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. T H E 's k y ’s policewoman who is taking p a r t in a


V ch a r ity challenge to help young peo­ ple realise th e ir tru e p o tential.. ,


; Police Community Support (Officer . ' Jane Pearson will skydive 1,200ft in sup- - port of Million Makers-a national com-;


: petition that challenges teams of employ- -■ ees to raise £ lm. for The Prince’s Trust.


; '-The daredevil, who has been working as’ a p e s o in .Whalley for the past three years, will take part in the tandem sky- • dive in September -1 1 days before her


27th birthday. • She will be joined by 20 of her col- ■


leagues from the Lancashire Constabu­ lary, including Chief Insp. Alice Knowles, who has organised it. ' Speaking about the skydive, she said:


“lh a v e never done anything like this before, although I have always wanted to. I am quite looking fonvard to it as it will be different and exciting. In fact, I am counting the days! ' . “Lancashire Constabulary is the first


GREEN-FINGERED pupils a t St Michael and St John’s RC Primary School, Glitheroe, have been reaping the fruits of their hard labour. ■/ : The youngsters enjoyed rolling up i


their sleeves and getting their hands dirty when they spent time picking a crop of vegetables that they planted in special raised beds a t the school.


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' Hindelinis for a really fun and unique food experience ” ■ i > . " ! saysproprielorGuy.Bindley.


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VISITORS flock Sabden Horticultural Society Show (B150809/4). i ; The" school garden is a well-estab­


lished feature of school life and the crop of vegetables have been moni­ tored by the pupils and members of the school’s Eco Council. ■v.Our p ic tu re shows five-year-old


pupils Thomas Boocock and Isabella Simkin with the crop of vegetables ready for harvesting. (A200709/1) . ,


in the Northwest to enter, the Prince's trust million makers challenge.” - p e s o Pearson is hoping to raise £400. She a lre ad y ha s raised £200, b u t is appealing to generous Ribble Valley resi­ dents to dig deep into their pockets and sponsor ■ h e r by emailing jane.pearson@lancashire.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively, they can leave a message on her voicemail on 01200 458772.


■; ■ The skydive will take place a t the Black Knight’s Parachute Centre, in Cockerham. , Pictured is the daredevil ready to take to the skies, (s)


Whalley Police Station ■


FLOW ER S , vege tab le s, h an d i­ crafts, art and photography pro-


w id e d a colourful display a t Sab- , den Horticultural Society’s 66th annual show on Saturday. T h e show, held in St Mary’s Cora-


’ munity Hall, attracted around 700 entr ies from Sabden and th e sur­ ro u n d in g a rea , including many exhibits from children, and dozens of


. visitors went along to enjoy the spec- tacla


P r e s s , se c re ta ry Mrs Frances Haworth said the level of entries was


; very high and it was a great show. I t also marked 30 years’ service for the


: society secretary, Mrs Betty Clark­ son. The show was opened by long time judge Mr Joseph Green who also presented the prizes. Afterwards some of the award win­


ning produce was auctioned off to the visitors.


Trophy Winners


Alan Green Silver Rosebowl for most points in members’ section, Parfitt and Hartley; Pen-


die Furmture Cup for best floral exhibit in mem­ bers’ classes, G. D. Swindlehurst; Fricdricke Devaney Trophy for best floral exhibit in open - classes, James Devaney; Florence Crabtree Memorial Trophy for highest points in open flower section, Mr E. Moorcroft; Peter Burnett


• Memorial Trophy for best vegetable exhibit in - members* classes, Parfitt and Hartley; Fred Cottam memorial trophy for tray of vegetables, Parfitt and Hartley; Ernie Sedgwick Cup for best onion, David Harrison; Mr and Mrs Speak'


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Clitheroe Advertiser &Times, Thursday, August 20th, 2009 ...15 ’s colourful 66th show Cup for vegetables in open classes, David Harri-"^


• son; Clarkson-Dewhurk Cup for potato weight- v lifting, Alan Brookman; Irene Metcalfe Trophy ; for best floral arrangement, Glendah Parfitt; Barbara Lceming Golden Jubilee Trophy for best floral arrangement, Angela Newman; M r ; and Mrs Harper Cup for best floral arrange- • ment, Christine Woodward; R. Wallace Cup for.. roses, Mr E. Moorcroft; Leonard Roger Luckett Trophy for three roses, Glendah Parfitt; Roy Newby Trophy for best pot plant in members’ classes, Riley and Rogan; Sydney Spencer Tro- ‘ phy for best pot plant, Mr E. Moorcroft; Albert ;• Cockerline Trophy for best galdioli in members’ ■ classes, G. D. Swindlehurst; Amos Sedgwick Cup •


