18 Clifheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, April 10th, 2008


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A flip of a coin « changed history


BACK in 1959 guitarist Tommy Allsup lost the flip of a coin with Ritchie Valens for a seat on a plane, and the rest, as they say, is


history. It was the ill-fated Buddy Holly plane


which went on to crash shortly after take­ off, killing Buddy, Ritchie and the Big Bop- per.


Tommy, pictured, was the guitarist with


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Buddy's band on songs like “It's So Easy”, “Heartbeat” and “Wishing”. This also explains Tommy’s link to singer/songwriter Kevin Montgomery, also pictured, as Kevin’s dad wrote “Heartbeat” and “Wish­ ing” with Buddy, back in the days before The Crickets. Kevin has always featured those songs, along with others, in his set when he tours here in the UK. Now music fans in the Ribble Valley can


experience their magic when the Aspinall Arms, at Mitton, hosts “An Evening with Tommy Allsup and Kevin Montgomery” on Sunday, June 8th Also featuring special guests, the show will begin acoustically with Kevin and


Accy Rockers are guaranteed to have you hitting the dancefloor


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Thu 17 April, 7.30pm £17.50 (inc FREE DVD)


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Sheila's Wheels Fri 25 April, 8.00pm £i 2 (£14 on the door)


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Thu 24 April, 7.30pm . £24.50


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June •Thu 05 One Night of Queen •Sat 28 Ballroom Dancing


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APTLY named Accring­ ton-based rock band the “Accy Rockers” will take to the stage a t a charity gig for the NSPCC tomorrow, when they guarantee to get


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toes tapping and fill the dance floor. Well known for their


dancefloor favourites from the 1960s, '70s and '80s, the band will be performing at Accrington Town Hall between 8 p.m. and mid­ night. The night is being organ­


ised by the NSPCC's Hyn- dburn and Rossendale branch, which has been raising money for vulnera­ ble and abused children for more than 100 years.


Deborah Sefton, commu­


nity fundraising manager for the children's charity, said: “The Accy Rockers are renowned in the area for providing a brilliant night of entertainment and music. I ’m really pleased they’re playing for the NSPCC and I hope as many people as possible come along to join the tun.” Tickets cost £5 and are available on the door.


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SAINT HUBERT'S - DUNSOP BRIDGE


A CONCERT OF HARR MUSIC


Sunday 20th April 2008 at 2.30pm


KATIE ROBERTS, HARPIST. Tickets £5


(includes refreshments during the interval) Tickets available from


St.Hubert's (0 1 2 0 0 4 4 8 2 3 1 ) or at the door on the day.


Proceeds in aid of St.Hubert's Church. East Lancashire Newspaper§j4i^.P V %


Tommy playing and singing and sharing stories, and even taking questions from the audience. For the second part of the show they will be joined by bass and drums to help rock through some of the songs on which has Tommy played during his lifelong career. After Buddy’s untimely death. Tommy


went into producing the great Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys and worked with the likes of Willie Nelson, Bobby Vee, John­ ny Burnette, Julie London and Vickie Carr. The Mitton show promises to be an un­ missable opportunity to see one of the great guitarists with Nashville's finest singer/songwriter. For more details, visit ivww.kevinmont-


gomery.com or call the Aspinall Arms on 01254826223.


what’s on in the


*Ribble Valley compiled by Marcia Morris


All entries for inclusion in these columns should he on a listings form, available from Main Reception, Ribble Valley Borongh Council, Church Walk, Ciitheroe, (01200 425111) and handed in by the lOlh of the month prior to the event


Platform Gallery, exhibition of


sculptures by Halima Cassell and Manipulate. Braille IT, meets in Ciitheroe


Library each Thursday at 9-30 a.m. to noon. Tel. 01200 426063. Ribble Valley Visually Impaired


Group meets every Monday evening in the Catholic Social Club. Tel. 01200 426822. Information from the Pensions Ser­


vice in RVBC offices. Tel. 01200 414453. Pendle Club, Lowergate, sequence


dancing for over-55s each Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. Sawley Village Hall, Bowland Guild


of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers, meet on the first Saturday of the month from 10-30 a.m. to 4-30 p.m. St Wilfrid's Hall, Ribchester: Line


dancing Mondays at 7-30 p.m.. Junior and senior RATS Wednesday and Thursday at 7-30 p.m., Ju Jitsu Friday at 7 p.m.. Brownies, Cubs and Scouts together with church groups also meet in the hall. Tel. 01254 878473. 11th - The Grand, York Street, pres­


ents "Battle of the Bands". Tickets available at www.ticketline.co.uk or tel 08714244444.


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A NEW exhibition is running in The Gallery at Chipping Post Office featuring Darwen bom artist Judith Herring. • She has displayed and sold pictures at a


number of galleries and solo art exhibitions throughout the North-West and her work has featured in both Lancashire Life and Lan­ cashire Magazine. Her subjects range from local vievvp to Cor­


nish seascapes.


