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L E A R N IN G f ir s t h a n d a b o u t l i f e at th e heart o f British politics, m emb er s o f Stonyhurst C o lleg e ’s Politics S o c ie ty en ­


jo y ed a talk by R ib b le V a lley M P N ig e l . Evans.


In his talk titled “Parliament and the role of


the MP”, he spoke about growing up in South Wales and what had influenced his decision to enter politics. Mr Evans also described his experiences at


WELL EARNED REST: the Ramblers enjoy a break for food and hot drinks in a welcome sheltered spot during their 10-miie walk in the stunning, if still wintry, scenery of the Rowland Fells, (s)


Ramblers enjoy bird’s eye view IR ' I


I to walk up th e v a l ley pa s t Langd en ! Castle. Taking a brisk p a c e to counter a chill wind, initially th e g rou p w e re on the lo o k o u t fo r first signs o f H en Harriers. : None were spotted on this occasion as


STUNNING views marked the latest outing for Clitheroe Ramblers. A party o f 17 ramblers se t o u t from i Langden Intake, on the Trough Road,


spring seems'about a month behind, al- ■ though frog spawn was seen in the track-


I side ponds. , ■ ■ - : Taking a short coffee break at the cas­ tle, the group continued up the Fiendsdale valley to emerge on the fells at Fiendsdale Head and then continued southwards to­ wards Fairsnape Fell .: They, stopped at the calm to take in the


and Pen^^Gheht,-which were still snow- cappedj and Pe'ndle and Winter Hill to the south. Lunch was taken behind one o f


peat mounds in the lee of the north west­ erly wind. The sun shone as the intrepid group set out to traverse Wolf Fell, Saddle Fell and Whitmore Fell before Totteridge itself. The terrain was challenging as there were still patches o f soft snow and ice and although the peat was still largely frozen, the surface was slippery where the thaw had started. _ Totteridge affords some o f the best


views of Bowland and shows what the rap­ tors see as they soar over the fells and val­ leys. This time the group were cheated o f the best views as low cloud rolled in just at the point when the trig point was reached and the summit was shrouded in mist. Good views o f the Hodder Valley were


seen as the group descended the steep path to Hawarden Beck and then followed the river back to Langden Intake. Ten Miles were completed, but it felt


much more as the terrain proved so chal­ lenging and well deserved refreshments were taken at the mobile cafe.


Westminster and the trials o f election night, as well as his views on current issues. The question time afterwards was particu­


larly lively, society members putting Mr Evans through his political paces on subjects, includ­ ing Afghanistan, taxation, expenses, Europe and reducing the minimum voting age.


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THE COMMONS TOUCH: MP Nigel Evans with Stony­ hurst Politics Society members Hayley Stokes, of Longridge, and Rebecca Powell, of Clitheroe. (s)


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Roadshow when people show me what they’ve picked up at a car boot sale," says ■, Judith Miller, a presenter on theTV programme. : But unless you’re lucky, you need to < - know what you’re looking at in order to , : make a sound investment at a car ^ boot.


; ■ A much safer option is to start your antiques quest by visiting local - auction houses and , : antique fains where' items wiil have been vetted for quaiity and . :■ authenticity.


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auction house but not to buy immediately,” advises Miller, “dust go along to see what ; • - they’ve got,' and to sit through an auction.” ' “Obviously one of :


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looking at antiques is the condition they’re : in, so if you’re very interested in a piece, v •ask to speak to the auctioneer about it.”


WHAT TO LOOK FOR... Quality antiques often come with a hefty


price tag, but most pieces wiil retain or even increase their value overtime. . ' . The trick is to invest wiseiy and iisten to expert advice. “It’s actually cheaper to buy an antique


that is solid wood and that wiil last another ^ 200 years than it is to go to Ikea and b u y ' something that will fall apart in two years,” - says Miller, who suggests looking to pieces from The Arts and Crafts Movement of the late 19th century. ‘‘These will always be ' good investments because they’re solid'" ' wood and incredibly well made.” . Paul Martin; the tour-de-force of the .


antiques world and presenter of BBC 2’s,' Flog Itl agrees. “Why spend a fortune on something from the reproduction line or ■ £800 on having a carpenter recreate an .


i,antique look, when you can spend a similar amount on the real thing?" he says. ■ An expert on 17th and


18th century agl ish and Welsh oak, Martin has : some advice on what to look out for.


. i) “Look for good, solid English furniture that you ' can see your face in. It should look warm and x V; : ,1- tactile, with a dark'colour!;;


An early .lSth century George I v: .- . walnut bachelors chest, tiom 'AVo . Christopher Buck Antiques, may be a worthwhile investment .


and lots of texture,” he . says. V i /.Take.a wqridei^i P r ^ ■ . Cupboard from the period ' of Charles I c r ll. There is plenty of storage and i t . :would look absolutely


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. . As for artwork, Martin says you don’t have to look further than the 20th century for inspiration. “Works from Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell are sexy,and classy,”-he says. “Or look for artists tom the 1930 to


:1950s - artists like Terry Frost, famous for his abstract prints, and Dame Laura Knight.”


ENJOY IT! Most importantly of all, choose a piece that you actualiy likel


: “ There are no ruies when it comes to


: choosing an antique that suits you and your home,” adds Martin.“You need to find something that you enjoy iooking at.”


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