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18 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, June 1 st, 2006


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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Welcome to the Ribble


ROYAL fever had Dunsop Bridge and the Whitewell valley in its grip as hundreds of Well-wishers greeted the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. But for the Whitaker family from Dunsop


Bridge it was an extra special and memorable pccasion. Tenant farmers John and Doreen were presented with a commemorative glass goblet by Her Majesty to celebrate the centenary of the family being Duchy of Lancaster tenants. I The couple were presented with the lOin-tall glass.by the Queen to celebrate the family’s remarkable efforts in fanning Wood End Farm, in the Whitewell Estate-part of the Duchy of Lancaster estate. j The inscription on the glass reads: “To com­ memorate 100 years of the Whitaker family at jWdod End Farm, on the Whitewell Estate. Pre­ sented by Her Majesty The Duke of Lancaster, 25 May 2006.” Re-living the special presentation, which was


held at Burholme Farm, Doreen said: “We are yery, very proud to have been presented with the glass goblet. We are honoured and the glass is absolutely beautiful. When presenting, the Queen said ‘well done’ and said that it was a good achievement. . “I t was wonderful and she was interested to learn that John’s parents and grandparents had farmed at Wood End Farm for years.” The couple’s daughter Janet, her husband


William Leeming, sharing their names with the Queen and her grandson, had been awake since six o’clock eagerly awaiting the Queen’s visit.


Nathan Calton and their three-year-old son Ewan, together with family friend Sarah Carr (four), were among the first to secure a good vantage point by the river at Dunsop Bridge. With flags and flower posies at the ready, they waited for an hour to meet the royal visitors. Seven-year-old Elizabeth and five-year-old


r AMID a sea of red, white and blue, (he Queen looks resplendent in emerald green (B250506/11)


Their mother, Mrs Wendy Leeming, of Clayton- le-Dale, said: “I t ’s a wonderful chance to see the Queen. The children have been so excited and the first thing they said this morning was ‘we’re going to see the Queen’. I ’m glad the sun’s shone, it shows the Ribble Valley off at its best.” Even Rosie the dog had a Union Flag. The


four-legged friend of Ted and Doreen Harrison, of Ribchester, wagged her tail enthusiastically in anticipation of the visit. Mrs Harrison said: “I approve of the monar­ chy. I ’ve seen the Queen every time she’s been to


Lancashire and this was a day I could not miss.” Two-year-old Poppy Leedham was hoping the


Queen would be wearing her crown. She was in the crowd with her family, including Donna Leedham from the Dunsop Bridge garage, who said: “There’s been a lot of talk in the village about the visit. Everyone has been very excited about it, particularly the children at the school.” Poppy’s grandmother Brenda was one of the


teachers accompanying the pupils from Thor- neyholme RC Primary School. Children from Pendle Primary School, in Clitheroe, who had


Fourrpage Royal special with words by JULIE MAGEE?NATALIE COX,


MARCIA MORRIS and FAIZA AFZAAL and pictures %>BENiPARSONS and GEORGINA BREWSTER >1=:" . ~


finished for their half-term holidays, were also among the crowds. Eleven-year-old Katie Higson,'of Clitheroe,


accompanied by her mother Wendy, joined fel­ low pupils Hannah Rodgers (nine), Niamh McOtter (six) and Sophie Zak (seven) hoping to catch a glimpse of Her Majesty. Meanwhile, mother-of-two Mrs Rachel


McMeekln, asked the headteacher at her chil­ dren’s school, Waddington Primary, if it would be possible if they had the day off. She then sur­ prised her six-year-old daughter Grace and eight-year-old son Adam with the news the night before. “They were really excited when I told them, as


they’ve never seen her before,” Mrs McMeekin said.


Adam added that he was looking forward to


getting the Queen’s autograph, while Grace wanted to see if the Queen would be wearing her crown. There was a strong contingent from the Rib­


ble Valley village of West Bradford. Royal sup­ porter Mrs Margaret Wrathall (89), who is a keen collector of royal memorabilia, travelled to Dunsop Bridge with her daughter Mrs Annie Pye especially for the occasion. Mrs Pye commented: “I t ’s turned out such a


wonderful day for it. The media might play it down and say the royal family is not popular, but this just proves how wrong they are.” Fellow West Bradford residents Mrs Joyce Greenwood and Mrs Edna Brown said they had been camped out on The Green a t Dunsop Bridge from 8-30 a.m. to ensure they had^bne of the best views.


' ' Mrs Greenwood said: “I ’ve seen the Queen


about half-a-dozen times before, but I still try to come out and see her whenever she’s in the area.”


unforgettable day for all ages TELEVISION crews and photographers from the


national press descended on the Centre of the Kingdom. Even the ducks of Dunsop Bridge had unruffled


their tail feathers especially for the eargerly-await- ed Roy^l visit, while the villagers had erected red, white and blue bunting along the main street. More than three hours before Her Majesty the


Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edin-' burgh were due to arrive, royal well-wishers, equipped with cameras and Union flags, were already making their way on to the village green. Many had brought picnics,'iMme even a bottle


of bubbly, while young and old alike had donned hats and ■various costumes, and there were flags in abundance. Their patience paid off and just before 11-30 a.m., the royal convoy came into sight. Fresh from a ■visit to Radholme Laund Farm,


JILL SUTCLIFFE with two-year-old daughter Poppy Leedham (G250506/lr)


