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EDITORS LETTER Hello and welcome to issue 125 of The Carrier Pigeon Magazine.

As we step into spring, we look forward to lighter evenings and warmer weather. We celebrate Mothers Day on Sunday 27th March, so don’t forget to treat your mum to something special. We have lots of local companies inside this magazine to help you with that perfect gift. So on to our March issue, Charles Murphy tells us all about his trip to New York, Catherine Finch writes about the Fire at the Cavendish Club many moons ago. We have lots of vouchers and offers in this issue, so please use local and support your community wherever possible. Please contact us should you wish to advertise. Our next delivery starts from 13th April 2022 and artwork from 5th April 2022. For all advertising and leaflet delivery enquiries please contact us on. To advertise: please contact us on: 01254 492088 / 07824553790 / infocpmag@gmail.com.

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Stones Young Sales & lettings Hotpod Yoga Crafty Vintage Home Improvements

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STONES YOUNG SALES & LETTINGS At Stones Young Sales & Lettings, taking care of their clients sits hand-in-hand with the all important facts and figures when it comes to selling your property.

Local estate agent Stones Young live and breathe their motto - service you deserve from people you can trust.

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Topping the charts when it comes to selling property in the area looks to come as standard nowadays for the rapidly growing firm. Last year alone, they sold an impressive 35% more than any agent in Blackburn, whilst their new Clitheroe office is gaining real traction in the Ribble Valley.

Maintaining standards and customer service through this hectic spell is clearly of paramount importance - a trait that has certainly not gone unnoticed. Following picking up their FOURTH British Property Award in as many years for Blackburn, Stones Young have now been earmarked by the national awards committee for a Gold Award covering the whole of Lancashire! Created by a dedicated team of previous estate agency owners, the British Property Awards judge agents who meet a strict set of criteria over a number of months to ensure continuity and stability and only award those who meet the high standard.

VOUCHER FOR LOOM LOFT ON COMPLETION OF YOUR SALE!* To celebrate their partnership with Loom Loft (Furniture & Interiors), Stones Young are offering a £250 voucher to spend putting the final touches to your new home with the completion of every sale!*

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There is a £5 refundable deposit to book a class, all receipts will be gifted to St Catherine’s hospice.

Hotpod Yoga is a one of a kind experience that caters to all levels from beginners to longtime practitioners through its adaptable vinyasa-based flow. Beyond yoga, it is a multi-sensory affair and a true escape

from the chaos that is life. As soon as you enter,

you feel transported to another realm with a low purple hue, rhythmic beats, aromatic scents and the piece de resistance... the 37-degree heat. You really have to try it for yoursel( everyone is welcome!

Ribble Valley residents Ian and Anita bring a wealth of experience with them to the new studio. Ian has a degree in Sports and Recreation Studies and is a qualified sound healer, whilst Anita has been teaching yoga for over three years as AnitaYogalife in the Ribble Valley, she first came across Hotpod Yoga after trying a class in London. "I was forever seeking relief from injuries and back aches. I had tried gyms and yoga classes before, which really

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worked but I was never a fan of large studio mirtors and I was getting tired of feeling self conscious in class. At Hotpod Yoga I had such a different experience - it was great to be welcomed and greeted by a friendly face. I could be mysel( not worry about how I look or performed in class.

There has been no turning back and opening our own Hotpod Yoga studio in the Ribble Valley was not a difficult decision. We can't wait to share this unique experience with the community:' Following the free classes for the opening weekend on the 12-13th March, an intro offer with ro days of unlimited yoga for £15 will be available. Anyone that falls in love with the post -class 'Hotpod feeling' will then be able to choose from a range of attendance options to

suit them -including a single class for £12, a 5-class pass for £55 or memberships from £39 a month. To open with, the studio will offer over 18 hot yoga classes a week bookable via https://hotpodyoga.com/studios/ribble-valley /

and some alternative non heated classes, including: pregnancy yoga, mums and baby yoga: gentle yoga; Yoga and Gong Bath Meditations these can be booked https://www.anitayogalife.com/book-online.

Anita is a Lancashire lass and grew up in Blackburn, whilst Ian has moved here from London and has fallen in love with the luscious landscape. "It goes without saying that Lancashire is a beautiful place to live, a hidden gem in the north of England. You can never get fed up with exploring the area, and no doubt is a large part of what makes the people here so happy. We have decided to live our dream and bring something we love to share with our community. To book class, register on the webpage below and go to schedule and select a class to book online.

To find out more contact ribblevalley@hotpodyoga.com

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across the great divide...

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE:

Across the Great Divide Good afternoon and a warm welcome from a cold and frosty Penwortham. One of the strange feelings about writing in our magazine is that I never really know what the reader thinks. However, sometimes it is easy to come to a conclusion, for as I set sail on this particular venture, I can immediately call to mind another ‘crazy’ idea undertaken by the Murphy family just two weeks ago. Some of you may recall that my youngest son works and lives in New York. Over the past two years, since January 2020 to be exact, we had not met in person. Just after last Christmas, he came home on a flying visit! But then he had to return to New York. In early February, he told me that he was going to marry his partner of the past ten years in New York, and he wanted my wife Yvonne and I to join him.

confusion at check-in at the Airport. Then, gentlemen please note, what does your beloved need for a short trip to the USA – don’t ask! We flew with Aer Lingus (I am sure there are many alternatives) and arrived at JFK. Immediately we were assailed by ‘taxi drivers’ offering us transport to our hotel, and in one case at twice the average fare. However, we found a reasonable fare, and off we went to New York on a twenty mile trip In a HUGE Chevrolet. I think we could have seated most of the Ribble Valley inside! Our hotel was quaint, even ‘English? A porter, in top hat and tails greeted us and made us feel very welcome. It was now 6pm local time, which is 11pm GMT. After a drink in the hotel bar ( absolutely extortionate prices eg 10 dollars for a small beer) with my son and his partner, we decided to visit a local ‘ diner ‘ for a snack. I ordered Beefburger and fries, and Yvonne asked for a sandwich and fries. We were provided with enough food to resolve malnutrition throughout the third world!! If the Americans have weight problems, I am not surprised, and our coffee cup was replenished over and over again! Finally, we staggered to the hotel at about 10pm aka 3am GMT. Very tired! And on to day two - the wedding day. Breakfast in the hotel was excellent- a bowl of porrage with honey and raisins, two slices of toast with jam and marmalade and as much coffee as you wished for only fifteen dollars! Did I tell you about the statutory ‘gratuities’- an extra 20% on your bill- with tip if you wished to do so. After the ceremony, we walked down to Central Park on a beautiful Spring morning.

Warm temperature and lots of people enjoying themselvesa real sight to see in the midst of gigantic sky scrapers!

There was even some young people skating on an artificial ice rink. Wonderful! Then across the road for a fabulous Wedding Breakfast in a well known restaurant – champagne included.

Tell you more next time – do not forget to tip!

And so the chaos started! Problem number one was that only one person would be allowed to witness the ceremony, because of Covid restrictions in the United States. Problem resolved- the mother of his Partner, Andy, would be that person. Next, travel!!! oh dear- the USA has severe restraints and we had to undertake an Antigen test some twenty four hours before our flight. Fortunately we found a Centre in Preston. One very useful hint- download the ‘VERifly’ app. It cuts out all the

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Affectionately named after Helen’s daughter Isabelle, Izzy Wizzy Gifts is an online home decor and gift shop selling a variety of unique homeware and handpicked gifts. Offering everything from ornaments to clocks, planters to photo frames, vases to candles . . . and, of course, seasonal ranges too – all sourced from various suppliers from across the country.

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