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advised to.bring a bot­ tle and the evening will include a raffle, promise auction, quiz and cake stall. Tickets are available from the school office at the Chatburn Road site, on 01200 423379 and from Clitheroe Music on Moor Lane, on 01200 429942.


or vegetarian alternative, will be served, with events starting at 7-30 p.m. Audience members are


Group meets


• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Supper Room, Accrington Town Hall. There will be a bring-


and-share lunch, and old and new members will be welcomed, and offered advice, and friendship.


THE next meeting of the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Parkinson’s disease support group will be on Saturday, March 3rd from


for the Mayoress by Duncan Smith


Accident Compensation


MORE than 180 people converged on Chipping Village Hall for a party to celebrate Ribble Valley Mayoress Grace Hore’s


‘ Care Ribble Valley, one of the two charities chosen by the Mayor, Coun. Simon Hore, for his year in office..: - Guests were entertained •


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• Work Accident • Road Accident


• Medical & Dental Negligence


• No Win No Fee • Keep 100%


Mayor had also teamed up with local artist and graph­ ic designer Christopher Perkins, who owns the ‘ Mydas' Touch gallery at ^ Backridge,* to create a cari­ cature picture of the Mayor ■ and Mayoress and their daughter- Lindsay. This picture was reproduced as a 60th birthday banner to celebrate the party, which included a sit-down meal with-fdod provided by Tim


wonderful and memorable night, adding: “Stephen was the first person to come to mind to provide singing and dancing for the evening. He involves the audience and they love him.” As another surprise the


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with live music from singer Stephen Bayliss, .whose repertoire ranges from orig­ inal compositions to Mo­ town, R&Bj soul, modern popular music and more. Grace described it as a


PART TIME: Ribble Valley Mayor and Mayoress Coun. Simon Hore and his wife Grace present the £3,800 cheque to' Laura Grasby and Joan Willcock from Crossroads Care, with artist Christopher Perkins. (Below), the


“We are very grateful to eve­ ryone who attended and sup­ ported us. We would have loved to have more people, but the village hall was full. Everyone has been so gener­ ous with their donations for the charity and the evening has been one of many


than £3,800 for Crossroads Gare Ribble Valley. The Mayor commented:


- day, March 3rd, with the return of the annual Rowland HeSgelaying Competition.


t r a d it io n a l skills will be on show in Rowland this Satur-


' The competition, which has been running for more than 20 years, brings together hedgelayers from around the region and this year will be held at a site off the B6245, mid­ way between Ribchester and Spade ' Mill Reservoir outside Longridge.


Slater of The Country Kitchen in Waddington. The evening raised more


m m cariacature


painting which Christopher


. created for Ribble Valley Mayoress Grace Hore’s 60th birthday party.


highlights in our mayoral year.” Crossroads Care Ribble Valley and Macmil­


Traditional craftspeople return


lan Cancer Support are the two charities chosen by the Mayor for his year.


are expected to take part at tlie week­ end in classes ranging from junior to championship standard. Spectators are welcome to come along and see the craftsmen and women in action from 10 a.m. with judging due at around 2-30 p.m. Tliere is stiU time to sign up for the


Dave Padley on 07860 578558.


competition, or for more information, contact Lancashire County Council’s


Between 30 and 35 competitors Funding opportunities .


WOULD you like funding for your group or organisation?


Then why not go along to Clitheroe Fire


Station on Wednesday, March 14th, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.


rpritage Uttery Fund, Big Lottery, Awards for All and Reaching Communities, will be present to hear about any projects groups may and need funding for. Call 01254


CVS, along with representatives from the 879966ore-mailDorothy@hrvcvs.org.uk Ribble Valley


the Mayor and. Mayoress, • the party’s main aim was to raise funds for Crossroads


60th birthday. ■ Organised and hosted by


dance event CLITHEROE Royal Grammar School Swing Band invite you to a fantastic night of music and dancing to raise funds for their forthcoming tour of Malta. . - A pie and peas supper,


Swing band Join Fairtrade


CLITHEROE’S Oxfam shop, in Market Place, is busy celebrating this year’s annual Fairtrade • fortnight, taking place from February 27th to


March 11th. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the


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launch of Fairtrade in the UK and through­ out that time Oxfam has always championed


(fi) Fairtrade, being the first high street shop to stock Fairtrade products nationally. In reality, the concept of “fair trade” has


FAIRTRADE Look for products


: with this Mark


been around for more than 40 years, but the formal labelling scheme - the one that carries the official Fairtrade logo - didn’t get off the ground until the late 1980s. And the Fairtrade Foundation was established in 1992 by Oxfam, Traidcraft and Christian Aid, amongst others. Clitheroe should be very proud too, because


it is now recognised as a Fairtrade town (due to the number of outlets selling Fairtrade goods).


ing to get 1.5 millioti people in the UK to “Take A Step” towards committing to Fair­ trade. People are asked to pledge their sup­ port either online at www.fairtrade.org.uk/ step or to fill in a postcard at the Oxfam shop in Clitheroe, where they can also purchase a wide range of Fairtrade teas, coffees, choco­ lates, snack bars and biscuits.