EVENTS - APRIL IITH TO APRIL 17TH 12ih - Ciitheroe Ramblers' Associa­


tion, meet Chester Avenue car park at 9-30 p.m. to car share to start point at Langcliffe. Leader Mary Thorpe on 01254 823227. 12th - Oakhill College, Whalley.


Girls' indoor cricket sessions. Ribble Valley Cricket Development Group are holding four indoor sessions in order to select Ribble Valley Ull and U13 district squads. Girls aged eight- 13 of all abilities are invited to attend. £3 per session I2th - Ciitheroe Mayor's Parlour, a


coffee morning organised by Ciitheroe Garden Club. Proceeds for NW Air Ambulance, cakes, plants and tombo­ la. Inquiries, tel. 01200 425482. 121I1 - Platform Gallery. An exhibi­


tion of sculptures by pupils from St James CE Primary School. 11th - Ribble Valley Diabetic Group


meeting in Ciitheroe Rugby Club, Lit- tlemoor Road, at 7-30 p.m. Speaker Mr Carl Kenwright on "Neuropathy and Nerve Damage". Inquiries, tel. 01254 245611. 1-lth - Knowle Green Village Hall,


whist and domino drive at 7-30 p.m. Inquiries, tel. 01254 878447. 15th - Ciitheroe Ramblers' Associa­


tion, meet at Chester Avenue car park at 10 a.m. to car share to start point at Whitewell. Leader Mary Thorpe on 01254 823227. loth - Ribble Valley District Group


of Campaign to Protect Rural Eng­ land meeting in Whalley Methodist Church Hall at 7-30 p.m. Speaker Mr D. Chalmers, director of Country Landowners' Association. 16th - Ciitheroe Ramblers' Associa­


tion, meet at the start point Salesbury at 0-45 p.m. W'ednesday evening walks are four-five miles long. Leader Patrick Gavin on 01254 249500. 16th - St Michael and St John's Social Centre, tea dance from 2 p.m.


until 5 p.m. 17th - Knowle Green Village Hall,


luncheon concert featuring a recital by students of Chetham's School of Music, Manchester. Concert starts at midday followed by luncheon of Ian's famous fish pie plus a pudding. To book tel. 01254 826948. 171h - Downham Village Hah, chil­


dren's art workshop, for ages four to 11 years, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To book tel. 01200 445471.


D Further details of some of the above events can be found in the advertisements in Weekend Plus. A booking service for theatres and events throughout the region is available at the Tourist Information Centre, Market Place, Ciitheroe, tel. 01200 425566.


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PATHOLOGY (18) * 2tirs


Daily 1.00 3.30 5.50 8.15, Sat Late 10.40pm LEATHERHEADS (PG) * 2lirs lOmins


Daily 1.50 5.20 8.00, Sat Morn 11.1 Sam -Sat Late 10.35pm


THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES (PG) 2tirs Daily 12.40 3.00 5.30 7.45________


NEVER BACK DOWN (15) 2tirs ISmIns Daily 1.45 5.00 7.45, Sat Ute 10.20pm


AWAKE (15) 1lir45mins Daily 2.00 4.15 6.20 8.30, Sal Ule 10.30pm


The Direcinrs Auditoriiim INomial Tiehol PrlCfSi 27 DRESSES (12A)2htS


Daily 12.30 3.00 5.30 8.00 Sat Late 10.30pm 21(12A)*2tirs20mins


Daily 2.00 5.00 7.45, Sal Late 10.30pm


HORTON HEARS WHO (U) llir SOrains Daily 1.10 3.35 5.45 Sat Morn 11am


ONE MISSED CALL (15) Ihr SOmins Nightly 8pm, Sat Late 10.25pm STEP UP 2 (PG) 2hrs


Daily 1.15 3.40 6.00 8.30, Sat Morn 11am - Sat Late 10.50pm


Seliirilav's LMle Oscar show 12th April 20DS GOLDEN COMPASS (PG) Ihrs 55rains - Fun & Games at 11am


ONE ADULT FREE WITH ONE CHILD ADMISSION


Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company


Jekyll & Hyde The Musical


By permission of Josef Weinberger Ltd • B o o k & Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. Music by Frank Wildhorn.


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Tuesday 22nd - Saturday 26th April 7.15pm nightly


Ticket prices from £8. Concessions & family


tickets available on 01282 612402 or online at phtheatre.co.uk or call in at the box office. Opening times Wed/Fri/Sot


lO.OOom-2.00pm from March 26th.


At the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne, Lancs.


Not suitable for under 15s


For more details call the Box Office on: 01282 664400. Or book online at: Www.burnlevmechanics.co.uk


O ACCLAIMED musical society Preslon Opera will present “Die Flcdermaus”, by Johann Strauss, at the Charter Thc- alre, Preslon, from April 23rd to 2Gth. Die Flcdermaus (The Bat) continues (0 enthrall opera


audiences with its lighthearted comical story and extremely witty music. It incorporates a lavish masquerade ball, mis­ taken identity, husbands, wives, maids and lovers. Preston Opera’s performance will be sung in English. Performances are at 7-15 p.m. on all four nights and tickets are available from the box office on 01772 258858.


