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www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk Thursday,May8,2014 lirsday;May8,2014 wyvw.clitheroeadvertisar.co.uk CLTTHEROEADVERTISERSTIMES Property: Homes of Distinction /ALLEYSOCIAL


litheroe and District YFC still • on


foung Farmers' group marks anniversary with dinner attended by 214 guests FEATURE


& J u l ie M a g e e lie.magee@jpress.co.uk t it te r : @clithadvertiser


S A PERIOD FAMILY HOME BUSTARDS FARM, RIMINGTON LANE, RIMINGTON @ MSWHewetsonsis propertyfor£865,ooo.


introducing to the market creating an inviting atmos- double glazing, which are fit- this Grade nListed


an abundance of style while oil-fired central heating and phere through underfloor ted throughout the home.


heating. In addition, the din- The gardens to the rear of


This detached residence, - ing area has a front glazed the residence have mature boastingawealthofcharacter, preservation porch to protect lawns bordered by flowers has been renovated to a high the original, studded door. and trees while the private


, j , standard to offer accommoda- Unique benefits of the drivewayleadstobothapark- tion for large or growing fani- home include the snug and ■ ing area and a detached, dou- ilies. Period features found day rooms, which come with blegarage. throughoutthehomeinclude stone flag flooring to the Please note that there are


q stone mullions and the origi- former and period features further opportunities for re­ nal beams to the ceiling.


to the latter. furbishment with this home. Occupying a generous plot The living room, which Subject to the relevant plan-


with gardens to the rear, Bus- leadsoutintothereargardens ning permission, prospec- tards Farm, Rimington Lane, and patio, has a separate din-' tive buyers may convert the Rimington, enjoys enchanting ing area andfeatures a mullion detached garage to the rear of viewsacrossthevalleyandto- window, timber beams to the the property into a separate wards Pendle Hill.


ceilingaswellasdressedstone annex. To the ground floor, the side columns, accommodation briefly com- To the first floor, a master © ingroom.


y prises: a utility, a two-piece suitewithaskylight,threefur: cloakroom, a dining kitchen, ther bedrooms, an en-suite a day room, a snug and a liv- showerroomandafour-piece bathroom complete the prop-


The utility consists of fit- erty’s accommodation,


ted units with complimen- There is also, between tary marble work surfaces, a the first and ground floors, a


_. . sink, marble tiled flooring and glazedareatothemasterbed- built-in cupboards.


' room and a balcony leading Boasting marble flooring back to the main house with


and complemented by the open access to the ground original timber trussed ceil- floor dining room, ing, the fitted kitchen enjoys Further benefits include


■ Website : www. mswhewetsons.co.uk


FACTFILE


■ Agent: MSW Hewet- sons, 6 Church Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DG


■ Telephone: 01200 424142.


£865,000


eventy years on and Clitheroe and District Young Farmers’ Club is still going strong,


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) the continuity and ’rom local farmers resident.


ing after a special


otn anniversary celebration leld at Mytton Fold Hotel, .angho, president Miss Mary iailey said: “It is the continu- ty and support from local


iarmers that has made it uch a successful club.” Sheaddedthatitwasan


lonour to celebrate the 70th inniversary of the club in the as t year of her three-year erm as president. The celebration was


ittended by 214 guests. They rere treated to a talk by Mr .ionel Hill MBE, who attend­


ed the event with his wife, Men. Mr Hill is a former president of the National Federation of Young Farm­ ers’ Clubs.


J Mr Hill raised the toast for the next 70 years of the club


jbefore club chairman Richard Whitwell responded with a toast to the life of the


[club. _ During a three-course


■ meal entertainment was pro- gvided by magician Sam BCannan and there was a disco |by Richard Cropper. Miss Bailey added that the


event had been a “real reun­ ion” with the ages of those attending spanning genera­ tions.


Other special guests in­


cluded two of the founder members of Clitheroe and District YFC, Mr Norman Lund and Mrs Dorothy Dent, who had the honour of cut­ ting the celebration cake. Clitheroe and District


YFC stages indoor meetings


at Pendleton VillageHall, but also enjoys an active and varied programme of events with visits far and wide. Its membership is still


going strong after 70 years with president Miss Bai­ ley describing the club as blessed”.-


J “It is absolutely wonder- I tul the way it has kept going


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Some of the past debating champions from the club (left to right) Fred Spurgeon, Eric Lonsdale, Susan Pye, Liz Smith, Steve Morris, Roger Vick­ ery andJane Spurgeon.


- we’ve been on a high for 70 years and have never had a lull. “Clitheroe has been bless­


ed and my theory is that It’s down to the wonderful sup­ port from the generations offamilies to members who have always been there to offer support. We’ve always had a very good advisory committee, who are there to help and advise.” During its history the club


has provided three county presidents and nine county chairmen from its member­ ship.


Pastclubmembers(lefttoright)TomArmstrong, Fiona Whitwell, Jamie Hopcraft, Hazel Lonsdale, Grace HopcraftandMatthewWhitwell.


Current members. R-YfeSi


Advisory committeechairman Andrew Bristolandhis wife, Elizabeth, with ex-club chairman Richard Whitwell and his wife, Angela.


Past members (leftto right) Graham Whitwell, James Whitwell, Paul Morris, Richard Berry, Sarah Berry, Michael Burnop, Helen Wrathall, Nat Marsden, Louise Marsden, Robert Whitwell, Helen Whitwell and Edward Whitwell.


Founder members Norman Lund (left) and Dorothy Dent (right) with club president Mary Bailey (centre) and 21 of thepastchairmen.


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Up-and-coming junior members) (leftto right) Ryan Hackney, William Whitwell, JakeThwaite, Jack Pickup and Richard Lancaster.


Ex-club members (left to right) Catherine Bristol, Nickand Carole Dinsdale andAngelaWhitwell.


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