MEETING the Queen was “like a fairy­ tale” for a lucky 11-year-old Thomeyholme RC Primary School pupil. For Year 6 pupil Helen Hartley was cho­


sen to present a posy and a card on the -vil­ lage green outside Puddleducks Cafe, to


wish Her Majesty a very happy 80th birth­ day. Although the card had been made by all


pupils at the school, Helen was also given the opportunity to present a picture she painted depicting the scenic village, after her name was drawn out of a hat. Helen, who lives in Newton with her par­


ents, Susan and Stephen Hartley, said she had been practising her curtsies and had


the royal car arrived escorted by three police motorcycle outriders and made its way over the River Hodder into the village. In the glorious sun­ shine, a 300-strong crowd greeted the special guests with a ripple of applause and cheers. Resplendent in emerald green with a gold


brooch, pearl earrings and a pearl necklace, the Queen, accompanied by Prince Philip, stepped out of her Range-Rover and was welcomed by a line­ up of ci-vic dignitaries and-distinguished guests. These included the Lord Lieutenant, Lord Shut- tleworth, Ribble Valley Mayor Coun. Peter ■Ainsworth and his wife, Thirza, chief executive of Ribble Valley Borough Council David Morris, Ribble VaUey MP Nigel Evans and the chairman of Lancashire County Council, Mr Terry Bums, and his wdfe, Wendy.


Coun. Ainsworth’presented the Queen with a


glass plaque of Clitheroe Castle to signify the £3m. campaign for the major makeover. The plaque had been made by Chatbum artist Jenny Cork, who presented a similar piece to Prince Charles when he visited Clitheroe’s Platform Gallery in 2003.


Mr Morris said: “We were delisted to present


the Queen with this commemorative piece com­ missioned by Ribble Valley Borough Council. I was pleased with how successfully the day was orgmiised, the turnout from people in the Valley was tremendous and enthusiastic. The Queen


‘Fairytale’ come true as little Helen chats to the Queen The posy of white akito roses, white


been waiting anxiously for the big day. Afterwards Helen said: “The Queen said


she appreciated the flowers arid the card; I ’ feel really happy and pleased that I was able to meet her.


tine’s RC High School in September, was given the “royal seal of approval” by the Duke of Edinburgh, who said: “You can go into Puddleducks C^e and eat chocolates.” Proud dad, Stephen, said: “I t is a very proud day for us. We found out on Monday


and I ’m sure it’s a once-in-a-lifetime oppor­ tunity.”


over the posy, but feel very happy now.” And Helen, who plans to attend St Augus­


“I was very nervous when I was handing


freesia, white statice and eucalyptus, which was wrapped in cream organza, had been arranged by the Floral Basket, in Clitheroe. Donna McDonald, said: “I took the order


from Thomeyholme School; who said a child would be presenting the Queen with flowers. “They had been given instructions that


the flowers had to meet certain criteria, neu­ tral colours and no wires.


“We did not think you could get anything


we were very proud to have been involved.” -Although Donna took the order, it was her mum, Kathleen, who made the posy.


nicer or more delicate than roses and freesia. “This is our first ‘royal commission’ and


HELEN proudly shows off a card fit for a queen (G250506/li) f-''} ■ m


THE Queen and the Diike of Edinburgh arrive at the Inn at


Louise, daughter Willa, and son -Alex, who presented a posy to the Queen (B250506/2)


Whitewell, left, greeted by pro­ prietor Mr Bowman, his wife,


Right, the Duke of Edinburgh arrives at Dunsop Bridge (B250506/ln)


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asked me how big the Ribble Valley was and what it was like to be the chief executive of such a wide rural area.”


Her Majesty was then presented ■with a posy by


Thoraeyholme Primary &hool pupil, Helen Hart­ ley (11), before she and Prince Philip were escorted into Puddleducks Cafe, Village Store and Post Office, by owners Phil and Janette Woodhead, where they met Dunsop Bridge’s oldest resident and tenant Mrs Sarah Winifred Fox. On leaving the cafe, they were serenaded by the


excited pupils of Thorneyholme RC Primary School, who gave a rendition of “Happy Birthday” and presented the Queen with a hand-made card. -As well as mingling with all the yoimgsters, the


monarch spent considerable time speaking to 11- year-old Leo Shutes. “She is very nice and asked me who made the card,’! recalled the Year 6 pupil. ‘I t was very nice to see the Queen in Dunsop Bridge and she asked if I had drawn a picture ol mj^lf on the birthday card.” Meanwhile, Year 6 pupil Rebecca Alpe (11)


said: “The Queen was very happy when we sang Happy Birthday.”


THE Queen meets some of the excited crowds at Dunsop Bridgeincluding our own reporter, Faiza Afzaal, standing next to


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Her Majesty (B250506/la)j On (he left, Pendleton j


ladies Christine Dilworth, -Mary Ford, Cathy Wild- man, Linda Sagar and Susan Nelson toast their special visitor (G250506/11)


The Queen arrives at Dunsop Bridge to be greeted by Ribble Valley Mayor Coun. Peter Ainsworth (B250506/lh)


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left, gather to see the Queen


DELIGHTED schoolchildren,


(B250506/3e) And the Royal visitor herself


looking charming in an elegant


green dress and coat with


matching hat (s) ■'•V -.’l Clitheri^ 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), BurnieV42233V(ciass^^ www.cIitheroetoday.co.uk Clitheroe Advertiser &T!mes, Thursday, June 1st, 2006 19 Your Majesty^


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