Clitheroe Advertiser &TImes, Thursday, April 21,2011


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The Blockheads open weekend...


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known for the haunting, drifting keyboard sound he created on his Hammond organ with Ian Dury and The BloclAeads. Dury’s music and lyrical strength


and deadly-accurate observations of everyday, British working class life lives on through his band, though, and their first appearance at the Grand tomorrow (Good Friday night) will provide one of the musical highlights of the year. “I’ve been piaying live music for nearly 50 years - and even I find


sic and the life. It is lovely that people still genuinely love the Blockheads’ music and the songs - Clever Trevor, Reasons To Be


that pretty incredible,” said Gal­ lagher. “I’m still absorbed by the mu­


mals in the 1960s, replacing Alan Price, and has performed and re­ corded with Paul McCartney and pop king Robbie Williams. But Gallagher is probably best


IT’S hard to sum up quickly the creative musical life of Mickey Gallagher writes Tony Dewhurst. Gallagher played with the Ani­


music, and the Blockheads fused so many different styles together. There was a lot of humour in the lyrics. When we got to number one with ‘Hit me With Your Rhythm


live, but I do worry when I see so many venues closing down. There isn’t the places any more, it is so vital to keep live music strong. You look at the X-Factor thing and you wonder what’s happening. In a way the music industry is fin­ ished because kids are cutting out the middle man by down loading their own music and the internet is a music revolution, like Punk was. The music business was never any­ thing to do with music anyway - it


to play with his old pals The Block­ heads and John Steel’s Animals and Friends. “I have a great love of 1960s


Cheerful and What a Waste - have more than stood the test of time. It is fantastic that we still take the old favourites on the road. I feel very lucky that I can do this - it is a massive privilege.” More recently, he has returned


Stick’ it sort of felt quite unreal re­ ally.” He added: “I live for playing


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Saturday 23rd-April Spm £20 THE BURNLEY


NATIONAL BLUES DAY


BERNARD ALLISON AYNSLEY LISTER TODD SHARPVILLE


CHANTEL McGREGOR FREE


Full Weekend Festival Fringe


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recently with the Blockheads and they just didn’t get us, and it was the same in Amer­ ica when we went there with Ian. But they loved us in Belgium and Holland!” The Blockheads


Saturday 30th April & Sunday 1st May Burnley Light Opera present


MAGIC OF THE MUSICALS Tickets: £10


Thursday 5th May 1.30pm £5.50 Scamp Theatre present


PRIVATE PEACEFUL By Michael Morpurgo


Coming Soon: The New Squadronaires OrchesUa - Jimmy Tarbuck - Phil Cool - The Searchers Tlie Fairey Geneva Band williTiie Rossendale Choirs - Michael Jackson Tribute


Colin Fiy - Imran Yusuf - Hie Manfreds - Tlie Clone Roses - Dom Jolly - Blake - Omid Dajilli W n in hdt’s O


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Saturday 7,May 7.30pm I ^ 0 / Cone. £7.60 r r


What's On


Good Friday - Friday 22nd April Dance the night-away with your favourite Rose & Crown


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St Georges Day - Saturday 23rd - Live band =OUA; from §pm


. / Easter Sunday 24th


Kids Easter party,: disco, egg hunt and Easter bonnet competifion


Easter Monday 25 th -join in for some; more live fun. Brass band and BBQ (weather permitting) 4pm start


f Vienna Festival Ballet ■ Cindetella—


Friday 6 May ElOAdv. £12 Door


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King George’s Hall Darwen Library Theatre box office: 0844 8471664 box Office: (01254) 706 006


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Tuesday 26th - X Box Competition 7.30pm Thursday 28th - Poker Night 8pm


Street Party, watch Williarri and Kate tie the knot on our big screen. Booking


Essential Special 3 course dinner a v a i la b le ' jK j f^ S jg f f l


iazz Weekend Friday 29th - Sunday 1st May - Various Artis.ts.


