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Clitheroe Advertiser &Times. Thursday. September 16,2010


Expand knowledge with library lectures


A NEW series of lectures at Clitheroe library has been announced.


The series begins on


Tuesday, October 5th, with “China 1” by Bernard Croft. This lecture starts in Beijing, visiting the Forbidden City, the Sum­ mer Palace and the Great Wall before travelling to Xian for the Terracotta Warriors. It concludes with a cruise on the River Yangtse. Tickets available from September 21st. Other lectures are: • Tuesday, Novem­


ber 2nd - South Africa’s Western Cape, by Frank Duckett. (Tickets avail­ able from October 19th). • Tuesday, December


7th - The Landscape of Britain, by Ken Holgate (November 23rd). • Tuesday, January 4th


2011 - The Pennine Way, by Stewart and Anita Kel- lington (December 20th).' • Tuesday, February


1st 2011 - In the Foot­ steps of Wainwright, by


Nick Burton (January 18th 2011). • Tuesday, March 1st


2011 - The Baltic Capitals Cruise, by Alan Plowright (Februai)'15th 2011). TicTcets "cbst £2 and


should be bought in ad­ vance. Call the library on 01200 428788. Lectures


start at 7-30 p.m. and fin­ ish at 9 p.m.


WORLD class soprano Lesley G a r r e t t ---------------------------- was on sparkling form as the star guest at the latest Ladies Who Lunch char-


ity event at the aiward-winning Stanley House Hotel, Mellor. Attracting guests from across the county,


the event was in aid of Stanley House’s nominated charity. Self Unlimited, which


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DAZZLING: Lesley Garrett tries on handmade jewellery by Newton-based designer Amy Rhodes, of Coco & Me by Duncan Smith


provides support for adults with learn­ ing difficulties and manages the Stanley


Grange community on Roach Road, in Salmesbury. Miss Garrett gave a fascinating insight


into her life as Britain’s most popular so- prano, her rise to fame and life in the public


eye, regularly appearing in both opera and in concert, on television and stage, be­ fore answering questions from the audience. Speaking afterwards, she


said; “It has been a pleasure to spend the day with ladies from all across Lancashire and I would be delighted to


return to Stanley House in the future.”


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antiques valued


A TEAM of valuers from Clit- heroe-bascd auction Iiousc Sil- verwoods will hold a valuation


evening in aid of Crossroads Care Ribble Valley. The event takes place nc.xt


Monday, September 20th. from 3 to 6-30 p.m. at the Auction Rooms, Ribblesdale Centre Lincoln Way, Clitheroe. Anyone can bring along qual­ ity ceramics, pictures, silver


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jeweller}’, furniture, collecta­ bles and antiques for a no-obli­ gation identification and valua­ tion by the Silverwoods team Donations of £5 are sought


for up to five items identiffed and valued, with valuations for


additional items available at£l per item. All money raised will go to


Crossroads Care RibbleVal- ley, which provides practical support in homes throughout the borough to enable carers to have a break.


The Crossroads team will


serve cream teas and hold a raffle.


G ro up chairman Tom Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch, created


by e.xecutive head chef Steve Williams, and his team.


They also had the chance to win fantastic


raffle prizes including jewelleiy to the val­ ue of £150 donated by Precious of Whalley and two first class Virgin Train return tick ets to a destination of their choice. Stanley House’s general manager Philip


Wharton said; “The Ladies Who Lunch event is always a sell out and we were de­ lighted to welcome Lesley who provided the perfect accompaniment to the fine


Sfe shopping experiences on


The next Ladies Who Lunch event will welcome former Olympic athlete and me- dia personality Roger Black to the Hotel on Thursday, December 9th.


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Tickets are £45 each. For more informa- ‘he hotel on 01254


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McLean said: “It’s a fun way to raise money for a cause dose to many hearts and we’re grateful


to Silverwoods for arranging it for us.” Silvenvoods auctioneer Wilf


Mould said; “We’re delighted to support Crossroads Care Ribble Valley through the first charity valuation evening that we have held at the Au'ction Rooms.” People wishing to sell items


subsequent to valuation will be able to leave them at Silver- woods for sale in its October auction. The next Silvenvoods sale takes place on Thursday September 30th at the Auction Rooms, starting at 10 a.ni. Eve­ ry Wednesday, sales of house­ hold furniture and collectables now start earlier at 4-30 p.m. due to a marked increase in items for sale. For more details visit; www.silverwoods.co.uk


All aboard for ramble


THE next Coach Ramble organised by the East Lanca­ shire branch of the Ramblers Association will be to The Roaches in Staffordshire on Sunday October 3rd. There are local pick up


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PICTURED is the new pupillead- ership team at St Augustine’s RC High School, Billington.


All six pupils, in their final year,


were chosen after consultation with prefects and staff and will now


represent the school on all official occasions.


They had their first experience in


this role when they acted as welcom- ers and took part in the readings and offertory at the Thanksgiving Mass for Fr Edmund Willoughby


governors.


SJ and Fr Peter Birmingham, both of whom were retiring as school


points throughout East Lanca­ shire, and on arrival there will be guided walks to suit all abili­ ties, with families welcome. To book telephone Hazel


Dean on 01282 449979 be­ tween 7 and 9 p.m. Monday to Friday or 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday or Sunday.


