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from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the courtyard at Huntleys. It has been organised in associa­ tion vvith Viniportugal, and there will be a selection of Portuguese wines to taste. There will also be the opportunity to try


some traditional Portuguese cuisine, includ­ ing suckling pig, bacalhau and piri piri. There is no need to book, just turn up at Huntleys and enjoy a taste of Portugal.


BARRICA Wines, at Huntleys Farm in Sam- lesbury, is celebrating National Wine Week by throwing a Portuguese celebration and wine-tasting on Saturday, May 14th. The event is free of charge, and will run


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the nursery, we looked into cider-making and it became apparent no-one was producing anything locally. “Our minds were made


always been an ambition of Michael’s to start his own micro-brewery, so we started looking into the practicalities about two years ago. As we grow apples at


now coming to fruition, the idea had been long in the planning, helped by a grant from the Lanca­ shire Economic Partner­ ship. Joanna explained: “It’s


Michael and Joanna Creighton, owners of the nursery, the uniquely crafted cider has a tradi­ tional medium dry taste and, according to its makers, will focus only on using true varieties of the finest cider apples. -Although the project is


LANCASHIRE’S new­ est brew is bottled and ready for market, in the form of a tradition­ ally produced cider, the result of a labour of love by the Dove Syke Cider Company, based at Dove Syke Nursery in West Bradford. The brainchild of


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in-the-box version wfll also be available, and the cider will be sold to the wholesale and retail markets.


“We’re keen to get as many people as possible to come and have a taste of Ribble Valley Gold, so we’ll be holding an open day and everyone is wel­ come to come along. “ I t ’ll be interest­


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ing to see what peo­ ple think, as we’re immensely proud of the lovely flavour and the fact it’s produced here in the beautiful Ribble Valley.” The open day will be


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Lake views


at Sadgill advised members where to park, before the group set off to climb the first hill, Shipman Knotts at 1,926 ft. After refresh­


ments, they headed for Kentmere Pike


at 2,397 ft high. The w e a th e r


the group headed downhill to Gates- carth Pass. They had good views of the river Sprint and Longsleddale,


all the way back to Sadgill and the cars.


started off with low cloud, but, as they ascended to Harter Fell at 2,539 ft, the sun was breaking through, which gave views over Hawe- swater and Small- water. Af t e r lunch,


A GROUP of IS members of Clithe­ roe Ramblers left for Longslcddale in the South East of the Lake District. A farmer’s wife


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GREAT SUCCESS: Organisers Samantha Dickinson, Siobhan Trickett and Gail Bailey with, on the front row, sisters Ellauise and Amelia Dickinson, (s)


A MASQUERADE ball, been raised by this event and ation, HSBC, Bowker BMW others, such as the ball.


held at Fo.xfields Country Ho­ tel, Billington, raised around £4,000 for The Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Entertainment included


fund-raising events held this year to top up funds raised by the annual Amelia Cup 10k Run. Over the past nine years, in excess of £64,000 has


music by band Wild Honey, DJ Mike Beckett, a “diamond bonanza”, raffle, silent auc­ tion and roll a coin for a mag­ num of champagne. The ball was one of the first


Amelia Dickinson (10), of Whalley, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, and organ­ ised by Amelia’s parents Samantha and Symon, Gail Bailey, Amelia’s aunt, and friend Siobhan Trickett. Gail said: “We’d like to


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express special thanks to everyone who helped make the event possible, especially to our sponsors Mitton Hall Hotel, Gordon Taylor of the Professional Football Associ-


generosity of family, friends and supporters. “The Cystic Fibrosis Trust


and Steve Pickles of Waverley tbs. Also, to the brilliant band Wild Honey and fantastic DJ Mike Beckett and to Geoff, manager at Foxfields, for looking after us all so well. “We are amazed by the


is making huge progress in finding a cure for this life threatening disease, and we can’t e.xpress our thanks enough to those who are help­ ing to make a cure a reality.”


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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, May 19,2011


JUST o n e week remains for Ribble Valley residents to n om in a te their sp o r t­ ing heroes and community ch am p io n s for the 2011 Ribble Valley Sports, Arts and Community Awards. Nominations for the annual


awards close next Thursday, May 26th, and they will be presented at a glittering ceremony at The Grand, in Clitheroe, on Wednesday, June 15th. Nominations are open in the


Still time to nominate


School Award recognising the work being undertaken by schools in the run-up to the 2012 London Olympics, and an award for Community Engagement made by the Rib­ ble Valley Community Safety Partnership. Chris Hughes, Ribble Val­


following categories: Club of the Year, Coach of the Year, Volunteer of the Year (Adult and Junior) and Rising Star. There is also a Lifetime


ley Borough Council’s head of cultural and leisure serv­ ices, said: “The awards are a celebration of the hard work and commitment that goes into voluntary and community sport in Ribble Valley. “Last y ea r’s event was


Achievement Award in mem­ ory of Marjorie Partridge, a


the borough’s largest ever celebration, as it incorporated an arts awards section for the first time. “We anticipate that this year’s event will be even


SPRING is a wonderful time of year to get out and about in the countryside and, in the Forest of Bowland, there are plenty of opportunities to find out what’s going on in both the human and animal world. Sunday May 22nd is the date


for Lancashire County Coun­ cil’s Farmins in Roeburndale


walk. Setting out from Wray, visitors will have the chance to explore this outstanding area, finding out more about how farming has evolved in this beautiful spot, including the opportunity to chat with one of the local fanners. On F riday, Ju n e 3rd, Natural England and Lanca­


better, and are asking as many people, clubs and organisa­ tions as possible to make nominations. “We are looking forward to


a fantastic night when the win­ ners are announced.” The awards ceremony will


also include the presentation of arts excellence grants, total­ ling £2,225, to 15 young danc­ ers, actors and musicians. The winners will rep re ­


how to nominate is available from Ribble Valley Borough Council’s sports development team on 01200 414488 or go online at www.ribblevalley. gov.uk.


sent Ribble Valley at the Lancashire Sports Awards in September. More information about


Get out into countryside this spring


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events. For more information, contact 01200 448000 or email: Bowland@lancashire.gov.uk


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