6 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, December 22nd, 2005


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Warm sunshine greets walkers


TWO warm and sunny days were enjoyed by Clitheroe Ramblers for their walks around the east side of Longridge Fell and the reservoirs at


Rivington. The Longridge walk set off from Hurst


Green and climbed past Greengore to take the driveway to Moor Game Hall. There were splendid views looking back


Valley children celebrate Christmas nativities


CHRISTMAS is one of the busiest times of the year for pupils and teachers throughout the Ribble Valley’s junior and primary schools. Above, we feature junior pupils


at St James’ CE School, Clitheroe, who took part in the production of “Holy Joe.” In the Valley magazine, free with


today’s Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, we have photograplis of


nativities at schools around the area. If your school is not included, it may be that the production was after our magazine deadline. Other pictures will be printed in next week’s edition. (T151205/5)


over the Ribble Valley, with the cupolas of Stonyhurst in the foreground and the West Pennine Moors and Pendle Hill across the Ribble. The route continued through the heather


to Spire Hill, where an even more magnifi­ cent panorama unfolded. The Bowland fells were arrayed in total splendour from Beacon Fell to Waddington Fell with Par- lick, Fairsnape and Totridge in between. After lunch on the top of the Fell, the


descent towards Weedacre was marred by the extremely muddy conditions. Field- paths and some road walking through Walker Fold brought the group to the foot­ path which skirts the woodland and goes past Chaigley Hall to emerge on to the road at Kemple End. From here the route descended past Throstle Nest to pass in front of Stony-,


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to the start. The Rivington walk started from the


cricket pitch at White Coppice. Twenty- three ramblers crossed The Goit and walked the track to Anglezarke Reservoir, where they followed the shore southwards. After climbing up towards Jepson's


Farm for the views of all the reservoirs they crossed the fields to Yarrow Reservoir. The track alongside brought them to Riv­ ington village. , Lunch was taken in unseasonable, but very enjoyable sunshine near Rivington


Hall Bam. After admiring the motorcycles congre­


gating at the barn, the walkers followed paths to the replica of Liverpool castle, which Lord Leverhulme built on a promon­ tory in Lower Rivington Reservoir. This strange building was built as a ruin.


From the castle the route kept close to the shore to return to Rivington. After crossing the dam, the path along


the west side of the reservoirs brought the group back to the track to White Coppice. The tracks and paths around Rivington avoid the worst of the mud and make this area a good choice for winter walks.


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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, December 22nd, 2005 7 Head bids a fond farewell


R E T IR ING Ribble Valley high school head Glynne Ward said thank you last week to all those who have supported her over the past 16 years. She was joined at a drinks and canapes


reception at Ribblesdale High School Technology College by individuals from a myriad of different interests. Among those who had been invited


were sponsors who had been involved in the school’s technology college status application, representatives from a vari­ ety of support services such as the school nurse, members of the governing body,


• VANDALS caused £100 damage when they scratched the panels of a Toyota Hilux. The vehicle was parked InLowergate, last week.


Double take as twins share a starring role


AUDIENCES watching a perform­ ance of “Cinderella” in Read saw dou­


ble as twin sisters shared the lead role. The production at the United Reformed


Church starred Megan and Hayley Huntoon in the title role and was reviewed for the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times by Barbara Lincoln. “ Once again Doreen Colllnson’s produc­


tion of a truly “ local” panto, this year “ Cinderella” , opened to a very good responsive audience. The opening number “Zip-a-Dee-do-


Dah” featured an enthusiastic chorus ranging from teens to tots who were in fine


voice. The ugly sisters ably played by locals Dr Kris Wlodarcyk and Clifton Pol­ lard provided laughs and encouraged audi­ ence participation. A scene featuring the tiniest members of the chorus was charming, set to the music


of “Let it Snow” . Even the boys in this number enjoyed this as it involved a “mock” snowball


fight. Double casting of the title role of Cin­


derella, featuring twins Megan and Hay- ley Huntoon worked very well, both equally charming and mature in their per­ formances. The young courtiers were suit­


ably regal, as was Nathan Littley as the Prince and Scott Heptonstall as Dandini. I particularly enjoyed the performances of Hannah Greenwood as the Fairy God­ mother who managed to encourage audi­ ence participation - at the audiences’ expense! Mother and father both ably played


were fine, as was Jeanette Lynagh as But­ tons - who is almost a seasoned performer now. There were some first night hitches but


these only added to the fun of the first night. I really enjoyed my first panto of the year. Well done to all concerned.”


Ramblers take a trip over the Yorkshire hills


CLITHEROE ramblers gathered in Grassington for


a brisk walk in the hills. Following the day’s leader,


Robert Morpeth, the group of 10 set off along the banks of the River Wharfe. After an early break by the


water’s edge watching the fast flowing current at Ghalstril’s Strid, they kept walking upsteam until the path left the


river bank. The group then climbed uphill to Grass Wood, skirting Bastdw Wood until reaching open countryside. There they enjoyed a


panorama view of the York­ shire Dales’ limestone coun­ tryside. They then wound their way


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climb the cliffs of Conistone Dib to regain the plateau. Now high enough to look over Wharfedale towards Foun­ tain’s Fell and beyond, they decided to break for lunch. As grey clouds threatened,


the party soon resumed their walk along Scot Gate Lane and Bycliffe Road. Fortunately, it remained fine for their return to Grass­


Vandals strike


A STONE was thrown at the ground-floor win­ dow of a house in Turner Street, Clitheroe, causing £300 damage. The incident happened at 11 p.m. last Tuesday.


ington in an almost direct line south south west via Kelber, Bare House and the medieval field systems of Kimpergill Hill. Back in Grassington, the


party were reunited with a splinter group of three, who had taken an easier route. Before driving home,


Robert was thanked for a most enjoyable day out.


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local heads, Ribblesdale’s primary school partners and its special school partner, as well as local joiners and decorators who have helped improve the physical appear­ ance of the school. Also invited were officials from county


hall. Said Ms Ward: “ I t was a thank you


from me for all the help and support given over the time of my headship.” Our photograph shows Ms Ward with


those invited to her “ thank you” recep­ tion.


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