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KIND-HEARTED staff and customers of the M&Co store in Clitheroe have helped the company raise an astonish­ ing £850,000 for Cancer Research UK Staff at M&Co, one of the


cer Research UK will help to fund vital life saving re­ search.


All funds raised for Can­


UK’s largest independent fashion retailers, have been working tirelessly to fund­ raise for the cancer charity since 2008. The store in Cas­ tle Street, Clitheroe, raised £2,020.63 since M&Co began its support. A variety of fund-raising


director of marketing and business development at M&Co, said: “It is really fantastic that everyone has worked together to raise so much for Cancer Research UK


activities have taken place and included the high street retailer becoming a dona­ tion station for the month of October, 2011. This saw cus­ tomers donating their quality unwanted clothes in M&Co stores for Cancer Research UK, and receiving a £5 voucher in return to spend in any M&Co store or online on purchases over £35. More than £50,000 was


raised through the donation station. Additional fund-raising


included 222 M&Co staff taking part in the Cancer Research UK Race for Life, fashion shows run by all M&Co stores, staff raffles, sponsored walks and sky­ dives.


a target of raising a total of £lm. for Cancer Research UK before July 2012, and we will strive to achieve this. “Employees throughout


“We have given ourselves


our customers in the local community for getting in­ volved and helping us in our efforts.”


corporate partnerships at Cancer Research UK, said: “We’re really grateful for the generosity and hard work of M&Co’s staff and customers. The £850,000 raised will help pay for the world-class scien­ tists, doctors and nurses at the centre of our life saving research.”


Claire Rowney,- head of


the. company, both in our stores and head office, have championed our fund-raising and made a real difference to the amount we raised. “I ’d also like to thank


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Get ready for big Bowland festiv^


watching and photography, not to mention drystone wall­ ing, spoon carving and poetry.


workers have worked together with landowners, local experts and businesses to provide a wealth of events and opportu­ nities for people to explore the area’s qualities, and to share with others what makes this area such a special place for people and wildlife. Walking, cycling, wildlife


round calendar of events that celebrate the birds, wildlife landscape and culture of the Forest of Bowland. Along with partners, AONB


vitation from th e . Forest of Bowland Area of Outstand­ ing Natural Beauty (AONB), which has just launched its Festival Bowland pro­ gramme for 2012. Festival Bowland is a year-


WHY not make 2012 the year you discover more of the beau tiful Forest of Bowland. That is the in­


sees the introduction of two new features desiuned to heln


are all on offer over the com­ ing year, while Bowland Arts Festival in June includes open studios, workshops and exhibi­ tions, plus the chance to sing and dance. The 2012 programme also


events will take a more in-depth look at a range of subjects - all guided by leaders who are experts in their field. A new heritage weekend, from September 7th to 9th,


residents and visitors explore and enjoy even more. A series of Discover Bowland


will offer a fantastic chance to look behind the scenes at some of the area’s less familiar places. . For the full programme


of events, visit www.forest ofbowland.com. Contact San­ dra Silk on 01200 448000/ 07973 923142 for more information.


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STEUART and A n i ta Kellington were the first guests at the meeting of Clitheroe University of the Third Age in 2012, as they talked about their Grand Tour of Italy. This holiday would prove


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: and a plaque to Galileo, who : invented the first telescope.


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ing still exists. Steuart and Anita saw the


The Venetian Arsenal build­


Italy and began by visiting the unique city of Venice, whose ^mibol is the lion. Their beau­ tiful photographs included aer­ ial views of the Alps on their outward air flight to those of . St Mark’s Square. In the palace are ornate


won a holiday to the value of £ 10,000. They chose 16 days in


to be a special one for them, as they were entered into a Mastercard Priceless Escapes prize draw and, as a result,


which has a famous square where two horse races are held each year. The cathedral’s old­ est part was built in 1254 and is well known for the stripes in the stonework. Florence was the third des­ tination with its many links to


Roman Amphitheatre in the world, and it was there they saw the opera Aida. Their next stop was Sienna,


- The couple enjoyed gour­ met meals and a gondola ride, but also explored the smaller .canals in a renovated fishing ■


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boat, to see how Venetians live and work. The Ghetto where; from 1382, Jewish moneylend­ ers lived, is in this area. The couple also went to the island of Murano, which'


graphs of the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, with the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. The Vatican City was part


of the visit, and photographs showed the galleries of art, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s. The next meeting will be on


in Rome and stayed in a small hotel at the top of the Spanish Steps. The audience saw photo­


cathedral was another must- see and they also had a ^ided tour of the famous paintings in the Ufizzi Galleiy. The couple finally arrived


Michaelangelo. Brunelleschi’s dome at the


they stayed in a hotel which had been a 14th century pal­ ace. A tourist attraction is Juliet’s house (as in Romeo and Juliet, although the bal­ cony was only added in 1936). Verona has the third largest


On their visit to Verona,


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YOUNGSTERS in Ribble Valley are invited to get in the Olympic spirit by signing up for a new fitness scheme. The Sportivate scheme is aimed at those


aged 12 to 24 and new to sport. It offers a variety of sessions, ranging from badmin­ ton and basketball, to football and fitness. The football sessions are being run in conjunction with Rimington, Waddington


em BAD eating habits? No physical


other physical activity early in life can set you up for a healthy future, and Clitheroe’s Roefield Leisure


traits in your own life, but how much worse if you can see them in your kids! Developing a love of sport or


activity? Lack of motivation? You might recognise these


-generation. Basketball, badmin­ ton, netball, dance, football and


children from age five to 16 and Roefield has courses and sporting activities to motivate the younger


Centre can help. With a variety of activities and sports coaching for children as young ^ five, Roefield has something for eveiyone. Sports coaching is available for


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f. e. A wet walk for the Ramblers


ON a damp and windy day, a group of 13 set out from Sawley with Clitheroe Ramblers to walk the Ribble Way to Gisbum, returning via Rimington. There had been


so much rain that the fields were often waterlogged and it was hard work to cross them. The first section


through Dockber Farm was on


tracks and the group were able to make good progress. In fact, most of


the Ribble Way to Gisbum was' reasonable, except for Steep Wood. This well-


the route crossed very muddy fields to Eel Becic. Every


named path down to the river was very sh'ppery and great care had to be taken. From Gisbura


step was an ef­ fort. Fortunately, a kind person allowed the walk­ ers to eat then- sandwiches on his terrace when they reached Riming­ ton Lane. After that they


decided to stick to the minor roads for the next couple of miles and were able to stride out past Rimington Bridge and along the back road around the village.


Bam the group took to the fields again and descended to cross the beautiful old stone bridge at Swanside and climb up to cross the A59 with care.


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tions were far from ideal, they had fresh air, exer­ cise and a sense of achievement.


Sawley took them past the mins of Sawley Abbey. Although condi­


Their return to


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able for 12 to 17-year-olds at the Freedom Fitness Room in Longridge, while numer­ ous sessions, including badminton and bas­ ketball, are available at Roefield Leisure Centre, Clitheroe, for just £3.


male teains in neighbouring boroughs. Free Friday night gym sessions are avail­


Ribble Valley Borough Council’s sports development team on 01200 414553.


development officer Tom Bamber, said: “Spqrtivate is part of the 01)mpic legacy and it is hoped participants will discover a sport that they are passionate about and can develop a long-term commitment to. It is never too late to take part in sport.” • Further details are available from


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