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Branch Manager Paul Aspin feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps.

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tyleshutters North West was registered in Feb. 2014 and is a sister company to Border Blinds Ltd which was established in the year 2000.

An excellent reputation has been developed in the Ribble Valley and Pendle area over the last fifteen years. However, it was felt that with the increasing public awareness of wooden interior plantation shutters it would be more efficient to establish a separate company dealing exclusively and solely with shutter enquiries.

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Step closer for Clitheroe Market

redevelopment

The proposed redevelopment of Clitheroe Market took a step closer this week after the shortlist of six potential developers was reduced to two.

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esearch into the viability of a redevelopment of the market site was presented to Ribble Valley Borough Council last year.

The selection of a development partner in line with the council’s procurement procedures started and a shortlist of six potential developers was drawn up.

Now the shortlist has been reduced to two, who are currently finalising their submissions.

Colin Hirst, Ribble Valley Borough Council’s head of regeneration and housing, said: ‘The final submissions will be evaluated with a view to making a recommendation to the council’s policy and finance committee in September. We will then select a partner, who will work up a detailed scheme and submit a planning application for a retail-led mixed-

use market development and car park.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring modern retail and leisure facilities to Clitheroe town centre, and the proposed scheme generated strong interest from developers across the country.

‘We expect a planning application will be submitted and approved by next March, with work starting in the summer. We will be holding discussions with market tenants and businesses who may be affected by the proposed redevelopment over the coming months.’

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Residents invited to take the plunge

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Ribble Valley residents are invited to take the plunge in a free new fitness scheme currently making waves across the country

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ibblesdale Pool in Clitheroe is to host Swimtag, which offers swimmers analytical data via a unique wristband.

The Swimtag wristband feeds detailed information from a swimming session to a dedicated web site, featuring a profile page with a colour-coded graph outlining average pace, rest times and stroke rates.

The page includes a swim summary, logs personal best times and training plan progression, and information from Ribblesdale Pool.

Colin Winterbottom, Ribble Valley Borough Council’s culture and leisure services manager, said: ‘A gentle swim can burn over 200 calories in half an hour and a fast front crawl can burn as many calories as an eight-mile run. Swimming can support up to ninety per cent of the body’s weight in water, meaning those with disabilities, injuries or illnesses, such as arthritis, can also take part in sport in a comfortable and safe environment. Swimtag is a valuable aid to swimmers by motivating and encouraging them to reach their goals, and it’s free.’

A recent survey has revealed that 52 per cent of swimmers had been motivated by using Swimtag and 62 per cent said it had helped them improve their swimming.

Further details about Swimtag are available from Ribblesdale Pool on 01200 424825.

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Money Matters

How to haggle for the best deals

By Martin Lewis Haggling isn’t just a skill for market stalls, these days where it really pays is at call centres. And if you’re a Sky customer there’s no better time to put your haggling skills to the test, as some Sky TV customers are facing hikes of over £50 a year.

Yet this isn’t just for Sky. It works for other TV firms, mobile, TV, broadband, breakdown and more.

Last year on my site, I polled over 7,000 people who tried to call-centre haggle, to see how successful they were company by company.

The results are staggering, at Sky 86% succeeded in some form of discount, the AA 84%, TalkTalk 83%, Plusnet 82%, Virgin media 80% and RAC 78%. In other words, for every five people who tried, four got a deal.

And don’t think the amounts are trivial either, here’s just some of the successes people have tweeted me in Sky’s current round of price hikes…

“Just saved £315 a year with a good old haggle with Sky, cheers Martin.”

“Phoned up and in 10 mins it’d knocked £134 16 No change to services or terms. off my bill.

Thank you!”

“Managed to save almost 50% by calling.

Firm but polite with a clear message throughout my call.”

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So don’t be shy, it’s time to tool up and get a haggle on. Here are my top ten tips (but for you, I’ll do it in 9)...

1. Benchmark the best deal.

It’s important to have the factual arsenal. Research the deals, discounts and codes that are available for new customers, as a basis for negotiation. Here’s a quick rundown for each of the main haggle areas.

Digital TV: For example, you can currently get 25% off all Sky TV bundles and £75 bill credit, compare this with what you will be paying. You can use this figure to haggle with Sky or Virgin. See www.mse.me/digitalTV for all the deals. And of course the cheapest digital TV option is Freeview.

It’s a one-off cost of around £20 for a box and there’s no monthly subscription.

Breakdown cover: If you go via a cashback site, you can effectively sign up for basic AA or RAC cover for under £20. See www.mse.me/ breakdown for full best-buys.

