Main Reception, Kib­ ble Valley Borough Cooncil, Church Walk, Clitheroc, UicTourist Inrormation Centre in Market Place, Clitheroe^ and handed in by the 10th of the montli prior to the event


Clitheroe Library - Upstairs an


exhibition by Kate E.O. Paterson of photographic Images superimposed onto canvas entitled “Landscape Elemental”. Clitheroe Library - Reception area


an exhibition by the Toll House Beaders. Platform Gallery, Christmas


A winter's tale!


WINTER has definitely arrived at the King George’s Hall, Black- bum, where The Snow Queen is on her icy throna The festive production, which


runs until Sunday, January 8th, is sure to delight and entertain the whole family. It also marks 100 years since the


enchanting tale was written by master storyteller Hans Christian Anderson. 'The Blackburn produc­ tion is a fun-packed pantomime with top comedian Phil Walker as storyteller Ossie. He tells the tale of a wicked


Entertainments - Sports - Arts - Fitness HoHen Chapel


5 Screens air conditioned


Christmas Concert


Thursday 29 December at 7.15pm


Chairman- Mr. Les Kelsall W Kibble e e n t e r t a i nme n t s


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Snow Queen who hates to see peo­ ple happy and uses her icy power to freeze everything in her path. One of her icy shards pierces the heart of kindly villager Keanu Gobbin and turns him into her wicked henchman Jack Frost. Can Keanu’s friends rescue him,


will they help to control the global warming and freezing, or will the Snow Queen triumph? To join the festive fun of this tra­


ditional pantomime, with lots of audience participation, call the box office on 01254 582582 or visit the website www.kinggeorgeshall.com


01282 661234


Crafts exhibition. Individual and unique craftwork. Inquiries, tel. 01200 443071. Ribble Valley Visually-Impaired


Group meets every Monday evening in the Catholic Social Club, Lower- gate. Tel 01200 426822. Information from the Pension Ser­


vice in RVBC offices. Tel. 01200 414453. Pendle Club, Lowergate, sequence


dancing for over-55s each Tuesday at 7-30 p.m.


1st - Clitheroe Ramblers’ Associa­


tion, meet Chester Avenue car park at 10 a.m. for Read Heights from Spring Wood, eight miles. Leader Jane Don- neUy tel. 01254248713. 2nd - Knowle Green Village Hall,


Christmas whist drive. Inquiries, tel. 01254878447. 3rd - Clitheroe Ramblers’ Associa­ tion, meet Chester Avenue car park at


Walk off those festive


pounds A CHANCE to walk off the Christ­ mas pudding if you join Clitheroe Ram­ blers’ Association’s festival of winter walks. The group’s walks begin on Box­ ing Day with a 5.5 mile ramble, meet­ ing at Chester Avenue car park at 10-15 a.m. or leav­ ing Pendleton at 10- 30 a.m. On New year’s Day the walk will be eight-miles long at Read Heights. Meet Chester Avenue car park at 10 a.m. or at Spring Wood car park at 10-15 a.m. The leader is Jane Don­ nelly. There is a 20%


discount off mem­ bership to anyone who attends a festi­ val walk and wants to join the Ram­ blers’ Association.


SILLY hats and stout shoes are the order of the day on Wednesday next for the 11th annual Whalley Walk and Ridiculous Hat Competi­ tion.


turn out each year for the six-mile circular ram­ ble to work off the Christmas pudding and other festive fare. This great family outing which starts from Whalley Bus Station at 10- 15 a.m. is organised by Ivan Hargreaves and the money raised will go to a worthy charity.


Whole families and some four-legged friends


EVENTS - DECEMBER 23RD TO DECEMBER 31ST Business Network International


meets Thursdays in Clarion Foxfields Hotel, BiUington at 6-45 p.m. St Wilfrid’s Hall, Ribchesten Tai-


Chi each Wednesday at 10 a.m. Line dancing Mondays at 7-30 p.m. 23rd - Gisbum Parish Church, re­


enactment of Christ’s Nativity “Born in a Stable” at 6-30 p.m. Everyone welcome. 24th-Accrington Town HaU. Ball­


room and sequence dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. For information call Leo and Marion tel. 0161428 7772. 25th - Gisburn Parish Church,


family communion at 10-30 a.m. 26th - Clitheroe Ramblers’ Associ­


ation, Boxing Day walk. Meet Chester Avenue car park at 10-15 a.m. or Pendleton at 10-30 a.m. The walk is about 5.5 miles and the leader is Bryan Dobson, tel. 01254 247791.


