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/^T IST Cedric Charleuf is holding an exhibition of his work In the Ascroft Gallepr at Samlesbury Hall.


that have been commissioned by local churches. The exhibition will run from June 27th until July 11th. For additional information, call Samlesbury Hall on 01254 812229 or e-mail: galleries@samlesbu17hall.co.uk


dric, has adopted Lancashire, as his home and gains inspiration from his countryside surroundings. His work is usually on a grand scale and is reminiscent of the Old Renaissance Masters. There will also be a number of religious style paintings to view


Cedric^s Obscure exhibition The exhibition is entitled “Clair Obscure - Light and Dark”. Ce­


Brave Paul’s big ride for charity


By Marcia Morris


difficulty in walking and he was diagnosed first with cer­ ebral palsy and, subsequently, with a rare genetic disorder which meant he has had to use


a wheelchair from the age of 13.


We pay the VAT on all furniture during June & July


visit our showroom to view a fantastic range of kitchens and appliances


We will beat any like for like quotation


strengthen his arms prior to taking part in the Great North Run in his wheelchair. He was accompanied by his sister Clare Moores, and they raised £600 for the Jeans for Genes charity.


py has improved Paul’s mobil­ ity and he can now walk very


More recently physiothera­


wanted to take part in a big event and at the same time raise awareness of his illness. So in 2009 he began to


Paul, who likes a challenge,


HAND POWER: Paul Howell can be seen competing in a half marathon at Stafford on his hand-cycie.(s)


short distances with the aid of crutches.


took up a new form of trans­ port, a three-wheel recumbent hand-cycle, which he propels using his arms. He can often be seen cycling round and about in Clitheroe as he prepares for his big ride. Thanks to this modem tech­ nology he hopes to complete


Twelve months ago Paul


I wanted to gain new qualifications in a subject I was interested in so I found on advanced media course at Burnley College and hqye really enjoyed learning new skills. They've . got fantastic recording studios, . After topping-up my quaiification to a BA Honours degree I'm going to set up my own media and music production company,"


r k Simon Cook


the ride to Blackpool in five to six hours.


this time is Ataxia UK, a char­ ity for research into children born with genetic disorders and Hansons Cement has al­ ready promised him £250 to­ wards his goal. Other sponsors have come forward too. About 2,000 people will be taking part in the ride, organ­


The cause he is supporting


pool he will be cheered on by his mum, Karen Haslam, younger brother Jon Horrocks and sister Clare. If you would like to sponsor


Paul log on to www.virginmon- eygiving.com/phowell


ised by a charity linked to the Christie Hospital, Manchester, which will also benefit from Paul’s ride. As Paul sets off for Black­


60-mile cycle ride from Man­ chester-to Blackpool on July 10th to raise money for a char­ ity close to his heart. As a child Paul had great


A 60-MILE cycle race is a big feat for anyone, but for Clitheroe man Paul Howell it is a particularly formida­ ble task. Paul (29) is undertaking a


www.clitheroeadvei1 lser.co.uk Clitheroe Advertiser & T}mes,Thursday, June 23,2011


CLITHEROE Library is coming of age - and local residents are invited to the party.


on July 23rd to celebrate the 21st anniversary since the library was refurbished, Clitheroe Library is inviting people to take part in two competitions.


In the run-up to a special event


shops, books will be displayed in 21 shop windows in Clitheroe Town Centre. People, who enter the competition, will fill in a form


is open to everyone, is a treasure hunt which starts from June 25th. In a book hunt around local


schoolchildren, who are being invited to design and send in a birthday card, which will be displayed in the library throughout July. All information regarding the competition is being sent to local primary schools. The second competition, which


The f i r s t is fo r local


hosting an exhibition showing how the library has changed over the years.


would be complete without a cake, which Lancashire County Council’s lead member for cultural services. County Coun David Smith, will be invited to cut.


forward to attending the library’s celebrations during July,” said Coun. Smith.


