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' Clitheioe 422324 (Editorial), 01282 426161 (Adveitsing), Burnley 01282 422331 (Classifieti)


ClitherDe 422324 (Editorial), 01282426161 (Advertising), Burnley 01282 422331 (Classified) ' T j r * * . 7 " i s i EVENTS •- FEBRUARY 27TH TO MARCH 5TH 271li - Knowle Green if


Village Hall. History of .'Warfare. Tel. Jean Prbc-: ter on 01254 878447. 27(h - The Grand,


lunchtime live music. Tel. 01200 421599. 28th -Swan and Royal


i u IF you are looking for a newly, f


V built home with space, gardens f and views-thentwoproperties- f within easy walking distance of ‘ vClitheroe’s amenities could fit' the bill. ■ Hollymount and Beechmount


:. are.brand new;family homes- .ready to move straight into.


. Both have been built and fin- , wished to high standards and are ■ f situated off George Street.


' . Hollymount, offered at=


f £335,000, is detached and has .)gardens to the front and rear. Its: ■: elevation gives' long distance ’ f panoramic views of the Kibble : Valley. -•


spacious dining- kitchen - with' French.:- «ii


: doors to- the garden,,utility.- room,' two: generously- sized reception rooms, cloakroom, four double bedrooms, one with an


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- en-suite, a four-piece house bath- : room and a double garage’and ' store) it is well worth viewing. At:just- £290,000, Beech-


-mount is a four-bedroomed ; dormer bungalow with an


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;' extremely versatile lay-out. . ■ With stunning views towards


■ Kemple View and Parlick Hill, it offers a generous fullyJitted con­ temporary dining kitchen with double doors onto a patio and a


- large picture window to make ■ the most of the views,- utility room, cloakroom, family lounge


‘ with double doors to patio, two - of-the four.bedrooms with en-. 'suites, a house bathroom, store .-room or study, garage and gar­ dens. - '


M Completed to a high standard


: ;and fully carpeted, Beechmount is ready and waiting for your 'movel'. '


, - • There is an open morning for both properties on Saturday,


. February 21st, between 12 noon and 2 p.m; All are welcome. : . Both properties are offered for sale by MSW Hewetsons, 6


: Church Street, Clitheroe. • ■ For an appointment to view, tej. 01200 424142 or visit vvvmms\vhewetsons.co.uk - More property - see pages 21


to 27. ...... ......... -.............................. ....... -............ -............. - i .............. -........ ' - Jimmy was first Scottish mayor ihipyeria^century


A FORMER Mayor of Glitheroe, Mr James McGhie, has died a t the age of 79. : , Mr. McGhie will be sadly missed by his wife, Hilda, family and by the local com­ munity which he served as a Labour councillor for many, years.. ' James was --known. by many: as Jimmy-and his; Glaswegian humour over-: spilled into.all areas of his: world. He enjoyed being involved in local politics and when he was installed as the -Mayor of Clitheroe in May; 1986, he was the first Scot to hold the office for 150 years and only the second Labour) mayor in 22 years. - ' ' - - > ’


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; - Mr, McGhie was born in Coatbridge, Glasgow and ' moved to Clitheroe in 1962 : to work a t Padiham Power': Station as a maintenance? welder. He met Hilda, who : came from-West Ham,- and; they, were i married in S ti Michael and St John's RC;*, Church in October 1964. - .;;,:He joined-the council in:-


,:,'1983 as one of the two repre­ sentatives for-St James's :Ward,’ he.was both a town) and Kibble Valley Borough ? councillor. He was also a':; governor of Bowland School i


and of Ribblesdale School as well as the social secretary at St Michael and St John's Social Centre. Mr McGhie enjoyed all


aspects of current affairs and politics and was often involved in community caus­ es for residents of his ward., Upon retiring his health saw


■ a decline, but he still enjoyed being.involved in the com­ munity and was kept busy with his family. ..A caring, loving husband


and a great father, he leaves behind his wife, who he has been married for almost 45 years, and three children Cheryl and Kieron, who live


in New Zealand and Vivien, who lives in Greenhow in the Yorkshire Dales, also daugh- ter-in-law Kuth, and sons-in-; •


- law Nigel and Vuyo. He also -• ik-ves five grandchildren


■ Emily, Damien,- Jessica,' Bethany and Blossom; and'


■two great-grandchildren,’ Daniel, aged four, and Hay-'- ley Jane, who was born five', weeks early, in New Zealand - '


• on the same day James died. . Thefuneral will take place'


. on Tuesday a t ' l l a.m. in S t : , .Michael and St John's'RC • ' •. Church,'followed by a short -


service at. Accrington Cre­ matorium.