Lip service


LIP reading sessions will begin again in the Meeting Room of Clitheroe Library on Tuesday, September 21st at 2 p.m. These sessions are held every


week for 30 weeks and are suit­ able for anyone with hearing difficulties. Details from Carol Riley on 01200426769.


A PROLIFIC distractioion hnr- glar has been sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment after be­ ing found guilty of committing 22 distraction burglaries across the country.


R C di tra bu ­ Neil Seagrave (49), pleaded


■ day. One of Seagrave’s crimes


guilty to all counts and asked for a further 79 offences to be taken into consideration at Norwich Crown Court, on Wednesday, August 4th. Sea- grave was sentenced on Fri-


to be taken into consideration was a distraction burglaiy that happened on May 2009, at a residential bungalow in a quiet cul-de-sac at Hazel Grove, Clitheroe. Seagrave gained entry


Distraction burglar sentenced to iail ;—t t -. by Faiza Afzaal r-;: :


through a bogus official enquiry, stating he was check­ ing plugs.


He asked the 85-year-


old female resident to switch the sockets on and off in the kitchen whilst he made his


way into a bedroom and stole £360. A Lancashire Constabulary


spokesman said; “Distrac­ tion burglary is a despicable offence as it targets the eld­ erly and the vulnerable, leav­ ing them in fear long after the incident has happened. I am pleased this man has been brought to justice.” Seagrave was arrested on


Wednesday, January 6th, at his home on Fitzgerald Road, in Norwich, and was subsequently charged with 22 counts of burglary. Operation Liberal, the


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national distraction burglary intelligence unit, noticed a pattern and built a profile, which led to an early arrest. Seagrave stole thousands


of pounds, much of which was spent on gambling. He also used the cash to pay for stays at luxury hotel suites in areas he was planning to target. As well as gaining from his


crimes, Seagrave was claiming between £1,600 and £2,000 a month in benefits. Seagrave, who formerly ran a computer company, pur­


ported to be a policeman or an electrician. He used a website to gain


detailed information on the victims. Det. Sgt Mark Seage, from


Operation Liberal, said; “Neil Seagrave is a callous individual who targeted the elderly and vulnerable. “His actions have had a huge


impact on his victims, both emotionally and physically. “Our advice is simple. “If you aren’t sure, don’t


open the door. “A g en ui ne p o l ic e


officer will not mind waiting while you check their identity with police, using the number provided in your local direc­ tory.”


J oy as charity ball raises £30k


by Duncan Smith


ONE of the biggest society events of the year has raised around £30,000 for local charities. Organisers of The Community Foun­


dation Ball, held at The Gibbon Bridge Hotel, Chipping, were delighted with the success of the event and the generosity of the 400 guests who attended. F a b u l o u s a u c t i o n p r i z e s


donated by companies and individuals included a luxury villa holiday in Florida, corrective laser eye surgery and a top chef to cook a dinner party in your home. The prize of a tour of the Coronation


Street set, accompanied by actor William Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, realised a bid of £3,000. All proceeds from the ball will now be


donated to the new and innovative Com­ munity Foundation for Lancashire, which is the chosen charity of Lord Shuttleworth, the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire. Every penny raised will be distributed


to local worthy causes. Guests, who included Ribble 'Val­


ley MP Nigel Evans and the High Sher­ iff of Lancashire Dennis Mendoros, enjoyed a champagne reception, a sumptuous meal and live entertainment, before bidding for auction prizes. An impressive list of more than


100 luxury gift prizes ensured that one-in -every-10 guests had a chance of winning. One of the event organisers, Kevin


Horkin, who is the managing director of the SPEX Opticians chain, said; “The glittering event was a huge success, in


spite of the fact that we are in a time of recession and times are hard. “It was a night for having fun, but we


never lost sight of the fact that the ball had been organised to raise as much money as possible for charity. “The event was only made pos­


sible because of the generosity of local companies and individuals who donated some amazing raffle prizes and superb gifts. “On the night, everyone entered into


the spirit of the occasion. “We all had a ball and I’m delighted to say we have raised around £30,000.”


Keep your precious valuables


RESIDENTS in Read are being invited to keep their valuables to themselves by having them marked. Police have joined forces


with Read Library and are holding a property-mark­ ing session next Thursday (September 23rd) between 3 and 6 p.m. Members of the public


are urged to deter thefts by bringing along with them any property that they would like marking. p e s o Matt Thornton said: “We mark goods


by using a permanent UV pen, putting the resi­ dent’s postcode and house number on the item. “This can only be seen


by shining a UV light. “We encourage peo­


ple to bring property such as mobile phones, iPods, laptops, net books and sat navs. In addition, please feel free to bring other items, such as bikes, gar­ den equipment, comput­ ers, TVs etc. “Jackie Hindle, at Read Library, has a property


marking kit that can be booked out for short peri­ ods. “We also have UV pens


we can give out. “This is also a good


opportunity to meet and speak to me and the local community beat manager, PC 244 Sally Biggar. “If you have any ques­


tions or would like to speak to me or Sally about any issues, please contact us on 01200 458766 (voicemail) and leave us your details and we will contact you.”


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