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THE £3 million redevelopment of Pendle Leisure Trust's Pendle Wavelengths in Nelson opens this weekend> bringing true 5* spa facilities to the masses, as well as a superb fitness centre for adults and children. The holistic wellness centre is expected to be an inspiration for leisure providers across the world, not just for its luxury spa facilities, but for its unique integrated focus on health, fitness and well-being as an overall package. Members will be introduced to Inside Spa at the same time as the state-of-the-art fitness suite and offered a wellness programme that covers exer­ cise and relaxation. Pendle Leisure Trust is, not surprisingly, proud to be the first public sector site to launch such an innovative approach to health and well-being. Chief Executive Mr Phil Storey said: “We know that stress is a major health concern and want to compliment our fitness element with an expe­ rience that enables the local community to relax and focus on their inner well-being as well.” In addition to the myriad of relaxation and ther­ apies you would hope to see in any top-end spa, the Trust is taking the lead from its European counterparts and intends to take spa back to its roots and help people with illnesses or injuries. Links are being formed with the local Primary Care Trust, GPs and physiotherapists to provide patient referrals for medical spa treatments, such as massage, reflexology and facials for muscle tension, back problems and skin con­ cerns. “The eight-person hydrotherapy pool is already booked each morning for a team of physiothera­ pists working on people with muscle and joint problems," said Inside Spa's manager Emma Roberts, who was plucked from Center Parcs Aqua Sana where she managed a team of 38 therapists. At Inside Spa a two-hour spa session costs only £10. Added to that, Pendle Leisure Trust's fitness members receive a 20% discounted entry to ensure maximum value for money and loyalty for existing members. Guests are treated like royalty and provided with towels and robes as well as refreshments following a treatment. "Pendle Wavelengths offers a value-for-money, family experience that is usually only available in exclusive, high-expense private sector com­ plexes," Mr Storey added. "Inside Spa’s prices will be much more competitive than standard private spas, meaning the facilities will be acces­ sible to everyone.' The redevelopment of the existing 1980's Pendle Wavelengths leisure pool was carried out with


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strategic partner Alliance Spa, Alliance Leisure's spa partnership arm, which project managed and provided £2 million funding towards the unique venture. The remaining £1 million came from Single Regeneration Budget funding from the North-West Development Agency and Pendle Partnership - an alliance of organisations and people from the public, private, voluntary and community sectors committed to the economic, social and environmental regeneration of Pendle. The entire spa and fitness development of Pendle Wavelengths is supported and under­ written by Pendle Borough Council. At Inside Spa more than £280,000 worth of Dalesauna products create the same high levels of interior and experience you would expect in an exclusive 5 star spa retreat, including sanari- um, sauna, hydrotherapy pool, salt inhalation steam room, aromatherapy room, foot spas, rasul mud bath, a dry flotation room, ice foun­ tain, monsoon showers and three dedicated treatment rooms offering a range of therapeutic and revitalising treatments for the whole body New members will be inducted to Inside Spa at the same time as Pendle Wavelengths Activo fit­ ness suite, which boasts 55 Life Fitness stations suitable for those new to exercise right through to advanced gym-goers, and ideal for younger users in the 'active' zone too. The 'active' zone is a junior fitness suite special­ ly created by ZigZag to offer the latest interac­ tive fitness solutions designed to teach children sporting skills, build stamina and improve co­ ordination whilst having fun. Stations will include Danceactive computer lead dance plat­ forms, Activebox muscle strengthening game controllers and Activewall, an interactive reac­ tion panel sports wall. A variety of fitness classes will be programmed for the dance studio, including yoga, Pilates, cir­ cuit training, Tai bo and spinning. And an OFSTED registered creche will ensure the whole family can enjoy the centre, including the original Pendle Wavelengths leisure pool with water slide and wave machine. Boasting 55-stations, the Activo adult fitness suite at Pendle Wavelengths is a state-of-the-art adult fitness suite and features Life Fitness cardio vascular and equipment. Each Life Fitness cardio vascular sta' tion has its own televi­ sion screen enabling both pay-


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motorstoday.co.uk Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, June 28th, 2007 55 THE THURSDAY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT... Liz makes dreams come true By Natalie Cox IT is every girl’s fairy­


tale job. And for the past 23


years Clitheroe’s Liz Met­ calfe has been living that dream. She owns and runs


Orchid Designs bridal shop in King Street and spends every working day making other people’s dreams come true. This weekend Liz will


celebrate a milestone achievement. The 1,000th bride to be


dressed by Orchid Designs will have her final fitting. When Rachel Peel gets married this weekend she will be wearing her dream gown supplied and fitted by Liz and her assistant Jean Duncan. Born and bought up in


