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JtfONDAV sees the release of boy band : ■ f^Avenue’s” debut single “Last ^Good-


y'-'-’.^t’-he five^strong-.group, fronted by ^■'yGi^iierM^jdnging'Sensation Jonny Lloyd, is v, Js^ ]^ tb e^ ea sed .on :CD in HMV stores


f arouna'^^ieiiaimtry.and as already-hotly- gilapp^to^jeachanttopper. - — '*4 J^lexrpupilbf -Gliiheroe Royal Grammar iVHcihOol. fonny, along with-fais band members >i.rare«igned to Grown Music Management, t. jiome o f “Sugababes”, “Gabriella Cilmi,' - .Mutya Buena - -to name a few. They have wonan album deal with Island Records. • • : Jonny is enjoying the stardom so far and


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WEEKEND WEATHER: There will be sunny inter­ vals on Saturday and light rain on Sunday with maxi­ mum temperatures of 17°C.


SUNRISE: 6-50 a.m. SUNSET: 7-14 p.m. LIGHTING UP TIME: 6-44p.m.


; is extremely excited about his single being released. . He even took time out of his hectic sched-


. ule earlier this week to come and meet-the team at the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times. During his time in the office in King


Street, the former Whalley chorister said: “ It’s good to be home as we are not allowed any holidays at the moment. . “ I’m living a dream I’ve had since child­


hood. This is all I ’ve ever wanted. Last week we were performing at the Trafford Centre and more than 300 fans turned up with ban­ ners. It was amazing. “We are looking forward to our single


JONNY is pictured with some of the editorial team (CR150908)


being released and it has had good reviews so far.” Jonny, who has a string of musical acco­


lades and achievements under his belt, is urging Ribble Valley folk to get behind him and buy the single. He added: “We need your support. I am


relying on my family, friends and all the peo­ ple from the Ribble Valley to go out there ■


and buy the single to ensure we achieve suc­ cess.


' ; ■ , “ I have never forgotten my roots and am


always proud to say that I ’m from Clitheroe.” Log on to www.clltheroeadvertiser.co.uk


to hear a taste of the single or simply click on to the band’s website wWw.weareav-


Valley holidaymakers safe and sound after XL collapse


NO holidaymakers from the Rib­ ble Valley have been left stranded in their resorts following the col­ lapse of the travel company XL. But N ip l Pratt, of Clitheroe


Travel, said he knew of one couple whose holiday had been cancelled at the last minute and that in some instances alternative flights have been arranged. He said: “ No one has been


stranded. A few people have had to endure different flights home, but they will be coming back when they should have done. There was just one couple who could not go away on Saturday, but they will get an instant refund. Others who had booked further in the future have all been sorted out because all of our customers have been pro­ tected right the way through.” . Nigel explained that holiday­ makers who had booked independ­


ently would have needed special insurance to protect their holidays, while those who used the services of a local travel agent would have had that protection built in to their package. ■ Immediately after news broke that XL had gone out of business, Nigel and his team had contacted all their customers who were affected - whether they were in their resort or still in the Ribble Valley - to reassure them that the situation was being dealt with. ■ Said Nigel: “ The couple whose


holiday was cancelled will get a refund because they had booked with another tour operator but had their flights through XL. Dis­ cussions did take place to try and get the flight reorganised but there were no planes available. Those who had booked holidays in the future, have got alternative flights


Q u e s t io n t im e a t a u c t io n


VISITORS to the Silverwoods Rural and Domestic Bygones Auction at Clitheroe Auction Mart on Saturday will have the chance to quiz their county councillors and bring up any issues of local concern.


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; Lancashire County Council’s mobile unit will be at the event at the Ribblesdale Centre from 10 a.m. to 2: p.m. . Ribble Valley representatives will . be out in force to discuss any issues of


local concern with County Council­ lors Chris Holtom, Mary Wilson and Albert Atkinson attending. ■ . County Coun. Holtom said: “ I’m


very much looking forward to meet­ ing people at the auction mart and talking to them about what the coun­ ty council has to offer. “The unit is there to provide infor­


mation on any of the county council’s services so if there’s anything you want to know, come and ask.” ;


with other suppliers and of those who were already in their resorts, one was due back on Sunday and came via Gatwick and then by bus to Manchester and the other peo­ ple are due back on Wednesday and will come back as planned.” He added: “ I think good things


will come out of this and there will be some changes to the market and possibly the end of super cheap flights which are not sustainable.” Nigel said he also believes more


people planning to go away will now be encouraged to book through local travel agents to ensure their holidays and flights are protected. Joanne Holroyd, assistant man­ ager at Althams in Clitheroe, said


, some 50 of their customers had been affected over the weekend, but alternative arrangements had been made in all cases.