. for best gladioli, James Devaney; Marbill Cup • for handicrafts, Mrs M. Pounder; David Swan- . nick Cup for adult painting, Norman Brorale}^; Ann Calvert Award for handicrafts, Margaret Long; Joseph Wood Cup for baking, Emily Holden; Harold Norcross Gallery Tray for bak­ ing, P at Whitwell; Sabden W.I. Cup for home- economics, Mr C. Law; Walter Dob^n Cup for •. wine, Richard Lawton; Neil Campbell Gup for children’s classes, Ellie Lonsdale; Miss Alston Cup for children’s painting, Matthew Sharpe; Henry Mortimer Cup for endeavour, Isabella • Hoyle; Badger Wells Trophy for photography, Thomas Bailey; Pendleade Trophy for photog­ raphy, Rachel Thirlwall-Frith; Trophy for best egg in show, Mr S. Jones.


Results Open Classes-Flowers: Floral arrangement:


1, G. D. Swindlehurst: 2, Glendah Parfitt; 3, E. Moorcroft. Floral arrangement “summer holi- - day”: 1, Angela Newman; 2, Christine Wood-. ward. Floral arrangement in an unusual con-: tmnen 1, Christine Woodward; 2 and 3, Glendah Parfitt. Floral arrangement in egg cup: 1, Car- : olyn Bywaten 2, Tony Dawes; 3, Esther Davies.. Buttonhole: 1, G. Walmsley; 2, Janet Troilett. . Ladies’ shoulder spray: 1, Janet Troilett; 2, G. Walmsley. Bowl of roses: E. Mooravft. -


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WINNERS • John Hartley, AlunParfitt ' ; and Edward Moorcroft with Leo and Betty Clarkson at the Sabden Horli-


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4 * One rose as grown: 1, E. Moorcroft; 2, Sab­


den Bowlmg Club; 3, C. Law. Three dahlias: 1, David Harrison; 2, E. Moorcroft; 3, M. and L. Lonsdale. One dahlia: 1 and 2, David Harrison; 3, E. Moorcroft. Red flowers: 1, James Devaney; 2, E. Moorcroft. Calendulas: 1, David Harrison; 2, James Dcvancy. Gladioli: 1, James Dcvancy; 2, David Harrison. Mixed annuals: 1, James Devaney; 2, E. Moorcroft. Asters: 1, E. Moor- croft; 2, David Hainson. Three perennials: 1 and 2, E. Moorcroft; 3, David Harrison. Five stems of sweet peas: 1 and 2, E. Moorcroft.' Cactus/succulents: 1, Tony Long; 2, Alec Slater; 3, Tony Davies. Flowering p o t plant: 1, E. Moorcroft; 2, David Harrison; 3, Alec Slater. Geraanium or pelargonium: 1, James Devaney; - 2, Joan Thompson. Foliage pot plant: 1 and 2, r David Harrison. ' Open Classes - Vegetables: Basket of vegeta-:


bics: 1, David Hamson; 2and 3, Caldcrstoncs Allotments. Cabbage: 1, M. and L. Lonsdale; 2, David Harrison. One plate of soft fruit: 1, Kelly •: Eardley; Carolyn Bywater. Three beet: 1, M. and L. Lonsdale; 2, David Harrison. Six pods of ^


- peas: 1, M. and L. Lonsdale; 2, David Harrison. - Broad beans: 1 and 2, Alec Slater. Four potatoes' white; 1 and 2, David Hamson. Four potatoes • coloured: 1 and 2, David Harrison. Exhibition onions: 1 and 2, David Harrison. Four onions: dressed: 1, E. Moorcroft; 2, David Harrison. -


•Turnips: David Harrison. Runner beans: 1 and 2, Calderstones Allotments. Carrots: 1, David Harrison; M. and L. Lonsdale. Tomatoes: 1, David Harrison; Mr and Mrs D. Whitford.* Cucumben 1, John Oxborougb; 2, Alec Slater. Three leeks: 1 and 2, David Harrison. Six shal­ lots: 1 and 2, David Harrison.’Any other veg- . ctable: 1, Esther Davies; 2, E. Moorcroft; 3,- David Harrison. Heaviest truss tomatoes: 1, . David Hamson; 2, M. and L. Lonsdale. Herbs in pot: 1, David Harrison; 2, Calderstones Allot­ ments. Handicrafts: Knitted garment not machine- ’


made: 1, M. Balmbra; 2, Carol Sutcliffe. Gener- - al embroidery: 1, M. Pounder; 2, Julie Gill.". : Embroidery cross-stitch: 1, G. Walmsley. P m t - -.


