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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 01282 478111 (Advertising), 01282 422331 (Classified) 40 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, September.11th, 2008 www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk Law f irm's top award


Action i is 'too little, too late


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LEADING local law firrh Houldsworth Solicitors has been awarded the Law Soci- ety’s prestigious practice, man­ agement award of “Lexcel”. Houldsworths, which has offices in Clitheroe and Whalley, is one of only 760 solicitors firms in England and Wales to achieve the award,, out of, approximately 10,000 eligible businesses.


Le^el P r o f - t i r o M a n a n o m o n r t jl-a nH a rH


Accreditation follows a rigorous external independent assess­ ment of the pffices and is only granted to those solicitors who achieve the highest of stan­ dards of practice, case, risk management and client care.


CLITHEROE estate agency Mor­ timers was.highly commended in the


- Fine and Country National Awards. Against stiff competition from other


leading independent property profes­ sionals in the area, the company won •


• its award for the North West region at the prestigious ceremony at the world- famous Belfry. Presented annually, the Fine and Country Awards are designed to cel­ ebrate all that is best in prestige estate agency. On receiving the award from Fine


and Country managing director Mike Bidw'ell, delighted partner Ian Lloyd said: ‘This award is the finest possible tribute to all the time and effort every­ one has put in over the past ,12 months to maintain the high standards'


' of customer service and professional­ ism that people buying and selling property of the very finest quality nat­ urally expect.”


' . With some 280 offices throughout


. the country. Fine and CountryJs the UK’s premier network of independent agents specialising in the marketing of individual and prestige homes. ,: ■ : ^ Our picture shows, from the left, Ian


V-Lloyd,' Mike.Midwell and Fine and ‘Country partners John Ardern. (S)


■ Partners John Houldsworth and Amanda Meadows are very proud of the achievement which has involved.all the firm’s fee earners and staff. Amanda says “The combined effort of all members of the firm ensured, that Lexcel was achieved at the first attempt, which is most unusual. “We were the first firm of solici­ tors in the North West to be


awarded the prestigious Investors in People. Standard back in 1995. The'further achievement of Lexcel clearly shows that we are continuing to be both forward thinking and progressive in this changing world”. Our picture shows solicitors John Houldsworth and Amanda Meadows with the Houldsworth staff. (A080908/3)


Bells ring out f or agency j * i t - '-v s


AIMED at kickstartin'g a stalling property market, the Government’s “stamp duty holiday” could be too little too late according to a leading North West law firm. Responding to growing pressure from an increasingly static hous­ ing market, the Government has announced a package of reforms to heip first time buyers'and those struggling to pay their mortgage. But Michelle Spensley, a con­ veyancing expert at Forbes Solici­ tors, believes the changes are not enough. Under the new measures. Stamp Duty has'been suspended from September 3rd for one year on houses costing less than £175,000. This wiil mean a poten­ tial saving of up to £1,750. Previ- ousiy the stamp duty threshold was £125,000, but rising house prices have meant far fewer prop­ erties available below that price.. Commenting on the change, Michelle Spensiey said: “While efforts to assist first-time buyers are welcome, the Government could do more to help all buyers'! “There has been no other reform to the remaining tax bands, which means that properties worth more than £250,000 will still attract a tax of 3% and those above £500,000 a 4% tax. Michelle added: “The Governrhent has had the opportunity for a fun­ damental reform of this outdated tax, which adds significantly to the cost of a house purchase. Howev­ er as house prices have increased significantiy, so has the revenue for the Government. It remains to be seen whether this package of measures will be sufficient to kick- start the market, or whether it’s too littie too late.” • Similar reservations: were expressed by Peter Bolton King,' chief executive of The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). He commented: “We are pleased a decision was made by the Government, as the indecision over the past month has had a major effect on consumer confi- dence.Today’s announcement is a step in the right direction, howev­ er, I am still concerned as I do not believe the decisions.made will help the entire market. . “The stamp duty threshold has risen from £125,000 to £175,000 and this is not going to have the impact needed to revive the hous­ ing market. The NAEA welcomes today’s announcement, however it encourages the Government to continue along this path to the fin­ ish line.”


