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Take plunge | and keep fit!


by Faiza Afzaal


'RESIDENTS in the Ribble Val­ ley are being invited to take the plunge for fitness in a host of swimming activities at Ribbles-


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FAMILY WALK: Staff, pupils and friends from Oakhiii enj'oy a post-festive famiiy walk, (s)


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group of staff, pupils and friends of Oa­ khiii took on an ambitious ascent of the steep side of Pendle Hill on a circular trip from Barley. It has now become a bit of a tradition at Oakhill College, Whalley, to hold a


WE all know that snowmen can’t fly - ex­ cept in cartoons that is - but there was one at the'top of Pendle Hill recently. Setting off on a cold and snowy day, a


snow clouds and drifts at the summit they created a memento of their day and, after a quick photo opportunity, headed back down to the sunshine. The walk ended with luneh and re­ freshments at The Pendle Inn, Barley.


post-festive family walk to blow away the cobwebs and burn off the extra calories that the festive period tends to add. When they found themselves in the


the week Swimfit sessions, at which training cards and pool equipment will be available free of charge. These will include one for ladies only on Tuesdays from 8 to S-45 p.m.


national scheme, Swimfit, launched by the Amateur Swimming As­ sociation and backed by five-time Olympian Mark Foster. This offers free online gym-style swimming programmes aimed at maintain­ ing health, shaping up and toning, reaching peak fitness levels and swimming competitively. The pool will host throughout


launched a series of aqua-fitness events and classes that will run throughout the year. The pool is akso to host the new


dale Pool, Clitheroe. The Edisford Road pool has


aimed at adults with health prob­ lems or on exercise-referral pro­ grammes and led by qualified teach­ ers will take place at the pool on Tuesdays from 2-45 to 3-30 a.m. The pool is also offering early­


major muscle groups and improve cardio-fitness will take place at the pool on Thursdays from 6-15 to 7 p.m., while the pool will also host aqua tone classes catering for people of all swimming abilities on Wednesdays from 9 to 9-45 a.m. and Fridays from 10 to 10-45 a.m. A new aqua mobility session


An aqua circuits class to work


able for anyone aged four and over to gain water confidence or develop stroke technique. Colin Winterbottom, Ribble Val­ ley Borough Council Leisure and


bird swimming sessions on Mon­ days, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. and adults-only lane swimming sessions, including Swimfit, on Wednesdays from 8 to 9-30 p.m. and Sundays from 7 to 8 p.m. Swimming lessons are also avail­


Sports Development Manager, said' “Many people cycle or run to get fit but don’t think of swimming as a major route to a healthier lifestyle. “But even a gentle swim can bum


dents to take the plunge and take part in the excellent new activities on offer at Ribblesdale Pool.” Court. Robert Thompson, chair­


90% of the body’s weight in the wa­ ter, meaning those with disabilities, injuries or illnesses, such as arthritis’ can take part in sport in a comfort­ able and safe environment. “We are therefore inviting resi­


over 200 calories in half-an-hour and a fast front crawl can burn as many calories as an eight-mile run. “Swimming can support up to


man of the council’s Community Committee, added: “We are partic­ ularly delighted to support the new Swimfit programme, which will give Ribble Valley residents the oppor­ tunity to be the swimmer they have always wanted to be.” • Further details of all Ribbles­


dale Pool activities are available on 01200424825.


An Everest first for Stonyhurst students Ifyouwantto


2009 and paragliding from the summit planted the seed that this was something I could in­ clude in the Everest adventure, and in turn become the first woman ever to paraglide solo from the top.” Good friends Andy and An­


drea Goodall are teachers at Stonyhurst and they had the


Oyu, a mountain just 600 me­ tres short of the height of Ev­ erest. That has given me the drive and belief that 1 could go for the big one and the Everest plan started to develop from there,” she said. “I climbed Mont Blanc in


year. Squash will travel to Ne­ pal to co-lead an expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. As if that is not enough, she plans to take along her pa­ raglider and fly down from the summit. “In 2008, I climbed Cho


A VERY different kind of les­ son took place at Stonyhurst College when mountaineer Squash Falconer dropped in to get some help in planning her latest and most challenging ex­ pedition to date. At the end of March this


• project and she says that she is very excited at the opportunity to inspire some young prote­ gees.


sen and given the opportunity to work with Squash on the


dents will have some unique and inspirational ideas and I’ll be able to learn a lot from them, as well as giving them a unique insight into something they will be unlikely to be in­


She said: “I’m sure the stu­


volved in at any other time in their lives. “This trip will test my emo­


INSPIRING: Squash Falconer with Stonyhurst pupils and some of the equipment need­ ed for the expedition, (s)


idea to let some of their stu­ dents experience first hand what it is like to be involved in the meticulous planning.of a mountaineering expedition.


to hold a couple of workshops at which the pupils are split into teams and each given a brief about the trip.


