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Fun in store for the Valley’s tots


' Bumley-based sport, education and crea­ tive play company TONDA is bringing its new Fundatots movement, fitness and creative play


A CREATIVE play experience is reaching children in the Ribble Viley.


• ,The first set of weekly classes start after the' school Easter break on Wednesdays from 11- 30 a.m. to 12-30 p.m.


- classes for pre-school children aged two to five i years and parents, to Clitheroe’s Roefield Lei­ sure Centre.


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and welcoming new faces into the centre on the launch day, who can explore and learn about all the other services we both offer.”


worth said: “We can’t wait to reach more chil­ dren in the Ribble Valley, and I am particularly looking forward to seeing Fundatots booming in a fantastic, high quality centre like Roefield. “Myself and the centre manager, David Potts are looking forward to meeting parents


held on March 27th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where toddlers arid parents can rheet the coaches and sample some of the activities that are delivered in the sessions.'Parents are free to pop along to the session with their children who also may get the chance to meet child- firiendly ma^ot FUNDA on the day! Fundatots programme manager Liam Ash­


To launch the classes a free taster will be .


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I 'WISH to thank the lady who found arid handed in the wallet on Tuesday March 5th with all the contents intact. Thank you very much again. MR.G.ALEECY


...and the bad...


tration and after putting my bank card . back into my wallet I forgot to collect rnjr cash. A^en I returned to the ma­ chine it had of course vanished and had not been handed in at the store, although the lady I spoke to said that she believed 90% of their customers


I HOPE the person who took £100 from a cash machine outside the Tes- co store in Clitheroe just after 6pm on Saturday evening enjoye'd spending it. I had a momentary lapse of concen-.


would have done so! Sign of the times I suppose and a


very costly lesson learned on my part SUE DRIVER,


Moorland Avenue, Clitheroe.


... and the ugly


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reluctant to share even their superflu­ ous abundance tvith the “have note”. ROBINPARKER,


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■ venue for your special day. It has been twice voted the win-


Hotel and Golf Complex, with its panoramic views over the Ribble Valley, is the perfect


tors showcasing their products the fair is set to be a rip-roar­ ing success. Admission is just £1, which includes a free glossy magazine and a coloured busi­ ness list so if you’re planning a wedding anytime soon, don’t forget to put this in your diary! Best Western Mytton Fold


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' friends and family to gather. - The hotel’s magnificent


a Civil Ceremony or Partner­ ship - the formal Suites and for those perfect summer days what better than the Garden Gazebo. Cross the red-carjpet'. lined little bridge and make your vows in the Gazebo sur­ rounded by the glorious floral colours of summer. Drinks can be served on the lawns for


ting means that couples have many opportunities for the perfect photo - whether it’s with Maisy the Mytton cow, on a golf buggy, on the first tee, or amongst the glorious flow­ ers and features.of the Mytton gardens. There are two options for


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The borough councillor has discusseed with Shackletons the pipe


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Wedding Suite overlooks the gardens and grounds and has a welcoming reception room for drinks and a magnificent room for the Wedding Break­ fast, seating up, toT80 guests with comfort. With sweeping chandeliers, an oak parquet floor polished to perfection to


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The Annual Parish Meet- ' ing will be held on. Monday April 8th at 8 : p.m. in the village hall, Downham Road.


The next parish council meeting will be held on Monday April 8th at 7 p.m. in the village hall, Downham Road.


Slats missing from the playground fence will be replaced.


CHIPPING


Wl s p e l lb o u n d Dorothy Preston wel­ comed members and guests to the March meeting of Chipping Wl


' very interesting short films. One subject was


a couple who make


- gave the vote of thanks. ,-J. Amety won the com- . petition for a key ring J,


. The Arctic 80 degrees North, this was enjoyed ,by all. Mona Clarke


;.The raffle,was won by M. ;■ ■ Ellison.