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what’s on in the I Rihble Valley


compiled by Marcia Morris


iI aII entries for inclusion in these columus should he on a listings rorm, avaiiable from 1Muin Reception, Ribhic ValleyUorough Council, Church Walk, Clithcroe, (01200


425111) and handed in by the 10th of the month prior to the event. .


t Platform Gallery, exhibition gextiles ceramics, metal wood and


mhipping, textile and mixed mill"edia art exhibition by Thread- fro . Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. apart Bm 1-2 p.m. on weekdays.


lass entitled "People Watching". CBrabin's Shop and Gallery,


L raille .lt, meets in Clitheroe a ibrary each Thursday at 9-30


Monday evening in the Catholic Social Club. Tel. 01200 426822. 12th - Knowle Green Village


.m. to noon.Tel. 01200 426063. I Ribble Valley Visually


mpaired Group mee ts every


Hall, History of Warfare Group "The Spanish Peninsula! War". 0 Inquiries, tel. Jean Procter on


Weekendplus


FRESH produce and home-baked cakes will be on ■ offer at the annual harvest market hosted by St


Wilfrid’s Church in Ribchester. The market will c take place on Saturday, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the


hurch grounds, the. hall and the church itself. t The new session of the Waddlers carers and


EVENTS - SEPTEMBER 12TH TO SEPTEMBER 18TH


cultural show in the idyllic setting of Root Farm, Dunsop Bridge. A 14th - Clitheroe Ramblers'


c ssociation, meet Chester Avenue


Whemside and Buckden Pike Ben Brown, 01254 822851. 14th - Knowle Green Church,


ar park at 8-30 a.m. for Great


harvest thanksgiving service. Preacher the Rev. B Grist. Tel. Chris Okpoti.on 01254 878447. 14th - Sponsored walk round


IGth - Clitheroe Ramblers' c Association, meet Chester Avenue


beginners' y o g a for over 50s. Inquiries, tel. 01200 453073. 16th - St Mary's Parish Hall,


ennifer Rae on 01524 736211. 16th - Mellor'Village Hall,


West Bradford in aid of UNICEF. www.blueribbonfundraising.org H 15th - Knowle Green Village


1254 878447. f 12(h - Stepping Out, meet Plat­


Iorm Gallery at 1-30 p.m. f m Dunsop Bridge to Slaidbun,


Har park at 10 a.m. for Leek from J urst Green - 8 miles. Leader


t keep-fit for over-50s. Inquiries, ahe' Longridge Restaurant at 10


el. 01200 453073. t 16th - Stepping Out, meet by


nquiries, tel. 01254 878447. S 15th - Chatburn Primary


nquiries, tel. 01200 414484. fro13th - Rowland Transit walk 1ive miles. Meet Interchange for raditional agricultrual and horti­


1-20 a.m. B ll bus. t 13th - Hodder Valley Show. A


I all, whist and- dominoes. I chool, yoga for beginners. 4 ai Chi for over-50s. Tel. 01200 t eep-fit for over- 50s. Inquiries,


nquiries, tel. 01200 453073. T 15th— Slaidburn Village Hall,


53073. k 15th - Chipping Village Hall,


.m. Inquiries, tel. 01200 414484. S 17th - Bowland Transit walk,


Meet Interchange for 11-20 a.m. B ll bus. Inquiries, tel. 443561.' I7th - St Wilfrid's Church Hall,


laidburn Circular, of five miles.


Ribchester, keep-fit for over- 50s. Inquiries, tel. 01200 453073. 17th - Pendle Court, beginners'


Slaidburn car park at 1-30 p.m. Inquiries, tel. 01200 414484.. ~ .


el. 01200 453073. : 15th - Stepping Out, meet


K I N G S M I L I - AUCTION


Thursday 18th SEPTEMBER Auction 1:00 pm Viewing from 10:00 am


Kings Mill, Queen St, Harle Syke, Burnley, BB10 2HX


Follow brown tourist sigrts to Queen St. Mill.


Antique & Modem Furniture, Boxed lots, Tools, Records, Videos, Toys, Tiled Fire Surround,


C Collectables, Glass, Pottery, Paintings, Pictures Refreshments Available.