Squash explained: “We plan


plan how to raise the necessary funds to make something like this possible and from there, we’ll go on to the logistics and


“Their first task will be to


tional, physical and mental agility, but from past experi­ ences I know I’ll be so proud when I finally achieve what will


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be my lifelong ambition and an amazing feat.” • For more information


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wishes to make use of this prominent noticeboard, they should contact the Town Council 'at 9 Church Street, Clitheroc, either by telephone (01200 424722), or e-mail (clit- heroe@btconnect.com). Alternatively, call into the


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® By Katie Hammond A POPULAR former Clitheroe police ser­


Fleetwood and Cleveleys, after he completed his National Service in 1958. After transferring to Clitheroe in 1963, Terry


His career with Lancashire Police began in


and his wife, Kathleen, made their home in the Ribble Valley, raising their two children, Chris and Jackie. Terry became the Waddington village police­


man in 1974 after the county boundary changed and the village became part of Lancashire. He was promoted to sergeant and transferred


geant, Terry Swift, has died at the age of 73.


worked as wardens for the Caravan Club for 10 years after their retirement, running sites as far afield as Scotland and Northumberland. The couple travelled extensively in their mo­


to Barnoldswick for 18 months, before return­ ing to Clitheroe where he became sergeant re- sponsble for the rural police areas of Gisburn, Waddington, West Bradford, Newton and Chatbum. He stayed in this post until his retire­ ment from the police in 1988. , A keen snooker player, Terry and his wife


tor home, covering many miles in Scandinavia and Europe and also toured the UK in recent years. The funeral service and cremation will take


place tomorrow at Accrington Crematorium at 11 a.m.


TERRY SWIFT Brassy start to new season


A PROGRAMME of music specially com- :■ posed for the Northern Brass Quintet, together with arrangements of more familiar pieces, promises an entertaining evening when Clitheroe Concerts Society stages its first event of 2011. The Quintet, who


appear by permission of the Royal Northern College of Music, come from different back­ grounds, explaining their wide ranging choice of music. They can play musical styles from the baroque to modern jazz - by way of pop! David Moore and


office at 9 Church Street, Clit­ heroe, on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 12-30 p.m.


A WARRANT backed with bail was issued for the arrest of Duncan Baldwin (61), of Accrington Road, Burnley when he failed to appear be­ fore Blackburn magistrates to answer charges of stealing £40 belonging to St Nicholas Church, S'abden, and stealing a wallet containing £30 belong­ ing to Timothy Peagam.


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Katherine Curlett play' both trumpet and flugel horn, Lewis Musson , trombone and eupho­ nium, Ben Millest the tuba, while Georgi Boev is on French horn, but also composes and ar­ ranges. As individuals they


have experience with the National Youth Brass


TOP BRASS: The Northern Brass Quintet, who will open Clitheroe Concerts Society’s


2011 season on February 9th.


Band, the BBC Phil­ harmonic, the Salvation Army and Chetham’s School. Also with Tlie Black Dyke Band, The Brighouse and Ras- trick Brass Band, the Marsden Silver Prize Band and the Wingates Brass Band. In an unusual situa­


tion, one of the quintet hasjust become the current Champion of


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Great Britain for his in­ strument. Details will be revealed on the night! This concert breaks


new ground for the Clitheroe society, a brass quintet being a com­ parative rarity. It takes place at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School’s York Street site, on Wednesday February 9th, beginning at 7-30. Tickets, priced at £12.50,


can be obtained in advance from Clilheroe Music and the Tourist Office at Ribble Valley Borough Council’s of­ fices in Church Walk, or from the Society’s own website, (www.clither- oeconcerts.org). Accompanied chil­


dren are admitted free. Tickets wifi also be avail­ able on the door, subject to availability.


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5 Tablers^ bumper 2011 plans


CLITHEROE Round Table is looking forward to a bumper 2011 with many opportunities to support the local community as well as fellowship.. ■ The Tablers’ Santa Runs


around the Ribble Valley were a massive success, raising a near record £5,262. Andrew Tomlinson, who or­


ganised the Santa Runs, said: “I t just shows how generous the people of the Ribble Val-. ley are that they reached into their pockets in this time of cuts and austerity to give their hard- earned money to those in need. “It is to their great credit


that we managed to raise such a fantastic amount. This means that we will be able to support local charities and other needy causes throughout the year and


just about fund-raising. The lo­ cal group hosts many interest­ ing and exciting social events throughout the year. This year’s vice-chairman, Gordon Pres­ ton, said: “We are a welcoming organisation that is open to all men aged between 18 arid 45. If anyone wants to join, or learn more about Round Table, then I urge them to come to one of our meetings. I assure you they will be pleasantly surprised..” The group has its own web­


to the extent that we have never been able to do. ” Round Table, however, is not


site (www.chtheroe.roundtable. co.uk)and alsoe an up-to-date Facebook page (www.facebook. com/rt552), Flickr and Twitter accounts and even a YouTube channel.


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