Broadband: Here the best deals are all promo offers. A common level is line rent and broadband for £16 a month, plus a £100 high street voucher.

Full best-buys in www.mse.me/broadband.

2. Timing is crucial.

Haggling works best when you’re near or beyond the end of your contract as then they have a real risk you’ll leave. There’s no harm in giving it a try when you’re not, if you struggle then diarise when you’re nearing the end (you can give Sky notice of leaving 31 days before the end of your contract) and call back then.

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Business & Finance 3. The haggling Holy Grail is the customer retention department.

If you’re coming to the end of your contract, or are out of it, then you’re wielding a powerhouse weapon: customer loyalty. If they don’t offer the deal you want, tell them you’re going to leave. This means you get put through to what they externally call “disconnections”, but internally is called “customer retentions”.

There the staff ’s job is to keep you, and they have massively more discretion to offer you deals to do so.

4. Use charm, chutzpah, cheek and a smile.

Aggression or anger will just put their back up.

You’re asking for a discount, and they’re just as much within their right not to give it as you are to leave.

Aim for polite, firm and non-combative.

5. Use the phrases that pay.

You may find that the customer service rep will only offer a small discount at first, but if you don’t agree with the price use phrases like:

n I’ve worked out my monthly budget, and my absolute max is £[insert price here]/month n [TalkTalk/Virgin/BT] can do it for less... n I need to think about it... n I think my husband / wife will go bonkers if I pay that... n It’s still a lot of money... n What’s the very best you can do?

6. Don’t panic if it calls your bluff and says it’ll disconnect you.

Some people worry and get nervous to try this in case they’re disconnected. My easy ‘get out of jail free’ card on this is the phrase: “Hold on, I’ll call you back on that. I’d like to check with my wife/ husband/dog/Aunt Fanny first.”

7. Ask if it can throw in extras.

If it won’t slash the price, see if it can include any extras, like free calls or extra channels, bigger download limits, or one level higher breakdown cover

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If they don’t offer the deal you want, tell them you’re going to leave.

This means you get put through to what they externally call “disconnections”, but internally is called “customer retentions”

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8. If you fail? Try, try and try again.

I’ve heard rumours that different staff members have quotas of how many deals they can do. Even if not true, it feels like that to many. You may have called the wrong person at the wrong time. So call back a few days later and speak to someone else.

This works for many people.

9. Vote with your feet.

If you don’t get what you want and other firms offer the same for less, then you should seriously consider leaving and go grab one of those deals.

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From the left: Christine Grimshaw, managing director of Ribble Valley Homes, Ribble Valley Borough Council’s housing strategy manager, Rachael Stott, and Tom Johnson, neighbourhood coordinator for East Lancashire at Great Places Housing Group.

Affordable homes boost in barrow

Twenty -Eight affordable homes will be up for grabs in Barrow by local residents from October.

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nd a registration event for the new properties will take place at Whalley Methodist Church Hall on Thursday, July 14, from 4.30 to 7pm.

The two and three-bedroom houses will be available on a shared ownership or affordable rented basis at the former Pendle Garage site, now called Barleyfields.

Barleyfields is being developed by North West housing association Great Places Housing Group and affordable home ownership company Plumlife in partnership with Ribble Valley Borough Council.

Shared ownership allows residents to buy from 35 to 75 per cent of a new home and pay rent on the remainder, with the option of increasing their share as their circumstances change.

The council’s housing strategy manager, Rachael Stott, said: ‘We are delighted to have supported this excellent scheme, which will make much-needed high-quality rental and shared ownership properties 18residents with a local connection.’ available to Tom Johnson, neighbourhood coordinator for East Lancashire at Great Places Housing Group, added: ‘Barleyfields will provide new high-quality affordable family homes in a desirable area, where the need for such properties is high. We are pleased to be helping

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local residents get on the property ladder through our sales team, Plumlife.’

The provision of affordable housing is one of the biggest challenges facing Ribble Valley Borough Council, which is working closely with housing partners to address the problem. House prices in the borough are way above the national average and firsttime buyers are being forced out of the communities their families have lived in for generations.

Ribble Valley Borough Council is at the forefront of several housing initiatives, from the provision of affordable properties in partnership with the housing sector to cutting-edge energy efficiency. As well as Barleyfields, shared ownership properties, including one-bedroom apartments, four-bedroom family homes and two-bedroom bungalows, are currently available in Whalley, Billington and at other sites in Barrow.

Anyone interested in a shared ownership or affordable rented property should contact Ribble Valley Borough Council’s housing team on 01200 414567.