Newton and Tosside, Liz was educated a t Riversmead School - now Bowland High - before studying a t Nelson and


Colne College. Having trained as a childrenswear designer, she then put her skills into practice working for firms in Trawden and Blackburn before deciding to go it alone. Her first business prem­


ises was in Waddington Road where she worked for five years before moving to the King Street shop where she has been based for the past 18 years. One of the first wedding


dresses she designed and made was her own using antique lace sourced by her mother Marian Howard. This year Liz and her husband David will celebrate their silver wed­ ding anniversary. In her first year of busi­


ness Liz dressed 18 brides, last year she had provided dresses for 67 weddings. Since s ta r tin g her own business, Liz has kept a list of every single bride who has passed through her shop. Until recently, every sin­ gle dress Liz supplied was


handmade, however she now “From May to October it is also stocks off-the-peg gowns mad, but I really do enjoy it. although brides with very Every day is different, definite ideas about what “If we are making a dress they want to wear can be everything is handbeaded catered for with a personally and we do all the alterations, designed gown. Said Liz: Even with dresses that are


Gifts for pre-school


A NEW overhead projector and sa fe ty m a t t in g have been presented to Pendle Pre-School, in Clitheroe, by local employers 3M. The projector and matting


are among the 55,000 differ­ ent products made by the global technology company, which manufactures aerosol valves for the pharmaceutical industry at its Clitheroe site at Upbrooks. Pendle Pre-School is a reg­


istered charity and up to 24 local children, aged two to four, attend its sessions a t


Clitheroe Rugby Club each day. Manager Alana Word­


sworth said: “The children who come here learn through play and this donation is a wonderful help to us.” Howard Bleazard, of 3M,


made the presentation and commented: “The Pre-School provides a valuable service to the community and we are very pleased that the projec­ tor and matting will prove useful.” Mr Bleazard is pictured


with the children and helpers at Pendle Pre-School, (s)


New website A website linked to other local ones has been set up by Whal- ley Parish Council. On i t are minutes and agendas of the council meetings, which are on the third Thursday of the month, plus names of parish councillors, phone numbers and details of committees on which they serve.


The website address is: www.whalleyparish- counciI.org.uk


Parish council The following items are taken from the minutes of the May meeting, which were passed this month:


The chairman, Coun. June Brown, con-


g r a t u l a t e d Coun.Terry Hill on his election to the borough council and welcomed parish councillors Mike Fal­ lon, Steve Barker, Eric Ronnan and Jill Taylor.


Following a letter from the borough council in reply to com­ plaints about litter bins which were not emptied often enough, the lengths- man was to be asked to record full bins. The lengthsman emptied bins on Vale Gardens, but it was felt this should be the responsibility of the borough council, which was to be con­ tacted.


Coun. Barker said in his opinion the sign in Back King Street


was still in the wrong n/aeifimi Tip also


there is still a prob­ lem with vehicles blocking acess to and from George Street. The police were to look into the situa­ tion.


I t was agreed that Couns Brown and Fallon should be rep­ resentatives on the Borough Liaison Committee and that Couns Taylor and Fallon would attend the meeting regard­ ing the future of the Ribble Valley.


Two residents who had expressed interest in being co-opted onto the council were to be contacted. Candi­ dates must have lived in the parish or with­ in three miles of it for 12 months.


Coun Taylor reported that the wall to the


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made regarding who was responsible for the repair. The wall to the churchyard had still not been repaired. Borough councillor Joyce Hol- gate was to be con­ tacted as she was in correspondence with the diocese. Coun Fallon reported on damage to a waste bin on Green Park.


During time for public questions and com­ ments, Mr Tony Brown agreed with comments made by Coun Barker about the siting of the street sign in Back King Street. As he reported th a t the


problem had not been solved, it was decided th a t the clerk should write to the borough council with copies to the chief executive, Whalley councillors, County Councillor Albert Atkinson and Clitheroe police.


Attending his first meeting, Coun. Hill said he hoped rela­ tions between the borough and parish councils would remain good and that more communication could improve mat­ ters. The chairman commented that any matters should be in writing and the clerk


should be the point of contact.


Mr Brown referred to the parking of cars all day on King Street by traders, who were then taking up places which should be used by the public.


There was consider­ able room for parking on Accrington Road. It was suggested that the clerk write to the chamber of trade with a copy to Coun­ ty Coun. Atkinson.


