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Opera star’s dulcet tones boosts troops


WELSH opera - star^ Katherine Jenkins joined- Ribble 'Valley MP Nigel Evans in Parliament to


• A FASHION show and talk by '


sHilary Cookson, of Maureen" Cookson, Whalley, proved pop-,i ular \vith members of the Inner •


" Wheel Club of Ribblesdale.: • : : An excellent lunch a t Mytton;


Fold Hotel, followed by^ an : afternoon of fashion and fun,'.: raised £600 for the club’s local- charities. Club" correspondent Edna


Clarkson writes:,“We have had; a good year of fund-raising and at our AGM we allocated £500- to the Air Ambulance, £500 to the East Lancashire Hospice,u £200 to Crosroads Caring for . Carers and £200 to the Sanctu-


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-way for Ribchester’s 49 th’annual .Field Day.


FINAIi preparation's are Under, '


T; This year’s event takes place o n . Saturday, June 20th; and there,’s an" ext'ra special sign 'advertising'the event; Local children helped to painti. it, with the guidance, of former CBee- bies’ TV star Bizi Lizi, at last year’s Field Day.' -


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,.v,Lizi who runs her.own art busines, Craftastic,' in Simonstone, had been


•commissioned to design the sign "(pic-: tured) arid set up a stand so local resi­ dents could help paint it.-The sign will ■now be used each yean


' . Gill Turner, Field Day committee.


chairman said: “Our new and colour­ ful sign has gone up a t the end of Gal-, lows Lane. ,“A big thank you to all who helped to paint it! Now we are looking for-


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' for 2009 and official opener of, the event is local resident Olivia Charnley,


: a 12-year-old'pupil who attends ■ noon: Jacob’s Join .tea party, which’


•. Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. ‘■She has a long association with Field -Day - having appeared on her ■first float as a toddler!


’ ■ Olivia, who attended St. Wilfrid s


' ■Junior School in the village, is also a • keen member of RATs (Ribchester


ward to another busy and successful ■


■ Field Day this year.’’ The parade will set off from Bee Mill at 1 p.m. and a ' team of young morris dancers is busy


:■ practicing for the event. - • . :• Music for the parade wll be providr;


■ ed by.the Blackburn and Darwen . Band,.;the City of Preston Band and


i, the Red Rose Band.- ' T On the field itself entertainment .will include the Pendle Dog Display


. Team, Ridgeside Falcons, a mini fair­ ground and donkey rides. Attractions also include the ever popular refresh­ ment tent and lucky dip. The Queen


- Amateur Theatrical Society.) and . 'enjoys ballet.. ■ -


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V She said: “I ’m really excited about being Field Day Queen. I’m looking


■' fonvard to having fun and I’m hoping i t will be nice weather!” Olivia’s atten d an ts will be Tia Tyrrell, Danielle Jackson, Rebecca-


Holgate and Nell Tomlinson and the page boy will be Rowan Bond. Olivia will be crowned by retiring


Queen Alexandra Finch, who will be accompanied by attendants Dora Green and Grace Talbot and page­ boys Dominic Finch and Archie


■ • Crossley. Full details of the'Field Day' ■(veekend - including the Sunday after- ■


' everyone is welcome to attend, are :: included in the Field Day programme ' which has been distributed through- - out the village.' • ••


The tea party on Sunday starts at


■ . 2pm with music by The John Wick­ ham Trio and there will be entertain­ ment for younger children provided ’ by Mr Jolly. If-you plan to enter a float/vehicle in the parade, call 01254 878215. The


Parade-entry classes are: Class 1 - Individual Fancy Dress, Class-2-


• Small Group, less than four. Class 3- • Group of four or over. Class 4 - Best Decorated Vehicle. : , The marquee will contain entries in


classes ranging from “a topical car­ toon” and ‘.‘make a garbage monster” to home-made cup cakes. There will.also be displays from local societies, (s) .


R iv# RiBble anglers must only take two salmon -ANGLERS on the RiverRibble are


' being reminded of the bylaw limiting. the number of salmon that can be killed. From June 16th through to the


. end of the salmon season on October 31st, licensed anglers are permitted. to fish for salmon, but can only take


■and retain a maximum of two. salmon per person. . i : - ; ; • - The mandatory, bag limit is again


supported by a free and voluntary tagging scheme to enable anglers to follow the bylaws with ease. This simple procedure will ensure each salmon carcass is marked with a unique ID tag as soon as it is removed. , The .tagging scheme is supported


by the Environment Agency, Ribble, Fisheries Consultative and Lan-' cashire Fisheries Consultative. All anglers are being urged to take part in the scheme and tags are . available from a number of outlets throughout the regioh.' .. Although the tagging


■Team Leader for Lancashire, said: “Two years ago, we made the deci­ sion to introduce the bylaw in order to further protect the salmon stock intheriver... •, , :. “ As a result, it’s a criminal offence to take more than two salmon dur­ ing the season from the River Ribble and its tributaries’and we will prose­ cute anyone found to be flouting the bylaw.- - “While many anglers now use the


. tags as a matter of routine, there are still some who aren’t aware of the scheme. The tagging scheme is a pilot proj­


scheme is voluntary, the Envi­ ronment Agency warns that anglers must be aware that the bylaw is mandatory and must ■ be coiriplied with. Richard Mcllwain, Fisheries".