. ings: 1, Norman BromlQr; 2 and 3, Eileen Hayes. ' • Soft toys: 1, Pendlecroft. Any other needlecraft: , 1, Maigaret Long; 2, Pendlecroft. Other handi- ■ • crafts: 1, Janet Troilett; 2, Monica Clarkson; 3,. PatWhitweD. _


• / Baking: Six small fruit scones; 1; Suzanne


Mitchell; 2, Rachel Thirlwall-Frith; 3, Mrs . Kathryn Clarkson. Shrewsbury biscuits: 1,


. Woodview MSU; 2, Jean Haythornthwaite. Loaf or cob of bread: 1, Jean Haythomthwaite; : 2, Mr C. Law. Apple pie: 1, Emily Holden; 2, P at • Whitwell. F ru i t cake: 1, P a t Whitwell; 2, :


, Frances Haworth; 3, Mr C. Law. Parkin: 1, M r . C. Law; 2, Jean Haythornthwaite. Victoria sandwich: 1, Pat Whitwell; 2, Jaqui Lonsdale; 3,


. Monica Clarkson. Swiss roll: 1, Jean Haythom­ thwaite; 2, Mr G. Law. Jar of jam: 1, Mr C. Law;: 2, Angela Newman; 3, Margaret Boocock. Jar of marmalade; 1, Mr C. Law; 2, John Oxborough.


• Lemon cheese: 1, Mr C. Law; 2, M. and L. Lons- ■ dale. Chutney: 1, West Drive; 2, Mr C. Law; 3, Margaret Boocock.


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;/ • Members Classes-Vegetables: Tray of v eg - . etables: Parfltt and H a r t l^ 2, John Oxborough; • 3, Calderstones Allotments. Four tomatoes: 1, John Boocock; 2, John Oxborough. Four p o ta - . toes white: 1, John Boocock; 2 and 3, Parfitt and Hartley. Four potatoes coloured: 1 and 2, Parfitt and Hartley. Cabbage: 1, M. and L. Lonsdale; 2, Parfitt and Hartley; Carrots: 3 and 2, Parfitt and Hartley. Three beet: 1, R ic h ^ Thompson; 2, M. and L. Lonsdale. Exhibition onions: 1, -


^ Parfitt and Hartley; 2, Calderstones Allotments. Four onions dressed:!, John Boocock; 2, PaiTitt : and Hartley. Shallots: 1 ,2 and 3 P a r f it t and Hartley. Heaviest truss tomatoes: L M. and L. Lonsdale; 2, John Pilkington. Runner beans: 1, Calderstones Allotments; 2, Parfltt and Hartley.. Six pods of peas: 1, Parfitt and Hartley; 2, M.' and L. Lonsdale. Any oth6^<* vegetable: 1, M. and . L. Lonsdale; 2, John Oxborough. One plate of ■ soft fruit: 1, Jean Haythomtbwaite; 2, John Oxborougb. .• Flowers: P o t grown fuchsia: 1, Riley and


Rogan; 2, Richard Thompson. Flowering pot • p lan t: 1, Richard Thompson; 2, Riley and


Rogan. Geranium or pelargonium: 1, G. D. Swindlehurst; 2, Richard Thompson. Calendu-. las: 1, Farfitt and Hartley; 2, lUchard Thomp-


. son. Mixed annuals: G.D. Swindlehurst. Gladi­ oli: G. D. Swindlehurst. Hardy herbaceous


■ perennials: G. D. Swindlehurst. Three perenni­ als: 1, G. D. Svrindlehurst. Sweet peas: 1 and 2, Parfltt and Hartley. Three hybrid tea roses: 1,


. Glendah Parfltt. Five spikes antirrhinums: G. D. Swindlehurst. Five dahlias: G. D. Swindlehurst.


