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' 14 r - .. Clitheroo Advertiser & Times,Thursday, May 20,2010


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i; AS part of Clitheroe’s ‘‘Mayfest’’ celeBra-,; . tions, the town’s’Old Bakehouse Gallery isV V. staging a special exhibition of paintings of ^ the Kibble Valley and also coastal subjects. :: ■


v i The exliibition features work by three art-. ists, David Lyons, Ivan Taylor and proprie-; ■


:, tor,of the Old Bakehouse;Galleiy, Peter • • Taylor. ; : David C. Lyons is a very talented artist.:


•; with a unique style, well known for his paint- ings of cows, sheep and farm machineiy.- .


. Ivan Taylor - no relation to gallery owner:: Peter - is a Staffordshire artist with a style :


: reminiscent of Edward Seago and well:; known throughout the country.'A good


ii !•: Weekendplus


To advertise,in Weekendplus,.: please call Vicky Pointon on


01282 478114, or Jenny Troth on 01282 478113


by Keith Flood


. REAL life married couple, Rob and Caroline Hindle, well known to Ribchester Amateur Theatrical Society (RATS) for their previous appearances in productions including “First Things First”, “Aladdin’V'Departures”, “Caught in the Net“, and other plays and pantos, are taking on the very challenging roles of a famous real life couple who, never actually meet! And rehearsals have undoubtedly taken place in the Hindle


household as well as the stage of Ribchester’s village hall for the famous play “84 Charing Cross Road”. ’


• ' Tlie address is that of an antiquarian bookshop, in the Iieart of ■ London’s book shop area, run by Frank Doel. An American lady,'


All Hallows'Church Great Mitton


■ Praying with the s c r ip tu res :■


Saturday June 5th 10am-4pm


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10.30am, 12noon,130pm, 3pm ; ' Come and go as you wish


Tea and coffee provided, bring packed lunch ■ Further details Tel:01254 826686


SLAIDBURN SILVER BAND :


la ff BAAT ONY presents ^ another season of RSTIII BUT A series of evening concerts at the T ! SLAIDBURN


Thursday 27tH May Thursday 24th'June ; : Th'ursday 29th July


'. t; Thursday 26th August Concerts commence at 7.15pm ■


Held in Bouniy Garden, dr if wet in the courlrootn. K'^Admission free, food and drink available: <


:■ ■ Enquiries 01200 4238551 :. Buck Inn ' New : Menu Served between Spin-lpm :


: Wednesday Thursday Friday , ' 6 main courses all at £5.70


. '-Main food menuand specials • also available •


, Ring for details or reservations : Tel. 01200 441248


, Helene Hanff, herself a struggling writer, starts a correspond­ ence with the shop and a long distance, yet familiar and touching.: relationship develops.


.............................. Helene Hanff wrote the


book in the early seventies, and it spans theyears from 1949 to 1971,'again quite a challenge : to the performers to represent


G r i n d I e 10 n


; the characters over 22 years. Although intending to meet


up in London, the face to face never happens. The problems and cost of long distance travel,


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LEAD ROLES: Real life married couple Rob and Caroline Hindle rehearsing for “84 Charing Cross Road”, (s)


• an aversion to travel on the part , of-Ms Hariff conspire against her : crossing the ocean, until... well,' you will have to wait and see!


: In the UK the play was first per­ formed in the West End in 1981 .and starred Rosemary Leach and 'David Swift. As a stage play, the . o he


uitucir chal enge IS h Maurice Denham. Lijdilicnge is t mat ofra a split


1987filmstarringAntonyHopkins ment in New York and the bobk- and Anne Bancroft as the protag- shop itself. The set promises to'


stage, representing both the apart-


onists and co-starring JudiDench;V;,be worth sed as the cluttered andMaunceDenham


: My own, memory is of Helene


Hahff reading the story on radio in that wonderful cigarette-strained


, voice, beautifully suited to Ameri­ can acting legend Elaine Stritch, who played the part on stage. ■


, GISBURN CAR BOOT.SALE . Open For The Suminer


THIS SUNDAY AND EVERY SUNDAY .. :V. \


■ .GATES OPEN AT 6.30AM BRING YOUR OWN TABLES


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^ Bargains galore, old and new,« ^.car parking for thousands. ; . , Situated the Top of SaMey Brow, A59 BB7 4LH j /


kiddies castles, slide. Fun family day out, mtasive field with v:7n r- ■


! J . v * Hotline Number 07711 833 543


busy bookshop vies for space with the apartment.