“ I ’m very much looking


“Libraries provide an invaluable service to local residents and are


in an open day, including tours of the library and refreshments in the meeting room. During the open day, prizes will be presented to the competition winners. And no 21st birthday party


The celebrations will culminate


listing the shops and the book titles, with the deadline for entries being July 15th. Throughout July, the library is


Clitheroe Library


an important community venue which welcome people of all ages. “I hope to get the chance to


building, on the site of a Moot Hall (courthouse), originally constructed around 1600


Pupils make walk of pain


by Julie Magee


A GROUP of teenage girls scaled 24 miles of rough undulating terrain to raise funds for two worthwhile charities close to their hearts.


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High School pupils Kate, who is a fund-raiser for Action Duchenne, and Hannah, whose seven- year-old brother has Down’s syndrome, were supported by fellow Year lOpupils Katherine


Dystrophy is a severe form of muscu la r dystrophy, characterised by a rapid progression of muscle degeneration, eventually leading to paralysis and early death in males. St Augustine’s RC


Bray and Hannah Thompson, the charity walk held at Shap, Cumbria, in aid of Action D u ch en n e Muscular Dystrophy and the Down’s syndrome Association, raised around £1,000 that will be shared between the two charities. Duchenne Muscular


Organised by Kate & You could save on


TEENAGE WALKERS: Back row from left, Emily Lydon, Katherine Richards, Kate Bray, Ciara Heaney and Hannah Thompson. Front row, Emily Bray, Leona Vasconceios De Aimeida and Lydia Corrigan, (s)


Hannah’s brother and we’ve all been taught by a teacher whose son has muscular dystrophy, so we all know about the conditions and wanted to raise as much money as


Richards, Ciara Heaney and Emily Lydon. Three Year Eight pupils, Emily Bray, Leona Vasconceios De Almeida and Lydia Corrigan, also took part. “We a l l know


d e te rmina tion and commitment to the causes was shown when, on the first day of the walk, injury, illness and


much-needed funds for the two charities, the girls also wanted to raise awareness of both conditions. A l l th e g i r l s ’


we could,” said Kate, on behalf of the group. Apart from raising


like to make a donation, or who would like further information about either of the charities, can call Kate or her mother Alison on 07972 638713.


Keep your cars safe from crime


MOTORISTS in three Ribble Valley, villages are being urged to keep their vehicles locked and valuables out of sight. The warning comes after a spate


Burnley College


University of Central Lancashire


of incidents where thieves and vandals have managed to get inside insecure vehicles and escaped with expensive belongings, which have


;beieri left on show., Sgt Graham Marshall, of


Clitheroe Police, said: “’There is no room for complacency. “Opportunist thieves are going


round checking vehicles doors and windows and, if they spot anything valuable inside, they are stealing it.


’ \ V. “There have been a number of


incidents in the Langho, Wilpshire and Clayton-le-Dale areas, and we are very concerned.


“We are urging vehicle owners


to ensure they do not keep anything valuable left in their car.” Police are also in the process


of posting leaflets warning the dangers of not locking your vehicles. I f you witness anyone acting


suspiciously hear vehicles, please call police bn 01200 443344 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


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blisters meant that, at the 14-mile point, the remainder of the walk had to be postponed until the following week, when the girls had all recovered. Anyone who would


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refurbishment, when the library was extended into the adjacent building, which was owned by Ribble Valley Borough Council. It IS a Grade II listed


Clitheroe Borough until 1974, when It became part of the Ribble Valley district. In 1990, there was a major


run from the front room of a house in Parson Lane since 1838. The library was part of the old


in 1905 with money from the Carnegie Trust. The original gold key used for the opening is now in the Clitheroo Castle Museum. Previously a library had been


meet and speak to lots of people.” Clitheroc Library was built


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Saturday 25th and Sunday 25fh June lOdm -rSpni . Meet the veiy best of Lancashire's ’'


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