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ect aimed at helping us to police the two fish limit and it has the full sup­ port of the Ribble Fisheries Consul-- tative Association, which represents angling clubs and riparian owners on the Ribble. We encourage all anglers to use the tags.”


■>. . Mr Mcllwain added: “While the


salmon run on the Ribble has improved considerably in recent years, it could be even better, and controlling the number of salmon taken by anglers, remains a vital


■ conservation measure. Controls on exploitation are one of a number of measures employed to help improve ■ the fishery.


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“These changes are vital to pre­ serve the long-term future of fish-


. cries interests on the Ribble.” The Atlantic Salmon is listed as a


priority species on the UK’s Biodi­ versity Action Plan and, despite improvements on some rivers, in gen­ eral stocks around the UK remain seriously depleted.


. For further information on the, Ribble Catchment area bylaws and the voluntary tagging scheme call -.08708506506.


' promote her work support­ ing British troops.


. Katherine was in Parlia- :


ment to raise the profile of the British Forces Founda-


■ tion, a charity which sup­ ports the troops by encour­ aging top-class performers from showbusiness to go around the world to enter­ tain servicemen' and women in all three services on operations. Katherine is a Trustee


of the charity and regular- ■ ly risks her life to sing for. British forces on opera­ tions ; in '. I raq .and Afghanistan.


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, Speaking from West-, minster,: Nigel said:; “Katherine is a wonderful singer arid I’ve been a big fan for a long time. I’m full of admiration for her work in su p p o r t of British; troops who are serving their country in some o f . the most hostile places on earth.” Our picture shows Nigel with Katherine, (s)


Duchy to create offices of outstanding beauty


PRESTIGIOUS new Rib­ ble Valley business premis­ es will soon be offered by


the Duchy of Lancaster. . The Duchy has announced that it is developing an exclu­ sive selection of office suites on the Whitewell Estate at Dunsop Bridge, in the heart of rural Lancashire and at the centre of the kingdom. Located within the Forest


of Bowland Area of Out­ standing Natural Beauty, the “Root Hill Estate Yard” com­ prises historic stone-built barns and racing stables where a derby winning horse - “Kettledrum” - was trained in the 19th century. The buildings are being converted- by the Duchy into 7,093 sq. ft of attractive and sustainable office space. “This is a unique commer­


cial development which has been sympathetically designed to reflect its natural


surroundings,” said Duncan • Isherwood, architect at Clitheroe-based firm Sunderr ■


. land Peacock. “We have retained many of


the architectural features of the original buildings, such as the panelled walls, roof truss­ es and quirky details reflect­ ing the many years they were used as stables, workshops and stores.


. “The offices will offer excel­


lent green credentials as we are using a range of natural and sustainable materials. One of the most interesting is British sheep’s wool for insu­ lation, which provides an environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional


’ products like glass fibres. In addition, the building will be heated and cooled using a heat pump system and each unit will incorporate a wood burning stove.” The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural


Beauty (AONB) partnership has already taken 1,500 sq. ft and will be the first erganisa- tion to move into the Root Hill Estate Yard.. Donald McKay, AONB


officer, commented: “We have chosen to relocate to the Root Hill Estate Yard as it is in a fantastic location accessible to the communities we serve. Not only is the development based in a beautiful natural setting,*it is central to all p a r ts of the AONB, froiri Beacon Fell to Gisburn For­ est, the Lune valley to Pendle Hill. It is also close to the sur­ rounding administrative cen­ tres of our partner organisa­ tions and still within easy reach of the national motor­ way and rail networks.'” 'The conversion, which is


scheduled for completion by. the end of July, offers flexible' floor-plans, making it suitable for a range of businesses, from sole traders to larger organi­


sations. Its rural location and sustainable construction materials make it an ideal choice for local companies and businesses looking for prestige offices which are environmentally friendly and efficient.


