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“OH what a wonderful evening!”, to coin a phrase taken from “Oklahoma”, the rousing Rodgers and Hammerstein musical cur­ rently being performed by Clitheroe Parish Church Amateur Operatic, and


Dramatic Society. From the overture medley


of memorable tunes to^the fi­ nal reprise of “Oklahoma”, the whole production was fantas­ tic. As this action-packed show opened the sun was shining on the farmhouse where Aunt El­ ler and her niece Laurey Wil­ liams live, as handsome Curly McLain arrives singing “Oh, What a Beautiful Momin’”. Jon Ranwell performs to


perfection as the handsome,, cowboy with a melodic voice to match , serenading Laurey as she casually hangs out her bloomers on the washing line. Pretty Laurey, played beau-


tifully by Laura Mitchell, whose voice is light and pure, was making her debut at Clit­ heroe, but has lots of experi­ ence with Burnley Light Op­ era Society.


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• Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra


• Falla: Vida Breve: Interlude and Dance-Falla:TheThree-


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nise Dawn Elliot playing Aunt El­ ler as she sat possing her washing (I think that is what she was doing) on a stool or knitting in her rock­ ing chair, with hair scrapped back in a bun and specs perched on her nose, but you could certainly hear her. She put her heart and soul into the performance, perfecting the Southern drawl with aplomb and kicking her legs to show her bloomers in the dance routines. Hooping and a hollering her­


alded the arrival of the men’s cho­ rus as they charged onto the stage from the rear of the hall. Among them is clumsy Will Parker, played by sixth form student Tobias Illing­ worth, who cavorts about the stage singing “Kansas City”. The memorable song “I’m Just a


Girl Who Can’t Say No” was per-- formed by Jessica Hurley playing Ado Annie Carnes. This is young, effervescent Jessica’s debut show and she certainly has a big future on the stage. As in many of Clitheroe’s shows


there is always the obligatory check suit and here it came with the arrival of All Hakim'; played by Howard G. Raw, a thespian and di­ rector of 42 years’ experience, who has performed in Manchester’s Palace Theatre, Opera House and the Lowry and his favourite Black­ pool Grand. He played a powerful part, a brash salesman with an eye for the girls, but who backs off like a mouse when Ado Annie makes a play for him. ,


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Jud Fry, the hired hand on the farm who also loves Laurey. Jud is played by Damian Marsh, giving an excellent performance of this troubled, mean, man, quite dif­ ferent from his previous comedy roles. In his dirty T-shirt and with grubby hands he fights with Curly, eventually trying to shoot him. Prior to the performance the audi­ ence is warned that gunshots will be heard, but even so I jumped a mile out of my seat. The grove on Laurey’s farm is


set on the side of the stage adorned with two apjjle trees and used as extra stage room. It is here that Laurey falls asleep and drearns of the forthcoming Box Social. For me this was the highlight


of the show, beautifully executed enhanced by the lighting and with perfectly choreographed and per­ formed ballet routine. _The bevy of beautiful chorus


girls danced and sang many mem­ orable songs, and sometimes the stage was so full of people it was amazing that no-one tripped up. The auction of the hampers be­


comes quite traumatic with first Pete trying for Ado Annie’s af­ fections, encouraged by Ali and Curly, and Jud definitely vying for Laurey’s hand. The outcome is a nasty fight in which Jud is killed. Eventually the wedding of Lau­


rey and Curly takes place, the sur­ rey with the fringe on top appears and the federal marshall Cord Elam (played by Paul Heyes) Is persuaded to let judge Andrew Carnes, played by Mike McKeown,. rule it was self-defence so Curly is


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THE GUYS GET THE GALS: The leading players in Oklahoma (A1502H/5b)


Group meets Monday evenings in the Catholic Social Club. Tel. 01200 426822.


brary each Thursday at 9-30 a.m. to nooti. Tel. 01200 426063. Ribble Valley Visually Impaired


meeting room at 2 p.m. Each Tues­ day.


Lip reading sessions in the library


quence dancing for over-55s each Tuesday at 7-30 p.m. Sawley Village Hall, Rowland


' 10-30 a.m. to 4-30 p.m. Waddlers toddler group in Wad-


free to enjoy his honeymoon. All ends happily with the whole


cast singing “Oklahoma” to the rousing applause of the audience. Among the many memorable


moments for me were the per­ fectly executed dance routines, the tussle with Laurey and Jud and fights with Jud and Curly and also the routine with the girls' dressed in feather plumes, basques and


■ suspenders - a treat for the men in the audience. The choreography by Lindsay Pollard was done with flair and elegance. The costumes were delightftil and authentic raid- west and it was so good to see so many men in the chorus revelling in their parts. The orchestra, under the baton


of Chris Andrews, also appeared dressed in cowboy attire, and played wonderfully well, and con­ gratulations must go to the back­ stage teams, of sound, make-up,' wardrobe and scenic design. As director, Howard G. Raw,


brought a refreshing interpreta­ tion to the production by injebt- ing more-attack and energy and


, the entrance of the choruses and performers from the back of the auditorium certainly worked with the audience. As I left, everyone was raving about the excellence of the pro-


. duction. Oklahoma is is on in St Mary’s Centre, Clitheroe, until Saturday, when there will be a matinee in addition to the final evening show. For fill! details visit the society’s


website: www.thopera.co.uk and for tickets call 079'74 323832.


