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Cryptic Clues:. Across


1 & l la c . Prime collection o f old sovereigns (5,4,2,5)


9 & 2 1dn. It contains the means of re­ ducing friction (3-3)


10. Suddenly a call note is changed (3,2,4)


11. S e e l Across 13. A figure that is calculated to make the mob


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14. Strip joint near the street (6)


16. This is thrown from the plane by which moth­ er’s returning (6) .


18. This is de­ signed to hold one’s capital • cover(3,4)


19. The fellow holds a note for the builder (5)


20 . Profligate with­ out friends (9)


21. Potter’s stick (3)


20 words, average; 30 words, good; 40 words, very good; 50 or more, excellent.


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22. The disposition of fellows in almost com­ pletely sober surroundings (11)


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2. Well, this is just the opposite (3)


3. An old-fash- . ioned garment lingers on (5)


4. What to wear for a Spanish : - dance (6) . , .


5. Unconscious, exhausted, eclipsed (7)


6. Conveyances for the whole works (9)


7. Had the ap­ pearance of a


. principal and . was far-seeing


' (6,5) 8. Linesman (5-6)


12. What one starting to take ordersj;oes through (9)


15. Leave one’s seat - and upsets the dust-pan (5,2)


17. Less generous, being more . lowly bred (6)


19. The woman is frantic the morning after! (5 ).


21. See 9 Across


Quick Clues: Across 1. Dishonesty (11) 9. Copy (3)


10. Gad about (9) 11. Volumes (5) 1 3 . Batter cake (7) 14. Fester (6) 16. Portray (6) 18. Mimic (7) 19. Grow (5) 20. Schoolfriend (9) 21. Colour (3) 22. Dwarfism (11)


Down 2. Regret (3) 3. Presses (5) 4. Inspire (6) 5. Building (7) 6. Seashore (9) 7. Chefd’oeuvre (11) 8. Narrator (5-6)


12. Beggar (9) 15. Co-operation (7) 17. Discussion (6) 19. Grim (5) 21. Owns (3)


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 o 8 9 io 11 12 % 14 " 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25- 26 LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS


. 9 Several; 10 Ratio; 11 Ugly customer; 13 Cousin; 15 Bridge; 17 * Indiscipline; 20 Apron; 21 Ireland; 22 Steerage; 23 Weir. Down:i Resource; 2 Novel; 4 Polish; 5 Cartographer; 6 Fathead; 7 Crop; , 8 Practitioner; 12 Defender; 14 Unnerve; 16 Acting; 18 Irate; 19 Mars. Quick: Across: 1 Fade; 3 Bewilder; 9 Support; 10 Taboo; 11 Intemperance; 13 Accent; 15 Ascent; 17 Intelligence;20 Loose; 21 Cunning; 22 Attitude; 23 Shah.. Down: 1 Festival; 2 Depot; 4 Either; 5 Intransigent; 6 Debacle; 7 Root; 8 Commencement; 12 Strength; 14 Concoct; 16 Placid; 18 Neigh; 19 Plea.


DOUBLE CROSSWORD: Cryptic: Across: 1 Rank; 3 Specific;


Codeword is the crossword puzzle with no clues. .The number in each square corresponds to a letter. Work out the words in' the grid using the letters provided. Fill in these known letters first, then use skill and judgement to work out the others.


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tor Lancashire in 2014 i . ,


Bv Er icBeakdsworth eric.beardsworth@jpress.co.uk Twitten@clithadvertiser ,


The Forest of Bowland is being highlightecfas a “must visit" placefor tourism in the New Year.


Thisyearmarks soyearssince the Forest ofBowland was des­ ignated an Area of Outstand­ ing Natural Beauty (AONB). Marketing Lancashire,


the county’s tourism organi­ sation, features the AONB in “Welcome to Lancashire 2014”, the definitive guide to the county for visitors and for the county’s own residents who want to discover more of what’s on their own doorstep. The Forest of Bowland


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13=P, 14=B, 15=Q. l6=E, 17=S, l8=L, ig=H, 20=Z, 21= N, 22=U, 23=1, 24=J, 25=A, 26=M. WORDWHEEL: WHISPERER.


