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loved part of our history and culture. We’ve been on a journey with them; from calfskin-bound books, which contained knowledge so valuable that they often had jewels set into the covers, to the modern paperback, a cheap but accessible item. We’ve moved far away from that medi­


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IT was decided to include a “Torchlight Procession” in the Coronation Festivities. “On Saturday evening, 24th of June, the committee invite residents of the town and neighbourhoods to make the proces­ sion a success, taking part on foot or on horseback and by organising groups of cyclists, bands and corporations, on foot or on lorries. The committee will provide torches.” • The “Wisdom of the Wise” column


included: “What is a drought in a lake is . a flood in a tumbler” and “It is curious to note that night falls without breaking, whilst day breaks without falling.”


er feel the same way about a technologi­ cal device. How many of us have as fond a relationship with our computers as we do with our books? Books are such a significant and much­


reader. A great number of people I have spo­ ken to have been reluctant to embrace


h i s week, I ’ve been thinking about one of th e most recent technological crazes... the eBook


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muter train, you may see people standing, holding themselves upright with one hand, while holding their e-reader in the other. It is very difficult to do this with a book. I’ve tried. Many times. It is convenient. With the ability to store thousands of eBooks, you will always have


go without charging it for several weeks. If you have a Kindle, downloading eBooks from Amazon is simple. They are saved on your account, so if your Kindle gets lost or broken, you won’t lose all your downloads. So far I am impressed with its gadget cre­ dentials, but what advantages does it have over a traditional book? It is easy to use. If you take a busy com­


touch of a button. The thing that excites me most about my first e-reader is the “e- ink”. The screen has been engineered to look exactly like a page in a book. It is not backlit, and so not harmful to your eyes. The battery life is good and I can easily


available for download. Within an hour of opening my Kindle, I had located the “free” section on the Amazon website, and downloaded over a hundred classic texts. Having said that, brand new releas­ es tend to be pricier than their paperback equivalents.


For all its good points, I feel that the


e-reader lacks the magic of a traditional book. The pictures are lacking or non­ existent in most of the purchases 1 have made - a particular issue with my newspa­ per subscription - and I feel the technol­ ogy could be better manipulated. It seems to have been employed to mimic the book, but with added convenience. For me, this is not enough of an added


benefit to make me an eBook convert just yet. The e-reader lacks the interactivity, which would set it apart from traditional books and give it its own kind of magic. It’s fun to use and I look forward to see­


ing how this technology will develop in the future, but the device has a long way to go before it can comfortably assume a place in our hearts beside that most beloved cor­ nerstone of modem civilisation: the book.


a story to suit your mood. 1 am currently enjoying the benefits of a newspaper sub­ scription, with my newspaper of choice downloaded daily to the device. There are lots of cheap or free titles


Clitheroe’s Table gets new chair


A NEW chairman was warmly welcomed into office when Clitheroe Round Ta­ ble held its AGM at The Calf’s Head, Worston.


Round Table’s Facebook page at www.fa- cebook.com/rt552 or for more on Round Table generally visit: www.roundtable. co.uk


surrounding Round Table - it’s about hav­ ing fun and giving something back to the community,” he said. For more information visit Clitheroe


Gordon Preston said he was excited to be taking on the role and hoped for an even better year building on the success of the his predecessor. “I think it’s important to dispel any myths


WELCOME: Outgoing chairman of Clitheroe Round Table Rick (right) welcomes his successor Gordon Preston into office.


Pallister


Office walls will be Baron but not bare


50 years ago


of Burnley Caving Club, took part in res­ cue operations at Simpson’s Pot, Kings- dale, Ingleton, when a 21-year-old man was rescued from the cave after breaking an ankle and being underground for more than 15 hours.


holer, and Brian and Douglas White were called to help on their way home from the club’s base at Selside.


Alan Musgrove, an experienced pot-


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T’S hard to believe it I know, but Christmas was almost four months ago and if you are like me it seems like only yesterday.


at Easter through rose tinted glasses; it’s all about a few days off, chocolate and chilling out, we see all the good things and close our eyes to the darker side. niis was clearly illustrated for me when a woman came to our church who normal­


signs of new life; the trees bursting into life and the beautiful blossom all around. The fields seem to be full of lambs bounc­ ing and skipping around. Even as I write this it is a glorious sunny morning. And therein lies the problem. We look


again and we have traded the reindeers for Easter bunnies, the paper hats for bonnets and the tin of Roses for chocolate eggs. I am sure that many of you can remember how bitterly cold it was in the month lead­ ing up to Christmas and how beautiful spring has been so far. All around there have been spectacular


And now here we are and it’s Easter


THE century-old Bolton-by-Bowland Court House was to be adapted as a vil­ lage hall. The court house, last used for this purpose in 1951, incorporated a po­ lice station, cells, offices and courtroom. Three Clitheroe young men, members


25 years ago


TASTY bar snacks being advertised at The Swan and Royal Hotel, Clitheroe, this week included: “Home-made soup and roll, 65p,'rump steak and onion rings, £3.50, golden scampi and tartare, £2.75 and a “Giant Chip Butty” for 65p. The “Business Man’s Lunch” offer ran from Monday to Saturday and was great value at £3.75 for. three courses. A la Carte, restaurant lunches and evening dining options were also available. • Clitheroe diners were offered an al­


ternative at the “Starkies Steak Bar” at the Starkie Arms, Castle Street, advertis­ ing “Great steaks, not mis-takes.”