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Saturday: Helicopters Sunday: Birds of Prey


All proceeds to St John's Church. ^ Friday ,2'9th - Royal Wedding Join our indoor * . ,


Sunday 24th Adored


Slone Roses tribute from 4pm Sunday 1st May


Stereotonics and Oasish doors open 4pm


Free Entry Inside Out 18/22 Bull Street, Burnley BB11 1DP


HIGHAM 40th EASTER a r t s a n d c r a f t s


FESTIVAL In the school ;


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play The Grand, Clitheroe, tomor­ row, doors 7 p.m. (£17.50) with sup­ port from popular rock and blues band Slack Alice. The show is part


of the Clitheroe Rock and Blues weekender in ­ cluding weekend-’ long music at Key Street Bar, Low- ergate, the King’s Arms and Heath- cotes bar and grill.


always a battle. As rocker, lyricist, artist and actor he was unsenti­ mental and uncompromising. “It’s funny, we played in Paris


trospective, a very English style, and the Clash were showmen. That was a very powerful era, though, and the Clash had a terrif­ ic energy and style. They were very inventive, and they were a better band than they gave themselves credit for.” Dury’s extraordinary life was


most influential Clash albums, London Calling and Sandinista, making live appearances with the late Joe Strummer’s band. “The Blockheads were very in­


wore his influences on his sleeve: Punk rock. Reggae, rock and roll and the Blues. Gallagher played on two of the


was just about making money and their monopoly has gone. I played the Grand with the Animals re­ cently, and I know it will be a great experience with The Blockheads because, as a place to perform, it has that intimate, friendly feel.” A driving force in the band, he


Thursday 13 Oct


Ken Dodd " .


Legendary funnyman Ken Dodd - known as the most


hard-working man in comedy - brings his


Happiness Tour to the MuniTheatre ■


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12 August


The Diamond Experience


An incredible shov/ . paying tribute and


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29th - Clithcroc Mountaineering Club, weekend at Pitlochry Youth Hostel. Tel.


1 a.ni., breakfast, raffle and bingo. Tcl. 01200 422262 t o book. 29th to 30th - Hurst Green Village Hall,


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Longridge, Royal celebraiion with Roe Val­ ley Dance Band and party j------------------ buffet from 7-30 p.m. Tickets from social club


Church. Biker’s breal^ast. Tel. 01254 878394. 30th - Clitheroe


odist Church hall, coffee stop and tea from 10 a.m. to noon. Stalls selling plants, cakes, gifts and more. Proceeds for church development fond. 30th - Knowle Green


meet ^halley Bus Sta­ tion at 2 p.m. Tel. 01200 414484.


meet Platform Gallery at 2 p.m. Tel. 01200 414484. 1st - Stepping Out,


Clitheroe Castle. The Paul Rigby Jazz Quartet. Pan of the Ribble Valley Jazz Festival. Tcl. 01200 421599.


1st - The Atrium,


combe Tower. Leader Ben Brown. 2nd - TTie Grand, Jazz


blers, Coach from In­ terchange at 9 a.m. For Darwen Tower to Hol­


2nd - Clitheroe Ram­


Festival presents “King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys”. Tel. 01200 421599. 3rd - Stepping Out,


35-39 Whalley Road, Clitheroe BB7 lEE Tel: 01200 422 721


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blers, coach from In­ terchange at 9 a.m. for Rivington Pike Tower to Darwen Tower. Leader Ben Brown 01254 822851. 1st - Stepping Out,


Club Dalesrail bluebell walk to Flake Bridge Wood from Appleby. Meet 9-51 a.m. train. Tel. 01200443561. 1st - Clitheroc Ram­


Ramblers, coach from Interchange at 9 a.m. for Holcombe Tower to Riv- ington Pike. Leader Ben Brown 01254 822851. MAY 1st - Bowland Transit


or tel. 01772 782110. 30th - Trinity Meth­


The Third Middle Earth Beer and Music Festival. Friday night the brilliant Swing Commanders with a special theme on the Royal Wedding. On Saturday night Gaynor and Simon from The Swing Commanders plus one playing gypsy jazz, jazz standards and swing. Tickets available online or from the Aspinall Arms. 29th - St Wilfrid’s Social Centre,