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Terence, and learn the skill of making a spring hand-tied b o u q u e t a t th e same time. -• ■ ' Ribble 'Valley


Home-Start is hold­ ing an information coffee morning on Saturday in Clit­ heroe Fire Station, Princess Avenue, from 10-30 a;m. to 12-30 p.m.


Over delicious


coffee and cake, find out about vol­ unteering and then watch or take part in th e flower ar­ ranging. Take along your own flowers or they can be provid­


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Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dy­ ers, meet first Saturday of the month


Mondays, Toddler group, badmin­ ton. Tuesdays, Jujitsu, "Thursdays, yoga, Latin American dancing, Fri­ days Tai Chi. Clitheroe United Reformed


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.


dington Methodist Church, Fridays from 10 to 11-30 a.m. The Grand, Come Dancing


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Church, reflective services at 12-30 p.m. each Tuesday. Trinity Methodist Church, Kai


Home Start information coffee morning with spring hand-tied flower arranging demonstration 10-30 a.m. to 12-30 p.m. Tel. 01200 443827. 25th - Stepping Out, meet Whal­


Karate Club every Wednesday night. 25th - Clitheoe Fire Station,


ley Bus Station at 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200414484. 25th - St James Church, Oasis


Club, Townley Road. Toy and bric- a-brac sale in aid of Brittle Bone Society 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tel. 01772 784919. 26th - Clitheroe Ramblers’ meet


tional Church. Winter concert with local talent. Tel. Chris Okpoti on 01254 878394.


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Room, cookery demonstration by David Brown, formerly of Brown’s Bistro, at 7-30 p.m. Free entry or do­ nation to Solomon Project. 26th - Longridge British Legion


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Chester Avenue car park at 9-30 a.m. for Entwistle. Tel. Graham Davies 01254 301953. 26th- Knowle Green Congrega­


Hall, Hafla Belly Dance Party at 7- 30 p.m. Tickets tel. 01200 441551. 28th - Stepping Out, meet


Cresote and The Earlies/Withered Hand. 26th - West Bradford Village


Ribchester main car park, Church Street.at 1-30 p.m. Tel. 414484. 28th - Knowle Green Village


1st - Clitheroe Ramblers, meet


Hall, whist and domino drive at 7-30 p.m. Tel. 01254 878447. MARCH


Church. Haslingden Male Voice Choir. Tickets tel. 01254 825850. 26th - The Grand presents, King


26th - Whalley Methodist Braille It, meets in Clitheroe Li­ Brabin’s Gallery, Chipping, exhi­


bition of art by Blackburn Artists’ Society.


MAiNY varied events will be taking place this weekend in the Rib­ ble Valley. Tomorrow evening in St James Church, Oasis Room, in Clitheroe, there will be a cookery demonstration by David Brown, the former owner/chef of Brown’s Bistro. A free fun evening. On Saturday in Knowle Green Congregational Church there


will be a winter concert featuring local talent. At the same time, in Whalley Methodist Church, the Haslingden Male Voice Choir will be raising the roof. At The Grand on Saturday King Creosote, one of Britain’s fin­


est singer-songwriters will be performing with multi-instrumentai- ists psyche folksters “The Earlies”.


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MARCH 4TH -10TH


Women’s World Day of Prayer service at 7-30 p.m.'Tel. 01200 422757. 4th-West Bradford Village


4th - Clitheroe Parish Church,


Platform Gallery, at 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200414484. 4th - 'The Grand, “The Move


Hall. Food bingo and pie and peas supper, at 7-30 p.m. Tickets and details tel. 01200 426272 or 07932577717. 4th - Stepping Out, meet


Chester Avenue carpark at 10 a.m. For Rylstone. Tel. David Tinnis- wood on 01282 864170. 1st - Clitheroe Library, lecture


on “The Baltic Capitals Cruise” by Alan Plowright at ISO p.m. Admis­ sion by ticket only available from the library. 1st - Knowle Green Village Hall.


ety CRGS Sixth Form Centre, York Street. Tel. Ken Geddes on 01200 423474. 2nd - Knowle Green Village Hall,


military whist and dominoes. Tel. 01254878447. 2nd - Clitheroe Garden Club,


Hall. Mother and Toddler Group. Tel. 01200 423434. 3rd - St Wilfrid’s Church hall,


in Ribblesdale Wanderers Cricket Club. Talk on “The Ups and Downs of Gardening” by Barbara and Bill Seddon. Tel. 01200 422818. 2nd - West Bradford Village


heroe Bridge Club at 7-15 p.m. Tel. 01254 877256. 3rd - Stepping Out, meet Jeffrey


luncheon concert featuring the Benyounes String Quartet. Concert at midday followed by lunch. To book tel. 01254 826948. 3rd - Clitheroe Mountaineering


3rd - Knowle Green Village Hall,


Club, depart 9 a.m. from Clitheroe Cricket Club for Pen-y-Ghent. 'Tel. Humphrey Johnson 07836 328730.