. . For more.information con­


tact the Duchy’s managing agents, Smiths Gore, on 01772663120.. 0 Founded in the 13th cen­


tury, the Duchy of Lancaster is a unique portfolio of land, property and assets held in trust for the Sovereign in his or her role as Duke of Lan­ caster. . Today the Duchy of Lan­


caster is custodian of 18,700 hectares across England and Wales, including key urban developments, historic build­ ings, high-quality farm land and areas of great natural beauty. For more information visit:, www.duchyoflancast-


er.co.uk Chefs serve up a Lancashire feast


A TASTE of Lancashire was experienced by budding chefs at Ribblesdale High School Technology College,


Clitheroe.' The Year-10 hospitality,


and catering group hosted a Lancashire-themed evening. The pupils devised their own three-course menu making. use of local produce as much as possible. Special thanks have been


expressed to Dunbia, for pro­ viding the steak for the mari­ nated “Ribble Valley” steak and vegetable kebabs; Gazegill Organics Farm, for the pork loin-and for helping, the pupils to make the lamb


A:VALLEY Brownie Pack and


. pre-school are enjoying playing • with somenew outdoor games. - ' Second Clitheroe Brownies and


the. Happy Tots Pre School, Read, won vouchers to buy the


. equipment. after taking part in - -ifestiye competitions organised by Shackleton’s " Garden: and' Lifestyle Centre.


■ ■ ■ The. Chatburn centre offered


.voucbers worth £100 for Jaques .^L^ondon for the best dressed Christmas tree decorated by a' local school or organisation, with • another £100 voucher for the best - hand-made decoration. ■ ' . Happy Tots Pre School won'■ one .voucher after sending in a picture of their decorated Christ-^ Meghan King, from 2nd:


Clitheroe Brownies; received'


■ £100 of Jaques of London vouch­ ers, along with another.£100 of vouchers for her Brownie, pack, for winningwith-her hand-made


de co ration.-_ . O Shackleton’s has raised £245


for the Derian House Children’s Hospice with a collection which ran from Christmas until Easter.


' ■ Our picture shows the Brownie pack.'(s)


'and Rosemary sausages themselves a t the farm; ■


Bashall Barn for helping the pupils to make the chocolate


• orange ice-cream cake at the barn; Leagrams for providing


the cheeses used.in some of . the dishes; and Holly Cottage = preserves for their wonderful apple and rosemary chutney.';


to complement the meats. The evening entertainment was rounded off with Phil Knight, a traditional Lan-.


cashire folk singer and story, teller. Our picture shows the talented catering pupils after ; a hard evening’s work, (s) ; ;


Fihi 11E At-i; '‘J- i www.clltheroeadvertiser.co.uk Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, June 18th, 2009 15 Donald was A ' WELL.RESPECTED


Clitheroe man and award-win­ ning Special Constable has died


aged 79.. The funeral of Mr Donald


Hook, pictured, who lived ivith his wife, Eunice, in Whalley Road, will take place at 11 a.m..; today a t Christ Church, in Chatburn. Mr Hook was bom . and brought up in Foulridge, near Colne. He hoped to make a career in the police force, but when he went to join, he dis- ■ covered he was not the required height and, when the restric- : tions were reduced, he was too


old. : Instead, he became a butch­


er and slaughterer with the family business at Foulridge. He met his wife-to-be at a


dance in Foulridge and the cou­ ple decided to get engaged in 1952. They married a year later and moved to the Low Moor- area of Clitheroe.'Mr Hook began a new job as a coach driver for Hod^ns Coaches. A few., years later the couple moved to live in Bridge Road, , Chatburn, to run a confec­ tionery shop. Their, two chil­ dren, Peter and Gwen, were


bom there. Mr Hook decided to work for


Ribble Bus Company while Mrs Hook continued to run the shop. To fulfil his long-held desire of joining the police, Mr Hook became a Special Consta­ ble in 1974. Four years after joining, he was commended for his actions, along with a Clitheroe policeman, after catching and arresting an armed man during a robbery at Browsholme Hall. Promoted to ■ sergeant, he rose to the rank of


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sub-divisional officer in the Special Constabulary, taking over the Clitheroe area,'com­ prising Padiham, Whalley, Clitheroe, Barnoldswick and Earby. He then received two ‘ judges' commendations and a chief superintendent's com­ mendation.'- . During this time, Mr and


Mrs Hook moved to Whalley Road, Clitheroe, to run a furni­ ture and carpet shop previously owned by Mrs'Hook’s parents, ; Mr and Mrs W. "V. Christy. On : retirement from the police at the age of 60, Mr Hook decid­ ed to buy a caravan.


< The couple spent their retire­


ment travelling. Unfortunately in 1993, Mr Hook became wheelchair-bound, but accord­ ing to his family, he never le t . his condition get him down. Mrs Hook said: “He lived life to the full. He was always full of spirit. He was a jack of all


trades.” . ■Mr Hook, who was a former


member of Chatburn Men’s Society, the Clitheroe branch of the Royal British Legion, and a Freemason with Waddington 401 Lodge, is survived by his wife, two children and three grandchildren, (s)


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