29lh - Waddington Village Club, The Royal Wedding live on a big screen from 10


roe Library each .Thursday at 9-30 a.m. to noon. Tel. 01200 426063. Ribble Valley Visually Impaired Group meets Monday evenings in the Catho­ lic Social Club. Tel. 01200 426822. Lip reading sessions in the library meeting room at 2 p.m. each Tuesday. Pendle Club, Lowergate, sequence danc­ ing for over-55s each Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. Sawlcy V illag e H a l l , Rowland Guild o f Spinners, Weavers and Dyers, meet first Saturday of the month 10-30 a.m. to 4-30 p.m. Waddlers toddler group in Wadding­ ton Methodist Church, Fridays from 10 to 11-30 a.m. The Grand, Come Dancing Wednesdays 10-15 to 11-45 a.m. Yoga Monday and Thursdays 2- 30 p.m. Streetfeet, Thursdays 4-30 p.m St Mary’s Centre, lower hall. Mon­ days, Toddler group, badminton. Tues­ days, Jujitsu, Thursdays, yoga, Latin American dancing, Fridays Tai Chi. Clithcroe United Reformed Church, re­ flective services at 12-30 p.m. each Tues­ day. Trinity Methodist Church, Kai Karate


of Lodge Artists Society. • B ra i i le I t , m eets in C l i th c -


Brabin’s Galleiy, Chipping, exhibition


AH entries for inclusion in these columns should be on a listings form, available from Main Reception, Ribblc Val­ ley Borough Council, Church Walk, Clitheroc, (01200 425 III) and handed in by the 10th of the month prior to the event.


What's on in the


Ribble Valley Compiled by Marcia Morris


APRIL 22ND - 28TH


local walk, meet Interchange at 9-30 a.m. 22nd - Ther Grand presents “The


Club every Wednesday night. 22nd - Clithcroe Naturalists’ Society,


Blockheads”. Tel, 01200 421599. 22nd - Knowlc Green Church, Good Friday service and walk from church


in Ribchester. Tel. Chris Okpoti on 01254 878394. 23rd - Castle Grounds. Giant Easter


bingo in aid of Brickhouse Bowling Club, at 7-30 p.m.


terchange for 9-51 a.m. train. Tcl. 01200 443561. 24th - Knowle Green Church, Sunrise celebration service on Jeffrey Hill. Tel.


Chester Avenue ear park at 9-30 a.m. for Ravenstondale. Ian Nicol 01200 423801. 23rd - Chipping Village Hall, food


egg treasure hunt in aid of Chernobyl’s Children. Collect map from the Castle Gate. Tel. 01282 680717. 23rd - Clitheroe Ramblers, meet


carpark Tcl. Chris Okpoti on 01254 878394. 22nd - Knowle Green church. Good Friday outdoor united service of witness


Chris Okpoti on 01254 878394. 25th - Newton Village Hall, festival of


eg ^ from 12 to 4 p.m. competitions and activities.


25th - Barley Village Hall, arts and


crafts fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tel. 07985 913839.


26th - Clitheroe Ramblers, meet


Chester Avenue car park at 1 p.m. for Sunnyhurst Wood, Darwen. Josic Pickup 07545270599. 27th - Bowland Transit walk New-


church to Sabden. Meet Interchange for 11-34 a.m. P70 bus. Tel. 01200 443561. 27th - Clitheroe Ramblers, meet 6-45


p.m. at Downham. Valerie Grooby 01200 428766.


27th - Bolton-by-Bowland Village


Hall, whist and domino drive at 7-30 p.m. 28th - Chatburn School Hall. Clithc­


sion on Dales Rail to Kirkby Stephen Vintage Bus and Lorry event. Meet In­


24th - Rowland Transit Club, excur­


roe Bridge Club at 7-15 p.m. Tel. 01254 877256.


28th - St Wilfrid’s Social Centre, Longridge, whist and dominoes. 28th - 30th - Hurst Green Village Hall,


The Third Middle Earth Beer and Music Festival featuring King Creosote. Tickets online or from the Aspinall Arms.


APRIL 29TH-MAY 5TH


414484. Linear walk take correct bus fare/ pass.


meet outside Angies Emporium, Berry Lane, for 10 a.m. bus to Grimsargh. Tel. 01200


sop Bridge long stay car park at 9-45 a.m., for 10 a.m. start. A series of brisk walks on Tues­ day mornings suitable for those with prams and pushchairs. Tel. 01200 414484. 3rd - Sanctuary of Healing, Langho, Rib­


Avenue car park at 10 a.m. Tel. Eleanor Friend 01200 424323. 3rd - Stepping Out, pramables meet Dun-


Bridge to Slaidburn. Meet 11-25 a.m. BBIO bus. Tel. 01200 443561. 4ih - Clitheroe Ramblers, meet Spring


ble Valley Meditation Group. Taurua New Moon. Tel. 01254 825976. 4th - Bowland Transit Walk Burnhome