. --^and the birthday flowers :were sent to R. Bowker.: r


The next meeting of Chip-,. ping Wl will be on April


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. significance of helping you to find .‘the one’, and most-of-all, the importance of reliability . and trust.”


■ 3rd. The speaker will : be Joanne Haliwell the theme is Betsy the Scul­ lery Maid. Thecompe-


The chairman will speak at the Old Road pub­ lic-inquiry on behalf of the parish council. The inquiry will be held in the council chambers at Clitheroe over three days commencing at 10 a.m: on March 12th.


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, drainage work will not be carried out in 2013-


' improved signage on the island and will re­ surface the Ribbles- dale View gullies. The county council is unable to erect signs on Pendle Avenue as the road is unadopted.


P a r is h co u n c i l A m'eeting of the par­ ish council was held in the village hall. Down- ham Road, on Monday March 4th.


tition will be an unusual kitchen gadget


Y F C w in n e r s Members have been cel­ ebrating after hearing at the Bowland Regional Meeting last week, that they have won the regional Club of the Year competition. Up against stiff competi­ tion from Bolton-by- Bowland, Clitheroe, Pendle, Samlesb'ufy and Slaidburn, mem­ bers were delighted with their efforts over


On Monday this week members met in arctic


• to grow the perfect po­ tato. Members should


; meet at St Mary’s Hall at 7-45 p.m. prompt.


held on the March 6th Q u iz niigtight ^ t


in the village hall. The a quiz night will be held talk was by Spellbound,


GRINDLETON i


at Grindleton Pavil­ ion on Tuesday March 19th with a 7 p.m. start. It costs £5 for a ticket including a delicious hot supper. For chil­ dren over 10 it’s £2-50. Call Joan Horsfield on 01200 441761 or email joanhorsfield@gmail. com to book. Drinks are available from the bar. If anyone can’t make up a team of four, go along


FitnSSS ClaSSGS , atSt John’sOldschool,. are organising the an- Daytime fitness options Hurst Green, is open ' riual party for the older . ’


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winning team! . - 1


■ is a talk by Chipping’s renowned potato grow­ er, Frank Hoyle, on how


.conditions to travel to Ribchester to Potters Barn where they tested their artistic skills paint­ ing pots. 'Vicki Seed proposed.a vote of thanks for the evening and next week’s meeting


■ archy”. The club is glad 'this way of involving members impressed the judges and members now go forward to be judged for the county competition against the best clubs from Fylde, Pennine, South West and Wyre Lune regions.


overall welcome at the club on judging evening (for which the club were given no prior warning). The secretary’s rriinutes were inspected and the treasurer was “grilled” on her books, along with the judges rating their club noticeboard and scrapbook which tells a lot about what they’ve been up to over the last year. Chipping pride themselves on being a welcoming club where all members “muck in” and there is no “heir-


the past 12 months. A , Tai Chi for the over-50s. club whose officers are ■ Contact Linda on 01200 veiy young compared to 453076. other clubs impressed the appointed judges KluS SlIOW with their ability to run On Friday March 22nd at a business meeting and 6-30 p.m. at Grindleton


n . , 45 a.m. there’s Age UK


..10, popcorn and treats will be provided! Mod­ estly priced tickets are available from Peter Norcliffe on 01200 441025 or Mandy Bren­ nan on 07808 534548.


Wl sw e e t to o th Mr John Whitaker will be speaking',about Whitakers Chocolates at tonight’s meeting. The competition Will be a for a written recipe containing chocolate. Members who have


bingo evening on Mon­ day March 25^th should bring them to tonight’s meeting or take them by March 20th at the lat­ est to Catherine Taylor, from whom tickets are still available (tel. 01200 441501).


