30


Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Thursday, February 7,2013


vintvw.clItheroeadvertIser.co.uk Clltheroe A dvertiser & Times, Thursday, February 7,2013 € "1 r y o


A VIP reception held at 10 Downing Street brought together some of the North West's "movers and shakers". Influential people from across


Lancashire takes over No. 10


the region attended the speciai reception kindly hosted by the" Prime Ministei;'s wife Samantha Cameron, along with a host of celebrity friends who gathered to celebrate all that is great about Lancashire. Ribble Valley businessman


and Clitheroe counciilor Kevin Horkin, a former Lancashire Community Foundation Phiianthropist of the Year, organised the event. He said: "Samantha Cameron


very graciously agreed to host the event which was attended by people who share one thing in common; they ali love Lancashire." Mrs Cameron, weicomed


the guests before Cathy Eiiiott, Chief Executive of Community Foundation for Lancashire, and Dennis Mendoros OBE, aerospace entrepreneur and former High Sheriff of Lancashire, each gave a short


From the left, lisa Maxwell, Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans, Antoii Du Beke, Kevin Horkin, William Roache, Erin Boag, Denise Welch and Lincoln Townley.


speech on the importance of giving at this time. Guests also had the opportunity to meet staff from the foundation and see a seiection of short fiims of recent community projects that have been successfully supported. The Community Foundation for Lancashire is an independent registered charity which undertakes strategic grant making, facilitates philanthropy and contributes to achieving positive social change in I0 3 I • communities. As its chief


executive Cathy Elliott explained the foundation's dediration to heiping local people at a grassroots level: "Since we first


, launched in 2007, we have distributed over £3.6m. in grants and worked with over 700 community groups across Lancashire," she said. "Last year alone we awarded


approximately £200,000 in grants to projects which are transforming local communities and improving lives. I feel incredibly proud of these


b u r n l e y m e c l i a n l c s


Manchester Road - Burnley - Box Office - 01282 664400 Book online at www.burnlevmechanics.co.uk


Sat 9th February 8 pm


JISTIX


illOORHOlrSE Tickets: £14 / £12


Thur 7th February 7.30pm


THE LOCK L\ The UK’s No 1 Folk &


Hip Hop Dance Extravaganza!


Tickets: £14 / £12


Fri 15th February 8pm


TERRI


CRISTIAA Tickets: £10


Sat 16th February 7.30pm Sing & dance along to


Tickets: £15 / £12.50


THE KILIE MSHOW


A i o w o n ^ a t e


Circus of Horrors, Soul Train, Scamp Theatre present Farm Boy A Night of Dirty Dancing, Elkie Brooks, Tom Stade, Complete Madness


American Wrestling. Burnley Rock & BIues Festival, The Chuckle Brothers More details @ www.burnleymechanics.co.uk or 01282 664400’


Wed 20th February 8pm Steve Steinman’s


THE MEAT


LOAF STORY Ticket: £20 / £19


Thur 21st February 7.30pm


FAIRPORT


COXYEXTIOA Plus Fake Thackery Ticket: £20


■■ ■


Thur 28th February 7.30pm


KATHERI.\E


RIAX Tickets: £12 / £10


Fri 1st March 8pm


1970’s Disco Party Extravaganza with full live band, disco, big screen lyrics and special effects. Dance the night


away to all your favourite disco classics, YMCA, Boogie Wonderland, Celebration, Night Fever and many more


Tickets: £16 / £14’ i . Ik, it ’s t h e G r a n d N a t io n a l 4**’ - 6*'’ A p r i l 2 0 1 3


Ticket Hotline 0844 579 3001


aIntree.co.uk #JSGN2013


- ^ n - S w X ' - :■ "l r - ■ it’s our chance to shine


achievements, which have only been made possible through the generosity of our donors and all who selflessly give their time and resources." Event organiser Kevin Horkin


added: "Philanthropy is vitally important, especially in these uncertain times where some people in local comrriunities are really struggling. If philanthropy ran meet community needs and support local aspirations then it is to be encouraged and celebrated."