Director and producer for the


RATS, Claire Davies and Judy Mallam, collaborators in previous memorable RATS plays such as Alio, Alio” and “The Chalk Gaf-


■ A FABULOUS evening of fizz, fashion and fine fare is being held at Milton Hall on


■ I hursday, June 3rd, starting at 7-30 p.m. in an effort to raise funds for a wonderful tra-


■ dition which was in danger of folding.' been a tradition in ■


Whalky village for many years and wcl- , corned more than 5,000 visitors on one night 111 December to celebrate a Dickensian-stvle ■ event with a real tradition of community and : family spirit. It was in danger of not takiiis place this year due to funding and Whalley -


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- Chamber of Trade was so passionate about • the cause and the money that is raised bn:


. the evening for local charities, that a few. . key members have put together this event to


den” are very grateful to their de-


■ sign.team of John Sharpies, Alec Milne, Jenny Berry, and Glenda Topping for.their hard work and attention to detail. They are also


, confident that the hard work done: by their starry couple, the Hindics, ably backed up by a supporting cast of RATS regulars will prom­ ise a delightful evening for all. -The play is in the village hall


tonight (Thursday), tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday at 7-45 p.ni. The bar will be open at 7-15 p.m. and tickets can be obtained by calling 01254 878530.


, .There has been an overwhelming re- • sponsc from local businesses supporting this event which is sure to be a huge success, re­ flected in the demand for tickets. The evening commences with fizz and


raise money to ensure this doesn’t happen and Pickwick can continue. •


canapes, then a feast for the eyes with a fan­ tastic catwalk show. . Taking part are Precious, CC2Moda, Pucker and Blush, Cosgroves, Hansel and Gretel, Checkmate, Maureen Cooksons, with hair by Kelly Hughes and Saks. Special thanks also go to The Toby Jug, Whallcy Chamber of Trade, “The Catwalk People”, Whalley Wine Shop and Kreate Graphics.


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■selection of his oils and watercolours is on ■ show. ,. ■ ' ,


, - Peter Taylor is a local artist showing a se-; ’ lection of oil.paintings of the surrounding ' area, plus the seascapes and stunning sun­ sets which he is renowned for. The exhibition runs throughout May at


Tlie Old Bakehouse Galleryj 23 Eshton Ter­ race, Clitheroe. (Tel. 01200 444236).


MAY 21ST - MAY 27TH


ON SHOW: a selec­


tion of the wonderful paintings on display at The Old


: Bakehouse Gallery as part of the Mayfest celebration of music and the arts.


Platform Gallciy, exhibition


by “Artefact” craft work by tutors from Manchester Uni­ versity. Also “Meet me at the Station”. : =


Steward’s Gallery, Insect Art by Pat Ellacott. ■


Clitheroe Castle Museum Brabins Gallery, Chipping,


exhibition of work by Eileen Shaw and Sandra Inskip. Braille It, meets in Clithe­


roe Library each Thursday at 9-30 a.m. to noon. Tel. 01200


•426063. ■ Ribble Valley Visually Im­


paired Group meets every Monday evening in the Cath­ olic Social Club. Tel. 01200 426822.


