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WEATHER I Slaidburn,
^ Pupils get a taste
A FUN filled food week was en- ■ ■ joyed by pupils at St Michael and ~ 1 St John’s RC Primary School. • : ;
. .The Clitheroe school’s third food week, which it has been de-; ”
. livering on a two-year rolling pro- . gramme, encouraged the whole : school to embrace healthy eating ■
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as part of an active lifes tyle.'; ..:: A spokesman for the school 7
said: “The children had a wonder-:?: ful time and a-great many people i gave their time and skills to make.'- It all happen. The aim of the week was to raise children’s awareness •of foods and to encourage them to try things that may be new to ‘ them, to get them involved with
. food, cooking recipes and to pro mote a healthy lifestyle.’^ > As part o f the initiative, the .
children visited Cowman’s Fa- . mous Sausage Shop and Alpe’s • the Butchers in Clitheroe to see sausages being made. . They also enjoyed a visit to
Booths supermarket.where they . were given a full tour and tasted unusual fruits. Representatives from Dewlay Cheese company came into school to demonstrate how cheese is made, as did Ann Forshaw, from Forshaws Yo ghurts, Alston Dairy, Longridge,
YOUNG CHEFS: Year 6 pupils Molly Hutchinson, Phoebe O’Gorman and Eva Bardi at The Villa restaurant showing,
the fruits of their labour, (s)
who talked about what goes into ? making her products. Each child took home a complimentary yo ghurt. Lancashire County Council
Services also spent a day showing the children unusual fruits and vegetables and teaching them about the benefits of a balanced and healthy diet. • Other highlights included all
' the junior classes visiting .The Villa restaurant, Whalley Road, Clitheroe, to make their own piz zas. Each class also made either
sausage rolls, soup, vanilla bis cuits and raspberry buns with Mrs Simm, a grandparent of one of the pupils. There was also biscuit making, healthy snacks, healthy dips, sandwich making,
:t pavlovas and fruit salads; Mean- while, parents Mr Yates and Miss .: Connolly made hedgehog bread
land pizzas with the Year 2 chil li dren. Junior pupils also spent the 7 day making Italian themed bread : with parents Mrs Bird and Mrs : •Pozi-Jefferson. And, finally, parent Mrs War-
? brick spent a day .showing chil- .tdren how to make icing and how to ice buns.. ■ : .
. . ,:;The;PTA got fully involved and organised a successful taster evening during the week which parents and parishioners at tended in the Social Centre with
;. all the food prepared by families and staff of the school.
. Liveseys, the school’s fruit and vegetable suppliers, provided all the fruits
and.vegetables dur ing the week and Mary Coar, the school’s cook, gave over her kitchen and helped make the week the success it was. The food week culminated in
a whole school final food tasting buffet, at which the children and their parents enjoyed the fruits of their labour. Chef of the Week awards were presented and fami lies were invited to sample the
food the childreriihad made. ...
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Singers’ concert t6 mark royal wedding
by Julie Magee
A SPRING time concert to celebrate the forthcoming- royal wedding is being staged
by.the Mitton Singers to raise funds for Clitheroe’s Salva tion Army. Formed in 2006, the Mitton
Singers perform a capella (unac companied by instruments) and without a conductor, their exten sive repertoire spanning anything from Byrd to The Beatles. The group, which performs all -
over the Ribble Valley, takes its name from the beautiful medie val church of All Hallows Church at Great Mitton, where it first re hearsed. Now rehearsing at a member’s
house, this eight-strong dedicated ■ group of music makers is working :: towards what promises to be a > wonderful concert at the United ? Reformed Church, Castle Gate,' ; Clitheroe, at 7 p.m; on Saturday, April 9th. As well as performing a var-; led selection from their own
■ repertoire, the Mitton Singers, v are delighted to share the stage with The Brassik Ensemble brass
urnley « i I Blackburn Accrington.' V
/ Weekend weather: It will be unsettled . :7 ;-and windy, with ram at times, but drier and; .5 brighter;spells between the bands of ram.
, Sunrise: 6-39 a m Sunset: 7-47 p m Lighting,up time: 7-17 p.m.