Bridge Club winners


WINNERS at Clitheroe Bridge Club on Monday evening were: NS Deanna Atkinson and Robin Atkinson, Pat Ward and Roy Ward..EW Geoff Wharfe and Kath Thompson, Joan Bowker and Fran Gierat. ' On Thursday evening winners were: NS Pat Ward and Roy Ward, Jean Martindale and Janet Bailey. EW Chris Pollard and Joan Bowker, B. Cuba and IlsePark.


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Major road works in


pipeline MAJOR changes to roads, pavements and parking in Moor Lane, Clitheroe, have been pro­ posed. Traders and residents


have until next Thurs­ day (September 25th) to air their views about the plans, which include widening of the east footpath to allow more room and better access for pedestrians. The existing footway will be removed and resurfaced with Tarmacadam. The revamped pavement is said to benefit motorists and cyclists. The proposals also


include parking being moved to the west side of the street. This, accord­ ing to county council bosses, is to improve access for the residents and shop owners who live and work on the street. Work is scheduled


be carried out on Sun­ day, October 19th, 26th and November 2nd. However, prior to that, an extra-ordinary meet­ ing of the Lancashire Local Ribble Valley, has been arranged for 'Thurs­ day, October 9th, to'dis- cuss the proposals in fur­ ther detail. ; -


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B U IL D IN G w o rk on th e £3.2m. Clitheroe Castle her­ itage scheme is nearing com ­


pletion. The scheme’s champion, former


Lancashire High Sheriff Peter Robinson, this week enjoyed a sneak preview of building work undertaken at the site by William Anelay Ltd, one of the UK’s lead­ ing specialists in the conservation and restoration of fine and his­ toric buildings. The company has combined


traditional building expertise and centuries-old craftsmanship to construct a glass atrium linking the Clitheroe Castle Museum and North West Sound Archives on two levels, a cafe, exhibition space, interactive display facili­ ties and education suite, as well as


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End in sight for heritage scheme


OUR picture on Ihc left shows Mr Robinson


and Mr Hughes in front of the new


development and, right, an artist’s


impression of


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restoration work to the Castle Keep and buildings. William Anelay moved on site


last summer and is expected to complete the exterior work by the end of October, a month ahead of schedule. Heritage design compa­ ny the Contiuum Group, of York, will undertake the interior work. Ribble Valley Borough Coun­


c il’s community development manager, Mr Chris Hughes, who is spearheading the scheme, said: “The restoration and building work has made great progress and I am delighted that the inte­ rior work will start ahead of schedule. “Work on revamping the


Clitheroe Castle Gardens will also start soon and, all in all, the Cas­ tle is on target to re-open next spring.” Mr Peter Robinson added: “This is a huge project and it is


Major barn fire at farm


AROUND 50 fire-fighters descended on Slaidburn in the early hours of Friday morning to deal with a seri- oj^jam fire. fire, which started in a


pick-up truck parked in Church Stile Farm around 1- 30 a.m., quickly spread to a nearby bam which contained approximately 15 tonnes of bailed straw and livestock. Initially, four fire crews


tackled the blaze after help­ ing the farmer remove his animals. However, the oper­


ation proved laborious, as there are no water hydrants in Slaidbum, with firefight­ ers having to collect water from the river half a mile away. An hour into the oper­ ation the crews of four sup­ porting appliances also had to go to the scene after fire­ fighters discovered asbestos in the baim’s roof. The crews finally returned


to their stations at 8 a.m. Investigations are contin­


uing into the cause of the fire.


fantastic to see how it is progress­ ing. I am particularly pleased with the atrium, which looks set to be a stunning building.” Clitheroe Castle has dominat­


ed the Ribble Valley skyline since its construction in the 12th Cen­ tury by Robert de Lacy to pro­ tect the administrative centre of his vast estates. The Clitheroe Castle Heritage


Scheme, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, North West Development Agency, Ribble Valley Borough Council and the SITA Tmst, is one of the biggest heritage projects in the North West. The site is undergoing major


restoration and internal moderni­ sation in a bid to develop a repu­ tation as a quality visitor attrac­ tion, with strong links in the edu­ cation and specialist interest sec­ tors.


Driver’s lucky escape


A MOTORIST had a lucky escape when his car overturned on Brungerley Bridge in Clitheroe in the early hours of Saturday morning. The driver, who was initially unconscious


when fire-fighters arrived at the scene, was given first aid and oxygen therapy before being admitted to the Royal Blackburn Hos­ pital with minor injuries. Two other passengers in the car were also


treated at the scene and the road was closed for two hours.


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