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   is ‘Climate Change’.                          However, you don’t         of the UK’s best       the “World’s Longest Running Horticultural Show,”       20  

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   rhododendrons, you can’t get much more iconic than     For plant lovers, in Devon, you’ll find   excellence and innovation so you’ll be sure to learn a                 

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101 NON-Emergency Number to Lancashire Constabulary CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 111 NON-Emergency NHS Medical Advice Number

Send listings info@link-mag.co.uk KEY SERVICES Longridge Police Station 01772 209583 (non-emergency calls) Clitheroe Police Station 01200 443344 (non-emergency calls) Lancashire Fire and Rescue Nelson, 01282 612312 Clitheroe Fire Station 01200 442148 (non-emergency calls) Ribble Valley Borough Council 01200 425111 Citizens Advice Bureau Ribble Valley admin 01200 427336 advice line 01200 4 Water (United Utilities) 0845 746 2200 or 01925 714810 (Textphone 0808 143 0295) Electricity (Electricity Northwest) 0800 195 4141 (Textphone 0800 458 9767) National Grid 0800 111 999 (electricity and gas networks) Environment Agency 0800 807060 (incident reporting) 0845 988 1188 (floodline) (Type Talk 0845 602 6340) Health and Safety Executive 0845 345 0055 HEALTH Clitheroe Community Hospital Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, BB7 4JX 01254 263555 NHS Direct (24hr Service) Tel: 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Samaritans 01524 616666 – 01539 741444 Community Mental Health Team Ribble Valley Healthy Minds Team 01200 420499 Healthwatch Lancashire 0300 303 8811

Branch 01772 433645 Drugs Talk to Frank 0800 776600 East Lancashire Women’s Refuge Association 01282 414130 Heartbeat (Cardiac Rehabilitation/ Support Preston 01772 717147 Hyndburn and Ribble Valley (HARV) Domestic Violence Team 01254 879855 Help Direct 0303 3331021 Mental Health Help Line 0500 639 000 Missing People 0500 700 700 (24hr) Nar-Anon Family Groups 08455 390 193 Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212 National Debt Line 0808 808 4000 National Domestic Violence 0808 2000 247 NHS Stop Smoking Helpine 01524 845145 N.S.P.C.C Child Protection 0808 800 5000 Parent Line Plus 0808 800 2222 Paws for Kids (Pet fostering service for victims of domestic abuse in shelter) 01204 394 842 Ribble Valley Counselling 07929337381 LOCAL SERVICES Household Waste Recycling Centres 0845 0500957 Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net

TRANSPORT Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 County traveline service 0871 200 22 33 Bus services: Transdev Lancashire United 0845 2 72 72 72 Clitheroe Interchange 01200 429832 Clitheroe Train Station 0808 156 1606 Traveline Service 0871 200 22 33 National Express 08717 818 181 National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Northern Rail 0845 600 1159 Transpennine Express 0845 600 1671 Virgin Trains 08457 222 333 The Royal British Legion 0808 802 8080 (Freephone National Number) OFFICIAL BODIES Consumer Advice 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Social Services 01772 254868 Tax Credit Help Line 0845 300 3900 TV Licensing 0300 790 6144

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CHARITY Age UK Ribble Valley 0300 303 1234 Cats Protection Preston 0845 177 0708 Carers Trust 01200 422104 RSPCA National Cruelty Helpline To report a mistreated, neglected, injured HELPLINES 22 Groups 020 7403 0888 or distressed animal call 0300 1234 999.

Al-Anon Family This is a 24 hour service www.al-anonuk.org.uk Alcoholics Anonymous0845 769 7555 RSPCA Lancashire East Branch 6 Saint James’s Street, Burnley, Child Death Help Line 0800 282 986 Lancashire BB11 1NG. T: 01282 437770 Child Line Tel: 0800 1111 RSPCA (Charity Shop) Community Drugs Team 33 Castle Street, Clitheroe BB7 2BT 01257 230452 01200 425176 Cruse Bereavement East Lancs

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RIBBLE VALLEY AREA MAGAZINE

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All listings may be subject to editing and included space permitting. Free listings for local charity events, groups, annual events held at community buildings i.e. churches, centre’s etc, will be included. All other listing may be subject to lineage or space charge. LINK-MAG is not liable for any inaccuracies within the listing supplied.

Send all listings to events@link-mag.co.uk cleaning costs. The Vicarage, Shire Lane Hurst Green,

COMMUNITY RIBBLE VALLEY VISITOR INFORMATION Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 2JT

Opening times Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 5.00pm.

