Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) 20 Clitheroe Advertiser STimes, Thursday, March 6th, 2008


Photographs of life on railway


could be ticket to travel prize


IF you are a keen amateur photogra­ pher, then you could be on your way to tracking a prize. As part of this year’s Community


Rail Weekend, there will be a photog­ raphy competitioon entitled: “Rail­ ways in the Community.” It is open to all and there will be


judging in three age groups: Under 12, 12 to 17 and adults. The judges will be looking for the


very best, original images of communi­ ty involvement in the railways. A prize of a free rail travel ticket for


Northern Rail \vill go to the winner in each age group. Short-listed entries, ruimers-up and


winners in each age group will form part of a photography exhibition in the Platform Gallery, Clitheroe, during the weekend, from May 16th to 18th. Photographs can'be in colour or


black and white and each person,can submit up to five entries, but all entries must be submitted before the closing date, March 31st 2008. Leaflets with rules and conditions of


entry are available from local rail sta­ tions or from Simon Clarke: 01772 530144.


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Railway link will give tourism fillip


THE start of the New Year has seen the Community Rail Partnership active in a number of areas. The links with Daisyfield School at the Blackburn end of


line are being developed, which will later in the year see a group of pupils travel into Clitheroe by train to visit, among other things, Clitheroe Castle and the town centre.- The new self-guide walk leaflet “Ride, Relax, Ramble and


Roam” was launched on January 23rd, 2008 in Accrington. After the launch participants undertook one of the walks detailed in the leaflet which took them on a circular route via the old railway line to Baxenden, returning to Accring­ ton via High Riley. Copies of the leaflet can be obtained from local railway


stations, tourist information centres and libraries or by con-' tacting Community Rail Partnership Officers Brian Haworth 01772 533196 or Simon Clarke 01772 530144.


The leaflet is also available as a download at


wvvw.elcrp.org or www.ribblevalleyrail.co.uk. The partnership is currently working with the organisers


of Clitheroe Festival "Weekend (May 17th/18th 2008), which runs alongside Community Rail Weekend (May 16th


-18th 2008). The festival weekend is set to be bigger and better \vith


events now being programmed. Already confirmed are the Clitheroe Beer Festival, Great Days, and The SheepFest. As well as street events and events on the Castle Field, music, dance, arts and cultural displays and performances


are planned. The Joint East Lancashire Line and Clitheroe Line Com­


munity Rail Partnerships are running a photographic com­ petition as part of this event details of which can be obtained as detailed above.


Startling world of beauty ’


beneath the seas


MEMBERS of Clitheroe Naturalists' Society were enthralled by Mr Ron Crosby's presentation of "The Light and Colour of Northern Waters" at the lecture in Clitheroe Library.


Accompanied by a V '-U - I '


series of superb slides Mr Crosby made the audi­ ence aware of the life underwater in the cold, dark seas, surrounding our shores, not publicised as other more exotic parts of the world. The waters off the Lancashire coast contain a world of tiny creatures all fighting to survive in a life never boring. Concealed in a wreck off Blackpool are sea anemones and soft corals and hiding in nooks and crannies are butterfish and mussels. Morecambe Bay mus­


• Well worth a visit


Interesting and unusual pieces of Victorian and Edwardian pine furniture restored and polished on the premises including: • Pine Wardrobes • Welsh Dressers • Drawers


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• Bookcases • Tables • Chairs etc in new or reclaimed timber to your sizes.


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help you announce it to the whole of East Lancashire & beyond


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On your special page-your engagement notice will appear and you can upload your engagement photos (especially one of the ring) for all your family and friends, at home and abroad, to see. The happy couple can receive messages of congratulations from all their family and frlends-they can edit the page regularly to Include plans for the wedding as well as adding wedding that everyone can log onto and enjoy and have fun with in the months ahead


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A POLICE Land-Rover has been donated to a local search and rescue team. Lancashire police have given the Land-Rover Defender to Bowland Pen­ nine Search and Rescue Team. Bowland Pennine is one of three


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Rescue men’s mission given new lease of life Inspector Neil Sherry of the emer­


teams that assist police with searches for missing people. Its members have expertise in first aid and casualty removal, and can be called on at very short notice and have had guidance from the police in searching for missing people.


gency planning team said “The service the SAR teams provide is excellent arid there are times when we need their assistance. The Land-Rover was being decommissioned by the Constabulary so we are delighted to donate it.”