“Fairtrade is really important because it is the only certification scheme whose purpose is to tackle poverty and empower producers in de­ veloping countries, something which Oxfam has always supported.” This year the Fairtrade Foundation is hop­


following in the footsteps of Garstang, which was declared the world’s first Fairtrade town 10 years ago. Clitheroe’s Oxfam shop again played its part in establishing this. Oxfam shop manager Lisa Barker said:


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Developers must eater for elderly


HOUSING for the elderly has been identified as a priority by Ribble Valley Borough Council. The Conservative-controlled


Lovers ofbooks can ask experts


■with visitors at the event, organised by the country’s biggest antiquarian trade association - the PBFA. Organiser Neil Sum-


, People are also invited to take along their own books for a free valuation by professional-antiquar­ ian booksellers. Specialist dealers in a range of fields, including antiquarian, fine bindings, childrens books, Lancashire local history, crime fiction, literature, natural history, illustrat­ ed,- and military, will be sharing their knowledge


urday, March 3rd, from 10 a.m. to 4-30 p.m., the Antiquarian and Out-Of- Print Bookfair will offer a wide range of volumes, with expert advice on hand. : ;


BOOKWORMS are in for a treat this weekend when the annual Clitheroe Bookfair comes to the St Mary’s Centre, in Church Street.^’ Taking place this Sat­


authority has resolved that all developments of 30 dwellings or more must include 15% homes for elderly people. Of that, 15% of at least


Ken Hind, a member of the Housing Committee and vice-chairman of Ribble Valley Conservative Association, said: “The thinking behind this policy is that the Ribble V alley has an ag e in g population projected to increase by 49% in the next 15 years. “The market has failed to


- “Demand for good quality bo'oks is as high as it’s ever been and visitors to our fair will be able to browse, handle and buy books, prints and maps, from £1 to £1,000 and above.” ' . . Details of other PBFA bookfairs throughout the country can be found on the website at www.pbfa. org


be handy for buying and selling books, but people like the reassurance of dealing with experienced sellers face-to-face. We keep hearing about the impending demise of books, but it is a fact that the best books in most categories not only pro­ vide their owners \vith last­ ing pleasure, but a shrewd investment as well.


mersgill said: “Our mem­ bers are experts in a wide variety of areas and the Clitheroe fair will be a chance for people to bring along books and maiiu- scripts for a free valuation by knowledgeable special­ ists. , - “The internet might still


d e v e lo p e r s to b u i ld adapted accommodation - f la t s , bungalows o r warden-controlled sheltered accommodation - on all these larger developments, unless they seek special dispensation from the council on the basis that it is not economically viable, or that the developer can instead contribute agreed sums to another project elsewhere in the borough, so the full quota will be constructed. L o n g r id g e co u n c illo r


policy as part of the council’s Core Strategy, the long-term blueprint to guide and inform how the borough develops up to 2028. I t would req u ire all


half must be classified as “affordable housing” and included in the 30% of the site categorised as affordable - the remaining half will be market sales. It is proposed to adopt this


By Duncan Smith


meet the housing needs of this age group, so it will be delivered through special requirements imposed on builders by the council. “The housing waiting


residents move to adapted accommodation, their vacated homes can be taken by families and those starting on the housing ladder, easing the housing shortage which the Government project will arise by 2025. “Councillors must now insist


list of 828 (August 2010) showed that 443 - more than half - were seeking adapted accommodation for the elderly. “If elderly Ribble Valley


WinnlS’


if the Standen Estate project is granted approval, of the 1,040 homes proposed, 158 will be specially adapted for the elderly. “This would mean much of


upon elderly accommodation being included in every major planning application being made to the council. “For the future, it will mean


sends out to developers is that the council do not want you to just build five-bedroom houses on greenfield sites, however and wherever you wish, but want you to meet the needs of the local population - which includes accommodation for the elderly, young people starting out on the housing ladder, and those on low incomes.”


the requirement for elderly ac com m o d at io n in the Clitheroe area will be met. “The message that this policy


-' At a ceremony at the' Dorchester Hotel on Park Lanej London,- The Whalley/Wine^ Shop was named as Independent Drinks - Retailer of the^'Year 2012. , I ts young and ambitious owner, Tom Jo n e s ,' was presented the award by wine expert and TV presenter Oily Smith. This was the first


year The Whalley Wine. .Shop h a s entered the.awards.