3rd - Clilheroe Ramblers, meet Chester


and toddler group. Tel. 01200 423424. 5th - Stepping Out, evening meet Spring


Wood at 7 p.m. Tom Marsh 01200 424563. 4th - West Bradford Village Hall, mother


Wood car park. Tel. 01200 414484. 5th - Chatburn School hall, Clitheroc


Wharfcdale. Meet Clitheroe Cricket Club car park at 9 a.m. Tel. Humphrey Johnson on 01200422300. 5th - Stepping Out, meet Barley car park


at 1-30 p.m. For Pendle ascent. Tel. 01200 414484.


night from 9-30 p.m. Open to all musicians and singers, not a karaoke. attdoghouse@ tesco.net


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V Early Bird Menu £8.95 for Adults £5.95 for children under 12


iiicl pupaduins, cluitneys, any ofllio £2.95 slarlcrs, Chicken or Lamb main from the traditional classics


' ScctioiLS of the menu. Pilau rice and plain naan. . . Monday- Thursday 5.30pm - 7.30pm


Sunday Buffet £8.95 for Adults £5.95 for children


including coffee and dessert help yourself


to 12 dilTcreut items and eat as uiiieh as you like. : 5 Rat ing on Qype


5ih - Dog Inn, Whallcy, open mike/jam


Bridge Qub at 7-15 p.m. Tel. 01254 877256. 5th - Clithcroe Mountaineering Club,


S&.ip 30th April *- Thtirsday> Friday Saturday


^/HURST GREEN VILLAGE HALL ales and ciders • FoodServed *4bands


^^C^th King Creosote , top the Royal Wedding day the Svving Commanders


g^e^brilliant S'wing Commanders need no . ^P^oduction and are quite simply one of the l |ie^H v e bands in the coimtry. Western Swing fspetialists, so watch out for a special theme Ion Royal Wedding Night.;.!


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SPECIAL SCENIC TRAIN EXCURSION TO EDINBURGH!


' „ BEER FESTIVAL


CHILDREN and adults are invited to take part in Newton’s Festival of Eggs on Easter Monday which opens at 12 p.m. There will be lots of activities such as name the bunny, Easter


place for a decorated hard-boiled hen egg, one decorated cup cake or an Easter bonnet, take your masterpiece, labelled with name and age, to Newton Village Hall between 9 and 10 a.m.


egg hunt, guess the weight of the egg and where the chicken laid its egg. A competition with one en t^ per person, per class, will take


FRIDAY 17TH JUNE- “THE LAKELAND SCOTSMAN ’


To EDINBURGH returning via Settle & Carlisle RaUway (by direct char ter train) Running From:


CUTHEROE (around Sam), 'WHALLEY (around 8.10am), BLACKBURN (around 8 30am) PRESTON (around 8.50am), LANCASTER (around 9.10am) & OXENHOLME (around 9 30am) Passengers boarding al O.xenholme via ta.xi or public transport links may like to know we have requested diat our train continues through to the local rail stations at KENDAL and ■WTNDERMHIE in the evening only. All times are currently estimates. Passengers are also dropped off in the evening by our charter train at all our morning pickup stations. Tliis one- off day e.xcursion is entirely by direct train formed of traditional Imerciw carriages, with pre­ reserved seating for all passengers and a buffet service.


Felis. Sliap summit, tlie Eden Valley. Scottish Borders, Beattock Summit, the Southern Uplands and die Cobbinshaw line with distant views of die Forth Bridge. On our return journey we take full advantage of the long dayliglit hours and return back via die famous Setde & Carlisle railway across rugged fells and moorland, as well as the spectacular Ribblehead Viaduct 'We then drop down diough North Yorkshire and the Craven Dales back into Lancashire via


routed over a frequently scenic route via die Lakeland


Pendle Hill, from which we start dropping you off at yoiir various homeward stations across Lancashire and South Lakes.


EDpiBURGH: A break of up to 3‘A hours is enjoyed at a city that has something for everj’one and renowned world heritage centre. Even from the city centre in parts you may enjoy views of beautiful countryside and die Firth of Fortli. As well as its world famous casde, die Royal Yacht Britarmia, grand architeaure and wonderful selection of shopping there is an inFinile selecuon of museums, art galleries and visitor attraaions to suit all tastes.


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