Mr Horkin with soap stars Anita Dobson, John Altman and lulie Peasqood.


( J ^ 31 aw. 5


- ENTRY COUPON To be entered into the prize draw ■


i THE dayj'or^lov^is fast approaching, but how rnuch cio we really know


'about'Valenti'ne's’Day?/ <' ' / .WitfijustlTweekto’go unti


’ ■ February 14thj the most romantic"


■ day of .theyeary^Unda Hardman,■ V


. from T tie ftow er.Sliop in Clitheroe, : hasbeendoing sorne investigating: ' Love really does,make the


' world go round^nd^fias'done for •■cehturies;:or,so:it.would seem.'In':'^


;■ the beginning'the’’most- popular' references I could^fin'd were from Greek mythology iri which the


' period betvvMn mid-Januaty ■ and mid-Febriiaiy was'known as ,


< Gamelion and.was dedicated to the ■ sacKd mam'age of 'Zeus and Hera.'- Also, the story of a priest named vValentine'who,- in around 270 AD; wquld-pi^dvide'the marriage • ■ "ceremony for Christian couples ■which was atrthe;tiiTie outlawed v


'■by the Rqmaii Eimpii^e. The priest, : before his execution on. the orders of- .Emperor Claudius’ IJ, is said to have cut out heart from parchment to -


■ giyeto.'cd'upfe/pieifr^^ marking ■': jthe'.begliTningqftK^


• symbol for, Valentine's Day.


Kevin Horkin, Dame Lorna Muirhead, Samantha Cameron, Cathy Elliott and Dennis Mendoros OBE.


FUN activities galore, including the craze of body zorbing, have been lined up for the latest half-term playscheme at Roefield Leisure Centre, Clitheroe. From Monday to


All-round fim with the zorbs


■ It appears,that poetry and : ; roma"nticVerse.haw also laid the •


K-v^Saylt- .; j with y ,


V'^flowere.".. centuries'


: /;fl6wers-. jiyj, have','!?'')'*!' > - .•been'' used to convey V,,, the most;


/ .The idea came to Europe from . • „ Persia more than 300 years ago a'nd reached its height of popularity


. in’Victqriari England. The whole ;■-idea of'a rn'essage.for a loved one ' * .• qn this’particular,day. became so * - * popular th k in 1797 "The Young Man'sValentineWriter" was


atpublisn^;' picked with many verses for a yoiing lover to use or'gain


.inspiration from. ; ’ Those''days of‘^e most exquisite S'hand-vyritten vale^


^^ ^


f'iVi?®kptfelt ‘ ■ 'tJ. passions 'r


may ; ■ fi'avelargelylgohe,!but the principle


j^jlives on,in the modem digital world, with an estima’ted 15 million


, e-valentines sent last year. ■ ■ ■ • To celebrate the language of i .


foundations for Valentine's day as • ■ we know it and the first recol-ded ■' - ^


■


■ . association of Valentine's Day and • romantic love is a poem called- . "Pariement of Foules'^. It was written' by Geoffrey Chaucer in 1382 to - honour, the first anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II of - S v England to Anne of Bohemia.: . ■ .j;, More recognisable perhaps, "roses ?, are red, violets are blue" traces’ its roots back as far as 1590 to >


an incomplete poem by Edmund ■


■ Spenser, railed the Faerie Queerie. However notWeiydne wished ■


, to put pen to paper and that .’k? ! • is where the art of floriography' ■ (literally flower writing) came in. : - ! This is where flowers that have ; ,


. certain meanings are sent to convey va message, with the red rose-* ; - ■ meaning true love; passion and - :


•


:. devotion - being sent on Valentine's Day.