that her name will be on eve rybody’s lips,” said the Mitton Singers’ Liz Goodall, who added that one of the group’s aims is to promote young local talent and, at the same time, support local causes. - Sarah, who was brought up in
Barrow, was a chorister at Black burn Cathedral for seven years
: and head chorister for two of 'those. Whilst there she went on many tours, including ones to Prague, Vienna, Princeton USA, • Dublin, Edinburgh, and had the chance to perform works such as Handel’s Messiah, Faure’s Req uiem, Haydn Stabat Mater and . many other pieces. She was also a
mernber of the local Arden Youth Choir run by Susan Fames, who was her singing teacher. ' A member of Clitheroe Parish Church Amateur Operatic and
SARAH CHEW (S)
quintet and local soprano Sarah Chew. ■ - • “Sarah Chew is someone who
we feel very privileged to be in- : volved with and we are confident
: Dramatic Society, Sarah played ; Kathy Seldon in “Singing in the Rain”, was in .“Chess” in 2009 and also performed in “Fiddler on the Roof’. She is a member of Blackburn Theatre Company and played Hope Harcourt in “Any thing Goes” in 2009. She is now studying vocal and ■
opera studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in '
Cardiff under. Buddug Verona James. Since being in Cardiff, she has started a cabaret perform ance company called All that Malarkey, of which she is artistic director. The group, made up of
- other vocal and opera students, takes music into a^different style, adding their own'"personal twist and incorporating other musi cians and composers. With All that Malarkey she has
had the chance to perform for charity concerts, local clubs and had a recent recording for Real Radio. She has also performed with RWCMD College Chorus for Belshazzar’s Feast by Walton
. and Brahms Requiem at St Dav- ; id’s Hall and recently took place in RWCMD Dirty Beasts Schools Opera, which is based on poems by Roald Dahl with music writ-
. ten by Brian Irvine touring local schools. In July, Sarah will be on tour as a soloist with Llandaff Ca thedral Girlsl Choir in Hungary. There will be no tickets to the spring time concert. Instead peo-
. pie will be invited to make dona tions to a retiring collection. • For further details about the
? concert or the Mitton Singers call Liz Goodail on 01254 826746 or :e-mail:
annebames@uwclub.net
Keep your c^ s locked, warn pblice
MOTORISTS are being advised..':? to keep vehicles locked at all : : times and their valuables out of?: sight. . The warning has been Issued
by Sgt Gary Henninghan, o f : Clitheroe police, after a sat nav- worth flOO .was stolen from an y unlocked black Ford Fiesta and a.f:
: black Dell laotoo was taken from ,
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a blue Ford Mondeo. .'AvThe thefts took place overnight i on Thursday; March 17th,'while the vehicles were parked in Mel lon
Sgt' Henninghan said: “Most
residents are extremely security- ■' conscious. This kind of crime is ‘ not that: common in the Ribble:? Vallev.ibut because it is such a
rural area, sometimes opportun-
; ist thieves will try and take advan-?? tage.
•. .“By leaving high-valued items
' on display and cars unlocked,; people are giving these criminals:
. an easy opportunity. - • “I would like to remind owners i the importance of securing their - ; vehicles, even double checkine "
:7are just leaving cars for a few minutes. , - . ."3 :“It o^
locks and. ensuring doors are ■locked at: all times - even if you
seconds to re-.
. pared with the time involved of ^reporting' incidentslothe police , and insurance companies and. .nrovidine statements.’.’
:move"items and lock up, com-
KIND HEARTED: Ribble Tandoori owneri Mohammed: Islam: with fundraiser Bethanv Rose, (s)
www.clltheroeadvertiser.co.uk www.clitheroeadvortlser.co uk International award by Faiza Afzaal
A CLITHEROE high school is flying the flag for the Ribble Valley internationally. Ribblesdale High School Tech
nology College has been acknowl edged by the British Council for its innovative work in develop ing learning in the International arena. The school has been awarded
the coveted International Schools Award for its innovative and stimulating curriculum-based work, the highest honour that a school in the UK can achieve in this field. An international ethos has
been embedded throughout the school ■via work across a range of subjects. Year round international activ
ities and involvement of the wid er community were key features, which impressed British Council delegates. These included a link with the
Found Africa School in Madi, Egypt, a three-day intense Span
ish language development learn ing visit to Viznar in the Span ish Sierra Nevada mountains, a French language speaking evening at Wellsprings, a Holo caust Memorial Day and various other events. Deputy headteacher Andrew
Davidson spearheaded the cam paign to achieve national status.
He said: “When I first came to
Ribblesdale it was obvious that there was a lot of interesting and dynamic work going in the area of international education. Over the past three years we have ex panded learning opportunities for our pupils and nave given many young people a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity to work with
HIGH FLYERS: Pupils and staff from- Ribbles dale High are rec- . ognised interna tionally.
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Funeral of former headgirl of CRGS
A FORMER head girl at Clitheroe Royal Gram mar School who was born and lived in Whalley, Mrs Barbara Holburn, has- died, aged 75. Friends joined family
mourners at St Edward’s Church, Leek, for a serv ice of thanksgiving pre ceded by cremation at Carmountside. Barbara attended Whal-
Icy CE Primary School be fore being selected at the age of 10 for a place at the grammar school. She be came editor of the school magazine and secretary of the literaiy society, and was appointed head girl in 1953. She embarked on a
teacher training course in 1954, the first year at St Katharine’s College
pupils in other parts of Europe. “We have raised levels of
achievement by working in far flung isolated Spanish villages, created numerous foreign dishes, performed in town squares in France and Germany, swopped work with Indian pupils and we are about to create some projects with a school in Latvia.”