E-mail; ■ KMAiictlonsl5)btconnect.com


ig cards. Coins, Plates,'Dinah’M/Box, Beswick Good Quality Items Always Required.


For Details Visit; www.kinasniill.demon.co.uk Tel: 01282 435 435


yoga for over 50s, Inquiries, tel. 01200 453073. 18th - Stepping Out, meet


Kemple End car park (forest car park). Inquiries, te l. 01200 414484.


■ Further details of some of the above events can be found in the advertisements in Weekend Plus. A booking scn ice for theatres and events throughout the region is available at the Tourist Information Centre, Council Offices, Church Walk, Clitheroe, tel. 01200 425566.,


" CLITHEROE ^ AUCTION MART


CAR BOOT SALE


COME RAIN OR SHINE •Ciitheroe North turn off A59 •niBnOBQGK


OPEN EVERY SUNDAY


4HUGEHIIUS*S00SnUS*Mai5&flUf •IRUEROI7JDam«£10FaCAR


JISM IM U P T O W B L T BROWSE OR BARIffi


el. 01253 782828


www.hoylespromolion.co.uk S A T N A V -B B 7 1Q D


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Fashion & Dance Spectacular


Fri 19 Sept, 7.30pm, £7.50


JUMBLE SALE AIn aid of the stroke unit at


Tosside Community Hall


SUNDAY 14th SEPTEMBER


Ipm til 4pm iredale General Hospital what's on at


• Fri 03 •Thu16 • Sun 26 • Thu 30 • Fri31


■


Limehouse Lizzy Fri 26 Sept, 8.30pm, '£12 (£14 on the door)


mum


Season highlights include: . October:


Ciassic Legends of Rock Camerata- Classical Greats Houghton Weavers Rhod Gilbert


.. The Searchers ■ * *


November: • Fri 21 The Stylistics • Thu 27 - Derek Acorah ' • Sun 30 .Camerata r Autumn Serenades December: • Wed 31 New Yea rs Eve


January: • 03 -18 Panto - Aladdin & his Magic Lamp Group discounts available! Call the box office for details ■


For further information or to book call the box office: 4 -


: Justin Moorhouse: Thu 02 Ort, 8.00pm, £8 (£ 10orithe door)


0 1 2 8 2 6 6 1 2 3 4 pendle leisure trust]' I Committed to your


The Muni, Albert Road, Colne www.themuni.co.uk imuni


oddler group has reopened in Waddington Methodist Church hall on Friday mornings from ■ 10 to 11 a.m. And don’t forget, it’s Hodder Val­ ley Show on Saturday at Dunsop Bridge.


EVENTS - SEPTEMBER 19TH TO SEPTEMBER 25TH V 19th - West Bradford 19th - Alston Hall,


Blillage Hall, National anood Service, 2 to 4 p.m. • d 5-30 to 7-30 p.m. .


Saturday 20 Sept


Longridge, day course on hardy plants for cold places. Tel. 01772784661. r 20ih - Clitheroe Natu­


el. 01200 428117. S 20th - Chatburn CE


Ballroom Dancing


An evening of


Ialists' Society, meet - anterchange for 11-15 T.m. bus to Slaidburn.


c chool hall, "A Lan­ Lashire Night" with a ynne and Geoff Hoyle Rt 7-30 p.m. Tickets from Hoy Porter's butchers,


tel. 441185 or 441383. V 20th - West Bradford Huizmaster is Mr Bill


s oneywell, pie and peas Billage Hall presents,


udson's Ice Cream or Qillage Hall, quiz night.


upper. To book tel. 01200 426272 or 423424. . V 20th - Knowle Green


Frian Taylor and oriends. Tel. Jean Procter


n 01254'878447. H20th - Swan and Royal


a otel, Clitheroe Rock "nd Roll Club present


The Wanderers" in the function room. Tel. 01200


443480.20th - Bowland Transit Club, Slaidburn and Newton history walk. Meet Interchange for 11- 20 a.m. B l l bus. Tel. 01200 443561. 20th - Platform


Ballroom, Social, Sequence & ,


Latin American Dancing


01282 661234


50s.Tel.01200 453073. Ha22nd - Chipping Village


50s.ll, keep-fit for the over 22Tel. 01200 453073. . m nd - Stepping Out, a eet at Sahden car park 414t 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200 2484.