Guidance for diabetic group


MEMBERS of the Ribble Valley Dia­ betic Group were given a talk by the group’s president. Dr A. Crowther, on the latest developments on tablets to treat high blood sugars. New drugs are licenced by the Med­


icines Management Board which over­ sees the benefits and the drawbacks and the cost implications to the NHS. Some drugs can only be prescribed


by consultants, but others by doctors and specialist nurses. Metformin has been widely used, but a side effect is digestive symptoms, Rosiglitazone causes heart problems and Rimona- bant has weight implications, so a


combination of tablets could be seen to be effective before the eventual change to insuhn. Inhaled insulin was thought to be the answer, but is now not manu­ factured so injected insulin remains the option, but there is consideration being given to patients who have digestive problems when taking several tablets


to put them straight on to insulin. Dr Crowther presided over the


ACM when Mr G. Dixon, Mrs A. Bar- ratt and Mr D. Stewart were re-elect­ ed as chaimian, secretary and treasur­ er respectively. Mrs B. Greenwood and


Mr M. Traves were elected to the com­ mittee.


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sel beds are a feeding ground for the predatory great sand starfish which encloses shellfish, some­ times for days, until the unfortunates release their contents. The snake pike fish, a foot long, is one of five of this species. Her­ mit crabs make use of whelk shells instead of one of their own making, which is in turn covered in hybrids. In channels near Peel


Island are at least 250 species including the black brittle starfish. The enlarged pictures of the many tiny creatures brought out the colours and amazing forms of sea anemones which is not a flower, but a predatory animal. The sea mouse, a worm, had bright green fins on its sides as well as darker bristles on its back and sea scorpions can change colour like chameleons. There was much fasci­


nating detail to learn and, of course, the deep­ er the dives the more dif­ ficult it became. Much work is done to try to protect our shores and trawling is banned in one sea loch in Scotland


the work of the Marine Conservation Society and said he spends many hours picking up plastic litter which is so harmful to the creatures. After questions, chair­


man Mr Frank Mason thanked Mr Crosby for a most interesting and informative lecture with superb photography, bringing to an end the naturalists' winter series of evenings in the library.


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Schools prepare for the big techno tournament


TECHNO whizzkids from three Ribble Valley High Schools are honing their skills in preparation for the annual Rotary Interna- tional/BAe Systems Technology Tournament, Taking place at 10 regional cen­


tres across the North West tomor­ row, it involves more than 100 schools from TOthin Lancashire and Cumbria, with around 300 teams taking part. The event provides more than 1,000 students with an


exciting opportunity both for prac­ tising team-building and communi­ cation skills, as well as problem­ solving in a design and technology environment. Among the 10 regional centres is


The Hollins Technology College, in Accrington, where teams from Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Ribblesdale High School Technolo­ gy College and St Augustine’s RC High School, Billington, will com­ pete. They \vill be among approxi­ mately 25 teams involving some 100


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students and teachers from Black- bum-with-Darwen, Hyndbum and Ribble Valley school. Competitors in previous Rotary


Technology Tournaments have described the day as thought-pro­ voking, great for team working, and a marvellous opportunity to repre­ sent their school and measure them­ selves against others. Robert Dunn, from the Rotary


International Organisation, said: “This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before.


and we are again delighted to have the wholehearted support of BAe Systems.” Malcolm Adams, head of public


affairs for BAe Systems Warton , was equally enthusiastic: “We are happy to seize every opportunity to excite young people about science, engineering and innovation. Rotary is to be congratulated for having firmly established this event as an annual fixture in schools’ calendars, and we are very pleased to be asso­ ciated with it.”


January was a very wet and windy month


RECORD breaking rainfall of 10-and-a- half inches often accompanied by gales, made January a miserable month. A cold start to the month with a little


snow on the third was soon followed with unsettled windy wet weather which per­ sisted throughout the month. Downpours on the 9th, 15th, 18th and


20th saturated everyivhere. Gale force winds on the last two days lowered the temperature yet again. Total rainfall 262.8 mm or 10.512 inch­


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COOKSON-WRIGHT


WHEN Sarah Wright and Alan Cookson set off tor the romantic city of Venice, family and friends thought it was a special trip just to celebrate her 30th


birthday. However, Sarah, formerly of Sabden, and Alan, for­


merly of Rishton, had made plans to make their four


day visit even more special. They were iriarried on Sarah’s birthday, February


. 19th, in the grandeur of the Palazzo Cavalli - the city’s Town Hall - next to Venice’s Grand Canal and within sight of the famous Rialto Bridge. I t had taken just three weeks to organise the mip-


tuals, which were conducted in Italian with English translations and \vith a witness provided by the Venet­ ian authorities. The couple, who live in Great Har­ wood, returned home to organise a wedding celebra­


tion at Whalley Golf Club. Sarah is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John


and Margaret Wright of Cobden Farm, Sabden. She runs her OTvn kitchen showoom and design business, Sarah Wright Kitchens of Great Harwood. She wore a strapless, knee-length cream dress and carried a bouquet of cream and deep red roses, made


by a Venetian florist. Alan, a company director, is the eider son of Mr and


Mrs Allan and Sheila Cookson of Rishton. .


