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JUBILEE: Nibble Valley Macmil­ lan Cancer Support 100 Club mem­ bers at their Diamond Jubilee lunch at Mitton Hall. Photo Ben Parsons


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A DAY of fun, food and family was held at Read as more than 3,000 villagers cel­ ebrated the jubilee. Read and Simonstone joined forces


and organised a day of activities and fam­ ily fun, officially opened by Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans. Also present was MEP and Simonstone resident Sajjad Karim.


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FLAG PARTYi.The Mayor and Mayoress of CIttheroe, Couns. Allan and Susan Knox, and the Mayor and Mayoress of the Ribble Valley, Coun. Ian Sayers and Jean Hayes, with the jubilee flag.


TEA UP!: Maureen Vaughton, Val Ben- net and Sheila Rigby serving refresh­ ments at the fun day.


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JUBILEE-ATION!


beacons lit across the UK, it drew a large crowd of spec­ tators to see newly-installed Ribble Valley Mayor Coun. Ian Sayers perform the light­ ing. Regional news TV crews filmed the Clitheroe beacon lighting as one of the region’s pivptal events, as Clitheroe Pop Choir sung a specially composed new work, “Jubila­ tion”.


a barbecue, knights in shining armour and live music were among the many attractions, all culminating in the lighting of Clitheroe’s Jubilee Beacon at 10-15 on Monday night. One of a string of 2,000


variety of events and activi­ ties over the extended bank holiday weekend, all held, under the official jubilee flag, fluttering high over the town from the historic Castle Keep’s flagpole. Fancy dress competitions,


CLITHEROE’S landmark castle was the focus for the town’s main Diamond Jubi­ lee celebrations. It played host to a wide


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IT’S LIT!: The Castle beacon just after it was lit by the Mayor of the Rib­ ble Valley, Coun. Ian Sayers.


Photo: Martin Live music rocked Whalley vm The villagers were blessed with good


weather as they enjoyed a barbecue, hog roast, cakes and tea at Read cricket ground. Other highlights included a vari­ ety of fun and games for the children, a bouncy castle and dancing. Entertainment for the day was provided by a local rock 'band Fisher T. Fish.


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DANCING GIRLS: A dance group performs at the fun day.


AN impressive line-up of bands belted out tunes to get the jubi­ lee weekend rocking in Whal­ ley.


villagers as they enjoyed four days of music, fun and games plus food to celebrate Whalley Live 2012. Pubs remained open as regulars enjoyed live musi­ cians, a free juke box, a bar­ becue and plenty of children’s crafts and activities outdoors. The event was organised by


Fans from far and wide joined Valley villages celebrated in style Mr Geoff Hodbod, chairman o f Si­


monstone Parish Council, said: “A great time was had by all. “It was absolutely fan­ tastic to see both villages coming together and organising a wondeiful event. “Everyone contributed and more than


3,000-people attended to turn the event into a big success.”


150 partied in Park Avenue AROUND 150 people


joined in the fun at a street party in Park Avenue, Clitheroe. There were a


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A fV . nch at Mitton Hall. ' Attendees w'ere invited to dress fittingly


complete with hats, for a right royal celebra: tion and they soon got into the spirit of the


occasion by singing lots of patriotic songs and waving their Union Flags.


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^ Committee chairman Susan Fillary re- nnrt^^’ h" tiehalf of Macmillan Cancer Sup-


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GOOD NEIGHBOURS: Park Avenue.


The scene at the street party In Photo: Geralyn Lambert


string of competitions including the best decorated bonnet for the ladies, decorated waistcoats, knob­ bly knees and drag queen, best decorated bike and teddy or doll, and a children’s competition for the best crown. ' ■n


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CROWNING GLORY: Youngsters sport their crowns. Photo: Stephanie Dugdale


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Gillian Darbyshire, chair of Whalley Chamber of Trade and Neil Martin, chair of Whal­ ley Pickwick Committee. TTiey said: “The live bands over the weekend were fantastic and the village celebrated in style. Many thanks to all of the pubs for their co-operation and to Margaret Twist, organiser of the Dog Events and street party and Paul Derbyshire, organiser of the outdoor live music at the Whalley Arms.”


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