■ Ctithcroe Advertiser & Times,Thursday, March 3,2011 ' www.clitheroeadvertIser.co.uk + ! www.ciitherooadvcrtiser.co.uk Clltheroe Advertiser & Times,Thursday, March 3,2011 ... sponsored by Pendle Leisure Trust


It is their Obsession


by Marcia Morris Weekendplus


To advertise in Weekendplus please call Vicky Pointon on


01282 478114 or Serena Bergin on 01282 478118


Part of Pendle Leisure Trust ARTS& WHALLEY


[Cheltenhanil Gold Cup 2011


To book call; 0152437500 Organised by Omega Holidays,


ABTA V4782. Single room supplement applies. Subject to availability.


GOLF CLUB NEW MEMBERS


All Abilities Welcome Reduced fees for all under 25's Beginners 3 Month Trial Package Free lesson for all new members No pre-booked tee-off times Friendly atmosphere Clubhouse available for functions


for details ■


www.whalIeygolfcIub.com or telephone .


01254 822236


Local Craft & Fanners Market at Browsholme Tithe Barn


Sunday 6th March lOam - 4pm. & every 1st Sunday in the month.


Entry £ ! • Cafe Open <1 ■ ’ . ' "


paMe°ns O*^'’'“ 01254 827166


www.browsholme.com


Jewellery-Flowers & Plants -Gandles-Gifts-Preserves Cheeses-Meats-Pies-Fish-Ornanic Veg-Confectionery


The Tithe Barn at Browsholme Hall, Clitheroe/Lancashire, BB7 3DE


Annual Second Hand Book Fair'


St Mary's Centre, Church St, Clitheroe


SATURDAY 5th MARCH 10 am - 4.30 pm


Admission £1 Organised by PBFA


Tel: 01254 813559 Tommy Doicherty . t. 01282 661234 w. www.themuni.co.uk'


Playhouse Creatures Pendle Borderline Theatre Wed 09-Sat 12 Mar


Starts: 7.30pm Tickets; £5 (£7 on door)


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The Moscow Ballet Mon 14 March ,


■iilSiaMMB : (£20 Cone.) Children £16 Tickets:£2Z50


Manchester Camerata


Thurs 28 April


Starts: 7.30pm Tickets: £16 (£13.50 Cone.) Under 18s: £2


For a copy of our Spring/Summer 2011 Events Guide dr to.book tickets, call the Box Office on 01282 661234 or visit www.themuni.co.uk


I1


1 Classic Motown & i Northern Soul


Soul Night Fri 29 April


Starts: 8.00pm ' tickets:£5


Magic of Motown: Sat 30 April


Starts: 8pm Tickets: £16.50 (£18 50 on door)


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BRABIN’S Gallery, Chipping is pleased to welcome Robert Smith who has an exhibition of his work on show until Thursday, March 31st. Robert Smith is a local artist from Ribchester


currently studying an MA in fine art at UCLAN. He has previously studied geography and geology and his current work has been combining his love of these different disciplines. He is inspired by natural and human processes over time. His exhibition will include paintings, photography and current site- specific projects including sculpture and video work. If you are interested in knowing more you can visit


Robert’s website at: www.robertsmithart.co.uk The gallery is at the rear of Brabin’s Shop in Tal­


bot Street, Chipping, and the exhibition is open eve­ ry day from 9 a.m. until 4-30 p.m. (closed 1- 2 p.m. weekdays) and admission is free.


EXHIBITION WORK: Old Man print by Robert Smith.


13 10 £9.00 £9.00 £16.00


CRAFTS FAIR Sat 5th March 9.30 - 4.30


then 1st Saturday of each month


United Reformed Church, Clitheroe


Freephone 0808 1988320 or 07985 913839


cooked a one-night menu • included Saturday television chef James Martin, Kenny Atkinson, Martin Burge, Martin Wishart, Sat Bains and Vivek Singh, to ­ gether with North- cote’s very own head chef Lisa Al­ len, famous for be­ ing the only female on BBC2’s Great British Menu and one of the even­ tual winners who cooked her wild


Northcole has hosted a fes­ tival of food and wine named Obsession, which has grown into a 10-day festival of gras- tronomic excellence. It has been a long-time ambition of Nigel’s to tempt Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to appear and this year he brought his River Cottage team with him. Other famous chefs who


become well-known, not only in his native Lancashire, but to thousands of people who have watched him on television. For the past 10 years


SOME of the UK’s finest chefs travelled from far and wide to Northcote at Langho to cook one- night-only menus created especially for “Obsession 2011” . Chef Nigel Haworth has


NORTH­ COTE GUEST CHEF: Chef/ owner of L’Enclume Simon Rogan.