■Liverpool followed by a year at a special train ing course in Keswick to ' prepare for work in a sec ondary school with a rural bias. This established a lifetime’s love of fell walk ing in the Lake District. On marriage to Gra
ham in 1960 she moved to live and teach in Cheshire for four years, and then to Ipstones, the home of her mother’s family. She was descended from nine
CHARITY stalwart and Ul traframe founder Mr John Lancaster MBE has bought the landmark Midland Hotel in Morecambe. The iconic art deco hotel has
been bought by the Lancaster Foundation in a multi-million pound deal, which will see more money being raised for the couple’s African charity, OpenArms. Mr Chris Richardson, devel
opment director for The Lan caster Foundation, said: “The Lancaster Foundation has de cided to add to its investment portfolio, with the Midland Hotel, Morecambe. . “An iconic building full of
art deco style and character, it is positioned with superb views across the bay to the Lake Dis trict. Importantly, our partner ship with Lakes Hotel Group, who will continue leasing and operating the hotel, has been
founded on a long and strong relationship with their chair man Mr Simon Berry, who, with his employees, is commit ted to supporting our charity work in Africa. “These investments enable
the Lancaster Foundation to continue with its charity work and support for projects such as The Grand and the skatepark Clitheroe, as well as many other charitable causes . throughout the UK.” When the Midland Hotel
opened in 1933, it was billed as a masterpiece of modern ism. The stunning hotel, which overlooks the uninterrupted coastline of Morecambe Bay, offered idyllic views to the Lake District.' However, with the demise
of the traditional seaside holi day in favour of cheap holidays abroad, it suffered from ne glect and was even threatened
generations of the Clowes family at Ipstones dat ing from 1649. Her three sons Andrew, James and Jonathan were born there. Barbara took an active
role in village life initiat ing with friends a nursery and with her husband heading an action group campaigning for improved village school facilities. In 1974, Graham was
appointed a technical con sultant with a company in Limoges, France, where they moved with their family for three years. She continued teaching Eng lish there. On returning to Leek
in 1977 Barbara contin ued supply teaching be fore beginning the most rewarding part-of her, career, teaching French in the adult sector at a local college where she worked part-time for 17 years, during which time she supported her ageing parents.
- With her husband she
joined Leek Folk Dance group, played badminton and enjoyed long country walks. The arrival of three grandchildren, Haden, Maxine and Elaine gave her great happiness.
Challenge yourself
A NOVICE adventure challenge at Gisburn Forest is being held this Saturday. Organised by the Rossendale and Pendle mountain
rescue teams, the fun-filled event will see people run ning , mountain biking and taking part in other chal lenges. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Bailey Lane, Tosside'
7758327.
ICONIC: The Impressive Midland Hotel, Morecambe, has been bought by the Lancaster Foundatipn. (s)
with demolition at one time. After being closed for seven- and-a-half years, it was given a new lease of life in 2008 with an £ llm . refurbishment by award-winning property de velopers Urban Splash. It has been meticulously,
restored and boasts 44 1930s- inspired rooms, six rooftop.
suites; a top-notch restaurant and ultra-stylish bar. The hotel has appeared in episodes of', the TV series “Poirot”. Mr Lancaster, who received
an MBE in the New Yearis Honour’s List for helping pov erty-stricken and HIV victims in South Africa, is delighted ■ with the new venture.
Katy campaign gets added spice
CHEFS at C l ith e ro e ’s Ribble Tandoori. were in undated with orders on Monday evening after, its owner agreed to donate all the profits from takeaway; sales to the Candle 4 Katy fund-raising campaign. Waddingtqn Road takea
way owner Mohammed Is lam was so moved by nine- , year-old Bethany Rose’s story and her determination ' to raise £5,000 for char-
> Clitheroe Advertiser I was : . : ;Andy added: “'We are
;ity Breast Cancer Care in ? memory of her mother Katy Rose that he pledged to give a helping hand. Mohammed said: “When- ' I read Bethany’s story in The;
moved by her courage and determination and wanted to support her campaign. Her dad, Andy, came in to collect an order that night, so I agreed that we would give our profits from a night’s trading to the cause.” : So far Bethany has raised
more than £3,000, and with a sponsored 5km walk planned this Sunday for Mother’s
'Day with:her friends and family has her £5,000 target ■ firmly in sight. Bethany said: “My.'dad
loves curry and I’m really , pleased that Ribble Tan doori is helping us, it’s very kind.-”
overwhelmed by the support of local people who ordered a curry on Monday night. Bethany was very excited when she went into the taker away and saw so many peo ple waiting for their meals.” Bethany will set off on-
' her 5km circular sponsored walk
this.Sunday at 10-30
a.ro. from Melt at Backridge Farm, Waddington. Back-
' the walk, while Melt will be; handing out cold drinks. '; ■ . • To donate to Candle 4
bridge’s neighbours Ba'shall ■Barn has agreed to provide ice creams to all the chil dren who join Bethany on .
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Katy, visit www.justgiving. coni/Andy-RoseO
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