preserve the marine l i f® ^ J|, Mr Crosby explaiiieu


CLOUGH - OGSTON


FAMILIES from Clitheroe and Silsden were united when Mr Stephen Clough married Miss Tracy Ogston. The bridegroom, a credit controller at AJA


Smith TPT, is the son of Mr and Mrs Peter and Irene Clough, of Pendle Road, Clitheroe. His bride, a learning resource centre manager at South Craven School, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold and Pamela Ogston, of Waterside, Silsden. The couple were married at Oakwood Hall, Bingley, where the reception was also held. Given away by her father, the bride wore a


light gold gown decorated with pearl detail and carried a bouquet of avalanche roses with lily of the valley and hypericum berries. Maid of honour was Allison Mathewson and


other bridal attendants were Samantha Longstaff, Kira Maries and Amy Mathewson. They all wore sage green dresses and carried hand-tied bouquets of avalanche roses. Best man was Raphael Parker and ushers


were the bride’s brother Tim Ogston, Steven Turner and Andrew Walmsiey. Following a honeymoon in Barbados, the


newlyweds returned to their home in Earby. Photo: Hayley Louise Photography


Nature at its most notable


HIGHLIGHTS of the past year were discussed by Clitheroe Naturalist Society at the annual members’ night. Walks and lectures were


talked about and photo­ graphs, slides and scrap­ books recording some of the memorable events looked at. This year’s meeting was


notable for the slides that chairman Mr Frank Mason showed of his trip to South


America in July when he vis­ ited Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu in Peru. His slides were shots taken


from the air, train and on foot. Those of Machu Pic­ chu - “The lost city of the Incas” - were outstanding. There were detailed pic­


tures taken from the moun­ tainous train journey to reach the place, as well as at sunrise and during daylight hours. They gave a picture of


the arid terrain and equato­ rial forest surrounding the high valley. At this altitude farming


can be difficult and there was little natural wildlife to see other than the llamas who keep the terraces of the sacred place well cropped and one of the many lizards native to the region. Nonetheless the talk and


slides offered a sickness-free visit to a remarkable place.


AVCI - WALMSLEY


CLITHEROE couple Miss Lisa Walmsiey and Mr Cengiz Avci were married at Mit- ton Hall. A police officer, the bride is the daughter


of Mr and Mrs "Tom and Krys Walmsiey, of Clitheroe Kennels and Cattery. Her bridegroom, a purchaser for Trutex,


is the son of Mr and Mrs Remzi and Janet Avci, formerly of Clitheroe, and now of New Brighton on the Wirral. Given away by her father, the bride wore


a full-length ivory gown with a beaded bodice. She and her attendants each car­ ried hand-tied bouquets of burgundy and cream roses with seasonal foliage and berries. Bridesmaids were Joanne Walms­ iey, the bride’s sister, Sevim Avci, the bride- groom’s.sister, and Hannah Taylor, the bride’s niece. All wore full-length burgundy dresses. Best man was the bridegroom’s brother,


Marcus Avci, and Philip Walmsiey, the bride’s brother, was the usher. A reception was also held at Mitton Hall


and the newlyweds enjoyed a honeymoon in Egypt.


A WARM welcome awaits customers to the first Clitheroe Country Market of the new season. The doors of Clitheroe


“ »rket returns


United Reformed Church Hall, Moor Lane, open on Tuesday, when home bak­ ing at its best returns after the winter rest. On sale from 10 to 11-30


a.m. will be home-made cakes, pies, savouries, bis­ cuits, jams, marmalades and chutneys, home pro-


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fA V A RIBBLE VALLEY


BOROUGH COUNCIL


Ribblesdale Pool Organised Sessions


Aquatone classes Aquatone is a perfect way to keep fit, as the classes are water based making this an excellent way to tone your body without feeling any strain. You can work to your own ability to maintain your fitness level.


Aquatone/Aquarobics sessions are available on a Tuesday evening at 8.45pm - 9.30pm, Wednesday mornings 9.00am - 9.45am and also Thursday 7.00pm - 7.45pm.


Aqua - mobility


duce, plants and hand­ made crafts, such as cards, jewellery and hand-sewn items. The market continues


each Tuesday through to early December. Coffee and tea is available and the popular slice of cake of the week continues. Anyone wishing to help


at the market or become a producer is welcome. Either visit a market or ring 01200 425264.


Aqua - mobility is a gentle swim for people with physical disability, Impairments and learning difficulties. If a carer is needed to assist then they can attend the session for the same fee. This session is also available to people on the fitness for life scheme.


Please note this is not an instructed class.


Aqua • mobility is available on Mondays 6.00pm - 6.40pm.


Ladies only


Ladies only swim is available on a Tuesday 8.00pm - 8.45pm.


For further information, please contact the reception for details on 01200 424825.


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