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Schoolchildren, soldiers, veterans and civicheads greeted the Duke of Kent when he visited Clitheroe to commemorate the fallen of the First World War. The Duke, who is a cousin of both the Queen and Prince Philip, was at Clitheroe


Castle to plant the final oak tree in Ribble Valley’s centenary tribute. . Forty oak saplings had already been planted in villages throughout the Ribble Valley and the Duke planted the 41st and final oak'.


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Hurst Green top the West Lancashire League First Division after thrashin Wyre Villa 5-0 at Smithy Row. Leading scorer Alan Coar outjumped the keepe and centre half to head the home side into the lead after just three minute and it stayed 1-0 until half-time. The second half exploded into life within minute as Coar slotted his second, then it was Stead, Coar again for his ht trick, and finally Stead with a penalty. ■ • •


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Crib service heralds start of festivities


Civic dignitaries, school pu­ pils and members of the pub­ lic attended Clitheroe Town' Council’s dedication of the Christmas crib service at Castlegate on Tuesday. ' ■ , •Heralding the start of fes­


tivities in the town, which include Clitheroe Christ­ mas Festival on Saturday, the vicar of Cliltheroe Par­ ish Church, the Rev. Andy: Froud, conducted a serv­ ice and Brookside Primary. School pupils sang carols., Ribble Valley Mayor..


Coun. Michael Ranson is pictured with the Mayoress, his wife Mrs Janette Ranson and Clitheroe Town Mayor Coun. Val Cooper (centre) at - the crib.


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Chris Tattersall’sloveof Blackburn Rovers began in 1966 when he was just13 years old.


He can viv idly remem-, her boarding the coach at Clitheroe with his school, •friends and the anticipation and excitement as the jour­ ney to Ewood Park began, then the electric atmosphere intheground. His love of the Rovers be­


gan here. Chris became a dedicated supporter, visiting, Ewood Park for all the home games,experiencingallofthe trials and tribulations as his team won and lost; feeling the rollercoaster of emotions as eachseason progressed. But at the age of 29 Chris


. began to lose his sight and by the age of 40 he was left with no useful vision and forced to. give up work, which led to him becoming isolated. He became so worried


about going out for fear of bumping into things and in­


juring himself that he liter­ ally became housebound, stopped taking part in life and going to his beloved football. For three long years Chris


was housebound until, in 1997, he got his first guide dog, Fable. This changed Chris’s life; she got him out and about again, gave him back his inde­ pendence and increased his confidence.


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' and wine bar with informal dining. Plans have also been sub­


mitted to bring the former Athertons estate agency back into use as a micro pub, which will only serve real ales, soft drinks, spirits, teas and coffees. And with preparations for


Clitheroe’s first Christmas festival on Saturday gearing up, local business leaders are confident such events


" are proving a real asset to the town and local economy. Mr Gould added: “We have all the elements for tre­


mendous growth, due in part to the Chamber-driven festi­ vals, a town website, a town. loyalty card and a very pro­ active business community. As a Chamber we have seen a surgein membership and an unprecedented willingness by all our members to get involved in developing the town and becoming part of a one true voice for business. “Although we are all excit­


ed about the future and the festivities to come, we are al­ so mindful of those less for- . tunate, local groups in need of funding and our young men and women returning from conflict; “That is why on the 6th of


December, which is Small ■ Business Saturday, Clithe­ roe Chamber of Trade and


Clitheroe Christmas Festi­ val. This is a charity fund­ raising event which will once again showcase Clitheroe as a shopping destination, in­ cluding a Santa’s grotto and entertainment on almost every corner for a day not to be missed. All proceeds will benefit those charities and groups taking part.” Tony added that Clithe*.


roe Chamber of Trade and Commerce wished to thank Ultraframe, Ribble Valley Borough Council and Clit­ heroe Town Council for their continued support. . “I would like to wish the


three new businesses in . Market Place all the success in the future and to all our members and customers a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.”


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fresh air, once again I could walkwithmyheadheldhigh,” said Chris. ’ As his confidence in­ creased he began doing


. thingsheloved oncemore,in­ cluding attending the Royers matches. As football match­ es are noisy and crowded: they are not usually the best place to take a dog; so Chris would leave his guide dog at home and attend with his son or daughter. He would tune into Radio Rovers as the match started and listen to the commentary whilst soak­ ing up the atmosphere of the ground. , Fast forward, to the present day and Chris is en­


joying life with his third guide dog, Bobby. His chil­ dren have grown and flown the nest and because a lively football match is not a suita­ ble environment for Bobby, • Chris has been struggling at attend home matches. The Guide Dogs Charity did find Chris a My Guide volunteer, who was a Blackburn Rovers fan and able to collect Chris from Clitheroe on match days and safely guide him in and out of the ground, enjoying the match with him. Unfor­ tunately, work commitments meant that this volunteerwas no longer able to help. Guide Dogs are now look­


ing for a Blackburn Rovers fan able to attend the home ■ matches and help Chris by collecting him from Clithe­ roe and safely guiding him to and from the football sta-


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Lifelong fan fears his Ewood days might be over unless a guide steps forward “It was like a breath of


Pickwick Festival fun begins tonight...


Whalley Pickwick Festival gets under way tonight. The festive event, which is now in its 26th year, will be officially opened by histori­ an and ghost walker Simon Entwsitle. Joining him at the official


opening will be VIP guests and dignitaries. In recent years, Pickwick


has attracted approximately 5,000 visitors and this year various activities and enter­ tainment are planned to at-


' tract more people than ever from far and wide. ^Attractions during the


evening extravaganza, which will last from 6 to 9 pm, in­ clude en te r ta inm en fb y Clitheroe-based theatre com­ pany, Ribcaged. There will be


. a wide range of stalls selling seasonal fare, including hot food stalls, mulled wine, gifts and charity stalls. Traders will be dressed in


Chris Tattersall and hisguide dog Bobby.


dium, whilst enjoying the game with him. Guide Dogs will give full training on how to guide somebody with sight loss and cover all reasona­ ble expenses, including the


cost of the match day ticket. ' Chris does not want his


love affair with Blackburn Rovers to end. If you think this volunteering opportu­ nity might be right for you,


contact Claire Hebblethwaite at Guide Dogs Manchester to find out more by calling 0845 372 7409 or emailing Claire. hebblethwaite@guidedogs. org.uk


Dickensian costumes, while the reformed Whalley and District Lions will be selling mulled wine. Other events being held in conjunction with Pickwick Festival in­ clude “Stalls and Santa” at the Methodist Hall in King Street; the Valley Voices Choir performing at the Old Gram­ mar School building; and bell ringing and refreshments at the parish church in Church Lane. Chairman Mr Neil Martin


said: “Please come and sup­ port the event. Money raised by the festival is donated to lo­ cal good causes.”


Chris Iddon and William Gaffney outsideStJames’sPalace.(s)


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Friends awarded top D of E accolade


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Friends andformer Clithe­ roe Royal Grammar School


. pupils Chris Iddon and Wil­ liam Gaffneywere present­ ed with their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at S t ; . James’s Palace.


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