"One dahlia; 1; Parfitt and Hartley; 2 and 3, G. D. Swindlehurst. Red flowers: 1, Par f itt and- H a r tley ; 2, G. D. Swindlehurs t. African marigolds: 1, Parfitt and Hartley. Three gladi­ oli: G. D. Swindlehurst.


• - Children’s classes - Wild grasses: 1, William ”


Holmes; 2, Max Blewitt; 3, Elite Lonsdale. Small fancy cakes: 1, Ellie Lonsdale; 2, Thomas Lonsdala Flowering heads:!, Thomas Lonsdale; > 2, Ellie Lonsdale. Pmnting ages 3-5:!, Hannah Bettess; 2, Anabelle Pilling; 3, Angela Wood. -


' Pdnting ages 6-8: ! , Annabel White; 2, Emily Sharpe; 3, Lily.Davics. Painting ages 9 -1 ! :! ,


r Matthew Sharpe; 2, David Gill; 3, Charh Tat- ■ tcrsall. Pmnting ages 12-15:1, Kathryn Clark- - ^


' son; 2, Timothy Clarkson. Model using a p o ta - .: to: 1, Elbe Lonsdale; 2, Lewis Gill; 3, William Holmes. Decorated dnnks can: 1, Max Blewitt; 2, William Holmes; 3, Ohvia Gill. Miniature gar- den: 1, Tim Clarkson. Photography: 1, Bcn- janun Muldoon; 2, Thomas Muldoon; 3, Peter v


' Lonsdale. Handicrafts up to 10 years: 1, Megan F a rn h il l; 2; Lloyd Oxborough; 3, George


: Holmes. Handicrafts 11-15: Ohvia Gill. * / : Wine classes - Home-made country wine, sweet: Glendah Parfitt. Home-made country wine, dry: 1 and 2, Richard Lawton.: > Egg classes - New laid eggs, white: Mary


Jackson. New laid eggs, brown: 1 and 2,-Emily Holden; 3, Kathryn Clarkson. New laid bantam eggs: 1, S. Jones; 2, Jack Haythomthwaite: 3, JohnOxborough.. - ■ ; v: Photography-Tranquility:!, Janet Keys; 2,


Miss K a th ry n Clarkson; 3, Mr and Mrs D. Whitford. Landscape: 1, Tony Haworth; 2, Janet Heys; 3, Tony Davies. ^


JUST opened in the heart of Gisbume Park ■ Estate is the Ribble Valley’s first .“boutique. farm and coffee shop” called Hindelinis, nes­ tled within the gardens of the exclusive 16- acre holiday home village Ribblesdale Park. . Tas tefully decorated, th e coffee shop


opened last week and is the latest venture of proprietor Guy Bindley and his wife, Amber, over from Hollywood, where she is acting, to help with the opening. ,


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I t opens a t 8 a.m. with a mean English Breakfast (only £5.50), serves great coffee,


. paninis, ice cream', scones w i th c lo tted cream, home-made cakes, cookies, hot choco-


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late sponge with melted clotted cream and other such goodies. ■ Guy is firmly committed to source quality


produce from Ribble Valley suppliers for deli­ cious seasonal ingredients and therefore the shop stocks organic and non-organic dairy


: products, meats, veg, potatoes and other pro­ duce supplied by Gisburne Park Estate and = other farms such as Lower Gazegill Farm, : Rimington. “We are really excited about welcoming everyone to Hindelinis for a really fun and


' Ribble Valley Souiced Produce


• Ice Cream, Paninis, Soups,'Goffee . .c and Salads


• Homemade Gakes, Gookies,-Gupcakes. and Scones


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• 'WiFi,:Rare.Breed Animals, Kid’s Play Area, Explore the Estate


• Convenience Shpp Open ’til 8 pm - ■ %


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. unique food experience, but we are also as excited to bring people into our beautiful Estate where they can walk their dog, play with the rare breed animals and let their kids - run loose in the play area,” he said.


’ ■ •“Everyone is welcome! Our chef, Maudie . Johnson, is an artist in the kitchen.” . Hindelinis is open until 8 p.m. Organic veg boxes are supplied via a local source, conven­ ience goods are stocked and also regional gems siich as Farrah’s Harrogate toffee a n d .: Toffee Shop Fudge from Cumbria: Further. ' information on 01200 4 4 5 2 2 7 . r ' ; ■; : ;


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