. HURST GREEN


Youth c lu b Young people can be sure' of a warm welcome at St Joseph’s Youth Club which meets at.the Me- forthnightly


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Pavilion, the profession­ al theatre cortipany Spot On presents a show of fun and mayhem with Kid Carpet and the Noisy Animals. A treat for kids aged three to


■Tuesdays from 11-15 to 12-15 a.m., there’s a fun


start at Grindleton Pavilion from March 19th. On Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. all ages are welcome to attend balance and strength through Yoga and Tai Chi. Contact Shannon on 07968 246972. On


packed mixed workout, r- j. •


tact Adele on 07446 221460. On 'Wednes­ days from 10^45 to 11-


delighted to have a veiy special customer. The Bishop of Bradford, the Rt Rev. Nick Baines, is calling in at the Cof­ fee Stop as part of his visit to the parish. Come. along and meet Bishop' Nick and give him a real. —-----r------— Hurst Green welcome. I i in r h o n n


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fight and low impact^ F u n d - ra iS e r . ' The recent memorial for the over-50s. C o n - The local covers band


UUIU/f ItJOn recent


“Junction 31” have or­ ganised an evening of music and fiind-raising for Altham animal centre. Junction 31 are a versatile seven- piece covers band with a great mix of classic pop-rock, soul, funk and disco hits spanning five decades. Fun and energetic. Junction 31 are sure to get you up and dancing. The band are from all across East Lancashire and perform a wide range of music, covering artists such as. Dusty Springfield, The Cure, Amy Winehouse, Toto, Sting, Jamiro- quai. Wild Cherry, Roachford; Alannah Myles and Blondie. niis event starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday March 23rd, at the Shireburn Arms. Hotel, Hurst Green


call 01200 425176 or buy them from the Shire- bum Arms.'


raffled as prizes for the —


kindly offered groceries Wl OetS CheeSV 1° b® The next meeting is on


Thursday March 28th and as well as a talk on cheese there will be a bottle tombola. Mem-.’, bers are asked to donate bottles of all types, from brown sauce to sham-“


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■ hall raised more than £300 to help maintain the village hall at the high standard people have, come to expect. Thanks.are extended


: to all who helped and supported this annual event. ■


M e n ’s B re a k fa s t The Men’s Breakfast at Knowle Green Church will be held on Saturday (March 16th) at 9 a.m. All men are welcome to come along to this free event. In the afternoon


people of the village. This will be on Friday April 26th, starting at 7-30 p.m. Please contact Agnes 826559 or Gill 826378 to book a place.


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,. there will be a seminar- for men entitled. How to be a Premier League Husband. All men are. welcome, admission is free, .but as numbers are limited you should phone Pastor Chris on 1254 878394 to book your place.


Tickets arr/15 hnd'in^ LuriCh C o n c e r t elude a delicious hot The Lunchtime Concert pot supper._Fof lickets - at the village hall today ' I


asked to give donations , g yg™ popular concert to a committee member, , 50 early booking is ad-- beforethenpttmeetmg.; - vised by phoning GST-


poo, squash to sherry. and Shostakovich’s Trio Ideally ujenibers are


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Y oung d r iv e rs v • ,- On.Friday ^ r i l 19th, at


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St John’s Church Hall,' fo nV BerrV ' ^-r i#»n ' t : .Will.be a free course : , a5iefQi..aggyej,jggyyi(jj..


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-'On Monday March lSth 'Once again Gill McDpn-; ;.';wellas theusualitems. • lhe 3-in-l Coffee.Stop' nell and Agnes Bland


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' BanlcTTie box is at the; back of church for whatr ever people can dbriate.: There i^ a need for sug­ ar, jam and_cereals.as ,’


osity to Blackburn Food


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to all those over 'hine those_aged 16 l;o 24, it , lage hall. Tickets for this , years and volunteer


on a Friday from 7-30 to" ; 9 p.m. The clubis opeii' '


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?9““*y j, erSj making a welcome . ,' return visit to the vil—. I


. ture the Pennine Trio of Philip Kubilius on piano, Gaynor Sutcliffe oh violin, and Robert Buller on cello. .Their programme will include Schuman’s Trio no. 1’


(Thursday) will feature James Barralet on cello and Simon Callaghan' on piano. The concert the following Thursday, March 21st, will fea-'


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