%vww.clitheroeadvortiser.co.uk 8 Clitheroe Advertiser&Tfmos,TTiursday, April 1,2010. Qjj l Music maestro MP slams www.cllthorooadvertlser.co.uk 'F a iz a Afzaal


AN ex-pupil of St Au­ gust ine’s RC High School, Billingtoh, has hit a high note with his


latest composition. Christopher McGuire


Hair-raising day in aid of Haiti


!l i * ■


Interesting and unusual pieces of Victorian and Edwardian pine ^ furniture restored • Wtia Wardrobes


on the premises. - -'Welsh Dressers


•Drawers • Bookcases • Tables • Chairsetc .


13 D u c k S t re e t » C l i th e r o e • 0 1 2 0 0 4 2 2 2 2 2 w w w . c l i t h e r o e c o u n t r y f u r n i t u r e . c o .u k


Next to Tescos - far beyond comparison


WELL DONE: Claire Halstead and Philip Ramsbottom with some of the charitabiy- minded children: from Sabden school, (s)


A BAD hair day at a Sabden school raised money for earthquake victims in Haiti.. Staff and pupils


at' St Mary’s RC Primary School do­ nated almost £200 by showing off their silly styles.


THINKING OF STARTING A BUSINESS IN THE RIBBLE VALLEY? W e can offer FREE:


• ADVICE AND SUPPORT •TRAINING


• ACCESS TO FINANCE ' Come in and talk to us -


we can HELP*'you achieve success! »


1 / Emcr^riseAlrcies


: Gall your local Enterprise ? ■ Agency on:


Contact: Julia Itemsbottom centa@fsinail.net


01254 828820


TIMELESS AESTHETICS Still you but younger


\ *Ur -Specalisirig in Botdx.and Dermal fillers’ DtsE^’ancTpersc^ialji^ dfeic. bfe


v<an3; a^tiieji'c fceaimenSi.'.WcMtting^^ m jMrfhersHip with the client .a


I' i


-'' . weofIWofersonolised. ti^tnieht package.- Botox a


Faiza Afzaal


THOUSANDS of shatter­ proof glasses and tamper- free bottle tops are to be handed out to pubs and clubs in Ribble Valley in the run-up to the World Cup in a bid to tackle alco­


hol-related crime. — Although statistics show


prevent unattended drinks from being tampered with will be handed out to more than 40 pubs in the Ribble Valley Pub- watch scheme over the coming months. ' Over 3,000 hard-wearing


shatter-proof glasses will also be distributed to busy town and village centre pubs in the run-up to the World Cup. Ribble Valley Borough


Council’s community safety officer, Bill Alker, said: “The glasses have been trialled with considerable success. They are high quality, but extremely du­ rable, and have proved popu­ lar with both publicans and their customers. “We are working hard to


that crime has hit an all-time low in Ribble Valley and the borough is the fifth saf­ est place in the UK, commu­ nity safety bosses are far from complacent. Special pink bottle tops that


beat fierce competition from other hopefuls when his composed music, which was performed in a concert full of prolific in­ ternational composers. The high-flying 21-year-


FIGHTING CRIME: Bill


Alker (right), PC Matthew Caton and Tony


Brocklehurst, steward at


the town’s


Conservative Club, and chairman of PubWatch.


old, who last year gradu­ ated with a BA in music from Newcastle Univer­ sity, is now completing an


,MMus (Masters of Music) at Newcastle, majoring in composition. Speaking about his win­


ning piece, he explained: “There was a competition for all post-graduate com­ posers from Newcastle and Durham universities to get the opportunity of having their piece per­ formed at the Sage Con­ cert Hall, Gateshead, by The Northern Sinfonia. “There was myself and ,


tackle crime in Ribble Valley with considerable success, but we are not complacent and are . taking a pro-active rather than re-active approach to crime reduction, particularly caused by alcohol.” Insp. Chris Saville, of Clit­


heroe Police, said: “There have been continued year on year reductions in crime in Ribblc Valley, with violent crime falling by a further 50 per cent and criminal damage


by 11.2 percent. “Shatter-proof glasses have


a proven track record in re­ ducing violent crime and the horrific injuries associated with standard glasses. “Initiatives like this make


Ribble Valley an even safer place ito live and visit.” The Ribble Valley Com­


munity Safety Partnership is a collection of agencies, includ­ ing Ribbie Valley Borough Council, Lancashire Con­


stabulary and the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, that work together on projects and initiatives with the sole aim of reducing crime, providing diversionary tactics for young people and reassuring the public. Pubwatch comprises 40


pubs and clubs in Ribble Val­ ley committed to working together to tackle alcohol-re­ lated crime and drug-dealing on licensed premises.


