22 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, June 8th, 2006


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MORE than £1,000 has been raised for two worth­ while causes - thanks to the generosity of a local hotelier. A quiz night was held a t


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the Old Post House Hotel, Clitheroe, which raised £220 to boost funds for the East Lancashire Hospice in memory of a regular customer. The charity event also


raised £354 for th e MS Society’s Clitheroe and Ribble Valley branch. Organiser of th e fun-


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filled evening, Mrs Tracy Spencer, who runs the hotel with her parents, Mr and Mrs John and Janet Spedding, said: “We had a great night and are pleased th a t so much money was raised for charity.” Mrs Spencer added that


a further £500 was raised for the MS Society’s local branch following the annu­ al cake break event. “Lots of people attend­


ed and we managed to raise a good amount to help the charity,” added Mrs Spencer. “I would like to thank


everyone, our family, friends and suppliers for supporting both events.” Our picture shows Mrs


Spencer presenting the cheques to Mr Harry Grayson (right), from the East Lancashire Hospice, and Mr John Bailey, from the MS Society, with com­ mittee members Mrs Jen­ nie Moorby and Mrs Joan Hartley, along with Mr and Mrs Spedding. (CR240406/1)


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Junior schools’ exchange visit provides a fascinating insight


TEACHERS from schools in Slo­ vakia and the Czech Republic vis­ ited their “partner school” in Clitheroe. Pendle Primary School played host to the visitors, with all the


kindly trio’s help for horse charity


WHILE most youngsters love to play, out with their friends over the weekend, three big-hearted Clitheroe sisters are hoping to make the most of their Sunday by raising money for a good cause. Carla Townsend (14), along with


her 12-year-old twin sisters, Megan and Lisa, are holding a car boot sale to boost funds for HAPPA - the Horses and Ponies Protection Asso­


CLITHEROE and District Caledonian Society beat off stiff competition to pick up the annual festival cup. Competing in th e Lancashire and


Cheshire Federation of Scottish Societies Festival of Music, Arts and Crafts, the lical society improved on their second p'lace performance of last year taking the winning title. Frodsham came second, separated from the winners by just one p'pint.


A total of 17 members of the local soci­


ety and two children exhibited at the fes­ tival, submitting a staggering 67 entries between them. The exhibits were on dis­ play at St Paul’s Church Hall, Low Moor, Clitheroe, during the society’s ACM. Our picture shows Diane Minto (presi­


dent) and Rev. Sandy Mailer (secretary) with the trophy and some of the exhibits in St Paul’s Church Hall. (G080506/2)


Disco dancing showed off to perfection School’s May Ball is given the thumbs up by staff


A MAGNIFICENT evening was enjoyed by staff from Pendle Prima­ ry School in Clitheroe, when they attended a May Ball. The Moorcock Inn, Waddington, was the venue for the glit2iy evening.


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race for life INSTEAD of of being creative, contemporary, and cutting edge at work, nine members of staff a t Genesis Salon, Wellgate, Clitheroe, decided to take part in the national “Race for Life” 5km run at Broughton Hall, Skip- ton. The beauticians and


PUPILS showed off their best dance organised by the Association of th e moves during a disco held at Pendle Pri- Friends of Pendle School. Our picture mary School in Clitheroe. Dance fever shows those youngsters who enjoyed the • /took hold at the Infant and Junior-Disco . .disco, ( s )


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hair stylists all enjoyed running the race in aid of Cancer Research, cheered on by proprietor of the salon Ashley Williams. To date they have raised £800, but sponsorship money is still coming in. Pictured are members of staff preparing for the .event.j(G130506/7') .


which attracted 50 staff and mem­ bers of the Parents, Teachers Asso­ ciation. Attractions on the night included


a disco, raffle and games, after which the guests enjoyed a mouth-watering


three-course meal. The event raised £500 and one of the members, Mrs Sue Barsby said a wonderful time was had by all. Our picture shows guests at the May Ball. (T140506/8)


ciation. And the Ribblesdale High School


Technology College pupils are ask­ ing Ribble Valley folk to donate bric- a-brac towards the sale. “We would like people to help us


raise as much money as possible for HAPPA by donating goods they no longer require,” said Carla who lives at Siddows Avenue. The sisters will be holding the sale


on Sunday, June 18th, a t the Clitheroe Auction M a r t. Anyone wishing to donate items is asked to ring Mrs Amanda Townsend on 07767 404003.


schools joining forces on a project following a time-line. The visitors also taught the Clitheroe children something of Slovakian and Czech Republic culture. For instance, children from the


Czech Republic are given all-day free child-care from the age of three years if parents need this facility. They have beds to sleep on, change into their pyjamas and have a sleep after their lunch.


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tion Association is one of the oldest and most respected charities for equine weFare. HAPPA was founded in 1937 to help fight against the


Thumbs up to top beer THERE is cause for celebration at Rowland Brewery after it scooped a major title during this year’s first-ever local Real Ale Festival. Clitheroe’s successful one-day festival saw


hundreds of thirsty punters vote “Sawley Tempted” as the best bitter. The Bashall Barn-based brewery owner


Mr Richard Baker said: “I t ’s wonderful to know that people have sampled the beer and have voted it the best. The festival was a huge success and was enjoyed by lots of peo­ ple. I t is exactly what Clitheroe required. The runner-up position was awarded to


the Old Bear Brewery, in Keighley, while the New Inn pub, in Parson Lane, Ciitheroe, w ^ voted the best real ale pub in the Ribble Val-


ley. Our picture shows festival organiser Mr


Nick Lakin, who is also programmes co-ordi- nator for Stage and Screen a t St Mary’s Cei^ tre in Clitheroe, presenting the trophy and certificate to Mr Baker.(CR310506/l)


RESIDENTS and staff at the Clitheroe Care Home, in Eshton Terrace, enjoyed a charity event in aid of Childline. The main theme was a day at the races. The residents’ invited


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the event and all were given betting slips. Organ­ iser Stephen Rompea rolled the dice and moved the horses to see who won. “Racegoers” were treat­ ed to s trawberr ies and . champagne and wore


transportation of large horses to the continent for slaughter. Our picture shows fund-raising sis­


ters Lisa, Carla and Megan doing their bit for charity. (A020606/8)


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