24 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, June 26th, 2008


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Sampling life on farm first-hand


by Hayley Gallimore '


SHEEP shearing, nest • b u ild in g an d picnics were ju s t some of the a t t r a c t io n s


, th a t


brought nearly 200 visi­ to r s to : Croasdale . House Farm in Slaid-


burn. Open Farm Sunday, organised by Linking


: Environment And Farm­ ing (LEAF), was a free event that gave everyone the chance to enjoy the living, vibrant countryside of the Ribble Valley by soaking up the scenery and experiencing the sights and smells of the ^


’.farmyard. Local farmers Malcolm >


and Marty Handley said the day had been a huge success that even the rain couldn’t spoil: “I t went


brilliantly despite the fact that it rained all day,” said


Marty. The event raised £350


for St Andrew’s Church, Slaidbum, from the sale of refreshments. The most popular


OUR phologniph shows Malcolm and Marty Handley witli neighbouring farmers ■ and their families during the “Open Farm Sunday” event (G010608/1) .


attractions on the farm were the sheep shearing demonstrations and the small animal nursery where rabbits, chicks and ducklings could be han-


■ died: “The kids loved it,” added Marty.


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Other popular activities included a nest building


competition, won by Rosie Rainford, of Accrington, and Joseph Clarkson, of. Read, and a colouring competition won by Leah Hartley, of Rishton, and Burnley’s


; Gregory Worden. ■ Open Farm Sunday was


over 500 farms open their gates to encourage th e . public to visit. ■ Clearly not deterred by . the rain, Marty Handley is looking forward to next


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year’s open.day: “We’ll- definitely be doing it,” she said, “and hopefully the


a national event that saw - weather will be better.”


Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley,422331 (Classified)


Cycling dub continues to gather more


THE new Clitheroe Cycling Club


continues to gain momentum. ■ More people are turning up to join


the friendly groups regularly setting off from the Platform Gallery (see the


Rides Diary, right). The organisers emphasise th a t


everyone is welcome — the more the merrier — and everyone is invited to the club's next meeting to hear a talk by an experienced sports therapist. ,, “Have you ever wondered whether


your saddle is at the right height? Do you get aches and pains on your bike, not necessarily your legs! Do you want to be comfortable and efficient on your bike? If your answer is yes to any of the above, then Nick Dinsdale is your man,?'said club organiser


Richard Paige. Nick is a local Sports 'Therapist


with a particular interest in cycling performance. In the past, he has coached and worked with.British cyclists competing at international level and as Sports Therapist and masseur to British cycling teams covr ering domestic and overseas events. ' He is also a keen cyclist himself and has competed both on and off the road for many years, including one of


■ the world's toughest events, the Three Peaks Cyclo-Gross, which he has com­


pleted nine times. Richard Paige added: “This is an


ideal opportunity for us all to use Nick’s professional knowledge to improve our riding styles..................


Sun shines down on village’s rose queen GLORIOUS sunshine greeted Sabden’s new


rose queen. Natalie Bristol (11) was crowned as new


rose queen of St Nicholas’s Parish Church at the beginning of the annual garden party , and the very next day carried out her first official duty by taking part in the church’s procession of witness around the -village. Natalie wore a pink satin gown with a


long burgundy train and was attended by - Emily Ricard, Lily Davies, Holly Arm­ strong and Kyra Mellows who all wore pink dresses trimmed with beading and dia­ mante. The cushion bearer was Ben Ricard. . The new queen was crowned by retiring


. queen Megan Armstrong and she and her attendants also took part in the procession. They were Hannah Archer, Raye Gould, Annie Finnegan and Emily Greenhalgh, with Chris Archer the page. . '


THE official group a l the crowning of • Natalie :


Bristol a n d , the opening of the


garden - parly.


Pictured arc the vicar and Mr


Colin Sagar (T080608/5)


. - : ^ ^ The church garden party was opened by


- former village resident Mr Colin Sagar and about 200 people attended, raising £1,460 ' forchurch funds.


