Clitheroe Advertiser & Times,Thursday, May 26,2011


Barbara’s help for tots to get creative at Roefield


term-time programme for children and n their parents/carers every Tuesday after­


ryone buying a trial session will get a sec­ ond session free.


Barbara said: “1 am really excited about bringing the Creation Station to Clitheroe.


mothcr-of-two, Barbara understands the importance of encouraging children to have a go”. To celebrate the launch, eve­


oon. As a qualified teaching assistant and


craft exploration sessions at Roefield Lei- sure Centre give even very young children the chance to experiment safely with a wide range of materials, tools and ideas. Barbara Martin is organising the weekly


gramme for pre-school children has been launched in Clitheroe. The Creation Station’s hands-on art and


AN innovative and award-winning pro­


week also helps develop a child’s thinking and creative skills.


even when we get messy using paints and clay they don’t have the worry and stress of cleaning as they would at home!”


“Another plus point for parents is that


station.co.uk to download a free booklet full of exciting play ideas.


quest a trial session contact Barbara on 0844 854 9188 or e-mail barbara@thecrea- tionstation.co.uk. Visit: www.thecreation


• For further information and to re­


positive parenting skills through practical creative play. “Creating their own piece of art each


Our aim is to inspire children’s imagina­ tions through our specially designed art and craft activities and products. “As well as being terrific fun for both child and adult, the sessions encourage


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UNVEILING CEREMONY:


Artists Steve Manthorp


and Shanaz Gulzar with the QR tags around their


necks, along with poet


Judy Sowter and archi­


vist Andrew Schofield, (s)


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Cheers of triumph for Ribhlesdale girls


by Faiza Afzaal


A TREASURE trail with a 21st cen­ tury sound twist was unveiled at Clit­ heroe Castle by national artists Steve Manthorp and Shanaz Gulzar. Working with the staff at the North


West Sound Archive and local writing groups, the pair have developed the treas­ ure trail, which is made up from QR tags that when scanned by your mobile phone play clips of local writers and poets recit­ ing a piece written especially for the spot that you are standing.


QR tags are the square barcode looking


symbols that you see in all sorts of places from adverts to gas bills. To read the code all you need to do is download a QR tag reader to your mobile smart phone Alongside the trail, the artists have


Castle sound trail unveiled


successfully completing medal exams in December, they have entered two national competitions since Christmas, with the Year 8 to 11 squad competing for the first time in team, as well as solo events. To fully prepare, they have had a


IT HAS b een a busy year fo r cheerleaders at Ribblesdale High School Technology College, who are continuing to add silverware to their bulging trophy cabinet. As well as 43 young members


grounds for the month of May alongside Ribble Valley’s Mayfest celebrations'! Itis free to explore the trail and you can pick up a trail map from the museum shop or the Platform Gallery. This project is part of Creativity Works


Re Visit programme of work that is tak­ ing place with museums and heritage sites across Pennine Lancashire and is funded by Renaissance North West and Arts Council England.


developed a range of QR tagjewelleiy that will be on sale in the museum shop. Made from squares of wood, each piece is etched with a QR tag that when read plays a sound gem fromlhe archive, mak­ ing the wearer a travelling e.xhibition for the sound archives collections. The QR tag trail is in Clitheroe Castle


Debbie Alty, Abi Boothman Lily Peel, Emily Billington, Toyah Clifton and Jess Rushworth were outstanding in only their second competition. And eight pupils reached semi-finals


Blackpool Tower and achieved their best results to date, bringing back seven trophies. Year 7 pupils Leoni Langford,


enjoyed success at both events held in March at the Grand Ballroom, Blackpool Tower and more recently at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. In total, 37 pupils travelled to


training session at their link dance school - Sanderson Dance and Fitness Centre, Nelson, as well as every Friday after school for up to two hours. Their hard work paid off when they


SUCCESS: The Year 8 to 11 cheerleaders from Ribblesdale High, (s)


stages in their respective age groups - Katie Edmundson, Rebecca Myhill, Rebecca Pilkington, Georgia Flynn, Abbie Barton, Leah Burke, Rebecca Brown and Rosie Rainford. The Year 8 to 11 squad then


holidays and once again all pupils were great ambassadors for the school. Six pupils - Rebecca Hardacre,


competed in the under-17 team event. Thirty-three competitors travelled to the Winter Gardens during the Easter


Sumaiyah Atif, Abbie Barton, Daisy Huntoon, Toyah Clifton, Jess Rushworth, Rosie Rainford, Tiffany Hunter and Lucy Myers - were placed in the finals. As well as competing in the squad.


which now has more than 50 members, the cheerleaders have been busy fund-raising towards transport costs and subsidised entry fees for competitions. They packed bags in local Sainsbury’s


would like to say a huge thank you to Julie Woodhead and her team in Clitheroe, and to Barbara Gill and the staff in Burnley, for allowing the girls to come into the store. And, of course, to


squad, which is going from strength-to- strength. “Pupils have now competed in five


at their link dance school, and more competition at Hyndbum Sports Centre in June, before taking their next medal tests in Burnley in July.” Dawn also thanked Liz Heaton and


up until the summer break, as Year 7 pupils have to be incorporated into the team. “They have another training session


competitions over the past 18 months and their medal haul has topped 30. “The girls will continue to work hard


stores in Clitheroe and Burnley and raised £950, Teacher Dawn Robinson said: “I


Julia Billington for assisting at the competitions, and to Gemma Bynert at Sanderson’s for her continued support, and for choreographing the squaers first team dance.


Exhibit your


craft skills CRAFTWORKERS who live and work in Lancashire have the chance to exhibit their work at the Platform Gallery, in Clitheroe. The Station Road gallery will


host a craft open day featuring the work of craftspeople from across Lancashire, Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. Any type of craftwork


will be con s id e r ed for the exhibition, including woven, stitched, felted and constructed textiles, ceramics,


jew e l le r y , m e ta lw o rk , woodwork, furniture, glass and mixed media. Work can be two or three-


dimensional, but must be well crafted and of an original, contemporary design, and up to three pieces will be considered. Applicants are asked to


submit up to six images of their prospective pieces and a £10 entry fee by Tuesday, May 31st. Chris Hughes, Ribble


Valley Borough Council’s head of cultural and leisure services, said: .“This is,.a fantastic opportunity for local craftspeople to exhibit their work at a leading gallery. “We know th e r e is a


rich artistic heritage in the county and fantastically talented craftspeople, so we look forward to a superb exhibition.” It will run from July 23rd


to October 1st and further details, and application packs are available on 01200 443071.


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