Information from the Pen­


sions Service in RVBC offices. Tel. 01200414453. Pendle Club, Lowergate,


sequence dancing for over-55s each Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. Sawley Village Hall, Bow-


land Guild of Spinners, Weav­ ers and Dyers, meet first Sat­ urday of the month 10-30 a.m. to 4-30 p.m. Waddlers carer and tod­


dler group meet Waddington Methodist Church, Fridays ■ from 10 to 11-30 a.m. The Grand, Come Dancing Wednesdays 10-15 to 11-45


What's on In the


Ribble Valley Compiled by Marcia Morris


hall. Mondays, Toddler group, badminton. Tuesdays, Jujitsu, Tliursdays, yoga, Latin Ameri­ can dancing, Fridays Tai Chi. Clitheroe United Reformed


Church, 20-minute reflective services at 12-30 p.m. each Tuesday.


day evening meet village car park next to Bayley Arms, Hurst Green. Tel. 01200 414484. 20th - Stepping Out, Thurs­


day afternoon, meet Bashall Eaves village hall Tel. 01200 414484..


21st-Ribble Valley Primary


School’s short tennis red com­ petition at Tennis Centre, Ed- isford Road. For young people in school years 3 and 4. 21St - Stepping Out, meet


Platform Gallery, at 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200 414484. 21st - St John’s Church,


20th - Stepping Out, Thurs­


a.m. Yoga Monday and Thurs­ days 2-30 p.m. Streetfeet; Tliursdays 4-30 p.m St Mary’s Centre, lower


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All entries for inclusion in these columns should be on a listings fonn, available from Main Reception, Ribble Valley Borough Council, Church Walk, Clilheroc, (01200


425111) and handed in by the 10th oflhe month prior to the event,. :


Hurst Green, concert by Mit-; ton Singers, music for flute and piano with organist Stew­ art Whillis at 7-30 p.m. 22nd - Clitheroe Ramblers,


meet Chester Avenue car park at 9-30 a.m. for Horton-in-Rib- blesdale. Tel. Graham Davies 01254 301953. . ' 22nd - Hawthorne Farm, Barrow, feed the goats, see the chicks, piglets, calves, sto­ rytelling and scavanger hunt. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tel. 01254 822056. 22nd - Downham Village


Hall. Hany Moyaga Band and South African Township Jazz. Tickets tel. 01200 440146 or collect form Chatburn Library ■ or Downham tearooms. 22nd - Platform Gallery,.


Artefact exhibition. Tel. 01200 443071. 23rd - Waddow Lodge Gar­


den, Waddington. Open gar­ den in aid of Marie Curie Can­ cer Care from 1 to 5 p.m. . 23rd - Clitheroe Moun­


entheroe Advertiser &TImes,Thursday, May 20,2010


A NEW exhibition at the Platform Gallery begins on Saturday and will showcase craftwork including ceramics, glass, jewellery, metal work and textiles. Taking inspiration from the collections at Man­


chester’s Gallery of Costume, the artists will pro­ duce a series of items centred on the theme “Ob­ jects of personal use and adornment”.


. Alongside in the educational room there is an ex­


hibition of work produced by Ribble Valley schools celebrating the role of the railway within their com­ munity entitled “Meet me at the Station”.


Mungrisedale. Leave coun­ cil offices car park at 8 a.m. Tel. David Taylor on 01200 427905. 24th - New Form Arts, ac­


tivity trail from Downham Vil­ lage Hall at 10 a.m. Tel. 01200 425566. 24th - Stepping Out, meet


Black Hill, Sabden. Tel. 01200 414484. 25th - Clitheroe Ramblers,


meet Chester Avenue car park at 1 p.m. For Newton. James Jolly 07970 073356. 25th - Poetry postcard pic­


nic in Gisburn Forest. Tel. 07710409457. . : 25th - Stepping Out, meet


Mitton Church. Tel. 01200 414484: ■


■ 25th - The Grand, Eliza Carthy tr io . Tel. 01200 421599. 26th - Clitheroe Ramblers,


taineering Club, day meet at j Green fingers and glorious


meet West Bradford Bridge at 7 p.m. Angela Parker 01200 423633. 26th - Samlesbury Hall,


Friday 10 Sept The Drifters


- T h i s dynamic, non:::, ' stop'show combines - classic songs;'top flight choreographyand-: •


- world class musicians > .with some recent • ■ releases, including the:-


.'-:stunning new.track iv .'Do You Dream of Me?'!


