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With a chance to guess the name of Hodder Valley Show’s latest member... and really milk it!


Meet the latest member of the Hodder Valley Show. As of yet anonymous and


enjoying a secret identity, the Hodder Valley Show cow is pictured with this year’s pres­ ident Mr Edmund Sandham who is watching his wife Mrs Jean Sandham’s expert milk­ ing skills. The full size Holstein cow


will have her first outing . on Saturday when the 70th Hodder Valley Show will be staged, by kind permission of the Duchy of Lancaster and the Carr Family, at Langden Holme Farm, Dunsop Bridge, BB73AU. As part of the fun sur­


rounding this new attraction, people will have the oppor­ tunity to enter a “guess the name” ofthe cowcompetition. There will also be a “Pound


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a pull” competition letting people have a go at milking the cow by hand over a timed pe­ riod. The person who gets the most “milk” out wins. Like any modern techno­


logically-minded animal, the Hodder Valley Show cow can be followed on Twitter - her accountis@hodder_showcow As well as attending the


show, she is also available for hire for fund-raisers, parties,


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Guessing the nameof the Hodder ValleyShow cow, pictured above, isjust one ofahost of attractionsplannedforthisweekend’seventOnthe right arepicturesfromlastyear'sshow,byDavidMcnamee.


promotion, and even panto­ mimes. For more details email hoddervalley.showcow@aol. co.uk or send her a tweet. The Hodder Valley Show


can trace its history back to 1864, being unique in the fact that it is hosted by the farm­ ers and landowners ofDunsop Bridge, Newton-in-Bowland and Slaidburn in turn. No two years are the same and visi­ tors enjoy the fabulous scen­ ery with breath-taking vie ws ofthebeautifulHodder Valley in the Forest of Bowland Area ofOutstandingNaturalBeauty which, in turn, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This year the show is sup-


porting the Farmer’s Walk for Cancer, pub-to-pub, auction to auction. This year’s main ring de­


lights at the show include Ben Slinger’s Bicycle Display and the Cuerden Birds of Prey plus the vintage cars and tractors and grand parade. A vibrant show case of na­


tive and continental breeds, in the agriculture section more than 95 cattle and 345 sheep will be exhibited with more than 80 sheep entered into the Young Farmers’ Club sheep classes alone. Prior to show day, local showmen train Young Handlers at workshops culminating in the fabulous


main ring final. The Silver Spoon Heavy Horse Section is also well supported. Other attractions include


the sheep shearing compe­ tition which involves local young shearers competing, with entertaining commen­


MUSIC LOVERS: Some ofthe audience at Beats Cancer held at Clitheroe Castle's band stand, (s)


tary ofthe skills required and the audience being invited to power the shears by pedaling a bike. Musical interludes are


provided by Slaidburn Silver Band with the traditional fi­ nale encouraging exhibitors


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and visitors of all-ages to join in with the egg catching com­ petition. The Sheep DogTrials prove very popular with the dogs and handlers never fail­ ing to impress, while this year sees the show host an English


championship fell race, a first for the valley, attracting a na­


tional field of runners. In the horticulture tent lo­


cal gardeners, bakers, school- children and floral artists excel with their vast array of fantastic exhibits, while the ‘ rural craft and farmers’ mar­ kets are bursting with deli­ cious locally produced and reared food and gifts. The children's section has


incredible vegetable animals as well as 3D model vehicles


with scary sea sculptures and beautiful flower collages. There is also an abundance of photos and very neat hand­ writing, not to mention the pebbles and plant pots all very brightly decorated by the chil­ dren. Facilities include a beer


tent, free car parking and on site toilet facilities. Tickets cost £8 for adults


and £2 for children. The show is open from at 10 am to 6 pm and the last admission is 4-30 pm.


FROM THE COURT Walkers will be ‘in the pink' 15JW* 'v3C; I ' 'J **s W l m r - :fM


Ribble Valley residents are invited to get in the pink and stay a step ahead of breast cancer. Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Stepping Out team have organised a one- mile walk around Clithe­ roe on Tuesday, October 14 th, as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The walk is suitable for all ages and abilities, as well as those with prams and mobility aids. Although one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime,


Allegations that Paul Bia- lecki (45), of Whittle Close,


ase adjourned Music, family and friends combine to beat cancer


Anine hour long free music event aimed at younger people and families raised over £1,700 for Cancer Research UK. Beats Cancer, a dance music event, was organised by a group of Clitheroe D Js and took place at the band stand in the grounds of Clitheroe Castle. 1110 outdoor setting was the ideal space for the community


togettogether and the bonus ofgood weather on the day brought an audience of aroundgoo to enjoy listening to local


• DJs playing house music. Enthusiastic helpers collected donations in buckets and the


‘ event was sponsored by local companies Johnson Matthey, 4 Kids and Rapid IT Parts.


’ cBenefit allegations


Clitheroe, failed to dis- closeinformationwhich affected his entitlement to employment support al­ lowance were adjourned by Blackburn magistrates.


survival rates have been improving for 40 years and almost two out of three women with the disease - now survive beyond 20 years. The walk will leave the Platform Gallery in Station Road at 10am and will be followed by refreshments at the Station Inn.


Attendance is free, but participants are asked to


wear something pink to raise awareness of breast cancer. Further details are avail­ able from health devel-


Nicholas Pollard (52), of Waterloo Road, Clitheroe, was remanded on bail by Blackburn magistrates after pleading not guilty to driving a Honda Civic with excess alcohol on Greena- cre Street, Clitheroe.


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