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These village ‘rodents’ are loved by everyone!


THE residents of Ribchester have been entertained by RATS over the past 30 years.' Not the rodent variety, but the Ribch­


ester Amateur Theatrical Society- known, in short, as RATS. ;


• Despite the size of the village, the enthusiasm that surrounds the drama group is nothing less than phenomenal. With a long list of plays, pantomimes


and musicals accredited to its name, RATS has delivered a number of memo­ rable productions which are always popu­ lar ivith local theatre lovers. The latest production by the amateur


OUR picture sliows quizmaster Mike Pugh presenting a clieque for £225 to Tim Rainfnrd, chairman of tlie Rihcliesler Piaying Field Committee at the White Bull. A quiz night is held everj’ Sundaj- and each niontli a different charity is chosen to receive tlie proceeds. Tlie money raised will go towards tlie recently completed all-weather foothall and haskethall pitch funded by the trust.


OUR picture .sliows RATS cast mcnibcrs performing in “Tlic Wizard of Oz”(s)


This month locals arc raising money for Oxfam and hope to huy at least four calves for a village in Africa. The quizzes arc held every Sunday at 8-30p.m„ and all arc welcome (s)


From Roman remains to a thriving village community by Tracy Johnson


DID you know that hidden away in the Kib­ ble Valley is an ancient Roman village? The village of Ribchester is famous for housing


the remains of a Roman settlement dating back to the beginning of the second century.


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■. Built on the site of the Roman station of Breme- tennacum, the popular tourist attraction runs alongside the banks of the River Ribble and its ori­ gins are estimated to cover six acres of ground, with a large portion of the remains lying under the old church and churchyard.


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■1914,' Ribchester’s history is reflected through its display of artefacts found in and around the village. Visited by Tony Robinson’s “Time Team” in 1993, the village features the remains of the fort of Bremetennacum Veteranorumi established in the first century AD, which was garrisoned by a caval­ ry regiment of 500 to guard the main road to and. from the north. In the centre of the village stands the public


house, the White Bull. Dating from 1707 it was once used as a courthouse and its two columns by the main door are said to have been from the Roman fort. ^


Moving to the 18th Century, the village was pro­


ductive as a home-based weaving industry, shown by the houses in the centre of Ribchester, in Church Street, which show upper, third-storey and cellar rooms used for this purpose. It is noted for its two churches, the ancient Stydd


Church, which dates back to the 12th Century and the 13th Century St Wilfrid’s Parish Church, near the river’s edge. Modern-day Ribchester has a thriving commu­


nity, which includes two primary schools, numer­ ous social societies and plays host to many festi­ vals. The popular Ribchester Music Festival, cur­ rently in its 14th year, is held over several days in


the summer and continues to attract local, nation­ al and internationally-acclaimed artists. Just outside the village is the site of the Royal


Lancashire Show. Taking place in July, the agricul­ tural show, organised by the Royal Lancashire ■ Agricultural Society, has been located in the Rib­ ble Valley for the past three years in the pictur­ esque grounds of Salesbury Hall; It appeals to a varied crowd and last year it was officially opened, by four-times Olympic gold medallist Sir Matthew Pinsent. With interesting craft shops and plenty of places


to eat and drink,- Ribchester has plenty to offer and is a place to revisit time and time again.


Company is building an excellent reputation...


, CLITHEROE building -company John Moore and Sons is laying solid founda­ tions for the next century. Work has just been complet­


ed on 10 luxury new rooms and conference facilities at the pres­ tigious Coniston Hotel, Conis- ton Cold and, in Rimington, ladies’ international fashion house Cosgroves now has a- completely new look. When two of. the area’s lead­


ing business families decided to embark on major projects, they both approached John Moore and Sons. With 27 years’ experience in


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For clients Mr Michael Ban­


nister and Mrs Dorothy Cos­ grove, increased customer demand led to the decision to undertake major building work. An excellent reputation


- and attention to detail led both to the door of John Moore and Sons.


■ ’ Said Mr Bannister: “We


the building trade, John and his sons, Matthew and Simon, both directors of the limited company, were delighted to oblige.- The results are, say the cus- ■


tomers, quite stunning. Cos­ groves now has a new, elegant 21st Century spacious store and, at the rear of the site, two new homes have been con­ structed. The Coniston Hotel has a •


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new two-storey development with ground-floor rooms fea­ turing individual terraces and balconies to the first floor- rooms. All have views of the beautiful 24-acre lake, looking towards Malham and Ryl- stone, thanks to the addition of a ha-ha - a wall set in a ditch , to ensure an uninterrupted - landscape. The. building was designed by AJH Associates, ; Clitheroe. '


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have developed an extremely close working relationship with John Moore and Sons. The fact that we are both family busi­ nesses means tha t we have come at this with similar levels of-enthusiasm and commit­ ment, meaning we have been able to develop excellent work­ ing relationships to achieve what we want." ■;


“The quality of their work­


manship is super,” added Mrs Cosgrove. “John Moore and Sons is big enough to be able to cope with reasonable sized jobs and small enough to care about the end product. John has said throughout that he is working for the client in trying to achieve the best job possible.” Otlier recent successful proj­


ects include Clitheroe’s award­ winning Interchange and tick­ et office, Poorsland Barn, Slaidburn, the-frontage of Clitheroe’s Sainsbury store and


the pump houses at Stocks Reservoir and Bashall Eaves. For more information on John Moore and Sons contact


Andrea Brown on 01200 447711. , ■ . . . Pictured right are (left) Tom


Bannister and (right) Simon Moore in-front of the new ■ extension at the Coniston Hotel. Below is the frontage of the new Cosgroves store in Rimington.