Champagne and canape re­ ception, Simon’s five-course signature menu was served, along with wines to comple­ ment every dish, chosen by Craig Bancroft from North- cote’s well-stocked cellars. Using his skill and some


very interesting ingredients, Simon created a mouth wa­ tering array of dishes. The


that my husband and 1 were invited, cooking for the first time at Northcotc, was Simon Rogan, owner of L’Enclume, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Cartmel. His menu includ­ ed food inspired by nature, wild ingredients and produce from his own organic farm all cooked in a simple, yet el­ egant manner. After a Louis Roederer


rabbit and leek turnover for Prince Charles. The chef on the evening


starter of crispy rice and cod “yolk”, smoked bacon, wa­ tercress, egg and garlic cream set the standard of things to come. Jerusalem artichokes, sheep’s milk curds, calamint, and Howbarrow shoots was followed by Dublin Bay prawns, red Russian kale, lady’s smock, and candy beet­ root. Next a delicious skate belly with cockles, purple azure kohlrabi baked in salt, coastal herbs, parsley and ci­ der vinegar. The Randolph lop suckling pig shoulder and scratching, celeriac, grilled varna leeks and alexanders was an excellent dish as was the vintage pear with crispy meringue and buttermilk, rosehips and wild chervil. A truly magnificent evening


in one of the Ribble V alley’s most prestitgious restau­ rants.


Exceptional organist in concert


- often described as “the Pavarotti of the organ” - will star at the latest in a scries of charity concerts hosted by Padiham’s Naza­ reth Unitarian Chapel. These concerts, featuring a variety of artists, always draw a good crowd, but this Saturday’s (March 5th) should be a sellout. Carlo Curley’s self-proclaimed mission is “to establish the organ at the forefront of


IN what is aextraordinary coup for a small East Lancashire town, internationally ac­ claimed organist Carlo Curley will perform in Padiham this weekend. The larger-than-life American virtuoso


What's on in the


Ribble Valley Compiled by Marcia Morris


All entries for inclusion in these columns should be on a l is lh ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ih ^ from Mam Reception, Ribblc Valley Borough Council, Church Walk, Clithcroc, (01200 4251II) and handed in by the lOlhofthc month prior to the event.


roe Library each Thursday at 9- 30 a.m. to noon. Tel. 01200 426063. Ribble Valley Visually Im­


ping, exhibition of paintings and photography by artist Robert Smith. Braille It, meets in Clithe­


Bowland Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers, meet first Saturday of the month 10-


KING OF THE KEYS: Carlo Curley, the “Pavarotti of the organ”.


. to shine. Tickets for the concert, which begins at


own transcriptions of famous works, every varied colour of the chapel’s magnificent Phoenix digital organ will be given a cliance


7-30 p.m., are £8 including refreshments and available from Barry Brown on 01282 773336 or by e-mail to: barryrbrown@goog- lemail.com


concerts to the North West Air Ambulance and the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund.


Donations will be made from this series of


musical instruments, even if it takes the rest of my life”, and he has already gone a long way to achieving that. He is a true showman who seduces audiences with his keyboard fireworks, entertaining patter and sheer en­ thusiasm. In a popular programme, mainly of his


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


hall. Mondays, Toddler group, badminton. Tues­ days, Jujitsu, Thursdays, yoga, Latin American danc­ ing; Fridays Tai Chi. Clitheroe United Re­


ing Wednesdays 10-15 to ll- 45 a.m. Yoga Monday and Thursdays 2-30 p.m. Street- feet, Thursdays 4-30 p.m. St Mary’s Centre, lower


in Waddington Methodist Church, Fridays from 10 to 11- 30 a.m. The Grand, Come Danc­


Waddlers toddler group


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


library meeting room at 2 p.m. each Tuesday. Pendle Club, Lowergate,


paired Group meets Monday evenings in the Catholic So­ cial Club. Tel. 01200 426822. Lip reading sessions in the


Brabin’s Gallery, Chip­


WITH their unique blend of sizzling Balkan and Klez-. mer tunes, Lancaster’s Balkanics Band deliver a big band sound that ranges from driving dance rhythms to'mo- ments of melancholic introspection and you can enjoy all this on Saturday evening in Whalley Village Hall. Since forming in 2007 the band has been gigging


throughout the north west of England to increasingly large and enthusiastic audiences. Their excellent musi­ cianship and idiosyncratic style reflects the diverse musi­ cal backgrounds of the band members which include Bal­ kan, Klezmer as well as rock, dance and classical.


lage Hall. Food bingo and pie and peas supper, at 7-30 p.m. Tickets and details tel. 01200 426272 or 07932577717. 4th - Stepping Out, meet


30 a.m. to 4-30 p.m.