AONB covers 803 square kil­ ometers of rural Lancashire and North Yorkshire andis described as “a distinctive landscape of high, open fells, steep-sided doughs and rich, green lowlands.” It was recognised as be­


ing amongst the finest in the country and given its official


Beautiful Bowland is gold R.ctail ace Kate win o r


give free advice to tourism businesses •


Television retail guru Kate Hardcastlewill lead two


freeworkshopsfortourism- centred businesses.


Marketing Lancashire, for­ merly the county’s tourist board, is bringing Kate back for workshops on Wednes­ day, February 26 th, at Far- ingtonLodgeHotel,Leyland, and Thursday, February, 27th at Towneley Hall, Burnley.


Theyaredesignedtoben-


efit a wide range ofbusiness- es, from small retailer ones


to luxury spa hotel a, rural • Kate Hardcastle, retail expert


bed and breakfasts to large and media commentator visitor attractions. . Kate is a regular com- businessyou’reinandKate’s


status in February 1964. Festival of Bowland events


throughout 2014 will include wildlife rambles, hedge laying and heritage talks.


Other highlights of Lanca­


shire’s year include: Blackpool Tower celebrat­


ing 120 years of success. A new natural history gal­ lery and exhibition space from


Flash, bang, wallop what a picture!


camera shake. This gave full flexibility of camera angle and


.position and the opportunity to catch that fleeting smile! - More novel was remote


control on the cameras which fired the studio lights and fed the picture through a com­ puter to a projector, giving a giant screen image, allowing detailed examination of the light ing and the pose and ex­ pression of the model. In early December, the ac- '


claimed husband-and-wife team of nature photographers Margaret and John Sixsmith showed some of their work


• and talked about how they went about producing their stunning images. All the more impressive was their “crea­ tures in the environment” pictorial approach and their down-to-earth advice, for ex-


When most people were re- - laxinginthelastfewweeksof


Mihe year, Ribblesdale Camera Club went up a gear and held


• aseries of interesting and ed­ ucational meetings prior to Christmas. _ November finished with


a portraiture session where professional photographer Simon Critchley set up flash- units and reflectors, invit­ ing members to photograph professional model Danni. No tripods were needed, the flash: being fast enough to freeze any


- ample, practicing at a wildlife "centre or a zoo before going ■ out into the field.7 v The club’s re-introduced


Thursday workshop sessions1 saw Geoff Cowling demon­ strating “Topaz”, a plug-in for computer programme Pho­ toshop. A longer contribution saw Programme Secretary Michael Critchley demon:


strating “Lightroom”, a opti­ mization programme often bundled with Photoshop. The final meeting was a


double header starting with the Lancashire and Cheshire Photographic Union’s folio from their 2013 black-and- white competition. Following this, a fun com- .


petition was held where four members in the front row assumed the role of interna­ tional judges to assess the re- • sultsoftheearlierportraiture . evening. Their task was hard, as thepicturesofDanni varied from straight studio portraits, through various enhance- ~ ments, to a “pencil drawing” effect.


. The ten entrants each had a


picture going on to the second round. The finalassessment saw David Conroy’s portrait given third place and a tie be­ tween club chairman Francine Critchley and her programme secretary husband Michael!


. A final, unscheduled, rejudg­ ing just tipped Francine into first place! Cue the tea, cof­


fee, wine and mince pies, cel­ ebrating not only Christmas,


■ but a very successful year for theclub!


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In search o f th e N o r th e r n L ig h t s From M a n ch e s te r a irp o rt


Enjoy a w o nd erfu l jo u rn e y th ro ugh a star-studded sky in th e com pany o f our e xp e rt astronom ers in a q u e st to see one o f th e m ost sp ectacular n a tu ra l phenomena known to m an. O ur m ost pop ular ch a rte r flig h t is an ideal g ift o r sim p ly a w e ll deserved tre a t fo r yo u rse lf.