Saturday: 10.00am - 4.30pm

Tel: 01200 425566, Email: tourism@www.ribblevalley. gov.uk. www.visitribblevalley.co.uk CLITHEROE LIBRARY Church Street , Clitheroe , Lancashire, BB7 2DG Opening times; Monday 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 9am - 6pm, Wednesday 9am - 5pm, Thursday 9am - 6pm, Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 4pm, Sunday Closed Tel: 0300 123 6703. Email: clitheroe.library@lancashire. gov.uk, http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries-andarchives/libraries/find-a-library/Clitheroe-library.aspx WHALLEY LIBRARY Abbey Road , Whalley, Clitheroe , Lancashire, BB7 9RS Opening times; Monday 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 9am - 6pm, Wednesday 9am - 5pm, Thursday Closed, Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm, Sunday Closed Tel: 0300 123 6703, whalley.library@lancashire.gov.uk, http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries-and-archives/ libraries/find-a-library/Whalley-library.aspx HURST GREEN ST JOHN’S OLD SCHOOL HALL

The School Hall, originally a Church of England primary school, has been modernised to provide an adaptable and comfortable facility, which is ideal for parties, meetings, christenings and events which require more compact accommodation than a village hall.

Inside there is a meeting room with good lighting and heating, which leads through to a smaller room overlooking fields. It has a kitchen complete with range cooker, toilets, ample car parking, projection facilities and a garden. The maximum capacity of the Hall is about 80 people. The Old School Hall is easily accessible from Whalley, Clitheroe, Ribchester and Preston.

24 Hire cost and conditions: Hire sessions are split into mornings, afternoons and/or evenings. Cost per session is as follows; • £35.00 to Church membership and villagers, • £40.00 otherwise, • £50.00 to professional bodies A deposit of £25.00 will be required when booking, payable by cheque to ‘St Johns Old School Charity’ The deposit will be additional to the above fees and will be returned only if the hall is left clean, tidy and undamaged, otherwise it will be retained to offset the

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Clitheroe BB7 9QR. Telephone: 01254 826686, Website: www.hurst-green.co.uk/?page_id=153 CLITHEROE ST MARY’S CENTRE

At the heart of Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley community. We are the leading established, inclusive and accessible Community and Arts venue, serving Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley. If you need somewhere to hold an event or meeting, stage a show or private function, as a “one off” or a regular occurrence, then we have the space for you. The hall is available to hire for a variety of uses and is well located in the centre of Clitheroe.

St Mary’s Centre, Church Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 2DG. Telephone: 01200 425522. Email: information@ clitheroecentre.co.uk, www.clitheroecentre.co.uk THE PLATFORM GALLERY

The Platform for Contemporary Craft in Lancashire.

Come and marvel at the unparalled quality of talent as you step inside the inviting glass doors of the Platform Gallery, set in the heart of historic Clitheroe.

This old converted train station provides an airy and contemporary backdrop to some marvellous and superbly co-ordinated exhibitions that you would expect to see in the bigger city art galleries. As the only one of its kind in the North West the Platform Gallery has an emphasis on high quality and original craftwork made in Britain. Providing up to 4 creative exhibitions per year, showcasing solo, group and themed displays and an ever-changing craft shop.

Platform Gallery and Visitor Information Centre, Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2JT. Tel: 01200 425566 www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/info/200303/platform_gallery RIBBLE VALLEY ARTS TRAIL

A flurry of first-rate art galleries and exhibition spaces have opened in the area in recent years and the Ribble Valley is also home to some outstanding public art projects, such as the Clitheroe Castle Labyrinth and Ribble Valley Sculpture Trail. At 300 square miles, most of which is in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Ribble Valley offers peaceful and panoramic views as well as plenty of inspiration for creative minds and art enthusiasts.

The Ribble Valley Arts Trail is putting visual arts in the Ribble Valley on the map and it is hoped the trail will expand in the future to include other art forms and exhibition spaces.

Platform Gallery, Clitheroe (01200 425566) | ribblevalleyartstrail@gmail.com www. ribblevalleyartstrail.co.uk

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Max capacity 440, Seated capacity 350, Kitchen, Onsite carpark max cars 200

Longridge Civic Hall, Willows Park Lane, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3HJ. Telephone: 01772 780607, Email: longridgesec@gmail.com, www. longridgetowncouncil.com/civic-hall-and-gym.html THE RIBBLE VALLEY ARTS ALLIANCE

The aim of the Ribble Valley Arts Alliance (RVAA) is to promote local artists, organisations and venues, and to improve community participation in creative and cultural activities across all sectors.

