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This year’s AGM for Le Cercle Frangais De Ribblesdale was not just an evening of busi­ ness. It included the usual re­


view of the past year, but also sought suggestions from members of events for next year’s programme. These included a repeat


of last year’s musical evening with Mike and Mike, a treas­ ure hunt, ameal chez Christie and a games evening to start the new season in September.


The group also took the


opportunity to celebrate a number of members’ birth­ days, with gateaux to add to the evening’s enjoyment. After the business, the


.group watched the “Les Grand Guignols” TV programme - the French equivalent of “Spit- ting Image”. The next meeting will be


on Monday, June 9th, and will be a soiree chez Christie. You can book through the website www.cerclefribblesdale.co.uk


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The multi-award winning Stirk House Hotel, Gisburn, has gained another ac- ■ colade, the gold standard award from - the Green Tourism Programme.


It is an outstanding achievement for an entry level business to the scheme and a credit to everyone at the hotel, but es­ pecially its “green champion” and head chef Chris Dobson. His commitment to ensuring the


hotel can become as environmentally sustainable as possible was highlight­ ed when the assessor reported: “There is an extremely strong focus on local, seasonal produce and this is reflected in the menu, which changes on a daily basis. . “This ethos carries onto the break­


Chris Dobson, head chef and‘Green Champion'at theStirk House Hotel, Gisburn.


fast table, too, and the hotel offers an ex­ emplary range of hot and cold items for guests to choose from. There are strong


links with the Forest of Bowland Area of OutstandingNaturalBeautyandtheho- tel benefits from an electric car charg­ ing point and a Tramper. “The green message is clearly pro­


moted to guests within the literature in thebedroomsandwithinthereception area. There are plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling and nature spotting in the local vicinity." Chris Dobson said: “Considering


such difficulties as heating and light­ ing an old building sustainably, the gold award speaks volumes for all the posi­ tive work and effort that has been done thus far and indeed continues to be car- ried out within the hotel. Ourcommit- ment to being a green tourism business will continue now and in years to come.” • More details about the hotel’s


commitment to going green can be foundatwww.stirkhouse.co.uk


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It was a wonderfully warm and sunny evening when members of Bolland Garden­ ing Club gathered at Holden Clough Nursery for a guided tour and talk by proprietor Mr John Foley. He explained the ex­


pansion plan,'which since 2009,has transformed the nursery. For example, more than 5,000 tons of earth have been dug out in order to cre­ ate the new car parking ar: ea, which is surrounded by raised beds. This is to allow • the display of plants in-situ and to lessen the impact of. cars parked within the area..; John explained that in one


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covered “green” polytunnel in which trees and shrubs were 'protected from sun and rain whilst they are in pots plus a further “white” polytunnel, which is used to bring on the growth of particular plants


for shows and displays. If plants are forging ahead too quickly they are taken to the bottom garden area to slow them down because, as John explained, just for Tatton Park Show approximately 10,000 plants are needed - 3.000 for the display and about7,oooforsale! The show display has to


haveplantsatthepeakofper- fection in order to win med­ als and promote the business, and also to encourage and generate sales. A discussion was had on . the correct use of slug pel­


lets. John recommended the application of a small but


widespread amount in Feb­ ruary to dispense with the early arrivals, as this helped prevent their egg-laying ac­ tivities which then reduced the invasion later in spring and summer. Refreshments were


served after the tour, with much discussion on the many subjects John had covered. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs Jacky Frankland. The next meeting is on


June nth at Mill Barn, Sam- lesbury, a fascinating garden in the NGS programme. Con­ tact Susan Farmer to con­ firm attendance (members £6, non-members £9).


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