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TWO of the best live bands ■ in the. countiy have just ~ announced shows for Chipping Village Hall. • Firstly The-Travellirig Band . will play a warm-up gig for ■


their new UK tour on Friday September 21st. The group will be showcasing their, new - ■ album, "Hands Up", as well as


playing a selection of favourite tracks. Their indie rock style is


currently wowing festival crowds throughoutthe . countiy and will shortly be heard on the main stage at the sold out Kendal Calling. . Ribble Valley favourites Sweeney Astray will be the support for what should be a memorable night.


, Shortly, afterwards, on


: Friday October 26th, the h a ll. welcomes Ian Prowse and Amsterdam. Carl Barrow, of Coosnargh-based Hollow ■ . Horse Events, said: "Quite a coup for the Ribble Valley as in October, the band will be playing in Sweden, Norway, Liverpool Philarmonic Half, Belfast Waterfront Hall and r , then Chipping. What a way to


finish their European Tour!" The band plays rock music with a Celtic twist and will be


playing their hits from over the years including "Does this Train Stop on Merseyside" — a song which the legendaiy John Peel described as his second favourite of all


time. Local favourites The Ragamuffins are the support act.Tickets for The Travelling Band are £9 and for Ian Prowse and Amsterdam £10, viavvww.ticketweb'.co.uk or' by calling 01772 866171 or


.07824488410; ■ Ascot came to Whallev The atmosphere was filled with


THEglamour and sophistication of Royal Ascot came to Whalley. A'fLadies's Day* was held ■ at Whalley Coif Club and


champagne and strawberries were the order of the day along with smoked salmon sandwiches.v ■ ■


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excitement as bookies took bets' and excited racegoers watched their favourites romp home to yictoiy on TV screens set up > ’ . in the clubhouse. This was the second time the club has staged its own Royal Ascot day and


everyone is looking ahead to donning their finely for the a


similar event in 2013: J


Where did you get that hat? These two


ladies are pictured enjoying the Royal Ascot ' Day at Whalley Coif Club.


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Madeleine’s T was the tops


STONYHURST College student Madeleine Coulston used


. her artistic skills to help raise awareness of the Fairtrade Foundation at a special celebration at The Grand. Local youngsters were invited


to design a special T-shirt to


celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight and the talented 1 2-year-old


who attends St Maly's Hall ' Stonyhurst, collected first prize


with her winning design. The Fairtrade Innovation


Fund brings Fairtrade to


farmers, workers and their families in the developing world, and the money raised ' from the T-shirt competition


was donated to the cause. Crucially, Fairtrade


.guarantees workers a feir price for their ^ork, safely front exploitation, and a little bit extra - the Fairtrade Premium V IS spent on vital community- projects, hospitals and clean •


drinking water. Schoolchildren at the Grand


heard from African cotton farmer Massatoma Mounkoro, who was able to share with the audience the benefits Fairtrade has brought to his community in Mali, including a water well, new desks at the local school and a maternity unit in the village.


• The competition runner- up was William Mason from Brennand's Endowed Primary School,.Slaidburn, and Ebony Anderson, from Bowland High School, was third.: Clitheroe Fairtrade Group will


be helping promote Fairtrade at Clitheroe Food Festival and Torchlight Prociession in August . . .


, The Clitheroe Fairtrade Group needs more volunteers. If you can help, contact fairtradeinditheroeOgmail. . com or 01200 444242.


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THE Mersey Beatles recreate the sights and sound of The Beatles and they return to The Grand next month by popular demand following last year's sellout show.


The stage presence and sheer fun


of the "Fab Four" is captured in every performance as they deliver hip swinging Beatles classics from She Loves You, I Want to Hold Her


Hand, Twist and Shout and Ticket to Ride. Until recently the resident band


at Liverpool's Cavern Club, they played the famous Liverpool venue more times than the original Beatles,'the first Beatlei tribute . - band to break that & o rd !':' ■ ‘ ■ They are how in demand dl over


the world and Steve Hovyaiti, who : plays Paul McCartney in the band, said: "It was an incredible honour to be resident at The Cavern,


: when we played ourfarewell perforiTiance^the. queue outside ■


stretched down Matthew Street...


it was like Beatleinania all over again. The two-hour spectacular sees


four costume changes that will thrill the audience, taking them on a magical mystery tour of the Beatles history and capturing the special sound of Liverpool's most farhoussons. "It was a fantastic atmosphere


when we played The Grand last year, we were knocked out by the acoustics and we received a fantastic reception," added Steve. "It is very rewarding when that


- happens, and we are all looking forward to going back to the Ribble Yalley."