The Ribble Valley Arts Alliance supports artists and organisations to network and work in partnership, on a wide range of events and activity’s. With the key aim of benefiting local people and to raise the profile of Ribble Valley arts to a wider audience. These include artists networking and promotional events, performances, joint marketing, visual arts exhibitions, discussion groups and the development of the RVAA website www. ribblevalleyarts.org Are you a Ribble Valley resident or business and want to be included on the site? Contact Arts Development for an application form and/or information on the free web directory and what’s on listings.

Email: arts.development@ribblevalley.gov.uk, Telephone: 01200 425566, Fax: 01200 414556 Platform Gallery, Station Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2JT CHATBURN VILLAGE HALL

The hall was gifted to the village in 1948 with the parish council being the holding trustees. It is run by a separate committee who are the management trustees.

The ground floor consists of an L shaped room capable of holding 40 people seated, there is a small but basic kitchen, two WCs one of which is fitted for disabled use.

Downham Road, Chatburn. Telephone: 01200441185, Email: jfkridgway@btinternet.com. www.chatburnvillage. org.uk/Village_hall.html CLITHEROE MARKET

The market is located a short distance from the Train station and Bus station (Clitheroe Interchange) and is in the heart of Clitheroe town centre. There is a pay and display car park directly next to the market.

Clitheroe Market is open the following days: Tuesday 9.00am - 4.00pm Thursday 9.00am - 4.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm (Retail Market Cabins only on Thursday 9.00am 4.00pm) Antique/Flea Market on a Friday open all year round, including Bank Holidays.

Car park ; 70 space Car Park adjacent to the Market.

See Market car park for prices and information.

GRINDLETON PAVILION

Grindleton Pavilion opened in 2012 and provides a modern community hall and meeting room-an ideal venue for all sorts of events. It is particularly popular for family parties, christenings and children’s parties as the doors from the hall open straight onto the enclosed children’s play area. The facilities are also ideal for meetings, large or small, and the main hall has state of the art projection and sound facilities.

Details of the Pavilion, including photos and hire charges, can be seen on Grindleton Village website www.grindleton.org, contact details: email grindletonpavilion@gmail.com or phone 07805 714217

REGULAR EVENTS THE TOLKIEN TRAIL - IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF LORD OF THE RINGS & THE HOBBIT AUTHOR, J.R.R. TOLKIEN

Walk in the footsteps of author J.R.R. Tolkien who regularly stayed at Stonyhurst College in the Ribble Valley. This walk explores the richly beautiful surrounding that inspired him and a number of names occur in ‘The Lord of the Rings’. Hurst Green, Hurst Green is

8km /5miles west of Clitheroe and 15km/91/2 miles north east of Preston on the B6243. There is limited car parking in the village. Buses running between Clitheroe, Whalley and Preston serve Hurst Green. For details, contact Traveline on 0870 608 2 608. For details on the trail Tel: 01200 425566 CLITHEROE RAMBLERS

Cover the heart of the Ribble Valley, with the Forest of Bowland AONB on our doorstep, both east and west! The Yorkshire Dales, Arnside and Silverdale and the Pennines are all only a short distance away and are frequently visited. Clitheroe Ramblers are a very active and friendly Group, have over 250 members, over 120 walks per year and are fortunate in having nearly 50 leaders. We are always delighted to welcome new members. Weekend Walks are every Saturday or Sunday, Tuesday Walks and Wednesday Evening Walks.

We meet at Chester Avenue car park in Clitheroe for all walks except Wednesday evening walks, which meet at the start of the walk. Chester Avenue car park is behind the train station and Interchange (SD741421). We encourage walkers to meet at Chester Avenue to share cars and to give lifts to people without cars. If you wish to go direct to the start of the walk, please contact the leader to confirm details.

www.clitheroeramblers.co.uk Email: membership@clitheroeramblers.co.uk

CLITHEROE COLLECTORS MARKET AND CAR BOOT SALE

Collectors Market and Car Boot Sale. Open EVERY Sunday come rain or shine. Established 1989. Indoor and Outdoor stalls and spaces from just £15. Room for 400 stalls. Good buying. Good selling. Great facilities.

Tables to rent or bring your own. Gates open 6.00am in summer 7.00am in winter. No need to book just turn up.

Salthill Industrial Estate, Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, BB7 1QW. T: 01253 782828. www.hoylespromotions.co.uk RIBBLE VALLEY SENIORS FORUM

The forum provides a voice for all older people living within the Ribble Valley, anyone is welcometo attend, but the group is particularly keen to involve those aged 50+. Members are unpaid and therefore passionate about the voluntary work they are committed to in the community. We feel that personal experience is vital in understanding the problems and difficulties with which the older generation is faced. We have a good working relationship with many older people’s organisations but are entirely independent and non-political. The Forum meets about every 6 weeks in different locations, and usually has an interesting speaker. Our meetings are open to all - come along and meet new people, and help to make a diffference. The group meets at various locations around the Ribble Valley. Charges are a contribution to the lunch.