Church Street, book fair at 10 a.m. Antiquarian and sec­ ond-hand books bought and sold. Tel. 01254 813559. 5th - The Grand, Shakeys


Healing, Langho. Weekend workshop with Kathy New-


Brother and Guests. To book tek 01200 421599. 5th - The Sanctuary of


meet Chester Avenue car park at 9-30 a.m. for Angle- zarke. Leader Graham Dav- ies_01254 301953. 5th - St Mary’s Centre,


www.ribblevalleymeditation. co.uk 5th - Clitheroe Ramblers,


ing, ^ngho, Ribble Valley Meditation Group, Pisces new moon at 1 p.m. and an evening talk by Kathy New- burn (USA). Tel. 01254 825976 or visit the website at


Move and the Animals”. To book tel. 01200421599. 4th - Sanctuary of Heal­


Platform Gallery, at 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200 414484. 4th - The Grand, “The


Church, Women’s World Day of Prayer service at 7-30 p.m.Tcl. 01200422757. 4th - West Bradford Vil­


Kai Karate -Club every Wednesday night. 4th - Clitheroe Parish


Trinity Methodist Church,


MARCH 4TH-10TH Sunday


27 March Pendle


Youth Choir Returns to the Muni


to celebrate Pendle's extraordinary teenage talent


01282 661234 WWW. themuni•co.uk


Hall. Balkanics are a unique blend of sizzling Balkan and Klezraer tunes, big band sound at 7-30 p.m. Tickets from Whalley Post Office,


Hall, whist and domino drive at 7-30 p.m. Meat prizes, raf­ fle and refreshments. 5th - Whalley Village


burn (USA) at 10 a.m. Tel. 01254 822848. 5th - Gisburn Festival


History Society, AGM fol­ lowed by “Getting the Most out of Ancestry” in Clithe­ roe Cricket Club at 7-30 p.m.


meeting in St Mary’s Cen­ tre at 2-30 p.m. Speaker Dr Robin McLIeen on “What’s wrong with global warming? Sounds nice”. Sth - Ribble Valley Family


Spring Wood car park at 10- 30 a.m. Tel.01200 414484. 8th - Clitheroe U3A


meet Chester Avenue car park at 1 p.m. for Edisford Bridge. Leader Veronica Millward 01200 441346. 8th - Stepping Out, meet


hall. Clitheroe Bridge Club at 7-15 p.m. Improvers and experienced players wel­ come. Tel. 01254 877256. 8th - Clitheroe Ramblers,


Barley car park at 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200 414484. 7th - Chatburn School


Whalley bus station at 2 p.m. Tel. 01200 414484. 7th - Stepping Out, meet


Farmers’ market and crafts fair. Hall tours between 2 and 4 p.m. Tel. 01254827166. 6th - Stepping Out, meet


lage Hall. Memorial lunch­ eon at 12-30 p.m. Entertain­ ment by The Sue Ryder Girls. No bar so bring your own drinks. To book tel. Jean Procter on 01254 878447. 6th - Browsholme Hall.


tel. 01254 822350 or pay on the door. 6th - Knowle Green Vil­


Tel. 01200 425297. Sth - St Peter’s Church,


■ I” by Roger Mitchell at 7-30 p.m.Tel. 01282703735. 9th - Bowland Tran­


Burnley, lecture “Queen Elizabeth and King James


cage presents, “Requiem”. To book tel. 01200 421599. 10th - Stepping Out, meet


trict Flower Club present “That’s Entertainment” a demonstration by John Dalton at 7-30 p.m. In St Michael and St John’s So­ cial Centre, Lowergate. Tel. 01282680617.


Fresh slant on a classic


REVIEW: “Romeo And Juliet” at the Octagon Theatre, Bolton, until March 5th. Box office: 01204521)407. Website: www.oc- tagonbolton.co.uk


SHAKESPEARE’S Romeo and Juliet is so well known it is hard to think of fresh approaches. David Thacker’s production at Bolton’s Octa­


gon Theatre is in modern dress in a contempo­ rary setting. It works well, helped considerably by hvo spirited performances by Jade Anouka as Juliet and David Ricardo-Pearce as Romeo.


They manage to convey a youthful enthusi­


asm, naivety and passion that are moving. The interpretation seems to heighten the cruelty of the machismo fighting between the rival gangs of Capulet and Montague and makes the drama more accessible and relevant to a younger audi­ ence. Michelle Collins is first a comic and then an


anguished nurse and nine accomplished actors play the rest of the roles. The stage setting, designed by Ruari Mur­ chison, is bare and the whole has a pared down


intensity that gives some new insights. I partic­ ularly enjoyed Carol Sloman’s music, with the' use of Rodrigo’s Concierto De Aranjuez, one of my favourite pieces of music, written after the death of a child.