FINE ART:


Clitheroe’s Kathleen Baron and


her winning work of art, which will


CELEBRATION: from the left, Claire Pallister, Clitheroe Ladies Circle chairwoman Jayne Case, and Sylvia Morris celebrating the group’s 45th anniversary.


ly attended a church in Carlisle. She had come for the Good Friday service, when we remember the death of Christ. Appar­ ently her church didn’t “do” Good Friday as they didn’t like it. Now most Christians know that with­


pened. We need the Friday before we can have the Sunday! Resurrection means new life and new


beginnings and it seems to be built in to the very DNAoflife.


the eyes to see it. An old person dies and at the same moment a child comes into the world; trees that looked dead to the world burst with new life; birds that seemed to have lost their song, sing fit to bust; na- tions that have lived under brutal oppres- Sion rise up to claim freedom; a woman finds the courage to walk away from an


^ Resurrection is all around us if we have Even in the most tragic and devastat­


out the death and sadness of Good Friday thep the glory and joy of the resurrection on Easter Sunday would never have hap­


people and his love still comes round and touches and transforms lives. It may be that someone reading this needs to know resurrection in their life in a big way or a small way. I pray that you will know res­ urrection working in you as you read this article. Have a great Easter.


abusive relationship; a child begins to pur­ sue their own dreams.


REV. TIM THORPE, Methodist Minister


eter but grander. In the chaos and devas­ tation love abounds and love overcomes. Jesus came to offer resurrection to all


Sendai, that town virtually obliterated by the Tsunami. A survivor wrote how peo­ ple have changed; they are generous, car­ ing, selfless, loving'and really appreciate all that life has to offer and the real value of neighbours, family and friends. Life has become simpler but richer, qui­


ing of circumstances resurrection is to be found. What about Japan I hear you ask? Only this week I received an e-mail from


Ladies Circle celebrates its 45th birthday


cle - the women’s eauivalent of Round


were joined by past members, ch a ir ­ women and guests and £135 was raised to help local chari­ ties. fecellent raffle prizes were donated by local firms Clithe­ roe Beauty Centre, Vanilla Hair and Nails, shindigs and Genisis. The Ladies Cir­


CLITHEROE La­ dies Circle celebrat­ ed 45 years with a party at The Calfs Head, Worston. Present members


meet your new best friend with us,” said Javne.


Table - is open to women between 18 and 45 who want to get out, have a great time and benefit their community. Ac­ tivities include choc­ olate tasting, pottery painting, a wide vari­ ety of guest speakers and much more. For more information about Clitheroe La­ dies Circle e-mail ts chairwoman Jayne Case on cases364@ btintemet.com “You might just


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is studying for a degree in Fine Art at the Univer­ sity Centre at Blackburn College, was thrilled to discover her piece had been selected. It happened af te r


A CLITHEROE stu­ dent’s creation made such an impact on a team of accountants, they decided to per­ manently display the artwork in their office. Kathleen Baron, who


available for public view­ ing at an evening exhibi­ tion and a panel of judg­ es selected the stand-out work which will take pride of place on the walls of PM+M, choos­ ing Kathleen’s piece above all others. Stephen Anderson,


Blackburn chartered ac­ countancy firm PM-LM turned its office into an art gallery for the evening, exhibiting the work of Lancashire’s fu- : ture Andy Warhols and Tracy Emins. More than a hundred creations were made


just purchasing art work for our walls. The results were far beyond our ex­ pectations. “It is astounding what


managing par tner of PM-I-M, said: “We launched this project as we felt we would get more exciting pieces than


the students have come up with in a relatively small amount of time. Kathleen’s piece is in­ credibly pleasing to the eve and will breathe even


more life into our new building.” Blackburn College’s


and the College teams have worked closely over the past months to make this collaborative event the success that it has been. For more than-120 years the college has been working with great local employers like PM+M to give students every possible opportunity. “I hope other busi­


Chairman of Governors, Sir Bill Taylor, hosted the event and awarded the winning students with cash prizes for their crea­ tive efforts. He said: “Both PM+M


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Table is perhaps best known in the area for its members’ work raising money for local good causes, with December’s “Santa Runs” being probably the most widely rec­ ognised. Members of the club, however, are keen to promote it as being more than just about collecting money for charity; it is also about making new friends, having fun and trying something new. Speaking after the AGM, new chairman


from outgoing chairman Rick Pallister, who wished his successor well in his year­ long term in office. Now in its 53rd year, Clitheroe Round


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