Contact: davidc.white@btopenworld.com www.ribblevalleyseniors.org

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RIBBLE VALLEY JAZZ & BLUES CLUB

RIBBLE VALE FLORAL GROUP

Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues’ mission is to promote and develop the cultural, economic and social benefits of Jazz & Blues music to individuals and communities in the North West from its base in Clitheroe and Ribble Valley.

We are creating a thriving Jazz & Blues community involving both musicians and fans in planning and developing Jazz & Blues appreciation and participation.

We work collaboratively with voluntary, public and private sector organisations who have a mutual interests in promoting the cultural, economic and social assets of Clitheroe & Ribble Valley.

Do you want an evening out with a difference? If so, then try our friendly welcoming group.We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month (except July and December) at 7-30 in St Andrew’s Church hall, Ashton PR2 1HR: junction of Blackpool/Tulketh Road, for floral demonstrations by talented and entertaining demonstrators. So why not join us for an enjoyable evening of flowers, fun and friendship, with a chance to win one of the fabulous arrangements in the raffle. All this for £40-00 a year for members, £6-00 per visit for visitors. We warmly welcome visitors and new members.

For further details contact Bernice 01772 494141”

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RIBCHESTER AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY

Further info at www.rvjazzandblues.co.uk

Location: Platform Gallery AT14:00, Cost: Free, Gentle pace. One to one and a half miles. About one hour

For further details contact 01200 414484

DIABETES UK RIBBLE VALLEY GROUP

One of over 350 voluntary groups situated throughout the UK. Our goal is to provide support and educate people living with diabetes, as well as their family, friends and anyone else who is interested in knowing more about diabetes. We encourage those interested to attend our group meetings which are a welcoming and social environment for people to discuss diabetes and its effects. Support and companionship are some of the simplest yet most important aspects of living with diabetes - this is why our group exists and we want to help in any way that we can.

Group meetings are held on the second Monday of every month at: Clitheroe Rugby Club, Littlemoor Road, Clitheroe, commencing at 7.30pm - refreshments available and transport provided if needed. www.ribble-valley.diabetesukgroup.org THE RIBBLE VALLEY SUB-AQUA CLUB (RVSAC)

The 0594 branch of the BSAC (British Sub-Aqua Club).

We train and dive using the latest BSAC standards and currently have 36 diver members. The club meets socially Thursday from 9:00pm at the Clitheroe

Conservative Club, Castle Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2BT

and some come following an evening ‘pool’ training session at the Ribblesdale Pool, Edisford Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3LA (8.45 to 9.45) What benefits do you get from joining RVSAC? Apart from the organised dive trips throughout the year, monthly training and experience dives, free air fills, use of our fantastic 5.8 metre Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) / equipment and the crazy social life connected with RVSAC - absolutely nothing!

www.rvsac.org, Email: info@rvsac.org

RIBBLE VALLEY CYCLING AND RACING CLUB As one of Preston’s foremost cycling clubs, we have a tradition of providing cycling opportunities for people of all ages for nearly 60 years. Whether you’re an experienced rider, or someone who wants a leisurely hobby to take part in, we’re sure to have something for you. The club currently has about 150 members and the cycling activities we take part in include Road Racing, Time Trialling, Mountain Biking, Weekly Club Runs, Social Rides, Touring, Audax, Sportives, Track Riding at the Velodrome, Training Rides, Spinning 26 Cyclo Cross, and more. Information about Ribble Valley Cycling Club membership including costs and benefits, can be found on our website. If you feel Ribble Valley Cycling Club is for you, or if you want some more information, please contact us via our website. We look forward to welcoming you as a member!

Ribchester Amateur Theatrical Society perform plays and pantomimes in the village of Ribchester, Lancashire.

The society enjoys large audiences from all over the North West and prides itself on producing high quality productions. Our aim is to encourage new members to join the society either in a back stage capacity or as a performer. New members of all ages are welcome from Ribchester and the surrounding villages in the Ribble Valley. We perform in the Ribchester Parochial Hall and our productions usually start at 7.30pm. Tickets are £6 for adults and £3.00 for children.