Get ready for ‘Grand Bang’


I BUDDING scientists, engineers and technologists are being invited to a special event at The Grand, Clitheroe, where they


I will get to meet real-life scientists and speak to leading ernployers about career opportunities in th«e fields. Hosted joy Blackburn College and taking


place next Wednesday, "The Grand Bang" is an event aimed at year 10 and 11 pupils


Friday, Februaiy 18th to 22nd, there will be more than 20different leisure and recreation activities for children aged eight to 13. Activities will


include sports hall games plus swimming, rock climbing, gym, martial arts, dance mats, arts and crafts, and body zorbing, which involves rolling around inside a big transparent plastic globe. All activities w ill,


be supervised by . qualified staff. The cost is £15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or £20, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. A.Iunch pack is available for £3 or children can take their own. To book call 01200 442188.


I across the Ribble Valley, who will be able i to discover more about STEM (Science,


Technology Engineering, and Maths) based careers and progression routes. They will also be able to get involved in


a speed networking event with real-life scientists, and take part in interactive sessions with wind turbines, electric cars, reverse engineering, vibrating fluids, eco- houses and live camera action. Students can find out about the STEM


courses available at the college, including ' mechatronics and robotics, sustainability, web and games development, engineering, applied science and music and media technology. College principal Ian Clinton said: "It is


believed by SEMTA, the sector skills council for science engineering and manufacturing technologies, that over half of new jobs in the North-West are going to require STEM skills between novy and 2016. TTierefore it's a necessity we train our young people in these areas. We want to encourage more and more learners to discover the excitement and potential of STEM based subjects and careers, so any students interested should pop down on the day and speak to industry experts." . The free event, vyhich is open to all, will


take place on Februaiy 13th from 4 to 6-30 p.m. at The Grand, in York Street, Clitheroe. For more information visit www. Blackburn.ac.uk/events'


BAYLEY ARMS


Re-opening Sun 10th Febniarv after a major refurbishment!


' love. The Flower Shop in Clitheroe: '■ is giving you the'chance to have : a bouquet delivered to your loved . - one on the date of your choosing. *


■


■ Simply fill in the coupon below and return it to: :The Flower Shop, 37-39 Wellgate, Clitheroe; BB7 2DP, - ■ by 5-30 p.m.'on Valentine's Day,- ■ ■ Februaty14th. -


.


:. - All completed.entry forms will be entered into a prize draw and the * winner, drawn at random, will be notified by The Flower Shop. '


for a'beautiflil bouquet just fill in: . the coupon below and return it to - The Flower Shop, 37-39. Wellgate, Clitheroe, BB7 2DP, by 5-30 p.m. . onValentine’s Day, February 14th


T i t l e . . I m t i a L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Surname..............V;... Address..........-...........;:..;:...,....


Post Code........: •Daytime Tel. No.


;MobileNo..r...... E-mail address...


Do you buy the paper:: . : -Weekly [ j Occasionally [. ] Never [: ]


Do you have it delivered? Yes [ ] ■ N o [ ]


. East Lascashire Newspapers Ltd is a membe r :.. o f the Johnston Press Group pic. Johnston Press - itself, or via its agents, will use your mformation > ^ to contact you by mail, email, phone or SMS to ^ -


. let you know about our, or our busmess p a p e r s ’; ^ ' products, services and special ofifers. B y supplymg ' •.your email address and phone n u m b ^ you agreed' that.we may contact you by these methods for


; marketing. I f you do not wish to receive mfoima-: ■- tion from us please tick this box [ ' ] or from our •' *


: busmess partners please tick this box [: ].* For r. ■'?. . quality and training puiposes,.we.xnay monitor.-i > ' coihihimiati6as.^fW;f:


Great food^ 5 cask ales, relaxed ambience. www.bayleyarms.co.uk 01254d2647e


Avenue Rd^ Hurst Green^ Hr Clitheroe BB7 9QB ^ ...


' Vaild untilThursday^^lriyiarcH'2pi3l


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30