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Hotel, Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Club, Gig \vith Steve Childs Quintet; Tickets on the door or from TIC or tel. 01200 424444., ■


28th - Clitheroe Ram­


blers) Association, meet Chester Avenue car park a t 9,-30 a.m. for Pinhaw Beacon. Tel.:Frances' Prince on 01254 822859. 28th - United Reform-


ed Church, Moor Lane, concert with,the Arden Youth Choir at 7 p.m. Tickets Clitheroe Music or tel. 01200 427115.


MARCH 1st - Clitheroe Ram-


blers'-Association, area coach walks. To book tel. 01282 449979. ‘ 1st - Knowle Green Vil­


lage Hall, buffet lunch from 12-30 p.m. Enter­ tainment. Tel. 01254 878447.; 2nd - Stepping Out,


rriMfcBolton-by-Bowland c ^ pm-k at 1-30 p.m. 2nd - Knowle Green


Village Hall, whist and dominoes. 'Tel. 01254 878447. . 2nd - Chipping Village


Hall. Over-50s keep-fit. Tel. 01200 453073.


' 2nd - Slaidbum Village


Hall, Tai Chi for over-50s. Tel. 01200 453073. 2nd - Whalley Village


Hall, Tai Chi for over- 50s. Tel. 01200 453073. 3rd - Clitheroe Ram­ blers' Association, meet


HURST GREEN BOWLING CLUB


Flea Market & Car Boot Sale


Village Hall


Sun 22nd Feb . 9am-4pm ’


Theresa's Tombola Home made


Refreshments , All Day ,


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ABOSAE EVERY SUNDAY-


Chester Avenue car park at 10 a.m. for Garstang, Nicky Nook. Tel. 01772 865578. - 3 rd - Knowle Green Village Hall. Line dancing


' mth Bob and Cath. 7-30 p.m. Tel.'01254 878447. 3rd - Stepping Out,


meet Longridge Civic Hall, a t 10 a.m. Tel. 01200414484.


' 3rd - Mellor Village


Hall, Over-50s yoga. Tel. 01200453073. 3rd - St Mary's Parish


Hall, over-50s keep-fit. Tel. 01200 453073. 3rd - Read United


Reformed Church. Friendly Circle, "Where East meets West". Tel. 01282778554. : 3rd - Clitheroe Library,


lecture by John Shaw "Walking from Roman Ribchester to York" at 7-


Saturday 21 Feb


Circus Hilarious!


; Parents 8( children vyill be doubled up in


their seats once again! Hilarious!


01282 661234


30 p.m. Tickets from library.


' . 4(h - Ribblesdale Wan-


derers' Cricket Club, Clitheroe Garden Club, lecture on "Gladioli and Carnations". Tel. 01200 425482.


. 4(h - Knowle Green Village Hall. Military whist and dominoes. Tel. 01254 878447. :;4(h - . ’St Wilfrid's Church Hall, Ribchester, Over-50s keep-fit. Tel. 01200453073..


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...4th - Pendle Club, Over •50s yoga. Tel. 01200 453073. ■ 4th - Clitheroe Con­ cert Society, present :Ellie Fagg on violin and


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• Anna Tilbrook on piano in CRGS Sixth Form Centre York Street. Tel. 01282 778484.Tickets from TIC, Clitheroe Music, Moor Lane or pay on the door. : 5th - Stepping Out


meet car. park by Read Cricket Ground, Whal­ ley Road. Tel. 01200 414484. ’ 5th - Tosside Commu­


nity Hall, evening of song, dance, comedy. Tel. 01729840272..


. 5th - Whalley


Methodist Church Hall, Ribble Valley Seniors' Action Forum "Traffic Problems in Whalley" at 10 a.m.


. . 5th - Knowle Green


Village Hall, lunch con­ cert featuring the Pen­ nine Trio. To book tel.01254 826948. 5th - Clitheroe Natu­


ralists' Society, "In Lime­ stone Country". Clitheroe Library at 7-30 p.m.


• TEN free “Grand Lunches" were up for grabs in the Christ­ mas Draw at The Grand, Clithcroc's new multi-media and arts centre. People taking part had to


guess which country The Grand's PR Practitioner, Paula Hardman, hailed from, with the options of Argentina, Brazil," Portugal or Spain.


. Clithcroc Churches in Partnership Lent 2009 •


Unusual Journeys to Faith


Saturday mornings from 1 lam —Noon at St Mary Magdelene’s, Church Street . ColTee/Speaker/Q&A. Ail welcome Retiring collection for expenses


28'‘ February Michele Guinness


• ‘From Judaism’ .


