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Praise for Robert's


by Natalie Cox By :Will Cook


seen his first book on the shelves after winning a literary competition.


Faber in late 2007 by scooping the top prize in the National Book Tokens’Not Yet Published competition. ; \ ’ ■ The 33-year-old’s first nov- '


el “Luke and Jon”- is a tale;' about friendship, grief and love written through the eyes ‘.■ of a young boy called Luke following the sudden death; of his mother.


‘ J It went on sale-in book­


CHILDREN and adults alike were treated to a morning of fun at the Clit- heroe Cricket Club, as the Tamanna Group hosted a petting zoo and children’s disco for their Easter “Egg-


stravanganza”. ' • With a range of animals sup­


plied by Noah’s Ark Exotic Pet parties, children were able to cuddle creatures such as chin­ chillas, hedgehogs and a skunlg whilst the bravest had snakes


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stores in March and Robert; is hoping it will prove to be a real hit. Robert said: “Both my par­


draped around their necks and even got close to a Chil­ ean Rose tarantula. Following the thrills and


excitement of the animals, the children showed off their dancing skills at the disco, before indulging in some early Easter treats. The Tamanna Group


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ents are librarians and I’ve always either been selling or loaning books to people so to have my own book on the ■ shelves is a great feeling. “The location of the sto­


ry, Duerdale, is a fictional town but the local geogra­ phy around it is based on the


andscape around Clitheroe where I grew up.


PAGE-TURNER: Rob is hoping “Luke and Jon” will prove a success.


“We’ve just sold the French and Ger­ man rights too so the story is going to be


. translated, which is very exciting, and it should be published in Germany toward the end of the year.” The book has been well received in re­


views by authors and critics alike. Author Mai Feet said: “You have a ma­


jor find in Robert Williams. It’s the kind of book that stays in the mind way past the final page. He pulls off the brilliant trick of making light of heavy matters without lessening their impact.” • Author Francis Spufford added: “It’s a hell of a thing to accuse a new writer of


■ wisdom, but that’s exactly what Robert Williams’ first novel has. I’d predict great things from him, but I think that tliey’ve already begun.” . After leaving school, Robert went to


the University College of Ripon and York St John where he graduated with a degree in Theology. He then went to work as a librarian at


Witton Park High School in Blackburn before beginning work in Waterstoncs in Manchester. Robert Williams’ “Luke and Jon” is


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£3,700 for UNICEF’s Malaria Nets Campaign. Organised by Seasons, of King Street, in conjunction


It was watched by more


than 140 guests who were treated to a preview of the summer fashions now in stock at the Clitheroe store. The evening, which


started with a Champagne reception sponsored by Paul Smith Hairdressers, included a catwalk show by professional models, music’ffom Lizzy and Katy • Wlodarczyk and soul sing-


. ing by Stephen Bayliss. ■ Food was sponsored by Huntleys, Reedys and Taste of Swan Courtyard, while flowers were provid- ed by The Flower Shop. Thanks to the generos­


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A FASHION show in Clitheroe has helped raise


with Blue Ribbon Fundraising, the event took place at The Grand.


www.clitheroeadvertl8er.co.uk Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, April 15,2010 net cash Light-hearted look at diabetes


ALTHOUGH members of the Blackburn Diabetes Awareness Group presented a light heart­ ed look at diabetes diagnosis to members of the Ribble Valley group, they still highlighted the serious implications. The presentation looked at


lifestyle which hastens diag­ nosis and lessons that can be


learnt from having a healthy diet, plenty of exercise and low alcohol intake. It ended by looking at the


role of the specialist nurse in educating those who are diag­ nosed by providing leaflets, en­ couraging them to attend the X-PERT patient programme and to join Diabetes UK.


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Lions^ ‘do’ was a roaring success


AN entertaining night at Bashall Bam in early March raised an


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. : Once all the proceeds were collected in, the club was delight­ ed to present the cheque to the hospice, which cares for termi-


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