This production should bring new audiences


to a greater awareness of one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays. - .


The Octagon’s next production is by another


famous playwright, Arthur Miller, “The Price”, which starts on March 10th.


PIPPA MUNRO HEBDEN


ralists’ Society, lecture on “An Arctic and Hebridean Odyssey” by Gordon Yates in Clitheroe Library at 7-30 p.m. 10th - Whalley and Dis­


Mellor Village Hall at 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200 414484. 10th - Clitheroe Natu­


lage Hall, luncheon concert by Les Trois Canards Oboe Trio. Concert at midday fol­ lowed by lunch. To book tel. 01254 826948. 10th - The Grand, Rib­


Folk Quartet”. To book tel. 01200421599. 10th - Knowle Green Vil­


sit Walk, Browsholme to Whitewell. Meet Inter­ change at 11-25 a.m. for BIO bus. Tel. 01200 443561. 9th - The Grand, “Urban


T aT MARCH 11TH - 17TH


■ dale meeting in Whal­ ley Abbey Great Hall at 7-30 p.m. visit www. cerclefribblesdale. co.uk Visitors wel­ come whatever level of French. 14th - Knowle Green


Ramblers, meet Ches­ ter Avenue car park at 10 a.m. For circuit of Stocks Reservoir. Alison Pickup 01254 247493. 15th - Stepping Out, meet Longridge Civic


formed Church, lower hall. Moor Lane, Clit­ heroe Country Market re-opens 10 to 11-30 a.m. and every Tues­ day. Tel. 01200425823. 15th - Clitheroe


Diabetic Group meet­ ing in Clitheroe Rugby Club at 7-30 p.m. Reti­ nal screening by Steve Davies. Tel 01254 245611. 15th - United Re­


Village Hall. Whist and dominoes at 7-30 p.m. Tel. 01254 878447. 14th - Ribble Valley


ra Club, A59 Samles- buty, BB2 7LS. Charity concert with organists Dave Smith, Richard Greaves, Mick Jack- son. Proceeds in aid of Derian House and St Catherine’s hospices and Toy Trust. Tickets tel. 01204852116. 14th - Le Cercle Francais de Ribbles-


meet Spring Wood car park, Whalley, at 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200 414484. 14th - BAE Canber­


presents “The Phan­ tom Band”. Tel. 01200 421599. 14th - Stepping Out,


lour, a Spring coffee morning in aid of St Paul’s Playgroup. 12th - The Grand,


Ramblers, meet Ches­ ter Avenue car park at 8 a.m. for Elterwater. Tel. Graham Davies 01254301953. 12th - Mayor’s Par­


presents G2 Genesis. Tel. 01200 421599. 12th - Clitheroe


jazz with Mark Lewis Trio and guests at 8 p.m. Tel. 01200 424444. Tickets available from Shackletons 11th - The Grand,


Chatburn, Ribble Val­ ley Jazz and Blues Club, present dinner


11th - Shackleton’s, Thu 17- Sat 19Mar


Bugsy IVIalone


stage Door Youth Theatre


This slapstick musical comedy follows the rivalry between two half-witted street gangs


01282 661234 37


WWW. themuni.co.uk


Mountaineering Club indoor meeting in Clit­ heroe Cricket Club at 8 p.m. “Annapurna Sanc­ tuary Trek” by Steuart ■Kellington. Tel. 01200 422300. 17th - Stepping Out,


Village Hall, luncheon concert featuring Neil Crossland on piano. Concert at midday followed by lunch. To book tel. 01254826948.


meet Barley car park at 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200 414484. 17th - Knowle Green


School Theatre, Meins Road, Blackburn. Rib­ ble Valley Piano Taster concert with Martin Roscoe playing Schu- tnann, Beethoven, Liszt at 7-30 p.m.-Tel. 01254 249694. Tickets avail­ able on the door or via RVIPW.org.uk • 17th - Clitheroe


Transit Walk, Slaid- bum to Dunsop Bridge. Meet Interchange for 11-25 a.m. BIO bus. Tel. 01200443561. 16th - Westholme


cal History Society talk on “Old Kitchen and Agricultural memo­ rabilia” by John Hig- ginson in St Mary’s Community Hall at 7- 45 p.m. New members welcome. Tel. 01772 864289. 16th - Bowland


Hall, at 10 a.m. Tel. 01200414484. 15th - Chipping Lo­


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