Wine club marks two decades of tastings


THE oldest wine club in the Ribble Valley celebrates its 20th ycarthis month. Founded by Mike Murdoch in 1990 af­


• on April 25th 1990 was devoted to the : chardonnay grape from around the world. .All subsequent meetings have been held at the Calf s Head Hotel on a monthly basis.


' It is with regret that John Davies passed away last Christmas, as it would have been a fitting tribute to host a meeting with


l" HIGHir GOLD PRICEs'toR^ Y ^ ’l


■ aOld Gold Items, Jewelleiy. Watches. Chains, ,•


WE BUY . ./ ■ Even Broken Items.


-> . • Also, Boxes of Old Costume Jewellery. V. . C o l in we win be happy to sort the good


AlsoWorMedolswanted.Antiquesetc.'. ■ ' I -.from the bod.


'* happy to coll. 'WE SELL


'


, If you hove too much to bring, we wJI be • ■ '


We speciafise in second hand Rolex, Om e g a ' an d g o o d watches, diamond tings, e tc


JULIE QUINN RGHv Acly DipMesthetiq PracHoner. .075830.1.1555 julie@timelessaesthetics.co.ul<


Timeless Aesthetics I Hicks Health & Fitness Gh'atburh Road I Clitheroe I BB7 2AW


s. — — — — — — — '


01200 425555 V; Sewe fortunes.


'


Now at B|^ons|^i^gDgx]itment 0° 200 422^0


BRITTONS JEWELLERS & ANTIQUES VALUERS i ■ .- 4 King St (Opp Post Office) C rilh e io e':


I I


i ' i


antique & vintage costume jewellery & hundreds of secondhand low cost wrist watches.


We also hove one of the largest selections o f ■ I


I '


NEXT GENERATION DOORS


Maintenance free doors in a full


range of colours. Traditional styles available to suit all properties Leafield


'c- Windows Show . 100 Low room


Tel: 01200 426010 www.ieafieIdwindows.co.iik


ergate, Clithoroo, BB71 WINDOWS • DOORS • CONSERVATORIES • ROOFUfp ’ A ,


.* | ,


' Mike was persuaded by the then owner of the CalPs Head Hotel, at Worston, John Davies, to host a meeting for some of his fellow business men after which the wine club was formed. The first meeting


ter teaching at Whalley Adult Centre for several terms, the teaching centre was sub­ sequently moved to Hurst Green in 1989.


him present. During the intervening years Mike has become a Member of the Asso­ ciation of Wine Educators and the Circle of Wine Writers. This has enabled him to travel to many


wine producing countries and regions on sponsored visits and see at first hand the new technology and production methods that provide so many interesting, fruit- driven wines. South Africa, Spain and Por­ tugal to name a few countries visited. During the formative years the Calf s


Head was an ideal place to host a meeting, but after Mr Davies sold the hotel, there were a series of managers and owners and indeed, at one time, it was destined to close so the wine club started to look for another venue to host events. Fortunately, stability was restored when


As the club moves into the year’s tast­


ings it is good to reflect on the past and the prices formerly paid. Back in 1989 one tasting included Chateau Lacoste-Borie 1982 at £5.25 and a Bechtheimer Stein Beernauslese 1976 costing £15.76; one wonders how much they would cost at to­ day’s prices. Back in 1995 members tasted the famous Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Fran- caises 1988 at £102 a bottle, the current price is well oyer £300 a bottle now. There have been some memorable tast­


ings over the years and members are look­ ing forward to many more. The vertical tastings are Mike’s most intere.sting as they show how a wine evolves over the years. Memorable wines tasted have been


along came Chris and Pam Smedley, the current owners, who have now been run­ ning the Calfs Head for over 10 years. Their business has grow and it continues to be a good place to meet and to eat.


