4 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, October 4th, 2007
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It’s twice as many trophies for twins
_______ by Faiza Afzaal
TWIN S James and Matthew Walsh have m ad e th e r ig h t moves to add more silverware to their bulging trophy cabinet. The nine-year-old brothers
recently returned triumphant after competing in the British Chess Championships. The annual com- petition was held in G reat Yarmouth over the summer and. attracted dozens of entrants from far and wide ranging from accom plished junior chess players to grandmasters.
' Judges could have been forgiven
for thinking they were seeing dou ble after the identical twins, who are Year 5 pupils a t Whalley Pri mary School, competed in the
: under-nine category over the two- day contest. James gained second place, just losing out to a player
• from Middlesex, while Matthew finished closely behind his brother.
... The exceptionally talented boys
. also achieved success after compet ing in the Northern Counties
r’ Chess 'Championships held in Blackpool.
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. V They finished a joint first and ’ were delighted to bring home the
trophy for the third consecutive year. •
The brothers have been playing
chess since the tender age of six and have won a string of awards for their success.
- They both play for the Lan
cashire Junior. Chess team and are hoping to be selected for the Eng land team next year. • The boys’ parents; Andrea and
Nick Walsh, have always encour aged the boys’ passion for chess. Proud mother Andrea said: “The
twins
have.always enjoyed playing chess and their family and friends are very proud of them.”
Parking and speeding still cause concern
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according to a survey con ducted by councillors Joyce Holgate and Terry Hill in the Whalley, Great Mitton and Little Mitton areas. The duo delivered ques
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of the survey, 42% of peo ple also want police and county council officials to take action against
motorists speeding
through the village, espe cially along Mitton Road. The survey also revealed
that 20% of the villagers want litter and dog waste bins emptying regularly, while 10% of people are still unsure about recycling and how they should sepa rate their waste. There are 10% of people
who are annoyed about noise nuisance and anti social behaviour, mainly in Whalley centre a t the weekends. Coun. Hill said the
response to the question naire shows parking levels in Whalley are still a mat ter of great concern.
He added: “The findings
show th a t people want a long-term solution to park ing and speeding problems in Whalley. “Joyce and I have spo
ken to Coun. Mike Ran- son, leader of Ribble Val ley Borough Council, who has given his backing and will be meeting with offi cials to address the prob lems highlighted.” Coun. Ranson added:
“There is limited parking in Whalley, but we will be speaking to county council officials and the police to find a solution to the prob lems highlighted by the residents.”
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Top national award for a Ribble Valley favourite
NATIONWIDE recognition has been won by one of the Ribble Valley's favourite eating establishments. The Three Fishes, at Mitton, has been
named winner of the Regional Food Award, sponsored by Food from Britain, at the AA Hospitality Awards. '■ The glittering evening ceremony was
hosted by GMTV presenter Jenni Fal coner a t the InterContinental Hotel, Park Lane, in London. Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft,
owners of The Three Fishes, who were on hand to receive the award in front of an audience of more than 500, said: “We are delighted to receive this award from the AA. The Three Fishes has gone from strength to strength since its opening in 2004, and this award endorses our con tinued commitment to regional food and the local food heroes who supply this fan tastic produce from our region.” Having been established in the area for more than 400 years, The Three Fishes is
a popular institution in Mitton. Having recently undergone a major refurbish ment, it has now also become a regional destination and boasts a menu encom passing the county and beyond, from "Wild Morecombe Bay Sea Bass", "Wallings Farm Free Range Gloucester Old Spot Chipolatas" to the "Length of Lancashire Cheeseboard". Peter Bimie, the AA’s Chief Hotel and
Restaurant Inspector, commented: “We selected The Three Fishes as winners of the AA Regional Food Award because of Nigel and Craig’s commitment to local produce and excellent suppliers. The food is outstanding, while the menu has embraced the flavours of regional cook ery and British classics. The pub itself has a welcoming atmosphere which has fared well from itssympathetic restora
tion.” Our picture shows Mr Bancroft, left,
receiving the Regional Food Award from an AA executive.(s)
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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, October 4th, 2007 5 Project with youth in mind
A NEW groundbreaking project to give teenagers living in rural parts of the Ribble Valley the chance to take part in sport has been launched by the bor ough council. The Bowland Sports
Project offers youngsters aged between 11 and 16 the opportunity to join in sessions in indoor sports such as table tennis and basketball - and free transport is provided as well. Based at Bowland High
School, Grindleton, the two-hour sessions are held every Tuesday evening from 7 p.m. The scheme, which has
the support of the Lan cashire Youth and Com munity Service, aims to promote community cohe sion by offering village youngsters the opportuni ty to join in sporting activities. Coun. Robert Thomp
son, chairman of the coun cil’s community commit tee, said: “Rural isolation is one of the issues identi fied in the council’s com munity strategy as being important to community cohesion in the borough. “Youngsters in outlying
areas can feel left out of mainstream life and we hope this project will go some way in tackling rural isolation in Ribble Valley.” Further details can be
obtained from the coun cil’s community sports coach, Kay Gibson, on 414484. Our picture shows Kay with the Mayor, Coun.
Doreen Taylor, and her consort, Mr Gordon Tay lor, and some of the chil dren at the launch of the project. (T250907/3) ’
Tricia is aiming to be a new champion
THE Ribble Valley is getting a new champion this week. Tricia Lemon will be starting as
the new programme director for Common Purpose in Lancashire, and will be using her new role to bring its leaders together in order to boost Lancashire’s success. She will be launching a series of
programmes at which senior figures from the public, private and volun
tary sectors will examine the key leadership questions facing Lan
cashire. Having previously worked in both
the public and private sectors, Tricia
has worked for the NHS Strategic Health Authority, Workforce Devel opment, and more recently as Inter nal Communications Advisor for British Energy. She said: “Lan cashire is an amazing and dynamic
place. I am looking forward to seeing what happens when leaders from diverse sectors are brought together to share their i d e a s • Applications are now open for
Matrix, a leadership development programme for senior leaders, and
■ Profile, a fast-track way to get a behind-the-scenes view of how Lan cashire operates. You can contact Common Purpose on 01772 799021.
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