18th - Knowle Green


Village Hall, history group meeting. A talk by Alan Davis on the "Spanish Civil War". Everyone is welcome. Tel. Jean Proctor on 01254 878447. 19th-Ciitheroe Nat­


uralists' Society, meet Ciitheroe Interchange at 9-30 a.m. for Grass- ington. Suitable for non-walkers. Bookings: 01200428117. 19th - St James


Church, stimulate your writing with tutor Jane Eagland. Two linked days, also on the April 26th. Tel. 01524 592623/4. 19th - Swan and


Royal Hotel, function room, Ciitheroe Rock and Roll Club presents "The Cadillacs". Tel. 01200 443480. 19th - Ribble Valley


Council Chamber, IW Club, Ribblesdale, presents "The Nightin­ gale Singers". Proceeds in aid of North West Air Ambulance and East Lancs Hospice. Tickets from Ciithe­ roe TIC or by calling 01200 427734. 19th - Salem Con­


gregational Chapel, Martin Top. Spring effort to be opened by


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EVENTS - APRIL 18TH TO APRIL 24TH


Thursday 17 April


Elvis on Tour


: An evening of.-.- music dedicated to the king '


himself, with Lee :'AAemphis';King :


cashire. Tel. Jean Proc­ tor on 01254 878447. Tickets include supper, bring your own drinks. 22nd - Ciitheroe


Ramblers' Association, meet a t Chester Avenue car park a t 1 p.m. to car share to s ta r t point a t Nabs Head for Alum Scar. Tel. Alan Bibby on 01254812049. 23rd - Ciitheroe


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Mrs Elizabeth Robin­ son. Stalls, sundries, cakes,plants. Paintings by Audrey Walker, homemade teas. 19th - Ciitheroe


Ramblers' Association, meet a t Chester Avenue car park at 9- 30 a.m. to car share to start point at Embsay Moor. Bob Burton on 01254 812109. 21st - Knowle Green


Village Hall, Bargain Hunt with Alan Black­ burn of Radio Lan­


www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk SOCIAL LATIN


AND BALLROOM DANCE CLASS


THURSDAY EVESINGS


7pm - 8pm Beginners 8pm - 9pm Improvers


Sawley Village Hall, Sawley.


£4 per person


- For more details conuct Claire Gregory


01254 603957 or 07731340015


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Ramblers' Association, meet a t Edisford Bridge a t 6-45 p.m. Wednesday evening walks are four-five miles long. Tel. Penny Pitty on 01200 427395. 24th - Knowle Green


Village Hall, lunchcon- cert featuring The Auriole Ensemble of Kevin Gowland on flute, David Aspin (viola) and Eleanor Hudson (harp).To book tel. 01254826948. 24th - Ciitheroe and


D is trict Recorded Music Society, meeting in United Reformed Church, Moor Lane, at 7-30 p.m. Speaker Mr J. Singleton, of Nelson. 24(h - Ribble Valley


Seniors' Action Forum, ACM a t Castle Cement a t 10 a.m. Inquiries, tel. 01200 453072.


G E N E R A L A U C T IO N Thursday 17th April


Auction 1.00pm Viewing from 10.00am Kings Mill Auctions


Kings Mill, Queen St, Harle Syke, Burnley BB10 2HX Follow brown tourist signs to Queen St Mill Sale to include: House clearance furniture


Office Furniture & Finings ■ Running Machine Household Electrical • Fitness Equipment Box Lots - Toys • Tools • Jewellery etc Good Quality Items Always Required Refreshments Available


For Details Visit: Avww.kingsmilI.demon.co.uk Tel: 01282 435 435


E-mail: KMauctions@btconnect.com


M a n c h e s t e r R o a d - B u r n l e y


Friday 10th - Saturday 12th - 7.30pm Buniley Garrick Theatre present


F R IE N D S & N E IG H B O U R S A Lancashire comedy by Austin Steel Tickets £8.50 / Students £5.50


NIAMH PARSONS Thursday 17th April - 7.30pm


& G r a h a m D u n n e Tickets £10/£9


Friday 18th April - 8pm T H E C L O N E R O S E S


The best Stone Roses tribute in the business Tickets £10 advance £12 on the door


• Saturday 19ih April - 2.30pm - Tickets £7


Stars of the classic children’s TV programme suir in a brand new show featuring lots of sing-along songs, games and giggles


RAINBOW LIVE!


Saturday 19th April - 8.30pm CHRIS DIFFORD (Squeeze) 'Up the Junction', 'Cool for Cats'


& BOO HEWERDINE (The Bible) Tickets; £13/£I2


SALSA CELTICA Monday 28th April - 8pm


Latin Salsa music with the collision of Cuban exuberance & a distinctive Celtic twist Tickets: £13 / Children £7


1 Coming soon! Henry Blofield - Tim Vine - Bob Marley Tribute - Nina Conti - Ricky Tomlinson 1 Mad About The Musicals - Paddy McGuinness - John Bishop - The Bee Gees Story - Talon


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