10 a.m. for Anglezarke/Rivington. Leader Mike Codd tel. 01772 784525. 3rd - Knowle Green Village HaU, line


dancing. Inquiries, tel. 01254 878447. 3rd - Clitheroe Library, lecture enti­


tled "Walking Through Wales on the Cambrian Way” by Steuart and Anita


Family Ceili Thursday 29th December


THE SWAN & ROYAL Castle Street, Clitheroe


Come and dance your waistline back into shape with


THE CLITHEROE CEILI BAND 7.30 - 10.30pm


Admission:


Adults £3.00 Children Free


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28th - The 11th annual Whalley


walk, meet Whalley Bus Station at 10-15 a.m. A six mile circular coun­ try walk from Whalley - now a Christmas traditioni Ideal for chil­ dren. Award for the “Most Ridicu­ lous Hat”. Further details from Ivan Hargreaves 01254 824888. 31st - Swan and Royal Hotel


Clitheroe (function room). New Year’s Eve, Clitheroe Rock ‘n’ Roll Club - “Rock Around the Clock”. Inquiries, tel. 01200 443480. 31st - Clitheroe Mountaineering


Club day meet to climb Scafell Pike. Meet Chester Avenue car park at 8 a.m. For further details contact the secretary on 01200 441346. 31st - Knowle Green Village HaU.


New Year’s Eve party with the Mark Kitto Band. For tickets tel. 01254 878447.


EVENTS - JANUARY 1ST TO JANUARY 5TH


Kellington. A 28-day walk on the toughest long distance path in Britain. Starting at 7-30 p.m. Admission by tickets on sale now. 4th - Knowle Green Village Hall,


sequence dancing. Inquiries, tel. 01254 878447.


4th - Ribble Film Club, new season of


screening “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” (Cert 15) at 7-30 p.m. in St Mary’s Centre, Church Street. Ribble Film Club meets on the second Mon­ day of the month in the New Inn, Par­ son Lane at 7-30 p.m. 5lh - Knowle Green Village Hall.


ADA Group - inquiries, tel. 01254 878447.


KING G E O R G E S HALL THE HOME OF LIVE PERFORMANCE


BLACKBURN All time great


THE founding father of British bufoonery is cele­ brated in a new produc­ tion coming to the Grand Theatre, Blackpool. “The Life and Times of


Joseph Grimaldi” is the story of English clowning and comedy. Grimaldi was the greatest pan- tomimist and clown of all time, acknowledged by the fact that every clown is now known as “Joey” in his honour. His physical


and satirical humour is the root of all British buf­ foonery from Dan Leno and Stan Laurel to Basil Fawlty and Little Britain. Source material for the


new production comes from ’’The Memoirs of Grimaldi”, edited by “Boz”, the pen-name of a youthful Charles Dickens. He was an admirer of Grimaldi’s work, as were many other Regency celebrities such as Lord


Byron and the Prince Regent himself. This live­ ly and colourful tale is full of humour, history and emotion. This spectacu­ lar production is on for two nights only a t The Grand Theatre, on Friday and Saturday, January 6th and 7th, starting at 7- 30 p.m. For ticket prices, call the box office on 01253 290190 or visit the website on www.black- poolgrand.co.uk).


MCX)RCOCK INN B L A C K O , T e l : 0 1 2 8 2 6 1 4 1 8 6


Open fo r Qmc/usfhm 12pm *Evtnixt£ meaCs


Special iMhm andJuH Bar snadis avaiCaBCe Boxing Dav Mon 26th Dec


Carvery andJuBC Bar menu avaUoBCe, from 12’Spm


New Years Eve Sat 31st Dec Open fo r (undies from 12pm


Special ‘Eveniiy 'Menu, 'Bar menu availoBCe


New Years Dav 1st January 2006 Carvery a n d fu S Bar menu availaBCe


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B u r n l e y M e g h a n ig s Manchester Road- Burnley www.bumleyrnechanics.co.uk


Saturday 31st December - 8pm


NEW YEARS EVE PARTY NIGHT MIKE SANCHES


and his seven piece Band Plus first class party disco featuring


sounds from the 1950s to the present day / Food available Tickets: £20.00


13th - 21st January Burnley Pantomime Society Present


CINDERELLA Tickets: £6.50 / £5.00


Box Office:- 01282 664400 ' Owned and Operated hy Bumley Bprou(di Council


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