Longridge, Ribble Valley Seniors’ Forum at 10 a.m. Speaker Coun. Bridget Hilton. Tel. 01254 826587. Everyone welcome. 3rd - Chatbum School Hall, Clit­


Hill car park at 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200 414484.


Stainforth to Settle. Meet Inter­ change for 11-25 a.m. BIO bus. Tel. 01200443561. 2nd - Clitheroe Concerts Soci­


Line dancing, beginners from 7-30 p.m. Tel. 01254 878447. 2nd - Rowland Transit Walk,


Langho, Ribble Valley Medita­ tion Group, Pisces new moon at 1 p.m. and an evening talk by Kathy Newburn (USA). Tel. 01254 825976 or visit the website at www.ribblevalleymeditation.co.uk 5th - Clitheroe Ramblers,


Street, book fair at 10 a.m. Antiquarian and second-hand books bought and sold. Tel. 01254 813559. 5th - The Grand, Shakeys


meet Chester Avenue car park at 9-30 a.m. for Anglezarke. Leader Graham Davies 01254 301953. 5th - St Mary’s Centre, Church


whist and domino drive at 7-30 p.m. Meat prizes, raffle and refreshments. 5th - Whalley Village Hall.


Langho. Weekend workshop with Kathy Newbura (USA) at 10 a.m. Tel. 01254 822848. 5th - Gisburn Festival Hail,


and the Animals”. To book tel. 01200421599. • 4th - The Sanctuary of Healing,


Barley car park at 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200414484. 7th-Chatbum School hall.


Clitheroe Bridge Club at 7-15 p.m. Improvers and experienced players welcome. Tel. 01254 877256. 8th Clitheroe Ramblers, meet


Spring Wood car park at 10-30 a.m. Time to take in the views and the flora and fauna. Tel.01200 414484. 8th - Clitheroe U3A meeting


Chester Avenue car park at 1 p.m. for Edisford Bridge. Leader Veronica Millward 01200 441346. 8th - Stepping Out, meet


Brother and Guests. To book tel. 01200421599. 5th-The Sanctuary of Healing,


Quartet”. To book tel. 01200 421599. 10th - Knowle Green Village


Balkanics are a unique blend of sizzling Balkan and Klezmer tunes, big band sound at 7-30 p.m. Tickets from Whalley Post Office, tel. 01254 822350 or pay on the door. 6th - Knowle Green Village


Browsholme to Whitewell. Meet Interchange at 11-25 a.m. for BIO bus. Tel. 01200 443561. 9th - The Grand, “Urban Folk


Burnley, lecture “Queen Eliza­ beth and King James I” by Roger Mitchell at 7-30 p.m. Tel. 01282 703735. 9th - Rowland Transit Walk,


History Society, AGM followed by “Getting the Most out of An­ cestry” in Clitheroe Cricket Club at 7-30 p.m. Tel. 01200 425297. 8th - St Peter’s Church,


Hall, luncheon concert by Les Tr- ois Canards Oboe Trio. Concert at midday followed by lunch. To book tel. 01254 826948. ■ lOth-TheGrand, Ribcage presents, “Requiem”. To book tel. 01200 421599. lOth - Stepping Out, meet Mel-


Hall. Memorial luncheon at 12-30 p.m. Entertainment by The Sue Ryder Girls. No bar so bring your own drinks. To book tel. Jean Procter on 01254 878447. 6th - Browsholme Hall. Farm­


Whalley bus station at 2 p.m. Tel. 01200414484. 7th - Stepping Out, meet


ers’ market and crafts fair. Hall tours between 2 and 4 p.ra. Tel. 01254827166. 6th-Stepping Out, meet


lor Village Hall at 1-30 p.m. Tel. 01200414484. 10th - Clitheroe Naturalists’


Flower Club present “That’s Entertainment” a demonstration by John Dalton at 7-30 p.m. in St Michael and St John’s Social Centre, Lowergate. Tel. 01282 680617.


Society, lecture on “An Arctic and Hebridean Odyssey” by Gordon Yates in Clitheroe Library at 7-30 p.m. 10th - Whalley and District


in St Mary’s Centre at 2-30 p.m. Speaker Dr Robin McLleen on “What’s wrong with global warm­ ing? Sounds nice”. 8th - Ribble Valley Family


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