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Helen’s 40th birthday treat is solo art show
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Artist Helen Smith b pre paring to open hernewsoio exhibition of deeply personal
paintings ranging h^m family p o rb ^ to abstractfigura- tlve.
- • Previewing tomorrow, Fri day, AprU 26th, at Kibble Valr
• ley Art Studios, Clitheroe, it features her painting “Bro ken”, which won the studio’s
studied at Blackburn and gained
her.fine art degree in 20u; It was during this time she developed her skills as a
portrait artbtintoa more free and expressive way of paint ing.
opportunity for me to show my life’s work so far and ironi cally the exhibition coincides with my 40th birthday. “At the same time the ex hibition signifies the end of
open exhibition last year. Helen (39), frpihchatburn,
an era for me, as I have just been given a great career op portunity which may mean I will have to put away the paint brushes for a while.” • ■ Keith Parkinson, of Kib
ble Vidley Art Studios, said: “Helen’s winning piece is a bold and expressive study with strong emotional con-
r nections and we’re all excit ed to see it sitting alongside Helen’s other work.” The exhibition w ll run un
til May 25th at the studios in Bowland Chambers, Harris Court, Wellgate.
The studios are home to
eight local artists who work ontheprembesandcanoften: be seen during opening days, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., work
ing on their varied projects. They are all happy to talk: '
Helen said: “Thb is a: great ' ■ up to.
_ tovbitorsaboutwhattheyare . ,
B ev e rle y Chapelhow and Keith Parkinson run a
Wednesday eyeningplass and „ various weekend arid school holiday workshops for adults and children.
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Child law specialist Karen is appointed as the new partner
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Former Clitheroe Koyal Grammar School student Karen Wade has been ap pointed as a new partner at Roebucks Solicitors. Karen graduated iii law
from Hull University, com pleted her post-graduate training at the College of Law, York, and worked in Manches ter before joining Roebucks in April, 2009, as a specialist family solicitor. She advises clients on a wide range of family law is
sues, including arrangements for children, divorce, finan cial resolution and domestic violence.
Karen was recognised by
the Law Society for her ex cellence in children law in November, 2012, when she was made a member of their
Children Law Accreditation Scheme. Alongside existing part
Artist Helen Smith and (Inset) her winning exhibit “Broken
ner Alison Nolan, Karen will spearhead the department in
Ella s^ot
talent...now she wants votes By Eric Bearosworih
Schoolgirl singer earns her place in final of radio station’s search for new North West stars ByEricBeardswortu
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Teenage singing sensation Ella Shaw Isflying the flag for the R|bble Valley as she aims for thetop.
The 16-year-old pupil of St Au gustine’s RC High School, Bil- lington, has won a place in the final four of radio station Key
lOsfin’sFuture Stars talentcon- test. She was one of more than
120 singers and musicians who entered the contest.
And, in a competition domi Karen Wade
driving through the changes in public funding which came ihto force on April 1st.
Karen lives in Clitheroe
with partner Graham and en- joys running, swimming, trav
el and shopping. A keen fund-raiser, she
raised several hundred pounds by taking part in the Cancer Research Dryathalon and will take part in the Great Manchester Run on May 26 th.
nated by talent from Manches ter, Ella hopes local folk will support her in the public vote to pick the winner. Ella, from Langho, won her place in the final by singing her
own dubstep version of Nina Si-' mone’s “Feeling Good”, is com peting against other hopefuls at the new Future Skills college
Volunteer appej clitheroe hospital
Clitheroe Community Hos pital is looking for volun teers with a wide range of skills to run social activi ties for elderly patients on a regular basis. East Lancashire NHS Trust is looking for a number of people willing to give up roughly an hour a week of their time. Volunteers will have the opportunity to shape the sessions them selves, with activities need ing to suit people who may have dementia. These could include singing, music, art, bingo, card and scrapbook making or simply sitting and chatting as a group. Nursing stafFwill be onhand
forsupport andguidanceat all times. No previous experience
is ne'eded, just an enthusi asm for working with older patients. A training and in formation session will be held before sessions begin. AdeleThomburn,hospi-
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tal manager, said: “Not only' will our patients benefit, but volunteers will gain some new skills and experience and have fun while doing somethingveryworthwhile for their community.” Anyone interested in yol-
unteering should contact Janice Atkinson or Susan Abraham-Jones on 01282 804485 or e-mail janice.
atkinson@elht.nhs.uk for more information or to re quest an information pack.
at Media City, Salford Quays. When Key 103 presenter Ad am Catterall announced the final four on the air, Ella was on a shopping trip to York with mum Janlne, aunt Amelia Cros-
sanandgranChnstineKenrick. “We were in
a re s ta u ra n t , and luckily there
weren’tmanypeo- ple in,” said mum
Janine. “We just went crazy.”
Media City, Salford Ouav.*?. tn nnon ^ T to open “Key 103 Live” on July ^ t . . 1
28th. They also get £500 to help their career as a musician. Ella is not looking for in
‘The aim is to raise
my profile andraise money for the Cash for Kiib charity’
For the next stage of the con
test, voting was launched at the Student Spring Break at Man chester Arndale, where ail the acts performed two songs.
Ella sang her winning “Feel ing Good” and “Dog Days”, a
who receives the most public votes by the closing date of June 27th, and will have the chance to perform live attheMEN Arena, theblggeststageinManchester,
Florence and the Machine number. _ The winner will be the act
stant “X-Factor”-stylefame ,but wants to perform professional-
ly.ShestudieswithJoy Fielding, of Langho, and a vocal coach from Bolton. Grandad Gordon Shaw used to sing with the Renaissance Singers at Black
burn Cathedral. Ella said: “The aim is to collect as many votes as possible by raising my pro-
fiieandpromotingmyself, while raising money for the Cash For
Kids charity. Each votedonates £1 to Cash for Kids with no standard network charge and every penny goes to the charity.”- Ella’s Twitter and Instagram
accounts are @ella_shaw_ and you can type “Ella Shaw” on Youtube to find her Youtube videos. To vote for Ella, text ‘STAR321’ to 70070.
EllaShawinactionattheStudentSpringBreakintheArndaleCentre,Manchester,wher^^!rasS^ MAGNIFICENT MUSIC Tweet usyour news (a)clithadvertiser ON
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K n o w A serving of the classics
Mayoressofthe Kibble VaUey Mrs Jean Hayes hosted an eveningof popular classics atKnowle Green V i l la g e Mali
and was on hand to serve a pie and peas supper. Entei'tain-
ment wasprovidedbyBlackbimn School ofMusic’s Paul Topping (pianp)andJohnLanceley(violin),withaguest appearance by the school’s principal, Paul Greenhal^.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Droprin advice day Hospices benefit in for volunteers
£10m. share out
Hyndburn and Kibble Val ley CVS is inviting volim- tarygroups and volunteers to its drop-in session next ; Wednesday, May 1st, at Kib ble VaUey Homes, DeLacey House, Station Road. They will advise bn volun teering, funding and set-’ ting up a group. To make an appointment, caR 01254 879966 or emailsusan@
hrvcvs.co.uk
Hospices in East Lanca shire have been awarded a share of a £iom. Govern
ment funding pot for the Northwest; East Lancashire Hos pice in Blackburn wUI get £105,648 and Derian House children’s hospice at Char ley wUlreceive£2o8,440. Both hospices support patients and famihes from the Kibble VaRey.
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