01282 661234 : 28th - Evening bat walk, start-


Society, coach walk Malham. To book tel. 01200 428117. 29th - Clitheroe Ramblers, meet Chester Avenue car park at


: 9-30 a.m. For Anglezarke. Gra­ ham Davies 01254 30'953. • 29th to 31st - Chipping Steam


Fair. 29th to 31st - Sawley Village


• Hall, an art exhibition by mem­ bers of Sawley Art Group. Open from ] 0 a.m. To 5 p.m. each day. 29th to 31st - Whalley Parish


Church, book sale 12 to 4 p.m. Sat. 10 to 4 p.m. Sunday and Mon­ day.


;.. 30th - Samlesbury Hall farm­ ers’market. Tel. 01254 812010. . 30th - Whalley Village Hall.


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Sale of genuine quality household items. To book a table tel. 01254 822350 or 823402.


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31st- Clitheroe Parish Church, An exhbition of its history, records ^


B The 12th Chipping Steam Fair will be held over the Bank Holiday week­ end, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 29th to 31st at the Green Lane Showground, Chipping, and this year’s event promises to be the big­


gest and best ever.. : The number of exhibits is expected to


be the higliest in the history of the show. Over the past 12 months a huge amount of work has gone into improvements on the


: show field. Several new roads have been laid and extensive drainage work under­ taken on both the main field and car park­ ing area. This should ensure a fun day out • for all the family whatever the weather. This year sees a bigger than ever mili­


tary presence, with the welcome return of Mick Higson with his Chieftain Mark II Main Battle Tank that won Best-in-Show


- ing at Brungerley Park entrance. Tel. 07841996722. 29th - Clitheroe Naturalists’


MAY28TH-JUNE 3RD and registers.


JUNE 1st - Clitheroe Ramblers: meet


Chester Avenue car park at 10 a.m. For Slaidbum. Barbara Lam­ bert 01254 240228. 1st - CPRE Ribble Valley


Group meeting at the Shireburn Arms Hotel, Hurst Green at 7-30 p.m. 1st - Stepping Out, meet


Longridge Civic Hall. Tel.01200. 414484.


'■ . 1st - Longridge Folk Club,


Singers’ night in British Legion Club. 2nd - Clitheroe Ramblers meet


Whitewell at 7 p.m. Dave Walters 01200426461. 2nd - Clitheroe Castle Mu-.


seum. Coronation Day celebra­ tion. Make your own crown to take home. To book tel. 01200 ; 424568. 2nd - Bowland Transit Club walk, Roughlee to Barrowford.


" Meet Interchange for 11-35 a.m. P70 bus. Tel. 01200 443561.


at the 2009 event. Joining the Chieftain will be a Centurion Main Battle Tank ex­ hibited by Melvin Coldwell, of Bury. Chipping Steam Fair is renowned for


the number and quality-of steam exhibits on display over the weekend and this year is no exception. There will be 12 full size steam engines including five rollers with the appearance of a Foden Showman’s Engine that has just celebrated its 100th birthday. In addition to the full size steam­ ers there are another 10 miniature steam engines entered plus two steam powered cars. The tractor section has more than 100


entries on display and 12 working exhibits such as a thresher and baler powered by a' steam traction engine.


'There are lots of attractions in the main


arena throughout the'three days. The entertainment starts at noon on Satur-,


; : : 2nd - Knowle Green Village


Hall, military whist and dominoes at 7-30 p.m. Tel. 01254 878447. 3rd - Knowle Green Village


Hall, luncheon concert featur­ ing Gemma Beeson on piano. To book tel. 01254 826948. ' 3rd - Clitheroe Mountaineering


Club, mid-week meeting in Clithe­ roe Cricket Club. Tel. Humphrey Johnson on 01200 422300. 3rd - Stepping Out, Thursday


afternoon. Meet Read, car park by cricket ground. Tel. 01200 414484. 3rd - Stepping Out, Thursday


evening walk, meet staff car park, Castle Cement. West .Bradford Road. Tel. 01200 414484. 3rd - Longridge Community