Email: ribrats@yahoo.com, Facebook: RibchesterAmateur-Theatrical-Society ROTARY CLUB OF CLITHEROE

The Rotary Club of Clitheroe is one of 34,000 Rotary clubs throughout the World, and the 50+ members of our club are amongst 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide. In the UK there are approximately 1,800 clubs and 50,000 Rotarians – men and women, young and not so young, from all walks of life. The Rotary Club of Clitheroe meets every week, usually Thursday lunchtime (but occasionally in the evening) to enjoy friendship, network, plan and undertake projects that will benefit the lives of others.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of people in our local community and throughout the world.

www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=1150 CLITHEROE PARISH CHURCH AMATEUR OPERATIC & DRAMATIC SOCIETY

We are a society whose aim is to provide live entertainment in Clitheroe and enjoy ourselves in the process. We have two regular productions during the year which are a Musical in February and a Play in October.

The Society operates under the umbrella of Clitheroe Parish Church but we are open to all and would like to extend a very warm welcome to anyone who would like to join the team and help with our productions. We are always looking for people to help out in all departments – acting, singing or dancing – building sets or painting scenery – helping with lighting or props – selling tickets or making tea. We meet to rehearse and perform at St. Marys Centre, which is at the top of Church Brow, across from Clitheroe Parish Church. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm when we are preparing for a show. (usually October to February for the musical and August to October for the play)

Whether you want to be involved throughout the year or just during show weeks, please send us an e-mail or come along to one of our rehearsals at St. Mary’s Centre and say hello. Or if you prefer to give us a call, ring Brian, our Chairman, on 01254 248679. Don’t be shy, give us a try! www.thopera.co.uk

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KNIT AND NATTER

All levels welcome, friendly advice and guidance is at hand if needed. A small group all different levels and ages meet between 2-4pm every Thursday at the café.

While knitting we natter about all sorts of topics!

Potters Barn, The Old Barn, Church Street, Ribchester, PR3 3YE. Tel: 01254 878431. www.potters-barn.com, info@potters-barn.com WHALLEY ART GROUP

Multi media painting group. Meets on Wednesdays during term time at Whalley Old Grammar School.

Info: Jean Holt jeaninwhalley@ gmail.com WHALLEY LIFE DRAWING GROUP

Meets every Tuesday evening in term time at Whalley Village Hall. We meet at 6.30pm and draw between 7pm and 9pm. Adult beginners and experienced artists are equally welcome.

THIS MONTH CLITHEROE FOOD FESTIVAL Sat 5th August Clitheroe Town Centre

Showcasing the best of Ribble Valley and Lancashire’s Food and Drink produce. Clitheroe Food Festival is a family focused event, which includes a large food and drink producers market, live cookery demonstrations by local and top named chefs from Lancashire, children’s food oriented activities, historical displays, farming and countryside representation; explanining how consumers buying local food and drink produce affects the countryside; live entertainment and much much more. Since the first Food Festival in 2011, the Festival has increased in popularity in the last few years and has also been listed in the Top Ten UK Food Festivals by the national media!

Contact either Jean Holt jeaninwhalley@gmail.com or Pat Ellacott patellacott@btconnect.com for more info

www.clitheroefoodfestival.com, info@clitheroefoodfestival.co.uk

THE RIBBLE VALLEY VISUALLY IMPARED GROUP

CHARITY PIANO RECITAL Tuesday August 11th, 7.30pm The Centre @ Halton, Low Rd, Halton, Lancaster, Lancashire LA2 6NB As part of a Land’s End to John O’Groats charity cycle, prize winning pianist Edward Pick will be giving a concert recital. The programme will include popular works by Schubert, Chopin and Debussy.

Tickets are only £8, which will include refreshments.

Funds raised are for the Multiple Sclerosis Society and can also be donated through www.justgiving. com/EdwardPick. For information on his career as a pianist, see www.edwardpick.com.

Bookings through: lejog@edwardpick.com or on tel: 07510 247009

Every Monday evening at St. Michael and St. Johns social centre, Lowergate, Clitheroe. 7:30pm start. On the second and fourth Wednesday of every month its a day out to places of interest

Contact 01254 246772 for further information

MELLOR BROOK & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE 7 Whalley Road, Mellor Brook, Blackburn, BB2 7PR Mondays: Toddlers, Zumba, Brownies, Pilates, Ukulele for Beginners. Tuesdays: Computer Club, Women’s Institute, Yoga. Wednesdays: Age UK Exercise Class, Beavers, Somatics, Whist. Thurdays: Thursday Club, Ancestry Club, Cubs & Scouts. Fridays: Dates available for private functions. Saturdays: Dates available for private functions. Sundays: Dates available for private functions. Tel: 07436 271153, Email: rachaelvcalvey@ hotmail.com, www.mellorbrook.org FLOWER CLUB Whalley and District Flower Club meet on the 2nd Thursday each month (apart from July and August) at St. Michael & St. John’s Social Centre, Lowergate.