Chateau Musar from the Lebanon, Napa- nook Estate, from California and Mas de Daumas Gassac, from the South of France


as well as Ygay, a famous Spanish Rioj®- ■ For details of membership contact Mike Murdoch on wineman@talk21.com or 01254247496. <


N&tv Spn'i^ ^ S'JfYWi&r Noiv in


- GomP«i t Buy 1 pair save £5' Buy 2 pairs save £20' Buy 3 pairs save £30*


hottor -'tv.AsjfiatttsJSfiSiriasaiMesSftciiStj^ . . .


another master’s student, alongside five Phd stu­ dents. ■ “My piece got picked


for the per form ance alongside a Phd student’s from Durham. The piece, ‘Angelus Novus’, was written for violins, viola, violoncello, double bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, bas­ soon, French horn and trumpet. It was inspired by the writings of modernist


RIBBLE VALLEY MP Nigel Evans criticised the Budget for fail­ ing to either tackle the mounting deficit or to help people in their


day-to-day lives. Mr Evans said: “The fact is that we


should not have been having this Budget at all. We should be having an election. Instead we have a lame duck of a Chan­ cellor delivering a Budget that is no real help to anyone. “People in the Ribble Valley will be


NOTE PERFECT: Christopher McGuire’s musical composition was select­ ed for a prestigious event


ents and younger brother live in Highmoor Park, Clitheroe, said: “I loved working with professional musicians. I really value the interaction of ideas


jamin and my interpreta­ tion of the three tenses of history; past, present and future. . “The. piece appeared in a concert of renowned international compos­ ers such as John Gaskin, Kent Olfsson and David Lang.” Christopher, whose par­


philosopher Walter Ben­


.was one of the most sat­ isfying things about the whole experience. “The performance and


workshop taught me the lesson that computers and technology can only go so far — it’s the social interrelations that makes a ‘sound’ musical.” When not at university,


between the composer and performer, the way they realised my composi­ tion and understood per­ fectly the effects I wanted


wine bars across Newcas­ tle. He also teaches the pi­ ano and clarinet privately and some composition to the undergraduate com­ posers at Newcastle. Looking ahead he hopes


Christopher plays the pi-' ano in restaurants and


C h r is to p h er to com­ pose or perform some ' of his classic pieces, they are urged to call him on 07876101117 or e-mail chris_mcguire5@hotmail. com .


to explore writing music for the media and film in­ dustry. If anyone would like


entitled to think ‘how has that helped me?’, and they would be right. Fuel tax will still rise and alcohol and tobacco taxes have risen again. National Insur­ ance contributions will rise from next year for both employers and employ­ ees. ■ ' ; “The one initiative to scrap stamp


duty.for first-time buyers on properties up to £250,000 has been Conservative Policy since 2007! I am pleased that the


Chancellor has recognised that we were correct all along. ■ “Essentially, however, this was not a


Budget to benefit anyone. Not savers and not businesses. Certainly it was not a Budget for growth or financial stabil­


ity.


are still on the wrong side of the argu­ ment. We must reduce spending and encourage prudent financial security at all levels and that must start in Govern­ ment. “In summary we have heard £19bn.


“As for the deficit, the Labour Party


ment has lost any remaining economic credibility.”


Maty’s Mayoral extravaganza


A DANCE arid drama extravaganza will be staged at Clitheroe’s The Grand in y^ril, thanks to the town’s first citizen. . The Mayor of Clithe­


Youth Theatre. E n t i t le d “Drama,


. event, which will feature performances by mem­ bers of Ribblc Valley


roe,'-Conn. Mary Rob­ inson, has organised the


served and is included in the ticket price of £10 per person.


Dance and Dine”, it will be staged at The Grand, York Street, on Wednes­ day, April 14th, firpm 4-30 to 7 p.m. . 'Afternoon tea will be


from Conn. Robinson herself on 01200 423896, from Clitheroe Town Council on 01200 424722, or from Twirlies Dance- shop, in Moor Lane, Clit­ heroe. P ro c eed s from the


Tickets are available


event will go to the Town Mayor’s Welfare Fund.


of tax rises, personal allowances frozen and National Insurance up 1%. All the Chancellor’s figures have been based on optimistic growth forecasts at odds with independent forecasters and the Feder­ ation of Small Businesses has said that this Budget ‘will not help job creation’. ■ “Anyway you look at it, the Govern­


Clitheroe Advertiser&Times,Thursday, April 1,2010 9


U , U


U , M ,


[ I L L QUALITY DISCOUNT SHOPPING


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52