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- The vicar, the Rev. Chris Sterry, wel-; corned everyone and there was a wide assortment of stalls. The bonus ball winners •were Mrs Mavis Wiseman; Mr Lee Parfitt


; and Mrs Ann Fletcher and the rattle winner : was Mrs Eileen Lowe. The sun shone again for the annual pro­ cession of witness around Sabden. This.


- started from church at 2 p.m. and was led-, by Ribble Valley Mayor and Mayoress,;


-Coun. John and Mrs Phillipa Hill, along- with the.-vicar and churchwardens.-


- ^ - In addition to the rose queens and their-; retinues, walkers included church organisa-


."tions, Sabden Brownies and the church. Thursday (Jlub.


j'.'Tt was accompanie'd by the Earby Brass,'


: - Band and the're were two stops around the '--village for hymns and prayers before return-;; ing to the church for a service.


CROWDS


; ■ • enjoy the 'sunshine al the garden party (T080G08/5b)


come.”


“Everyone will be made to feel wel­ Rides Diary


■' Road Rides, s ta r t in g from The platform Gallery, next to Railway Station Clitheroe. ,® Saturdays 9 to 10 a.m. Easy road


ride with Nick Dinsdale, ideal for beginners and family groups.


■ O Sundays 7-to 9 a.m. Medium level ride, with'Richard Paige, speed depends on group.’. j. . ; -.0 Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m. with Jim Nolan, speed depends on group.


: ■ © Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri­ days 6 to 7-30 a.m. Training rides


w i th with ."Early Doors Steve”. V Mountain bike, ride with Paul Wil­ son, starting from Edisford car park, • opposite Roefield Leisure Centre,


■ 'Clitheroe, on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 ‘ p.m. Difficulty level to suit ability of group. . Family bike ride for all ages, on


tracks through Gisburn Forest, on the second Sunday in the month. Adult riders can meet a t The Platform


■ Gallery at 9 a.m. to ride to Clitheroe. Alternatively, meet a t Clitheroe Rugby Club for 9-30 a.m. to load your


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. bikes onto the club trailer then drive to Gisburn, or make your own way to the Gisburn Forest meeting point for 10 a.m.


■ w . 0 For more details on the club and


its activities call Richard Paige on 01797 6312529 or -visit the website at: www.clitheroecyclingclub.co.uk


New international standard on offer


A COLLEGE which takes many of its pupils from the Ribble Valley is bidding to becoine the first centre in East and Central Lancashire to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma


Programme. - •• St Mary’s College, Blackburn, believes the


internationally-recognised qualification tyill enhance the range of options it can offer pupils. The “IB” is a highly respected, rigorously


academic two-year qualification which is an alternative to A-levels. St Mary’s has been cho­ sen as the nominated provider in Blackburn with Darwen and is looking to offer the IB from September 2009. The qualification is popular with universities


and employers because of its high standards and its breadth, while still allowing students to spe­ cialise in certain subjects. Students take a max- ■ imum of six curriculum subjects with three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level. Stu- dents also have to submit an extended essay in a subject of their choice and study a new subject; Theory of Knowledge." A -vital part of the course is that all students


also take creativity, action and service where they are encouraged to take lip sports, arts activities and to get involved in the community and in helping others.


■ 'Centres which wish to offer the IB have to submit to a rigorous authorisation process. Last October St Mary’s was accepted as an interested^, school and has now passed the first stage of t h i ^ j submission process. Staff are undertaking exten­ sive training this month and delegates from the


-International Baccalaureate Organisation wi 1 ■visit the college to give the final ^ a l of approval. ■ Mr Kevin McMahon, Principal of St Marys,


said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for future students of St Mary’s. 'A-levels will also contin- ; ue at the college,- but now students will have


.another-choice in the IB. -We know that many, universities are particularly keen on the qualifi­ cation and we need to ensure that our young people can compete for' the very top places.”


Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified)


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Ribble Valley compiled by Marcia Morris


All entries for inclusion in these columas should l>e on a listings form, available from Main Reception, Ribble Valley Borough Council, Church Walk, Clitheroe, (01200 425111) and handed in by the 10th of the month prior to the event.


Platform Gallery, presents an exhibi-:


tion of Northern Glass and Bowland FestivalCraftShowcase.-.;.. ; Braille IT, meets in Clitheroe Library each Thursday a t 9-30 a.m7 Tel. 01200 426063.


.; Ribble Valley Visually Impaired


Group meets every Monday evening in the Catholic Social Club. Tel. 01200 426822. 271h - Swan and Royal Hotel, Cas­


tle Street. Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Club gig with Alan Barnes and Bruce Adams Quintet. Tickets at the door or from Clitheroe TIC. Tel. 01200 4255GG. 28lh - St Michael and St John's


School, Lowergate, summer fun day ■ from 1 to 4 p.m. Lots to do for all the 'family, donkey rides, coconut shy, foot­ ball shootout, cake decorating, tombo-. la and lots more. Admission free. 28lh - Pedalling picnic, meet Dunsop


Bridge car park for short off-road cycle ride for the family from 2 to 4 p.m. Tel. 01772532237. 28th to July 4th - Browsholme Hall,


Bashall Eaves, open each day apart from Mondays, from 2 to 5 p.m. for guided tours. Tel. 01254 826719. 28th - Knowle Green Church. Bikers


THERE is an opportunity to visit one of the Rib­ ble Valley's bistorical houses this weekend. Brow- sholme Hall, pronounced “Brewsom”, is the home of the Parker Family, bowbearers of the Forest of Bowland, who have lived there since it was built in 1507. The present day omiers invite guests into the family home during the summer open days from.


■ Saturday until the following Friday, but not Mon­ day. On Saturday a summer fun day is being held' on the school field a t St Michael and St John's School, Lowergate.


EVENTS - JUNE 27TH TO JULY 3RD


breakfast and brew. All motorcyclists ; welcome. Inquiries, teL 01254 878394. - 28th Clitheroe Naturalists' Society,


St John's Social Centre, at 7-30 p.m.. JULY


meet Clitheroe Interchange at 9-30 a.m.. ; for Leighton Moss. Suitable for non- ;. walkers. To book tel. 01200 428117. . ; 28th - Croft Top Equestrian Centre, -


Rising Bridge, Accrington, charity rid­ ing show in aid of North 'West A i r . Ambulance; Tel. 01282615749. • 2 8 t l i- Bowland Transit 'Walk, 7


miles. Meet Interchange for 11-20 a.m. B l l bus to Slaidburn. Tel. 01200 443561. 28th and 29th - Sabden Open Gar- .


dens, 10-30 a,m, to 4 p.m. 29th - Stepping Out, meet a t 1-50


p.m. at Interchange stop 5 for the 1-59 p.m. bus. Tel. 01200 414484. , 29tli - Clitheroe Ramblers' Associa­


tion, meet Chester Avenue car park at 9-30 a.m. for Bracewell. Leader Peter Goodhill tel. 01200446671.- 30tli - Stepping Out. Meet a t Chip­


ping car park a t 1-30 p.m. About one- and-a-half hours to two hours. Inquiries, tel. 01200 414484. 30th - Ribble Valley Visually Impaired Group, talk in St Michael and


- • 1st - Clitheroe Ramblers' Associa- ■


■ lion, meet Chester Avenue car park at 10 a.m.'for Barley and Pendle Hill. Leader Marian Strahan 01254 822447. 1st - Knowle Green Village Hall, line


dancing at 8 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd - St Mary's College,


Blackburn, Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" performed by the Total Theatre Group. Tel. 01254 580464.