Hospital/Ribble Valley Homes, King Street, Clitheroe. Outreach Advice sessions For RVH ten­ ants tel. 01200 427336 for ap­ pointments or advice line 01200 .42896610-4 p.m. weekdays except Wednesday for Clitheroe Bureau appointments. •


day when the show is officially opened by Steam Fair president Mr Bill Bowker and the Mayor of Ribble Valley, Coun. Lois Rimmer and her consort Mr Gordon Rim- mer. The Sutcliffe School of Dance will entertain, as will the Poulton Dog Agility display team. There will be parades each day of all exhibits in the main ring with a commentary to inform visitors........... For the children there will be fairground


rides including bouncy castles, a climbing wall, trampolines and much more. . • : - The steam fan- takes place only a mile


from the village of Chipping which can be reached by the Steam Bus passenger serv­ ice. Admission costs are £7 for adults, £5 for children/OAPs, with children under 12 free. For more information visit: chipping-


steamfair.co.uk or call the Show Secretary on01995 61866.- ,


NOW SELLING FOR JUNE


18.r England Vs Algeria {Big screen World Cup f6otball) £6adv (me food)


Ticket Hotline 01200 421 599 ■AM tickets onime'at www.wegottiGkets.com


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gardens. Tel. 01254 812010. 26th - Bowland Transit Walk,


Slaidburn circular to Dalehead Chapel. Meet Interchange for 11-25 a.m. BIO bus. Tel. 01200 443561. :27th - Stepping Out, meet


Thursday evening at Spring Wood car park Tel. 01200


414484. 27th - The Sanctuary of


Healing, Langho. Ribblc Val­ ley Meditation Group, Gemini solar festival. Contact shei- lafish6(Saol.com or telephone 07975783273 or 01254 825976. 27th - Stepping Out, meet


Thursday afternoon at road­ side parking opposite Spread Eagle, Sawley. Tel. 01200 414484. 27th - Ribble Valley Seniors’


Forum meeting in Waddington Methodist schoolroom at 10 a.m. Tel. 01200 443561. 27th - Knowle Green Village


Hall, luncheon concert featur­ ing the Mark Lewis Jazz Trio. Concert at midday followed by lunch. To book tel. 01200 826948. :


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York St. Clitheroe,.BB7 2DL- www.thegrandvenue.co.uk


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Th eT.ra ve llin g Band_ . Fifth House I Mike Kneafsey | Alex Johnson


Efiza Garthy Trio Richard Moss


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7pm: ■ £8.50adv


7.15pm £14.50adv


G r a h a m K e n d r i c k :,, Acoustic Gospel Tour.2010


I. T .V ' Fest i va I Bands : . In association v/tth BBC Radio Lancashire • -


Samba -Drumming Workshop, All ages are welcome '


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R ep u b lic o f Swing . Rio-style Samba drumming band ..


. Dave Sharp &. The Roots v . - .


Sunday Soul Sessions : Across the board Soul music v/ith ■ ■ DJ Ginger Taylor + guests .


Martin Stephenson I’Tom Hingley f Into.The Valley-Festival


7;15pm . £8.50adv


3 - 8pm: £5adv •:


7.15pm £8;50adv


N-^R-G Spring BankSpecial7-loprn 6-11 yr olds disco ..


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bestiny Africa Choir ' Childrens’ choir co'ncerf


Engfand Vs USA .£5adv 7pm £6adv ... ?pm Big^screen World cup football me food-; ■ £5adv ,


: Pretty :Wgma n - Lad ies N ig ht7pm ■ HDCinemaand dining experience: : ■ £12adv. ..


Lunchtime Live Every fj-iday ,


- Acoustic Cafe Every. Saturday-:


21 May. ^ Reg,-Dee Smooth Jazz 4 , 22 May - Richard Moss 28 May-fric Ainsworth-Quartet 12.30-. 2pm ' 12 - 2pm :


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