The Carrier Pigeon Magazine - May 2015

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Page 10 - Bilsborrow

Page 14 - Film Review Far from the Madding Crowd Page 26 - Travel Review - Union Island Page 30 - Digital Music

Page 44 - Spring into Longridge Feature

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Then the first guy asks, "So where did you go to school?"

"St. Mary's, class of '62" answers the other guy.

A bar is empty except for two patrons.

One of them staggers over to the other and says, "How's it going? Where you from?"

The other guy says "Ireland."

The first drunk says "That's cool! I'm from Ireland too! Let's have a round for Ireland!"

They both drink merrily.

Then the first guy says "So where in Ireland are you from?"

"Dublin."

"Incredible! I graduated in '62 from St. Mary's, too! Let's have a round for St. Mary's!"

Once again, they suck down another round.

Just then, one of the bar regulars walks in and sits at the bar. He asks the bartender, "So what's going on today?"

The bartender answers, "Nothing... The O'Malley twins are drunk again."

"Dublin? Awesome! I'm from Dublin too!

Let's have another round for Dublin!" Once again, they both drink merrily.

H O ME B OA R DIN G F A MIL IE S

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They have all met the strict criteria and are service, particularly through the

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Can you host friendly dogs in your home whilst their owners are away?

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Digs for Dogs Home Boarding Families are very special people. They have all met the strict criteria and are dedicated pet lovers. Many Home boarders are retired people who miss the routine and exercise when they suddenly find themselves without a pet.

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Paddy & Murphy are working on a building site.

Paddy says to Murphy 'Im gonna have the day off, I'm gonna pretend I'm mad!'

He climbs up the rafters , hangs upside down & shouts 'I'M A LIGHTBULB! I'M A LIGHTBULB!' Murphy watches in amazement!

The Foreman shouts 'Paddy you're mad, go home.'

So he leaves the site.

Murphy starts packing his kit up to leave as well.

'Where the hell are you going?' asks the Foreman.

'I cant work in the dark! ' says Murphy.

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Head Butcher at Huntleys Country Stores is a Cut above the rest.......

Tom Wood, the Butchery Manger at Huntleys Country Stores Ltd is announced as one of the five UK Butchers to make the grade for TEAM GB which will compete in the Tri Nations competition in New Zealand later this year. Huntleys Country Stores Ltd at Samlesbury, near Preston is a family owned business with a fully stocked farm shop, restaurant and shopping village. In the farm shop you will find Tom in the Butchery serving up a range of locally sourced meats in various cuts to inspire customers to create tasty dishes. Tom has been the Butchery Manager for six months and in this time he has worked hard to achieve the Gold Standard for the butchery awarded by the national body, EBLEX. This award now means that the Butchery at Huntleys is exceeding the current commercial and legal standards for producing high quality beef and lamb that is fully traceable, assured and accredited. At the tri nations they will be competing against a team of butchers from New Zealand and from Australia and will be required to showcase their skills and innovation in the industry. Katherine Smith, Operations Manager at Huntley’s says; “Huntley’s is a wonderful place brimming with talent..... Huntley’s staff are so proud of Tom Wood and his achievement, we wish him every success for the coming months...”

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Scrub Doggy Dog are proud to announce the opening of our second professional dog grooming salon at Huntley’s.

We are family run with a small team of three. We have a vast amount of experience within the industry so you can be rest assured your hairy friends are in excellent hands.

Here at Scrub Doggy Dog we offer show standard grooms, pet trims, hand stripping and we can also tailor grooms to specific needs.

Visit or phone any of our two salons – a free consultation is given at the beginning of every visit to ensure we provide you with the groom you and your dog require.

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Education News....

Target Tuition will be running mock entrance exams on June 27th and July 4th at the Clitheroe centre. This is the fifth year Target Tuition has run mock test days, providing a valuable experience for children sitting the real test in September. Parents are sent a report after the test to help identify areas pupils need to work on. Target Tuition also provides a 10 week booster course which runs throughout the summer, allowing pupils the chance to keep learning and practising right up to the entrance exam at the end of September.

To find out more information about the mock tests and booster course, visit www.target-tuition.co.uk or call 01200 423018.

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Local Concert.......

Waddington Methodist Church are hosting the 2nd Rossendale Concert Band with music from the shows and popular brass band music.

Its on Saturday 13th June and starts at 7.30pm at Waddington Methodist Church. This is an evening not to be missed.

For all tickets and enquiries call 01200 428470 or 01200 422564

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After being brought up in and around East Lancashire, in January 2003, Darren and Nyreen Turner decided to keep their roots firmly based in the area, by starting a printer supplies business.

Today, the business offers three unique printing services, and a full office supplies range.

Infinity is a unique and ground breaking development, based on inkjet technology and is probably the most cost effective printing solution in the market place for the home, small business, schools and charities, further information is available at www.neverbuyinkagain.com.

Pain Free Printing is based on laser technology and is an excellent low cost laser printing service for small to medium business, schools and other organisation that require the finish and the volume that a laser printer can provide. It is available either in a low fixed monthly fee or as a pay as you go service, much like a mobile phone contract, further information is available at

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MOT Printing Solutions has been developed purely for the automotive industry, specifically for vehicle repair garages that provide their customers with an MOT service. The business has developed a solution that provides all the required IT equipment, installation, training and onsite maintenance, all for an affordable fixed monthly fee, further information is available at

www.motprintingsolutions.com.

Today, the market place is demanding even more convenience, savings and innovation, coupled with the need to provide an even great level of service and to meet this need, Darren & Nyreen have consolidated their operations in to one central operations unit and closed the retail stores.

A significant investment in a new electronic system has been made, enabling customers to place orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.

Any orders placed before 11am on a working day and as long as the items are in stock, will be delivered same day and absolutely free; any orders placed after 11am and as long as the items are in stock will be delivered the next working day, again absolutely free. For further information, please go to

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Opening Hours: Mon - Sat Lunch 11.30am - 1.30pm Dinner 4.30pm - 8pm Friday Lunch 11.30 - 1.30pm Dinner 4.30pm - 8.30pm Sunday - Closed If you are looking for the finest quality fish and chips locally come to Tony's Top Chippy, Longridge.

Here Fresh fish is delivered daily. Tony only uses quality fresh Haddock and you can also order fresh Hake from Mid week onwards. Each piece of fish are freshly prepared, made to order and cooked in front of you.

All chips are freshly prepared on the premises and all fish are cooked in a light crispy batter. The exceptional quality of Tony's fish and chips is down to his top secret batter recipe, fresh produce, experience and high quality oil.

Gluten Free Every Wednesday and Thursday nights you can order Gluten free fish and chips all cooked in separate fryers and even have gluten free vinegar.

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Tony offers a comfortable cafĂŠ to the rear of the shop, diners can enjoy a generous portion of fresh fish and chips on a warm plate with a hot cuppa and free refill.

Kids Meal Deal comes with sweets and drink.

Light Bite Fish and Chips Available (for the smaller appetite) Lunchtime OAP Offer!!!!

OAP's loyalty card available Buy 5 light bite fish and chips and receive your 6th portion free.

Since the food hygiene rating has been introduced Tony's Top Chippy has constantly achieved the highest possible award of 5*

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Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Show

A great family fun day!

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Advance Tickets at Discount Price!!

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