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I" Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 01282 426161 (Advertising), Burnley 01282 422331 (Classified) 18 Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, May 7th, 2009 ■ wwwxlitheroeadvertise £30,000 to be spent on footways Tradesmen are out to


• PRIORITIES for high-'-: • ways maintenance, work • across Ribble Valley and :■ how much cash;will be • spent oh it'have. been set : at a mating of local corinr: cillors.


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V ’ At the latest Lancashire Local Ribble Valley meet-: ing-the committee of


' county and district'coun- cillors discussed how to spend the allocated budg-: et for highways improve-: ments in the coming year. All Lancashire Locals have been allocated two ■ highways-related budgets


• for the. financial year 2009/10 by the county council, : apportioned accordihg to how many


. miles of road each partic-, ular district has.


. . For Ribble Valley,-the


' Standard Allocation Bud­ get for 2009/10 is £19,900 and the Additional High­ way Maintenance-Budget;' is £25,700.


• Standard Allocation


Budget is for highways work which would, be of benefit but would not be':


high enough on the priori- ; ,


: tydist:to,,be funded from •Hhecourity.’s'mainhigh-;::- .ways budget;* "VI', ./•.The'Additional High- '


; way Maintenance Budget: is intended: for repairs o r ; other maintenance to car- , riageways and footways. ,


• The following schemes were approved for funding from the Lancashire Local Ribble Valley'2009/10 highways budget alloca­ tion: : • £ 11,000 for footway


resurfacing in slurry seal at Low Moor, Clitheroe (Union Street, Nelson Street, Higher Riverside,


, High Street-,'' St . Paul Street and Queen Street).-,


lowing schemes and any others which members


might suggest:.' • 'York'Road/Whalley


:01d:R6ad;’at York Village - investigation of .traffic speed/voliune.


: • St Mary's Gardens,. Mellor - improvements to some corners of the grass verges. • Broad Lane, Whalley


- introduction of street lights up to the junction wth Mitton Road.- i The Lancashire Local


:. • £19,000 for footway, resurfacing in slurry seal: along Station Road/Mit- ton c Road,.' Limefield,-’•.• Abbey.' -Road,' • Abbey Fields and Abbots Croft ■ inWhalley.- - • A further report, includ­


ing estimated costs, is due to be presented and con- ,


• sidered at the next meet- : ing in respect,of the fol-.


committee is formed by equal numbers of council­ lors from Lancashire County Council and Rib­ ble Valley Borough Coun­ cil to make locally informed decisions.- , ’' . :Its next meeting Avill be held at 6 p.m. on Wednes­ day, July 15th, at Ribbles- dale High School Technol­ ogy College, in Clitheroe. More information about


the Lancashire Locals is available online , at: -www.lancashire.gov.uk


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THE owners of a digital camera that was left at' Sabden lodge (duck pond), in Whalley Road, a : few weeks ago are appeal­ ing for its return.- -


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Owner appeals for return of lost camera The camera was found


by someone who left a contact number on the


.'bench at the lodge, but this has proved'unobtain- able and the pictures, on


VICTIMS of domestic burgla­ ry can expect to receive a bet­ ter serwe from a new scheme. It is run by the police and the


the camera are of- senti­ mental value and irre­ placeable. If you are the finder wll


you please call Ben on 07799435350.


local authorities and will see qual­ ified joiners visiting victims of domestic burglary in the Ribble Valley, Blackburn with Darwen and Hyndburn, to fit security devices, such as Mndow locks and door chains. Joiners will visit addresses in


Partnership Against Crime vans, which is a joint initiative among Lancashire Constabulary, Black­ burn with Darwen Community Safety Partnership, Twin Valley


Homes, Hyndburn Homewise and St Vincent’s Homecare and Repair. The joiners, who have been given crime prevention train­ ing by the police, Mil advise home owners on security measures as well as carrying out small repair work, where feasible. They will support the police


crime prevention officers in offer­ ing advice on security measures such as lighting and fencing. Architectural liaison officer at


Blackburn Town Hall PC Richard Green said: “This is a major improvement to the service we currently offer to victims of bur­ glary and we are pleased to be


working in partnership with local housing associations. While bur­ glary figures are reducing, those who become a victim will now have access to qualified and expe­ rience joiners, who will offer a crime prevention survey and free security upgrades, such as door and window locks, where appro­ priate, with the support of the police crime prevention officers.” Our picture shows (from left to


right) Hyndburn and Ribble Val­ ley crime prevention officer PC Peter Wareing, architectural liai­ son officer PC Richard Green and crime prevention officer Carole Hendey. (s)