Author o f ‘Chosen’and many other titles: 7* March Dr Tim Rishton -


14“ March Revd Dr Simon Cox 21“ March Revd Mane Crook


Mrac @ St Mary’s Lenten Organ Recital


‘From Science’ ;


.--‘From Wanderer to Pilgrim’-:-: •


28“ March Revd Canon Dick Cartmell


From Politics!


For your diary: ‘Agnostics Anonymous’. .; Wednesday 22nd April 7.30 at St Maty.


Magdelene’s t ‘ j’ ,'


Not sure what you believe? . : : - ^ - Think science and religion are opposed? ^ Come along for open, honest conversation/debate Call 425053 for further details. ;•


In all, 59% opted for the right


answer - Brazil, with the 10 lucky winners drawn at random. They were: Barrie Nicholson, Michael Carr, Eric Musson, Doreen Walmsley, Margaret Cunliffe, William Odgen, Katy Rose, Kathryn Berry, Laura Quinton and Moira Cassia. Prizes can he collected from The Grand reception desk.


^Burnley Mechanics M Manchester Road - Burnley - Box Office - 01282 664400


Friday 20th Feb-'7.30pm | CIRCUS OF I HORRORS


Tickets: £20 '/£ 1 5 /£10 I


■ ■ i Saturday 21st Feb.- 7;30pm FAIRPORT CONVENTION


Plus Ken Nichol & Phil Cool '


, Tickets:’£20 ’ ,


.-.Tuesday,3rd March • - '7.30pm- .


COUNTARTHUR


; STRONG / -. j BBC Radio 4: -: Tickets: £14/£12


iThursday 5th March - 8pm CHUMBAWAMBA


UNPLUGGED Tickets: £12/£10


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March Events 6TH FAIRTRADE FASHION SHOW


:7TH ONE NIGHT IN VEGAS West End performers, fabulous showgirls - and outstanding musicians perform • . - -. classics from Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Bobby Darin, Elton John, The Lion King, Copacabana and more. . .


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12TH JOHN COOPER CLARKE L ? 13TH TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH 14TH-THE GROUNDHOGS + STRAY 8TH LIP SERVICE THEATRE 20TH ROBIN INCE


NOW ON SALE , ,


21st Burnley National Blues Festival Elide Brooks - Gerry & the Pacemakers v : ' East 17 - Gervase Phinn - Fendle Opera Show of Hands • Darts Legends of the Oche Forever in Blue Jeans Rock & Roll Show :


Book online at WVVW.bumlevniechaniCS.CO.uk Operated by Burnley Council


APOLLO [CINEMAS/


. HOLLYWOOD PARK BURNLEY FILM


H FRA T A GRAN TORINO (15) *2lirs :


Wed 25tli & -Riurs 26tti Rim OnV 0(1 secffien ZOO 420 6.40 9.00 B0LT(PG)‘2lirs


Daily 1.10 2.10 3.304.30 7.00, Fri/Sat/Sun 11am - 12(ioon No 1.10 3.30 Shows Mon to-Thurs


CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC (EG) * 2his SmIns


: Dally 1Z151.00 3.003.30 525 6.00 8.00, Sal Ute 10.45pm PUSH(12A)'2h(s10mIns'-


: . Daily 1Z40 3.15 5,40 8.15, Sal late 10.50pm


NOTORIOUS (15)*2hrs25mlns Nightly 8.30, Sat Late 11 pm ■


ROLE MODELS (15) 2h(S - En-Tues 8.45, Sat Ute 11pm


THE SECRET OE MOONACRE (U) ‘ 2his 5mins En/Sat/Sunonly 11am ■ v ;.


Sat/Sun Little Oscar Show 21st- 22nd Februaiy 2009 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 (U) - Eon & Games at 11am . .1 ■ ONE ADULT EREE WETH ONE CHILD ADMISSION - -.


■-The Directors Auditorium (Normal Paced Tickets) THE CURIOUS CASE OE BENJAMIN BUnON (12A) 3hm


_____________Daily 215 8 00 SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (15) 2his SOrnlns'


■ Dally 12.30 3.00 5.40 8.20 Sal Late 11.00pm- CADILUC RECORDS (15) *2hrs lOmlns '


: Daily 1,15 3.45 6.10 8.40, Sat Late 11.10pm ;


.:ERlDAYTHE13TH(18)1hr55mins. Nightly 915pm


HPS JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU (12A) 2his 25mlns ■


Dally 12.15 3.00 5.45 8.30, No 1Z15 3.00 shows E(i/Sat/Sun i , . . . HOTEL FOR DOGS (U)2hrs,


': ■ ; : En to Toes only 1.30 3.50 6.10, Ert/Sat/Sun 11.15am


THE PINK PANTHER 2 (PG) Ihr SOmins - Daily 5 45_________


Book and choose your own seat on-line @ ^ BOOKING AND 24HR INTERACTIVE INFO SERVICE -


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Rihhle Valley compiled by Marcia Morris All cnlrics forlncliLsion in these columns should l)c on a listings form, available Trom


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Main Reception, Rihble Valley Borough Council, Church Walk, Clitheroc, (01200 425I1I) and handed in by the lOth of the month prior to the event.


