i cunEBEMVEcnsannEs


mtHj&hemeahertisec/x>j& Thursday,Decemba-4 2014 a


jjfe.iTBjs^.p'ess^.ur. , jwnsr^di&KicrlisBr


nJcmiHmx


The discovery ofafostWHEani Shakespeare first foBo in the BfoBotheguedeSt-Oroerin northern France has great signifikanre for Stonyhurst.


The book seems to have been the property of the English Jesuit College, founded in St-Omer in 1593 to provid&a Catholic education for boys forbidden on their native seal due to religious lea’s. St Omer's College is the


‘direct ancestor' o f Hurst Green's Stonyhurst College, now the oldest continuous!)’ surviving Jesuit school in the world. St Omer’s College was re­


nowned for its drama produc­ tions, using special efforts and trapdoors to add to the specta­ cle. Some St Diner’s produc­ tions lasted up to four hours and included ballet and opera, and the performances drew large crowds. It is not surprising, there-


fore, to discover that the college had a first folio by


Shakespeare in its drama li­ brary.


- ' An ownership inscription


indicates that the book was probably originally the prop­ erty of Fr Edmund Neville SJ, an English Jesuit priest who taught at Stonyhurst in the 16305. The St-Omer folio has been annotated and is miss­ ing some 30 pages, which in­ dicates it was well used. In 1762 the college was


expelled from France, and moved to the Low Countries, and then to its present home in the Eibble Valley in 1734. Many medieval artefacts,


illuminated manuscripts and books were taken with it and survive at Stonyhurst. How­ ever, it seems that a slightly scruffs’ and dog-eared first folio was overlooked, ending up in the library at St-Omer F o r tu n a te ly , S to n y ­


hurst has another first folio, bequeathed by former pupil Lord ArundelL This was in­ cluded in the British Muse­ um’s Shakespeare ‘ Staging the World* exhibition.


tmm.


Packed auditorium at commemorative Great War concert


A special commemorative First Worid War tribute con­ cert was performed at the St Mary’s Centre, Clitheroe. The Grand Choir was


S fr1m m M


H i


joined by Clitheroe Town Band, Ribblesdale School Choir and Colne poet Mr John Williams, whohas writ­ ten many poems relating to the war period. He gave his permission for “Have You Ev- erThoughtWhatlt Was Like 100 Years Ago?” (dedicated to the Accrington Pals) to be used at the concert. T h e G ran d C h o ir


m : ' v.?-S


marched in to the “Recruit- mentMelody”,which wasfol- lowed by Mr Norman Kelly, of the Grand Choir, reading “InFlanders Fields”. TheRev. Andy Froud, of Clitheroe Parish Church then gave an address. Olivia Mason, the Grand Choir’s musical director,


Tbs lost first foBo of Shakespeare has great siyiificance for Stonyhiirst


.introduced the choir and special guests to the packed auditorium and the audi­ ence enjoyed listening to Mr Williams reciting more of his poems. There were also collaborative musical pieces


from Clitheroe Town Band


and the Grand Choir, as well as individual performanc­


es from Ribblesdale School Choir pupils. A mix o f popular music


from war time, such as “Pack Up Your Troubles”, “Keep The Home Fires Burning' and “If You Were The Only' Girl In The World” were en­


joyed. More recent songs with


relevance to community and family, conflict and peace


were also mingled within the performance. Special guests included


the Mayor and Mayoress of the Ribble Valley, Coun. Michael Ranson and wife, Janette, ClitheroeTown May­ or and consort, Coun. Val Cooper and husband Gary. DVDs are available to


order from Geraldine. woodworth@the-grand.org.. uk The Grand Choir will be perform their annual Christ­ mas concert at the Grand on Monday Decemberi5th.For tickets visit: www.thegrand venue.co.uk or call 01200


421599-


Tlnirsdayjle’cember4,2014 VAmclitliert)eadv6rtisBr.i:n.nlt


<#Deal monster Bringing you the best local deals and experiences!


Selection of cakes plus a hot drink : for under £8!


£25 worth of food now £12.50 when you dine at Bangla Fusion!


sm


NOW £7.95


RRP £15.90


SAVE 50%


• Includes a selection of cakes and a large hot drink • Available to use Thursday to Sunday at Ught Ash Farm ■ Family run farm shop in Garstang which sells locally sourced goods


NOW


S B RRP £12.50 £25.00


• Enjoy £25 worth of Indian cuisine and pay half the price! ’ WesUwafo31 ^


• Available to use any day of the week • Valid on full a la carte menu


SAVE 50% - ' - •'£ Quality British Made Curry Awards for the Best Spice Restaurant North


Sofas, chairs, comer solas, chaise sofas, accent cteirs, footstools, scatter bushions, fabric by the metre The Mill, New Hall Lane (A59 -Travel Lodge entrance), Preston PR1 5NQ


living-roomsofas.co.uk 01772 7919 87


Debit And Credit Cards Accepted Open 7 Days Monday- Friday 9-5 Saturday 10-4, Sunday 11-4


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  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50