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Staff, pupils and former pupils j oined to celebrate the opening of the newly remodelled library at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School’s sixth form centre. The High Sheriff of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker, a former teacher and


former teacher at CRGS, opened the Smithies Library, which was made possible by a generous bequest from former student Arthur Smithies. The library was extended and rebuilt with a mezzanine floor, while retaining


the original windows, and the panels bearing the names of distinguished pupils were preserved and relocated in the school. There is study space in the library for ioo pupils, alonmg with the latest IT facilities.


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major development of a Ribble Valley village church will be held later this month and con­ ducted by the Bishop of Black­ burn Julian Henderson.


Christ Church, Chatburn, was the first church to be built in the reign of Queen Victoria and the first Victorian church in the world.


Its facilities have now been


brought into the 21st century with the inclusion of an up­ graded heating system, a modern kitchen, a cafe area,


disabledandchildfriendlytoi- let and family meeting room and vestry.


The current development is the most mqjor work in the


church’s i75year history since the church building was ex­ tended in the 19th century.


The £no,ooo develop­


ment was completed earlier this year and in record time following a decision only two years ago.


Andy Froud, priest-in­


charge commented: “The de­ velopment project provides


betterfacilitiesforworshipers


andforlargecongregations.es- peciallylifetime events of bap­ tisms, weddings and funerals,


plusthechurchmissionactivi- ties and increasing role of the


church as the centre of the vil­ lage community activities.”


This landmark church has


become one of the most ac­ tive in the Ribble Valley with a wide range of social activi­ ties for all ages taking place including a music festival, film nights, children’s work­ shops, coffee mornings with


guest speakers, vintage teas and men’s society. Additional


activities next year include a wedding fair, a flower dem­


onstration and soup lunches. Everyone will be welcome


at the service on Sunday No­ vember 29th at 11 am.


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Bishop will conduct service of thanksgiving


Two when he was five years old. The familty lived in Os- waldtwistle before settling in Clough Lane, Simonstone. A former pupil of Simonstone Primary School Mr Prosser served an apprenticeship as a painter a decorator and spent many years working at the vil­ lage’s Huntrodye Hall. Known for his ready smile and kind and considerate nature, Mr Prosser was a keen Burnley FC fan who served his Nation­ al Service with the RAF in Al­ dershot. He married his wife Audrey in 1957. MrProsserworkedatMull-


ards in Simonstone, eventual- lybecoming quality inspector. After he was made redundant he ran a clothes shop in Ac­ crington with his wife and they also stood the markets for some time before retiring. They lived in Clitheroe and


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Dementia session Showcase at centre will offer support that helps so many


The Ribble Valley has moved towards becoming a demen­ tia friendly borough. . A dementia awareness ses­ sion takes place in Clithe­ roe on Tuesday. It will at the Old Posthouse Hotel, King Street. Entry is free but plac­ es must be booked on 07803 930830.


A centre that helps people with special needs and trou­ bled youngsters is holding an open day to showcase what it has to offer on Satur­ day. The day runs from 10am to 2pm at Futures Alterna­ tive Learning and Devel­ opment, Broomhill Farm, Grindleton.


Waddington before returning


to live in Greenacres in Read. A breeder of tropical fish


which he sold to shops, Mr Prosser used to love walking in Read woods and as a young man he was joined by his dog, Trixie, who became well known in the village forjump- ing on the bus into Padiham and back on her own. Mr Prosser died in the


Royal Blackburn Hospital surrounded by his family. A funeral service was held at Burnley Crematorium and the flag was flown at half mast at Read and Simonstone Con­ stitutional Club in his honour. Mr Prosser leaves his wife, four children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.


Network and a good cause Go bananas for Fair• -


Christmas crafts and gifts will be on display at the annual festive fairtrade market. Organised by the Clitheroe Fairtrade group the festival has become a popular event on the town’s calendar. The venue is the Grand on Saturday, November 28th from 10am to 2pm and stalls will be selling a selection of Fairtrade certi­ fied foods together with fairly-traded hand crafted gifts, decorations, cards, jewellery and accessories, all produced in the developing world.


m Festive fun, gifts and food at Fairtrade Festival


Visitors will also get the chance to taste a selection of Fairtrade food products. Choirs from Clitheroe primary schools will entertain visitors with a selection of carols along with the Clitheroe Ukele Band. The fairtrade group is run by a small group of volunteers who would like more help to promote the fairtrade ethos to help developing countries around the world. For more information email fairtradeinclitheroe@gmail.com or contact Katy Holden on 07789341720.


RibbleValley Networking’s last event of 2015 will be in Brady’s Wine Bar in Whalley on December 1st, from 6pm, of­ fering a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie and networking with local businesses. The event is free, in return a donation for the organisation’s nominated charity, Ribble Valley Food Bank, in the form of either food or money.


Sunday Times gong for top cafe bar


A Whalley cafe bar has been listed in the Sunday Times “Top Restaurants for under £20 a head."It is the second time Benedict’s has received this accolade and it was de­ scribed as serving a “stylish and cosmopolitan brunch”.


East Lancs Hospice lottery


1st: £1000 Mrs Hinks, Read (45150). 2nd: £475 Rollover (58020). 3rd: £100 Mrs Gard­ ner, Rishton (03110). 15 £10 prizes - 75331,05672,02501, 08726,05890,11277,01248, 04092,08750,04363,57856, 41578,47338,03690,80690.


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