200 443633. m23rd - Stepping Out,


H 3rdMellor Village o all. Beginners' yoga for


Tel.eet Chipping car park. 2 01200 414484.


ver-50s. Tel. 01200 453073.23rd - St Mary's Parish


WWW. themuni


Gallery, felting for begin­ ners with Lesley King. To book tel. 01200 443071. • C 21st - Bowland Transit


01200443561.litheroe. Inquiries, tel. V 22nd - Knowle Green


Hlub, trip to Bridgewater c all, Manchester, for Halle Concert. 5-30 p.m. from


Cillage Hall. "The Tlitheroe Lion and Other


ails". Tel. 01254878447. c 22nd - Clitheroe Library, 2nd - Slaidburn Village


50sreative writing for over 2. Book: 01200 443071.


Hall, keep-fit for over 50s.Tel. 01200 453073. l 24th - Bolton-by-Bow-


/and Village Hall, whist


Church Hall, Ribchester. Keep-fit for over 50s. Tel. 01200453073. s 24th - Bowland Transit


domino drive, 7-30 p.m. 24lh - St Wilfrid's


-45ver-50s. Tel. 01200 3073.25th - Stepping Out,


o Newton. Meet Inter­ change for 11-20 a.m. bus. C 24th - Pendle Court,


Hall, Tai Chi for the over- el: 443561.


tummer walk Whitewell o litheroe, Yoga for for


meet Edisford Bridge car park. Tel. 01200414484. 251h - Bowland Transit


f Club. Meet Interchange Tor 9-30 a.m. B12 bus.


APOLLO C I N E M A S f l -. HOLLYWOOD PARK BURNLEY j


FILMS FROM FRIDAY12TH SEPTEMBER 2008 F0R7 DAYS PINEAPPLE EXPRESS (15) * 2hr lOmins


Daily 12.30 2.50 5.20 7.50, Sat Ute 10.30pm i - • THE STRANGERS (15) Ih r 40mins


Daily 1.20 3.20 5.20 8.00, Sat Late 10.15pm No 1.20 3.20 shows Sat/Sun


Ailvance Screening Weil-Thurs 17-1Blh Seel TROPIC THUNDER (15) *2his lOmins on screen 12.30 3.00 5.35 8.15


STEP BROS (15) 2hrs Daily 1.00 3.30 5,50 8.20, Sat Ute 10.45pm


DISASTER MOVIE (12A) Ih r 50mins Daily 1.30 3.50 6.00 8.10,


Sat Mom 11.15 Sat Ute 10.30pm R0CKNR0U(15)2hrs1Dmlns


Daily 2.00 5.00 7.45, Sat Ute 10.15pm HELlB0Y2(12A)2hls2amins


Fn to Toes only at 8pm, Sat Ute 10.40pm MAMMA MIA (PG)


Daily 12.40 3.10 5.40 8.20, No 12.40 3.10 show Sat/Sun


The Directors Auditorium (Normal Price Tickets) THE DUCHESS (12A)*2h is lOmins Daily 12.40 3.10 5.40 8.10


Saturday's little Oscar Shnw 13th September 2008 THE GOLDEN COMPASS - Fun & Games at 11am ONE ADULT FREE WITH ONE CHILD ADMISSION


THE WOMEN (12A)*2hrs lOmins Daily 12.20 2.50 5,20 7.50, Sat Ute 10.30pm


THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR (12A) Sat/Sun only 12.15 2.50 '


WALL-E(U)2hts5mins Sat/Sun only 1.15135, Sat Mom 11am.


' WILD CHILD (12A)1hr55mins Fn to Tues only at 1.15 3.30 5.45


Book and choose your own seat on-line @ www.apollocinemas.co.uk BOOKING AND 24HR INTERACTIVE INFO SERVICE


, , V- ABOVE NUMBER (Subject to a booking fee) Sat Nav location is B811 2tG*NFT*No Free Tickets


0871 220 6000 ; -CREDIT CARO BOOKINGS ALSO TAKEN ON THE


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bler3rd - Clitheroe Ram­ C s' Association, meet a hester Avenue car pack 01t 1 p.m. for Sawley. Tel.


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