Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 22 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, May 25th, 2006 www.clitheroetoday.co.uk Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Mayor’s helping hand


CLITHEROE Town Mayor Coun. Allan Knox handed over cheques for £600 apiece to his two main c h a r i t ie s - Rowland P e n n in e M o u n ta in Rescue and E p ilep sy Action - d u r in g a p re s e n ta t io n


evening. Further awards, which added up to


more than £2,000, were also made to a wide range of other local charities and worthy causes from Clitheroe Town Council Mayor’s Welfare Fund. The North West Air Ambulance was


awarded £100, while Victim Support Lancashire, (Burnley, Clitheroe and Pendle branch), Community Garden­ ing (Kibble Valley and Hyndburn) and Childline North West, all received £150. A grant of £500 was also pre­ sented to Home Start Kibble Valley. Local children’s groups were also in


Paying the price of school holidays


SUMMER is on its way, and that means family holidays - if you can afford it. Package holidays taken dur­


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and there's a chance you could find an operator that's over­ estimated demand and is dis­ counting holidays," he ad'vises. But if this doesn't bring you


any luck, there are other ways to enjoy a cut-price holiday. There are always self-catering or camping options. Or you might go away with another family and share a villa, reduc­ ing costs per person. Alternatively, book as much


as you can yourself - hotels, travel, excursions-and consid­ er night flights, which may be cheaper. What you can't do, of course,


is take the children away dur­ ing term-time, as without the permission of the head teacher you could now face a £50 fine. Pat Spungin, founder of the


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team of experienced and professional staff, have ensured the popular business has gone from strength-to-strength becoming a gardeners' paradise.


The business has been further strengthened with the introduction of a new fun-filled children's play area next to the recently- opened cafe.


Sarongs now only £3.50 m .


The spacious area, featuring swings, a slide and a climbing frame, will allow energetic youngsters to have fun in safe and secure surroundings while their parents shop or relax. The fun filled area can also be used to host childrens parties.


Bank Holiday Monday marks the official opening of the new play area and customers are welcome to join the attraction's grand opening ceremony by visiting Hanson's, where they will be served a free sizzling pig and lamb spit roast barbecue - only available on a first


ranging from rustic to modern, gazebos, dove­ cotes, garden ornaments, barbecues and bird tables. A full range of bagged fertilisers and aggregates are also on offer.


From here, customers can stroll into the large greenhouse for a colourful and varied display of indoor plants, all in prime condition. Whatever your taste, from traditional to exot­ ic, you will certainly find something to suit among these hothouse flowers. The spacious main shop boasts all the tools and equipment needed to tend anything from a window box to a country estate, not to mention seeds for flowers and vegetables and every type of fertiliser and plant food to help them bloom and grow.


Outside, shoppers will find an impressive and colourful display of outdoor plants, including roses, climbers, trees and shrubs - ready to excite any green-fingered enthusiast.


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line to benefit from a number of dona­ tions. Pendle Pre-School Playgroup, Clitheroe, received £175, and St Paul’s Playgroup, Clitheroe, £250. Student Jonathan Wharam received £250 to help with the cost of attending a global conference in America and three young people from Trinity Youth Club, who are attending a Tall Ships week, were presented with £300. Clitheroe Town Council also agreed


H A . N I S O M O a Tc d . e r t C e n i i r e


THE Garden Centre in the beautiful Ribble Valley


to make £200 available to Clitheroe Skate Group on the proviso it is suc­ cessful in raising that same amount in match funding. Our p ic tu re shows the Mayor of


Clitheroe Coun. Allan Knox presenting Annie Thompson from Epilepsy Action (left), .Crispin Myerscough from Moun­ tain Rescue and other local groups with money from the Mayor’s Welfare Fund. (A200406/3)


SMUjEI.'You arc on holiday (s)


IT'S time to spring into summer with Hanson's Garden Centre.


Perfectly situated on Whalley Road in Barrow,


just off the A59 outside Clitheroe, the family- owned business has retained high levels of cus­ tomer care combined with a huge array of top- quality products to rival anything that a national chain could offer.


Since taking over almost four years ago, own­ ers Chris and Lindsey Hanson, along with their


come first serve basis for 200 customers.


Open seven days a week, Hanson's Garden Centre boasts ample free parking and on a wet day, visitors can explore much of the centre under cover; making Hanson's an all-weather


attraction.


Shoppers enter the centre through a large covered area, which houses a vast selection of pots and planters in ail shapes and sizes, plus a newly extended range of garden furniture


Regular and satisfied customer, Arthur Wilkinson's comments: "Chris, Lindsey and his professional team


have done a wonderful job in expanding Hanson's since taking over.


“Courtesy is the cream o f life and friendly and expert staff a t the garden centre always ensure their cus­ tomers are satisfied, "it is a traditional garden centre."


In addition to the unveiling of the children's area, Chris and Lindsey have one more good reason to celebrate for the duo are marking four years of running the thriving business and they want to use this achievement as a way of thanking their customers for their overwhelm­ ing loyalty, support and patience.


Chris said: "We have a lot of regular customers and' would like to thank them for the feedback that they frequently give us about how well the garden centre looks and how it can be improved - that has been very rewarding.


"We are delighted with the success of the centre so far - we can proudly say it has exceeded all expectations.


"We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and pay particular attention to what our customers have to say. We realise that at times we are short-staffed and would like to apologise to customers who have to wait a while."


Whatever you need, you will find it here and if you can't, don't worry - knowledgeable and helpful members of staff are always close at hand. Novice gardeners in particular will benefit from a trip to Hanson's, where the prices are keen and the advice is free.


Although the long-established garden centre has expanded over the years featuring a wide range of products and becoming a one-stop- shop for gardeners, a traditional and friendly atmosphere is evident the moment a customer steps foot into the premises.


The team at Hanson's prides itself on offering unique, fresh and innovative plants and this is evident as Chris frequently visits Holland to update the stock for the house plant area, which he is particularly proud of.


The business also boasts a wide range of pet products, including food and accessories.


Chris has recently erected a new growing greenhouse producing more unusual stock and all organic vegetables which will be on sale in the shop this year.


So, with great choice, superb quality and now a tempting cafe and children's play area, isn't it time you paid a visit to Hanson's Garden


Centre?


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