CLITHEROE, BB7 1AG. We are a very friendly bunch of people who gather to watch expert demonstrators who style flowers into amazing arrangements while they relate tales that entertain and amuse us. Come and join us, buy a raffle ticket and maybe win a stunning arrangement to take home. Membership £34 per year, while visitors are £6 including refreshments.

We do hope you will come and visit. For further details contact our Chairperson Carole 01282 772143.

LUNCHTIME LIVE JAZZ FRIDAYS @ THE GRAND At The Grand Theatre, York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DG from 12:00 - 14:00. Cost: £12. Weekly lunchtime jazz sessions at The Grand each Friday - bringing excellent local & regional bands to Clitheroe in the best possible theatre environment. Watch The Grand web site for variations. The only weekday lunchtime jazz session in the North West! A relaxed environment with lunch (one course meal) included in the £12 admission alternative lower cost admission and chance to get drinks and snacks. www.thegrandvenue.co.uk

SUMMER CRAFT SUNDAY Sunday 23rd August, 11am until 4pm Scorton Village Hall After the success of last year’s inaugural event, Summer Craft Sunday returns. Come and see wonderful art and craft created by artists across Lancashire. Around 18 artists will be showing and selling their work at the fair and there will be a pop –up vintage tearoom to enjoy some lovely homemade tea and cake. Summer Craft Sunday will be showcasing work including beautiful upcycled furniture, ceramics, handpainted lampshades, textiles, jewellery, printmaking and painting.

Admission is free and this is a great opportunity to meet the artists, see a range of art and craft made by talented Lancashire artists. All welcome.

For more details visit our website www. hopefulandglorious.co.uk or get in touch at hello@ hopefulandglorious.co.uk U2-2 29th August, 7pm The Grand, 18 York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DL

U2-2 are the world’s longest running U2 tribute show.

Formed by current members in 1992, the band have toured for 23 years, across three continents. Past shows include Dublin’s Point Depot (now O2 to over 7000 people) and London’s Under the Stars (where the band played to over 7000 people). Over the last few years, the band have been hired as look-a-likes (by Blackberry) and performed twice during the 2012 Olympics. They are currently gigging across the UK with their new show, playing the touring set that accompanied the fans’ favourite Joshua Tree album, between 1987-88. So relive the magic of the Joshua Tour, complete with look and period correct set-list. The show will feature songs rarely

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heard by U2 fans and some songs rarely played at all, including Hawkmoon 269 and Exit. It is over 20 years since the band last performed this show and The Grand in Clitheroe will be part of these special dates. U2 2, as seen on BBC1, ITV1, RTE, SKY. Tickets £10 adv.

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www.thegrandvenue.co.uk, Telephone (01200) 421599.

Email hello@thegrandvenue.co.uk BROUGHTON FLOWER, HORTICULTURAL & CRAFT SHOW Saturday 5th September, 11.45 am St. Martin’s Hall, Broadway, Fulwood, PR2 9TH Entries are welcome for a wide range of interests, including flowers, vegetables, plants, produce, confectionery, handicrafts, art and photographs, as well as classes for children.

For full details, please visit our website at www. broughtonshow.com SLACK ALICE & SOLID ROCK 19th September, 7pm The Grand, 18 York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DL

Well seasoned night of regional rock featuring the long established Slack Alice, fronted by founder and singer Cliff Stocker and featuring an experienced line-up of musicians including Colin Redmond and Chris Preston (guitars), Liam Barber (drums) and Alan Sagar (bass).

This double-bill also features Ribble Valley band Solid Rock, who return to The Grand for the first time since they debuted three years ago. Tickets £7.50 adv

www.thegrandvenue.co.uk, Telephone (01200) 421599.

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Phone: 0800 689 0099 FREE from landline 01200 446144 www.bowlandit.co.uk Email: info@bowlandit.co.uk @bowlandit Advertise your business call 0800 970Bowland 7687 orTechnologies email info@link-mag.co.uk

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l 2 year warranty on all repairs

MULTIPLE DROP OFF REPAIR CENTRES LOCALLY

l Official manufacturer parts used

l Authorised and regulated by iTechnician (the leading UK phone repair network) l Multiple drop off and collection points available local to you

l FREE heavy duty tampered glass protector (for limited time only)

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0800 689 0099 Unit 7, Poors’land Barn Business Centre, Clitheroe, BB7 3AE.

Phone: 0800 689 0099 FREE from landline 01200 446144 www.idropoff.co.uk Email: info@idropoff.co.uk Bowland Technologies

@bowlandit