28 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, November 30th, 2006
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Ciitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) is set
THE countdown to what is possibly Whalley’s biggest events of the year has begun. The village will come alive to
CANDLE LIGHT: Kirsty Cookson, Mark Law and Elizabeth Dickin son with the candles that they were selling last year (A081205/10h)
the sights and sounds of a Vic torian Christmas next Thurs day as villagers take a step back in time and celebrate the annual Pickwick Night festivi ties. And organisers are predict ing a fantastic night -
full of CARAVAN PARK
Are pleased to be supporters of Pickwick Night.
We would like to wish everyone All the best for Christmas and the New Year
John, Wendy, Linden and Wendy Hackings Caravan Park
fun and with plenty of enter tainment and laughter. The annual event, which is
in its 18th year, promises some thing for everyone. The shops remain open from 6 to 9 p.m., with staff clad in Victorian style costume having a “Dick ens of a time” as they sell Yule- tide gifts and fare. The well-organised night
attracts thousands of shoppers each year from far and wide.
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Advertising co-ordinated by ZOE REYNOLDS Editorial written by FAIZA AFZAAL
enabling them to sample rich pickings offered by the local traders and browse the mam moth festive street fair boast ing a Dickensian theme. Brass bands, steam organs,
fire-eaters, jugglers and school choirs have all been part of the line-up in previous years. This year’s celebrations will
be officially kick-started by Mi- Henry Shepherd, a local resi dent and former chairman of Whalley’s Pickwick Commit tee. There will be no shortage of
entertainment, with English country and clog dancers tak ing centre stage and showcas ing their talent, adding to the
traditional line-up of enter
tainers. Children will be left spell
bound with a magic show, while a Punch and Judy show will ensure dozens of young sters sit cross-legged well in advance of each performance. Other highlights for children include fun and games and a face painting stall. Meanwhile, it will be hard
for anyone to go home hungry, as there will be dozens of refrffihment stalls selling fresh home produce. Last year’s event was
declared a huge success, with crowds of people flooding into the village to soak up an
Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)
authentic 19th Century atmos phere and enjoy the packed I
chairman, has high hopes that this year’s Christmas extrava-1 ganza will once again prove a
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night to remember for both young and old alike.
He said: “ Everyone who attends is set to experience |
something totally different. We have lots of entertainment, lots o f stalls and it will be fantastic for visitors to enjoy what the ! village has to offer.”
Pickwick Night is sponsored
by local businesses and the aim of the occasion is to raise thou sands of pounds for local chari ties. So, with so much to see
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and do, get yourself down to Whalley on Thursday, Decem ber 7th, where you too can | have a Dickens of a time!
‘Urchins’ will be on the village’s streets
STREET urchins will be busy in Whalley on Pickwick Night - but have no fear, the youngsters will be busy enjoying them selves not picking a pocket or two!
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Urchins, suitably clad, are asked to meet at 5-45 p.m. on the night outside the
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FANCY A BITE?: Chris, David and Julie Perkins with cakes on their stall at last year’s Pickwick Night (A081205/10j)
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the urchin competition, in which first, sec ond and third prizes will be offered, and the urchins will scamper off to have a | Dickens of a time. The organisers hope that this innova-1 tion will add to the Victorian atmosphere.
fh o iirphin p o mn i i f i n ___ Centre closed to traffic again
MOTORISTS are reminded that the centre of Whalley will be closed on Pick wick Night. King Street, Whalley, will be closed
between Station Road and Accrington Road from 6 to 9 p.m. Only accident and emergency vehicles will have access to
■ the centre of the village during these hours. Bus routes through the centre of the
village will also be affected. Parking will be available at Oakhill
College in Wiswell Lane and the Railway Sidings in Station Road. Ribble Valley Borough Council chief
executive Mr David Morris said: “The road closure has been implemented in Whalley during Pickwick Night for the last few years. “ It seems to have worked extremely
well and, as a result, the council at the request of organisers and police has made a similar order for this year’s event. “ It is appreciated that the arrange
ments may cause some inconvenience, but the safety of residents and visitors is of paramount importance. “We are requesting everyone’s co-oper
ation, so that the event can be enjoyed in a safe and relaxed atmosphere.”
ARRESTING SIGHT: PCSOs Jason Taylor and Clare Pye with Rachel Finch, Chelsea Andrews and Abigail Barnes (A081205/100
“ ^^rfDickensian fun
programme of entertainment I on offer. Mr Neil Martin, present |
SHINING A LIGHT: Capt. Elizabeth Smith, Glynis Duller and Teresa Water- house on the Salvation Army stall at last year’s event (A081205/10I)
OPENING CEREMONY: The Mayor of the Ribble Valley, Coun. Mary Robinson, and Blackburn Rovers player Craig Bellamy officially opening last year’s event (A081205/10a)
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