Ribble Valley Visually Impaired


Group meets every Monday evening in the Catholic Social Club. Tel. 01200426822. - Pendle Club,. Lowergate,


sequence dancing for over-55s each Tuesday at 7-30 p.m.


_ 20-21st - St Mary's Centre,


Clitheroe Operatic and Dramatic Society "Chess". Hotline 01200 424545. ’ , 20th - The Grand, lunchtime


live, enjoy local talent playing while you dine. Tel. 01200 421599. , 20th - The Grand, NRG (Ener­


gy) Clubnight for ages 12-16 years ■ only. 7 to 10 p.m. Tel. 01200 421599. ' 20th - Slaidburn Silver Band


concert at the Rolls-Royce Leisure - Centre, Bamoldswick, at 7-30 p.m. Tickets tel. 01282 812529 or 812475.


, ' 22nd -Clitheroe Mountaineer­


ing Club day meeting a t Kent- mere. Leaving council offices car park at 8 a.m. Tel. 01200 425884. 22nd - Clitheroe Ramblers' Association, meet Chester Avenue


A SPECTACULAR night with revolution dance which will be held on Saturday, Febru­ ary 28th, starting at 7-30 p.m. Get your tick-


. ets early for the event will be held in St ■ Michael's and St John's Social Centre, Low- ergate. -'


' :■ ■ To attend this event contact Kerry or


Angela by phone for tickets on 01200 427059 or 07738 820643. You can also e-mail at: katdesignclitheroe@yahoo.co.uk


EVENTS - FEBRUARY 20TH TO FEBRUARY 26TH


car .' park a t 9-30 a.m. for Bamoldswick. Tel. 01200 428766. 23rd - Stepping Out, meet West


Bradford Bridge, at 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200414484. 23rd - Whalley Library, lecture


on "The Galapagos Islands" at 7- 30 p.m. Admission by ticket only from the library. 24th - St Mary's Centre, Age


Concern 11 a.m. Jujitsu 7 p.m. 24th - Clitheroe Ramblers'Asso­


ciation, meet Chester Avenue car park at 1 p.m. for Bolton-by-Bow- ■ land. Tel. 01200 423881. 24th - Stepping Out, meet Brock


, Mill Picnic Area, Brock Mill Lane. West of Beacon Fell; No dogs. ■ 24th - Ribblesdale Wanderers


Cricket and Bowls Club AGM at 8: p.m. in the clubhouse; 24th - Knowle Green Village


Hall, line dancing. Tel. Jean Proc­ ter on 01254 878447. . 24th - Bowland and Ribble Val- ■ ley Malt Whisky Tasters' meeting at the Buck Inn, Paythome at 7- • 30 p.m. To book tel. 01200 445488. 25th - Bowland Transit Walk, .


Walloper Well to Slaidbum. Meet Interchange at 11-20 a.m. for BIO bus. Tel. 01200 443561. 25th - Knowle Green Village


Hall, advanced sequence dancing. Tel. Jean Procter on 01254 878447.


. 25th - Bolton-by-Bowland Vil­ lage Hall, whist and domino drive at 7-30 p.m.


- - ■ - 25th - St Mary's Centre, Little


Voices 6 p.m. and Brownies 6 p.m.- 26th - Stepping Out, meet Gis-


burn Festival Hall. 'Tel. 01200 414484. . ■ 26th - Samlesbury Village Hall,


Charity Rainbow whist and domi­ no drive. Tel. 01254 812327.' 26th - Whalley Abbey, meeting


of Whalley and District Historical and Archaeological Society, Speak­ er Margm'et Curry.


' 26th-Knowle Green "Village


: Hall, lunch concert featuring Alex Barnes (cello), Jennifer Carter (piano) and Erika Eisele (-violin). Bookings: tel. 01254 826948. . 2Gth - St Mary's Centre, Latin dancing at 7 p.m.


■ Further details of some of the aliovc events can he found m the advertisements ii^-ffeekcnd Plus. A liooking senice for theatres and ^ ‘ j events th'rougho’ut the region is availahlc at the Tourist Information Centre, Council Ofnees, Church Walk, Clitheroe, tel. 01200 425566.^


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