: • The Mersey Beatles play The Grand on Friday August 3rd. Doors 7-15 p.m. Stage 8 p.m.'£12 advance (Seated). Call-The Grand. Box office on 01200 421599. to "buy tickets.


HOTTEST EVENTS:


1 • « FAMILY


The Grand Choir Concert Sat 14th duly, Doors 12pm


(£ 7 ,5 0 /£ 4 .S 0 U18s with food, £ 2 concert only)


Phantom and The Musicals Songs from the shows


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Fri 20th Ju ly , 7pm (£15adv, £10 U18s, _ £ 4 0 Family of 4)


Think Floyd Sat 14th July


A return by popular demand for this extraordinary band, regarded as the U K ’s number one Pink Floyd tribute. The band’s brand new show for 2012 celebrates the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s iconic film ‘Live at Pompeii’ . Doors 7pm, Stage 7.30pm (£15adv)


FILM


Ladies Film Nighti The Best' ' Exotic Marigold Hotel


Tue 7th August, Doors 7.00pm ■ . ■’


(£12.50 me two course m e a l) ;: :: Ladies Film Night:.;


Breakfast at Tiffany’s


Tue 4th September,: Doors 7.00pmV (£12i50 inc two course'meal) ■


. ttP le a se note food must be’pre- prdered. Contact box office on:


0 1 2 0 0 4 2 1 5 9 9 Screening times . 8pm fo r all films


.Weekly Tuesday film night recommences in September •


;Ladies Film Night: Salmon- " Fishing in the Yemen v Tue 2nd October, Doors 7.00pm - (£ 1 2 .5 0 inc two course meal):


London 2012 Opening' L ' Ceremony


featuring an Olympic therhed theatre performance from


Backstage PASS'participants'^


prior to live broadcast of official - opening ceremony Eri 27th Ju ly 7pm doors, 7 30pm start (£ 3 adv)


Lu n ch tim e Live Frid ay afternoon Ja z z


1 2 -2 pm , £ 2 en try Lunch menu availab le


Ju ly 6 Pend le Ja z z Men


4 X Fab Four’ at The Grand pop /rock


Original Rats keep Bapintown soLind alive ,


SEVENTIES punk rock . band the Boomtown , • - Rats, once fronted by Bob Geldof, will make := ■


their first appearaiice at The Grand - riext month.


The Dublin band, which produced


chart hits Rat Trap, Uke Clockwork and I Don't Like Mondays, will be performing all their classic songs as


part of their.35th anniversary tour on Friday August 10th.


: Garry Roberts and Simon Crowe, ' . ' the driving force behind the .


- Boomtown sound, have put their powerful alliance together once


again to re-ignite the edgy sound of the Boomtown Rats. They will


be supported at The Grand by Accrington band Panjenix, formerly Celtic Cross.


,,, • Boomtown Rats play at The* ' ' * • Grand pn Fridayj'August 10th.' ' (Doors 7, p.m. Tickets £10 adv.


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The Soul Train + DJ Support Sat 28th July


This sensational ninc'plece band, featuring players from all over East Lancashire, capture the feel of the classic era of soul and Northern, with authentic arrangements from the Union Pacific Horns. The band comes with D J accompaniment, giving a great value for money show. Doors 7pm, Stage 7.30pm (£10adv)


Chris Connor A tribute to Elvis Fri 13th July, 7pm (£12adv)


Think Floyd Sat 14th July, 7pm (£15adv)


tome Dancing Summer Ball Sat 21th July, 7pm (£14adv)


The Soul Train + DJ support Sat 28th July, 7pm (£10adv)


The Mersey Beatles Fri 3rd Aug, 7.15pm (£12adv)


The Swing Commanders


Summer Dance Party Sat 4th Aug, 7.30pm (£12adv)


Boomtown Rats Fri 10th Aug, 7pm (£10adv)


Urban Empire + Friends Thur 16th Aug, 7pm (£3adv)


The Bohemians Sat 18th Aug, 7pm (£15adv)


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