■ 2nd - Clitheroe Ramblers' Associa­ tion, meet at Hurst Green at 7 p.m. Tel. 01200424323. 2nd - Knowle Green Village Hall,


military whist/dominoes at 7-30 p.m. 2nd - Bowland Transit Walk, Burn-


holme Bridge to Dunsop Bridge - five miles. Meet Interchange for 11-20 a.m. B l l bus. Inquiries, tel. 01200 4435G1.. 2nd - Clitheoe Garden Club, coffee


evening and open garden a t Teewood Farm House, (off Fell Road), Wadding- ton, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tel. 01200 425482. 3rd - Bowland Transit Walk, ■Whitechapel circular - four miles. Meet


.Interchange for 9-30 a.m. B12 bus. Tel. 01200443561.


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; ■ Further delails'of some of the above events can be found in the advertisements in Weekend Plus. A booking scn icc for theatres i and events throughout the region is available at the Tourist Information Centro, Market Place, Clitheroe, tcl. 01200 425566.


Grand will be venue for band


A BAND.with strong Ribble valley connections will play at Clitheroe’


newest venue. The Grand, on Satur­ day, July 12th.


■ ■ . / 'The Ampersands are a Lancaster-


based four-piece alternative rock band comprising Stephen Hudson and Luke Foster on guitar and vocals, Dave Hobday on bass and Tom Peters on


drums. All four originally hail from the East


k i m Clitheroe-Social Club


FRIDAY 27th JUME 9pm


£5.00 per ticket £1 off with this coupon


OPEN GARDENS 5th & 6th July ' H am -5pm


t ■


,TON BY Bowland & Grindleton te you to drive through the heart o f the Ribble Valley.


OVER 2 4 GARDENS OPEN Floral displays in Church ;


SIAIDBURN SnVER BAND Sunday 6.30pm - -


REFRESHMENTS A V A ILA B LE , ; ; ■ . Map £5 per a d u l t________ ^


More information frorii 01200 441154 I. J J pp .. 7 j J j V '


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BROUGHTON GAME SHOW Traditional Country Show


S unday 2 9 J u n e 2 0 0 8 ■ Weil worth a visit


gj Broughtop Hall nr Skipton, (A59)


towards Clithqroe


X-Treme Motorcycle Stunt Trials Display, K9 Dog Display Team, Heavy Horse


Display, C.O.W.S. HistoricVehicle Rally, BIrdman Challenge, Gun Dog Scurry, Open Clay V ; : Shooq Falconry, Sheep Dog Trials, Fishermants Row, Terrier & Lurcher Show,Terrier Rac!ng,Whippet.;; , Show, Ferret Show & Racing, Rare Breed$,Vintage • - Tractors, Craft Displays, Bands, Bars & Catering. -.


Proceeds to The Upper Wharfedale Fell 'Rescue Association and The Cave Rescue Organisation


Interesting and unusual pieces of Victorian and Edwardian pine furniture restored and polished^ on the premises including: Z • Pine Wardrobes .:? - • Welsh Dressers • Drawers. • Bookcases : • Tables • Chairs etc- ^ in new or feclaimed timber to your.sizes.;l


13 Duck Street, Clitheroe 01200 422222 www.clitheroecountryfurniture.co.uk


Lancashire area and three are former pupils a t Clitheroe Royal Grammar School’s Sixth Form Centre. . You can find out more about the .


band and listen to their music at their Myspace site on the following:


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For ticket information, call The . . Grand on 01200 453050.


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www.myspace.com/ampersandsuk , i; ■When they play The Grand they wilte.^: be supporting “Dweeb”.


, Ring us with your news on .51200.


GISBURN MARKET & CAR BOOT SALES


Situated Top of Sawley Brow, A59.