Mr Stuart Kerr spoke about the amount of dog waste which he said had increased, particularly around the QEII Playing


Fields. This was an ongoing problem, but the Community Support Police Offi­ cer said they would soon be able to issue tickets of fines to dog owners or those with the animals.


Church tour A guided tour of the nave in Whalley Parish Church will be led by the Vicar, the Rev. Chris Sterry, tomorrow a t 7-30 p.m.


Social Whist winners a t Whalley Senior Citi­ zens' evening on Sat­ urday were: Ladies - Mrs P. Wooff and Mrs J. Walmsley. Gents - Mr J. White- head and Mrs D. Farnsworth.


Domino winners were Mrs M. Maden, Mrs J. Peel and Mr F. Peel.


bought off-the-peg it is nothing for us to take them a p a r t and rejig them, or add extra detail or beading. We can also supply shoes, bags, feather fascinators, t ia ra and dolls.” Over the years fashions


have come and gone with big skirts and puff sleeves making way for strapless gowns. As for dresses and out­


fits for bridal attendants, there are sometimes up to 140 different shades to select from. According to Liz, sage


green, chocolate, coffee and pink are still popular choices, but over the years she has also been asked to supply dresses in some more unusual colours including burnt orange, a black wedding dress and one of the more outstand­ ing ones which was a wed­ ding dress in Cadbury’s chocolate purple hand- painted with butterflies, fairies and flowers. Know­ ing the dresses she stocks


inside out means Liz can help brides choose gowns which compliment their figures. And as well as brides, Orchid Designs also caters for bridal atten­ dants, and supplies, makes and fits prom gowns, com­ munion and christening robes. Liz said that proms in


particular have become big business over th e past three to four years with girls spending between £150 and £200 on dresses. Now Liz’s daughter,


Laura, is following in her footsteps. Having been at Burnley


College studying fashion and clothing, she is taking a year out to gain experi­ ence in the industry before going to university Speaking about her cho­


sen career Liz concluded: “I t really is a lovely job th a t I absolutely enjoy doing.” Our photograph shows


Liz with her 1,000th bride Rachel Peel. (T250607-5)


Ramblers come in all shapes and sizes!


REFLECTIONS on “The R am b le r” e n te r ta in e d members an d guests a t the latest meeting of th e Clitheroe Ladies’ social section of the NFU. Held a t the Calf’s Head


Hotel, Worston, this was a members’ night, with hus­ bands and friends invited along, including Clitheroe NFU chairman Paul Barnes and his wife, Sue. Guest speaker was Mr


Peter Slack, a hill farmer from Buxton, in the Peak District National Park. He gave a humorous and


en te r ta in in g talk on th e various types of “The Ram- r bier” which pass through his farm. Over the years he had


identified a number of dis­ tinct varieties, including the accident prone rambler, who invariably hurts him­ self; the silly questions ram­ bler, who wants to know why the gate has to be shut and why do the sheep eat his ham sandwich and cheese and onion crisps if he puts them down?; th e romantic ramblers, who only see each other, and of course the stay-up-all-night rambler, who has to keep moving. Sundays were the worst


day, said Mr Slack, when the silence was inevitably broken by the lost rambler, going the wrong way and asking directions. In the Peak District they


get on average 32.5 million ramblers each year travers­ ing the footpaths with ruck­ sack, gas, tent and penknife on their backs. Elizabeth Robinson gave


the vote of thanks for an excellent meeting. There will be a day trip


on August 29th, to Clarks ’ Village, Windermere, and Lakeland Plastics.


School news The gardening club has been enjoying lots of strawberries and organic lettuce produced has been included in school lunches.


The cricket team won the Ribble Valley Schools' Tournam- net and will repre­ sent Ribble Valley Schools in the Lan­ cashire Cricket Championship a t Old Trafford today.


It is hoped the team will meet England s ta r Andrew Flintoff.


Having gone through the league season undefeated, the foot­ ball team finished in top position in the local league.


The netball team defeated Edisford School 12-3. The rounders team fin­ ished seventh in the


local league. Chil­ dren in Year 2 visit­ ed Blackpool Zoo.


Conference The next conference of th e Society of St Vincent de Paul a t the English Martyrs' RC Church is on Tuesday evening and there will be a District Conference next Thursday at St Alban's, Blackburn'’ a t 7-30 p.m. On Sun­ day four young peo­ ple will receive their first Holy Commu­ nion.


Responders Responders will meet tonight at 7-45p.m. in the Methodist Church Hall in Whalley. Anyone ‘ interested in attend­ ing to find out how they could become involved


in


Responding would be most welcome.


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