INDEPENDENT wine - re ta i le r The Whalley Wine Shop is-celebrating after winning a prestigious - n a t io n a l - D r in k s Retailing Award.'


- ■ s? WelLdrink to that


ONE TO SAVOUR: Tom Jones, of Whalley Wiiie Shop, winning the Independent Drinks Retailer of the Year 2012 awardj presented by wine expert Oily Smith (left).:


. .


'.trade- puhlication 'Off Licence -News, competing against


organised hy national


: w e l l -e s ta h l ish e d -retailers from right across the UK. • ■


: is.one.of the trade’s " biggest highlights.' V ■ : - Winning such an ' awani is a remarkable achievement for-The


’ .T h e: ? '..D r i n k s Retailing Awards


■ ^


made redundant oii. Christmas Eve 2009, when the Threshers chain collapsed. . Wi t h T o m ’ s


' . Whalley Wine Shop is '■ now a vibrant quality r : wine merchant . ' ;Tom said: ' “.We ,


knowledge, vision and innovation, The


■ Whalley Wine Shop,- as it has only been open for 22 months,


C l it h e r o e R 0 y a I G r a m m a r School pupil o p e n e d th e - shop a f te r . being


and Tom is just 26. - - The former


- just the new kids on : the block and were up : against some quality re ta i le rs . 1 was


: went to London more in hope than , expectation, as we are;


, in, I ’m absolutely., delighted.


- buy wine and drink it - in the shop. - .‘.!But most of all we’re proud to bring , this award back for our customers.”


■ ^“We’ve worked h a rd to cre ate : a fresh generation of wine shop, with new innovations like our ‘By The Glass’ service, where customers can.


,,


.gobsmacked .when Drey called our name. .. “Now that it’s sunk.


Come and joinin the river


• Saturday March 17th - Grove Lane (meet at grid reference SD817351 - on the Burnley and Pendle Way). • Saturday March 24th - Shuttleworth (meet at grid reference SD 776332 - by Altham Bridge) • Sunday April 1st - Martholme (meet at grid reference SD751339 - by the Martholme Viaduct)-.. Volunteers should wear


and get involved with the clean-up events, which will start at 10-30 a.m. and usually finish by around 1 p.m., although volunteers can join in at any time and stay as long as they wish. The three events are:


warm, sensible clothes, with wellies or waders recommended, and take their own refreshments. If anyone could take


additional gloves and bin bags, that would also be appreciated. Unfortunately, toilet


information can contact the Ribble Rivers Trust on 01200 444452.


facilities are not provided. Anyone wanting more


MASSIV Ghostly tours of Ribble Valley


CLITHEROE!S own ghost hunter, Simon Entwistle, has devised a tour of historic inns of the Ribble Valley, which will showcase the historic buildings, and tell the stories and folklore relating to the inhabitants over the years. The tours will start out from


The Swan and Royal Hotel in the centre of Clitheroe, before heading on to The De Lacy Arms in Whalley, The Punch Bowl in Hurst Green, The Sun Inn in Chipping and The Hark to Bounty in Slaidbum, before heading back over the fell to Waddington and The Lower Buck Inn. Simon said: “We aim to offer


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participants of the tours the chance to enjoy each stop off point, taking in some of the stories and legends about each of the historic inns. “We a lso pro v id e th e


opportunity to enjoy the splendour and beauty of the Ribble Valley. “The tour is ideal for people


outside of the immediate area as they can arrive by train, and leave the car behind for the day.”


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HAUNTED INN: One of the stop-off points of Simon Entwistle's Ribble Valley tour. The Lower Buck Inn, Waddington. (s)


hours each, the tours start on Saturday March 17th and run on various Saturdays until Saturday, July 21st. Private bookings can be made


Lasting approximately five


by prior arrangement, and will run throujghout the year.


person and include coach travel. A Lancashire hot-pot lunch is


Tickets are priced at £20 per


Entwistle on 01200 426821, or visit www.tophattours.co.uk.


available on request from the Sun Inn, Chipping. For more details, contact Simon


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River E n h an c em e n t Scheme and Mitre Angling Club, the events also have the backing of the Ribble Rivers Trust, The Heritage Lottery Fund and Green Partnership Awards. Anyone can go along


clean-ups ANYONE concerned about local waterways can get involved with a series of river clean-up events over the coming weeks. Organised by the Urban


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