OPEN FOR THE SUMMER THIS SUNDAY


AND EVERY SUNDAY All the usual aUractlans on site to Include bergalns galore, old and new, C££ WE ME BACK CUE TO MASSIVE P6BUC ANTICIPAnON £££ •; EVENTS - JULYMTH TO JULY lOTH 41h - Knowle Green


Church. E ncounter for youths 11 - 13 years. Tel. 01254 878394. 4th - Longridge Library.


Computer course with indi­ vidual tuition for absolute beginners. To book tel. 01200453073. 4 t l i - The Grand, York


S tre e t , Bowland High Dance Dynamix all day event.Tel. 0871424 4444 or vvww.thegrandvenue.co.uk . 5th-ClitheroeRamblers' Association, weekend away in Royal Hotel, Whitby. Tel. 01254 247791. ■ 5th - Clitheroe Parish


Church, new series of coffee ; concerts begins with organ­ ist Roger Fisher. Coffee at 11 a.m., concert a t 11-30 a.m. Tel. 01200 422828. 5th - Bowland Transit


Walk, Slaidbum circular six miles, meet 11-20 a.m. for Bll'bus.Tel. 0120443561. 5th - Goosnargh and


Longridge Show, at Lon­ gridge Showground. 6th - H u rs t Green


Memorial Hall, summer fete with side shows. Tel. 01254826378. Gth - Centenaries The­


atre, St Mary’s Hall, Stony- hurst, Ribble Valley Inter­ national Piano Week open­ ing. T ick e ts : from www.rvipw.org.uk or tele­ phone 01229861355. . 6th - St Mary's School, Chipping. Summer fair with five-a-side, bouncy


W W W . theniuni ' ^ -


castle, teas, cakes etc. Tel. 01995 61593. 7th - Knowle Green Vil­


lage Hall, whist and domi­ no drive. Tel. 01254 878447. 7th - Chipping Village


Hall keep f it session. Inquiries, te l . K a th Mitchell on 01200 453073. 7th - Slaidburn Village


Hall, Tai Chi for health. Tel. 01200 453073. 7tli - Centenaries The­


atre, St Mary's Hall, Stony- h u r s t . Piano week with- Angela Ba rnes (horn),


PENDLE HIPPODtoME THEATRE


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THE HAPPENING (15)*1lir 50 mins


' Daily 1.10,3.25,6.00,8.30, Sat Late 10.40pm ■ : No 1.10,3.25 Sat/Sun - No shows Wed 28th-Ttiurs 29th


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- An evening o f Ballroom, Social, : -Sequence & . Latin American • Dancing ^ ;


Ma rtin Roscoe (piano), Nicholas Wright (violin). ■ 8th-Clitheroe Ramblers’


Association, meet a t Chester Avenue car park at 1 p.m. for Chatburn. Tel. 07970 073356. 8th - Knowle Green Vil­


lage Hall line dancing. Tel. 01254 878447. 8th - Centenaries The­


atre, St Mary’s Hall, piano week with Noriko Ogawa. • 8th - University of the


Third Age meeting in Trin­ ity Church Hall a t 2-30 p.m. Speaker the Rev. Canon Dr Peter Shepherd. 9th-Clitheroe Ramblers'


Association, meet at Mellor a t 7 p.m. Tel. Alan Bibby on 01254 812049. ; 9tli -Bowland Transit


Walk, four miles Slaidburn circular. Meet 11-20 for Bl l bus.Tel. 01200 443561. 9th - Chatburn Village


Hall. Jewellery making six- week workshop. To book tel. 01200 453073. 9th - St Wilfrid’s Church


Hall, Ribchester, keep-fit. Tel. 01200453073. 9th - Centenaries The­


atre, Martin Roscoe plays four Beethoven Sonatas. 10 th - Longridge Library


computer course. Inquiries, tel. Kath on 01200 453073. 10th - Centenaries The-


' a tre, Ashley Wass plays Mozart, Liszt and Elgar. 10th - Slaidburn Village


Hall, yoga. Tel. 01200 453073.


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