RA'l’S come in all ages, shapes and sizes (s)


Cricketers are all geared up for an award-winning season


• HOPING for a successful season with leather on wil­ low are the cricketers of Ribchester. ■ Currently preparing for


the forthcoming season, Ribchester Cricket Club is


' looking forward to a win­ ning summer. Competing in the Bod-


dingtons Midweek League Third Division and the Palace Shield, the club, which was originally . formed in 1947, has- enjoyed a successful period since it was resurrected by


■' chairman Mr Elliot Tayl- - forth 10 years ago.. In 2002, the team


gained promotion from Division E. .


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date have included win- - , ning the Boddingtons . Midweek League and Cup . ; double in 2000 and the -


Tom Croft Trophy. The ■ club plays at the De-Tab- ley and is captained by Richard Taylor. The players are a mix­


ture of villagers and locals, who train at Lon- gridge Sports Centre dur­ ing the off-season. The club, whose off-


. pitch activities include ,. v. fund-raising events for: .


■ club improvements and . charities, is keen to wel-.. come new players.


. “We are keen for players


of any age and ability, especially youngsters, from Ribchester and the surrounding areas to get in touch if they fancy play­ ing”, said Mr Taylforth. ■ For more details about


.Ribchester.Cricket Club, log on to the following


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society was the classic “Wizard of Oz” and rehearsals will soon be taking place for its forthcoming comedy in May - “Caught in the Net”. . Founded in 1971- by Beryl Clark, who


acted on the suggestion of forming a vil­ lage theatrical society by the Rev. E. M. J. Cornish, the then Rector of St Wilfrid’s Parish Church, the society’s first produc­ tion was an Old Time Music Hall in


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March 1972. Continuing to stage all per­ formances at the parochial church hall, the popular group is well supported by the village community. , With a committee of six and almost 100


regular members, a newsletter is also - delivered to more than 200 people. “Some people don’t want to get


involved, but love to come and support us,” said Guy Mason, treasurer and long­ term member of RATS. “We have regular audience members


who never miss a show and it’s great to have such a fantastic level of support from your local community. “ You put on a show for people to come


• and see and it’s great that in this day of digital television and the Internet, people still want to see live performances.” The group, which has appeared at the Edinburgh Festival, strives to maintain


.the high standard of production, which has been built up over the years, for its own satisfaction and the pleasure and enjoyment of its audiences.


Book early, there’s a long waiting list


NATURAL enthusiasm is shown by the youngsters of Ribchester Brownie group. The pack of 21 meets once a


week at the parochial hall of St Wilfrid’s Parish Church, and the girls are currently working towards gaining their next Brownie badge. They recently passed their com­


puter badge with flying colours and are now preparing for their ^ road safety and cycling badge with the help and guidance of a local police officer. Mrs Jan Farrar, who has been


one of the main organisers of the seven to 10-year-old group for more than two-and-a-half years, said when the Brownies are not working towards a badge they are busy enjoying themselves playing games and making crafts. Helped by Guide leader Anne


Lupton, Lindsay Jones and Guide Maya Dimbley, Mrs Farrar added that running the group is some­ thing they all enjoy doing. The Brownies, who are a mixture


of youngsters from the village and the surrounding areas, are already


thinking ahead for their agility badge and are also looking forward to their Brownie camp in May. Mrs Farrar, whose daughter


attends the Brownies, while her other daughter is a member of the village Scout troop, said the par­ ents of anyone interested in joining the Brownies are advised to put their children’s name down at the age of six as they have a long wait­ ing list! For more details please contact


Mrs Farrar on 01254 878160. (A090306/16)


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DATING from the early ISlh Ccniiirv, llie While’Buli,


right, is a pop­ ular village hoslelrv


(B10030G/3C)


Memorial


rambles A SERIES of walks can : be enjoyed by visitors to Ribchester in memory of a former resident. vTen routes have been . outlined in “Ribchester •


‘ Ramblers’^ as a tribute to the late Mr Bill Byrne, a


- village gardener-and ram-: bier.


The book, which details


Mr.Byrne’s favourite walks, was put together .


_:by the kind efforts of his vxdfe. Mavis, and family.' friend, Mrs Rachel Eyre. .


; ■ Available from the vil- ' lage post office, it includes walks.varyingin length. • from 30 minutes to two v


, . . : ■ . ^ ^THE^j)rcUy^narrqwslrcels of^the yillagetake the visitor on a trip back in time (B100306/3b)/:^ i - .l , . park..:


: hours, all starting and fin­ ishing at the village car:


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