I; k •'1 ' • J - 1 ■ rk :( bucks get quacking at fun day! (Editorial),01282 426161 (Advertising), Burnley 01282 422331 (Classified) Local talent


is showcased AROUND 200 people


packed themselves into St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Bolton-by-Bow- land, for an inspirational concert by Ribble Valley soprano Jennie Marsden and The Mitton Singers. , Jennie, who turned 21 a


tew days before the con­ cert, has been studying at The Royal College of Music, in London, for the past, three years. She joined The Mitton Singers, an acclaimed local a capella group, for the homecoming concert, held in the wonderfully decorated church and attended by the Ribble Valley Mayor and May­ oress. Her recital was wonder­ ful, captivating the audi-


.ence with her beautiful voice, skilled projection and warm presentation. Songs were in English, Italian,' French and Ger­ man and the rehearsals with her accompanist, Richard Goodall, certain­ ly paid di-vidends, the two perfectly attuned. The Mitton:Singers


• were equally well received, their: varied proggramme ranging from “Teddy Bears’ Picnic” to “The Lord Bless You”. Several songs were also performed Mth Jennie as soloist. ; A delighted audience


would!not let the young soprano' go without two encores, her final song a very effective arrange­ ment of Benjamin Brit­ ten’s “Dawn by the Sally Gardens”. The concert was a joyous celebration of local talent, held in the perfect setting and much appreciated by a thor­ oughly satisfied audience.


An exciting


WADDLE we do if it rains? Oh, : we’ll just quack on with it!


■ •: And'that’s just what they did


- at Rimington-Duck Race, which proved lots of family fun despite


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■h the odd Bank Holiday weekend ' shower. Organised by Rimington- Recreation Association, the pop-


.; ular annual event was again well supported. Organisers this week said a big thank you to the Hart-


:; ley family for the venue at Bridge End Farm, to all helpers and spe- ■ dal thanks to MC and “compere


without compare”, Simon Nicholson.


As well as the various races, a'


host of side attraction kept visi­ tors entertained, including the chance to doiise the unfortunates


.in the^yillage stocks with wet sponges. _


Race results were: Main Race"^


1 Richard Rowland, 2 Andy at TBH, 3 Nick Capstick, last duck home Barbara Downing; best duck name “Cream Quackered” - Debbie Nuttall. Kiddies Duck Dash.-r 1 Tom Altham, 2 Becky Pilkington, 3 Josh Reynolds; last duck home James Czapowski, best duck name “James Pond” -


. Luke Watterson. Kiddies VIP Race - Heat 1 Libby Smith, Heat 2 Jennyi Pilkington, Heat 3 Jake


. -Lye; Final Jake Lye. Corporate Duck Race'- Heat 1 Michael


T-i Lbveridge Solicitors, Heat 2 Hans l-' &'Belle Marynissen, Heat 3 Ash- worth'Moulds Accountants, Heat


i?i'4 Kelviii Harris-Tocker, Final -Michael Loveridge Solicitors,


.: best'duck name i'Come on Burn­ ley” - John and Gill Naylor. Lay


. the Golden :Eg g -winner JiH Grimshaw. •


■' Our picture shows the mam race under way at Rimington. (s)


collaboration A,GROUNDBREAK­ ING fusion of jazz with orchestral strings will get its first airing in Clitheroe tomorrow night. -Lancashire Sinfonietta is staging just two con­ certs - tomorrow’s in Clitheroe and another in Lancaster the following night - which Mil fuse the strings of the orchestra with a jazz band of soloists in an exciting new collaboration. I t is believed to be the first of its kind for Lancashire audiences. -. Nick Kok will be direct­


ing the orchestra and has also composed one of the central works of the


.evening. .- • Among the jazz soloists


will be acclaimed saxo­ phonist Andy Scott. ■ The concert starts at 7-


30 p.m. at The Grand, in York Street, Clitheroe, tomorrow. For more details or to book, call The Grand on 01200


421599.' .


CHRISTMAS--has come:: early to Bolton-by-Bowland, - where the village drama group is about to stage Gor­ don Steel’s raucous comedy “A Kick in the Baubles”. The show opens tonight and


runs until Saturday with night­ ly performances at 7-30 p.m. at the Village Hall, this week. - Go along and see for your-


i sel-ves how Frank and Jean get ~to'grips with preparations for •'Christmas - fairy lights that - won't work, ornaments that sing and dance when they shouldn't,


: tempers that get frayed.;. -; • Frank certainly doesn’t wish it could be Christmas every day, in fact he’s dreading the arrival of snobbish in-laws who only ever bring a single bottle of wine for the entire festi-vities.


Throw.in a couple of larger-


than-life neighbours, let the drink flow merrily, and every­ thing is set for a fun-filled Christmas. But when someone unexpected appears, the rug is pulled out from underneath the chaos and the heartstrings are firmly tugged. “A Kick In The Baubles” does


contain strong language and adult themes so might not be


suitable for anyone who is easily offended or children under 12. ■ : Tickets cost £5 and are avail­


able from Clitheroe Tourist Information Centre, the Coach and Horses, Bolton-by-Bowland Tea Rooms or by phoning- Catherine Curry o n '01200 447048. Our picture shows the talent­


ed cast of “ A Kick in the Baubles. (T050509/1)..


