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beautiful garden 35 artists bring exhibits to heart of Bowland


From theleft, Director of HigherEducation Quality PaulKellett,Vice-PrincipalTracyStuart,PrincipalDrThomas Moore, Chairman andVice-Chariman of Corporation Board Sir BillTaylor and Phil Watson, Directorof Business De­ velopment and External Engagement Nicola Clayton .Student Union President Nicola Marsden-Clark,and Director of Workhouse Marketing Martin Meadows,.


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Links between a Ribble Val­ ley company and Blackburn College have been praised for helping to boost student job' prospects. Ribehester-based Work-


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Agency for Higher Education (QAA), which monitors the quality of education at univer­ sities and colleges'across the country, praised the college for developing students’ job prospects by placing employ­


ers, including Workhouse Cre­ ative Marketing, at the heart of the curriculum. The report commended


the College for focusing on “vocationally relevant pro­ grammes that meet the needs of students and employers in key areas such as finance, marketing, leadership and management, and in high employment sectors such as teaching, public services, health and social care”. Martin Meadows, Direc­


tor of Workhouse Creative Marketing, said the college’s approach was invaluable in helping businesses to devel­ op and train their future work­ force: “I am a great believer that when colleges and busi­


nesses work together with a clear understanding of each other’s priorities, great part­ nerships can be developed. “The relationship we have


with Blackburn College is one where students come to our design agency on a weekly ba­ sis to work on live briefs in a dedicated studio. “This real life experience


enables the student to add a new dimension to their learn- ingwhilstenablingmetospot potential new talent. You re­ ally can see students grow and gain in confidence through this process developing em­ ployability skills. We were pleased to have been part of the QAA review and enjoyed being part of the process.”


New group offers support for sufferers of myeloma


Anewsupportgrouphasbeen set up to help people who suf­


fer from myeloma, a rare can­ cer of the white blood cells. The Blackburn Myeloma


Group also covers the Rib­ ble Valley and meets every two months at Wilpshire Golf Club.


The support group, set up


with the backing of Myeloma UK, hopes to benefit patients, families and carers by provid­


ing emotional support, friend­ ship and relief from isolation. “We wish to offer the


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phere,” said spokesman John Blackman. Myeloma, also known as


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A beautiful six-acre woodland garden in the heart of Bow- land will be the backdrop for the second year of “Art in the Garden”, now an annual event.


Last year over 1,250 peo­


ple visited over aglorious May weekend. Ceramic artist Jan Lord is


once again opening the gates of her idyllic tree-lined gar­ den to 35 talented artists who will exhibit and sell their work during the event on May 9th and 10th. Visitors will be able to me­


ander through glorious sur­ roundings while viewing the varied artwork and sit down to a cup of tea and a cake. Jan, whose own distinc­


tive work with clay conveys her passion for the animals she studies from her studio window, has invited the art­ ists to exhibit their work in marquees around the garden. This will include paintings,


drawings, ceramics, jewellery, wood turning and furniture, handmade bags, glass, iron­ work, textiles and a master stone waller. There are 12 new artists


this year, in an aim to keep the event fresh for visitors a selection process allows new talent an opportunity to dis-. play their work The garden was estab­


lished by Jan’s parents in the 1970s and has opened several times over the decades under theNationalGardensScheme. Spring Bank nestles in a


wooded valley in the heart of Bowland, an area of outstand­ ing natural beauty.


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A Chinese terracotta warrior re-created byCerisJones,oneofthe35 artists exhibiting at Art in the Garden’ on May 9th andlOth.


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ist rhododendrons, magnolias and a fine collection of special­ ist trees. In order to prepare the


garden for the event, Jan has been working with her brother and father to re­ pair hundreds of steps as well as ensuring the lawns, beds and bridges are all in good shape. Jan said: “Opening the gar­


den is a huge task, with over 375 steps to repair and main­ tain, as well as four bridges, lawns and beds to prepare.


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The next meeting of the Hyndburn & Ribble Valley Parkinson’s Support group is this Sat­ urday (May 2nd) from 11-30 am to 1 pm in the Supper Room at Accrington Town Hall (lift access is available). Lighthouse Tai Chi will give a talk and demonstration of the benefits of Tai Chi for people with Parkinson’s. There is a Jacob’s Join lunch and a warm welcome for anyone affected by Parkinson’s, either themselves or family, friends and carers.


Benefits of Tai Chi talk for You could win £9,000 prize Parkinson’s Support Group in hospice lottery draw A whopping £9,000 is up for grabs as the


- secondprizerolloverjackpotin tomorrow’s weekly drawfor the East Lancashire Hos- piceLottery. It grows by£25oeachweekun-


’ til it is won. Last Friday’s £1,000 first prize was won by Mrs Pickup, of Darwen, and the £100 third prize by Mrs Lavery, of Black­ burn. Afurther 15 lucky players each won £10 cash prizes. To join the East Lancashire hospice lottery call Gill on 01254 733416.


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artists this year in an aim to keep the event fresh’


annual event I have man­ aged to open a further area of around one acre of woodland with new steps and clearance allowing peo­ ple access once again.” A r t in the


Garden is open 11am - 5pm. Adults £4, un­


der 14s free. Dogs on leads are permitted and Refreshments available. More details on Facebook


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