- P re-flig h t illu stra ted presentation by our guest astronomers • Flig ht in search o f th e Northern Lights o f approxim ately three hours departing


from M anchester a irp o rt


- Services o f our astronom ers on board * Airport taxes Organised by Omega Holidays Pic, ABTA V4782. ATOL. Protected 6081


If your New Year resolu­


tion is to improve your pic­ tures, the club welcomes new members of all abilities. For more information about the club, including members’ gal­ leries, visit: www.ribblesda- lecameraclub.org.uk


Francine Critchley’s portrait of professional model Danni (left) just


pipped husband Michael's effort


(above)to first place in Ribblesdale Camera Club'sjust-for-fun portrai­ ture competition.


For more about the club visit: www. ribblesdalecameraciub.org.uk w


For more information or to book, pjease call:.0.1 2 8 2 8 7 5 6 8 3 OPENING TIMES: MON-FRI 8.30-1 9.30 SAT 8.45-1 5.30 SUN 1 0.00-1 5.00


or visit: www.eastlancsnewspapers.reader.travel q u o te ELN Single supplements apply. Subject to availability.


Important note: the Northern Lights are natural phenomena which cannot be guaranteed to occur during our flight, although they have been visible on many previous outings. Our guest astronomer advises at least an 80% chance of a sighting.


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L a k e Garcia S p r in g Special in M a lce s in e


Departing Monday 21 April 2014 From Manchester airport


Lake G arda, a m a je stic A lp in e fio rd rich w ith o live and lem on groves, palm s, cyp re sse s, o lean d ers and orange tre e s. Th is o n e -tim e -o n ly Omega deal includes


flig h ts , tra n s fe rs , 3 s ta r hotel a t th e w ater's ed ge, d in n e r and b re a k fa st, and th e re are o p tio n al excu rsio n s too.


Price indudes: • Return flight from Manchester airport to Bergamo+ • Airport taxes and return transfer from the airport to your hotel - 7 nights stay at 3 star Hotel Malcesine with breakfast and evening meal • Optional boat tour of Lake Garda and excursions to Verona, the Dolomites and Venice


Please c a ll fo r m o re d e t a i ls ... Organised by Omega Holidays, ABTA V4782, ATOL Protected 6081. Single supplement applies. Subject to avallabllity.t We have


!£ nd fra3 reaSOnabl®budget for your nights- Should the cost of these fall below or rise above this amount we will amend the holiday cost to reflect these changes and therefore the price may Increase or decrease accordingly. The final price will be MaiK^sterabt»»t^n^V,Aprl!,M14.eadVer,l’ ed PdCC ** c? rrec* aso^® December 2013 and is based upon departure from


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February 1st atTowneley Hall, Burnley.


The Northcote Cookery


School from April with North- cote’s Michelin chefs. Lytham Proms with Tom


Jones headlining, in August. “Lancashire Loves Vin­


tage” including events at the 1920s Midland Hotel at Morecambe, psychedelic


60s and scooters at Rawten-' stall, Lytham’s 1940s War­ time Weekend and the regular Crafty Vintage weekends at Brockholes, near Preston. “Welcome to Lancashire


2014” can be ordered or down­ loaded from visitlancashire. com at the end of January, or can be ordered in advance via thewebsite.


mentator in the media, and workshopshavealreadymo- her recent appearances in- tivated many people work- cludeonesonBBCBreakfast, inginshops.attractionsand 0 ITVDaybreakand Sky News, hotels across Lancashire, supporting Small Business


“Places wilibeverymuch


Saturday and responding to in demand, so we’d encour- the seasonal boom in online age people to book early.” sales.


Each workshop runs


Ruth Connor, chief ex- from 1 to 4pm with refresh- ecutive of Marketing Lan- ments included.


cashire, said: “Excellent Places can be booked customer service is a step- with Catherine Redshaw on changer whatever line of 01772426465.


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