Big bands back for Grand performances


BIG bands are coming back to the Ribble Valley. Recent “big band”


concerts have sold out, confirming the demand for concerts by big swing bands. Now, to meet that demand, Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Club has arranged a series of Sun­ day lunchtime concerts at Clitheroe’s state-of- the-art entertainment • venue. The Grand. With lunch and drinks


available and cabaret- style table seating to replicate the big band era, it will provide an enjoyable social experi­ ence and meet the increasing demand for live music in the area. Discussions are taking


place with several bands and there will be the opportunity for several youth jazz orchestras, as well as top UK big bands,. to appear. Clive Greenwood, of


Ribble Valley Jazz and' Blues Club, commented: “Live music is growing., Extra mid-month ja z z : gigs by groups have been arranged, in addition to the club’s existing live gigs held in the intimate atmosphere at The Swan and Royal Hotel on the last Friday of each month.


“Our Sunday concerts , : . ,


Mil bring the opportuni­ ty for families and friends


to get together, with good food and drink and enjoy the live swing and jazz


' ■ ‘ more recent Clayton-


' Hamilton jazz, and fea­ turing swinging Frank Sinatra-style vocals. - Several youth bands


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are booked-for future concerts, including The Lancashire Youth Jazz Orchestra, The Leeds College Big Band and The Clitheroe Grammar School SMng Band. Lunch and licenced bar


is available from noon, with live music from 1 to. 3 p.m. There will be cabaret table seating for


■ diners, as well as theatre - style seating for non din­ ers.


' Also, there will be the opportunity to partic-


V pate in a fun raffle during , the afternoon., I t will be an event of good food,


: good drink,'good compa- ny and good music. ■ Details of when tickets


- are available and where ' they can be booked will ’ be announced in these columns nearer the date.. ■ For more information on the Ribble Valley Jazz


: and Blues Club, phone . chairman Geoff Jackson


music from the golden era of Tommy Dorsey,': Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington,- Glenn Miller and the music of other recent popular jazz musi­ cians.. “The involvement of youth is in keeping with.


our policy to encourage potential to flourish, as


• we are doing with our series of workshops where local musicians of: all ages can expand their skills, knowledge and experience, guided by leading exponents of jazz


: in the UK.’.’-.The first


'.“ big band” concert is planned for Sunday, June 14th, and features one of the UK’s top acts, the renowned “Sounds 18 Swing Band”, who have a sensational repertoire from Count Basie to


- on 07870 908159 or visit: www.rvjazzandblues.co.u


- k Our picture shows,


from 'the l e f t ,T h e Grand’s events manager


- Matt Evans with Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues


' Club leader Brian Taylor . and committee member . Clive Greenwood, (s)


www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk Clitheroe A d v e r t is e rs Times, Thursday, May 7th, 2009 19 Christmas comes early! Tasty meal


for charily ITALIAN restaurant La Locanda in Gisburn is holding a cha'rity event on Sunday to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Care .unit a t Airedale General Hospital, near S k i p t o n . , From i p.m. until 6.


p.m. children can enjoy a special two-course meal with a cooking lesson for £7, while parents can enjoy; a; special, two- course meal for: £ 10. There vvill also be fun and games throughout the afternoon. : • In the evening, from 7


p.m until late, a two- course meal with wine tasting will be available for £20. There will also be a raffle and auction of prizes. ’ ' ' , Airthe money collect­


ed, (excluding money taken for drinks) will go to the charity. La Locanda, thanks to


the generosity of all its customers, has already presented a cheque for £4,400 to the Skipton Town Mayor Carole Manley in March, £18,000 to the Breast Cancer, Care Unit a t Airedale Hospital in February and £16,000 for Cancer Research UK in 2005. Skipton Mayor Carole


Manley will host Sun­ day’s event at La Locan­ da, which was recently shortlisted for the Taste Lancashire Award in the Lancashire and Black­ pool Tourism Awards 2009/10.


Auditions for


cricket show AUDITIONS for the October, play by Clitheroe Operatic and


■Dramatic Society will take place on 'Wednesday, May 13th, and Wednes­ day the 20th at the St Mary's Centre, in Church Brow. - Everyone is welcome to


attend the auditions, which begin at 7-30 p.m. The play MU be “Outside Edge”, a cricket-based comedy which has been previously adapted into a TV programme with Timothy Spall and Josie Lawrence. I t will be directed by Jon Ranwell. The society will hold


its AGM next Tuesday, May.12th, at the St Mary’s Centre, a t 7-30 p.m.


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