Ribble valley july 2015

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Door 2 Door Northwest was established in 2012 by Michael Hargreaves and Tim Pye.

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The demand for door to door distribution has increased with many leading estate agents across the county using the service. Other notable clients include Preston North End Football Club, British Heart Foundation and Helping Hands. Door 2 Door Northwest have also developed links through local sports sponsorship Preston North End, Accrington Stanley and Read Cricket Club.

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The business started with predominantly leaflets but this has now expanded to magazines,newspapers and other marketing material. The area coverage has also significantly increased covering Hyndburn, Pendle, Blackburn, Preston and now the Fylde coast.

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Getting the message through direct to the client base

Door 2 Door also offer a full range of printing services to offer a complete printing and distribution package.

Door 2 Door Northwest can be contacted by email at info@door2doornorthwest.co.uk or by telephoning 07552636669.

LOW COST PRINTING & DISTRIBUTION OF LEAFLETS & MAGAZINES TO THE LOCAL AREA! We are based in the heart of the Northwest and we offer a professional, reliable leaflet distribution service which is trusted to deliver your marketing material to your target areas.

Wherever you are based in the Northwest we are able to help you with an efficient delivery service that will help your business gain that competitive edge on your rivals...

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Cloudy2Clear Windows – Service With A Smile!

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It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services.

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.

Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’

Cloudy2Clear service the Ribble Valley area & Paul is finding that his approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth

is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense.

I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just

goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Paul a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

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I Didn't, I Chose Fulwood Hall Hospital Maria Pikulski, Wingwalker and Fulwood Hall Hospital patient

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Long, lazy summer days are here! Although the longest day may now have passed, why not check out our excellent local trades people inside your LINK-MAG, and make the most of the great weather by getting those jobs done around the house and garden?

We have a stack of local events for July in our What’s On pages – something for everyone, I’m sure. If you have an open or community event coming up, you can advertise it for free in our next edition.

Lots of new businesses have approached us this month and now feature inside. That means plenty of our advertisers will be busy for weeks ahead, thanks to advertising in LINK-MAG.

Dream Doors Fulwood Hospital Editor’s Page Style Shutters Feature Your voice matters Chorley Flower Show Gardening Where Am I? LINK Cash Ads Reliant New Mayor Bus Buddy Scheme Recipes Kids Puzzle Page Useful Numbers Puzzle Page What’s On Business Index Classifieds Bowland I.T.

If there’s something you would like to see in the magazine then please do get in touch, as we are always looking at ways to improve on what we can offer. After all, it is our readers who have made LINK-MAG the Number One local magazine…

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Shutters the way you want them

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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.

All enquiries will be entitled to a free no obligation survey and estimate for both supplying and fitting.

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Your voice on health & social matters in Lancashire Healthwatch Lancashire is the public voice on health and social care in Lancashire.

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heir role is to listen to patients and members of the public and use this information to influence change within the health and social care system.

You can help to improve services by sharing your stories and recent experiences in any hospitals, GP surgeries, dentists, pharmacies, ambulance services or care homes in Lancashire.

It is their role to ensure the views of the people in8 Lancashire are heard when health and social care services are being planned and provided, and also to signpost residents to information and advice services.

voice to influence, change and improve the quality of local health and social care services.

Find out more by visiting www.healthwatchlancashire.co.uk, Healthwatch Lancashire is an independent call 0300 303 8811 or Email: body, they strive to be a powerful public info@healthwatchlancashire.co.uk.

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Chorley wins medal at Chelsea

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An amazing story of selfless bravery that began in 1943 involving an injured RAF navigator and a courageous group of French people has captured the nation’s attention with Chorley Council winning a silver gilt with its first ever exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

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                                          

      

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   

  

 

 

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   

 

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   

 

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          

    

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GARDENING GARDENING  

Cranesbillgeranium geranium Cranesbill

                             

                             

 

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Thyme Thyme

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Former health service director is new mayor A former health service director and public health champion is Ribble Valley’s new mayor

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orn and brought up a stone’s throw from the famous Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, Bridget Hilton trained as a nurse and midwife at Birch Hill Hospital in Rochdale.

It was during midwifery training that Bridget witnessed the effect of poor social conditions on people’s health and wellbeing, which sparked a lifelong interest in public health. Bridget then undertook further professional training at Bradford University, before working as a health visitor in South Kensington. Two years later, she took up her first management post and spent the rest of her career in health sector management.

After working in London for 10 years, she moved to Guildford in Surrey and in 1981 took up a senior management post with the then Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley District Health Authority.

Following NHS reorganisation, she was appointed to the post of director of operational services with the newly-established Communicare NHS Trust, which became the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Primary Care Trust in 1995, where Bridget was appointed executive director of service provision.

It was at her retirement presentation that former Ribble Valley Borough Council leader Chris Holtom suggested Bridget should stand as a borough councillor and she was duly elected to represent the Waddington and West Bradford in the local elections of 2007.

In 2013, Bridget was appointed chairman of Ribble Valley Borough Council’s health and 14 housing committee and nominated to sit on the statutory health and wellbeing board at Lancashire County Council. She has been a coopted member of the county council’s health scrutiny committee since 2006.

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Bridget has one adult son who lives and works in Manchester. Her mayoress is Mrs Kathleen Hill and her chosen charities are Dementia Care and Macmillan Cancer Support, both for services in Ribble Valley.

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Ribble Valley Borough Council partnership officer Dilys Day said: ‘We developed the Bus Buddy scheme to help older residents get out and about, and meet new people.

Brian’s enthusiasm for the buses and the wonderful places they can access – all for free – is infectious and Bus Buddy is going from strength to strength since being launched last autumn. And the scheme has proved so popular that we are looking for more Bus Buddy leaders to help us extend it into Longridge and villages.’

for a quick briefing session, before setting off on a day trip. Connections to and from Whalley are scheduled into the programme. Upon reaching the destination, participants are free to do as they wish, whether shopping, sightseeing, or walking, before meeting for the return journey.

Forthcoming trips include Preston or Southport on July 22 and Kirby Lonsdale on August 20.

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Forthcoming walks includ Rylstone on July 26 and Grassington via How Gill and Wood Nook on August 30.

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      into a medium sized bowl with the peas, goat’s         www.lovebeetroot.co.uk

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Send listings info@link-mag.co.uk KEY SERVICES Longridge Police Station 01772 782625 (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

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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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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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LONGRIDGE CIVIC HALL

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 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.

Further info at www.rvjazzandblues.co.uk STEPPING OUT - SUNDAY WALKS

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!

RIBBLE VALE FLORAL GROUP

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”

RIBCHESTER AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY

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

www.ribblevalleycrc.com

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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

THIS MONTH UNICORNS & MYTHICAL CREATURES HUNT 1st to 31st July, 11:00am to 3:30pm daily Clitheroe Castle Museum

Families with children will love searching for the Unicorns and Mythical Creatures. How many can you find? Do you think you’ve found them all? Enter our competition for a chance to be the lucky winner. No advanced booking required. Free, included in venue admission price (Adults £4.10, Concessions £3.05, Accompanied Children Free)

For further details contact clitheroecastle@lancashire. gov.uk 01200 424568 www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums

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.

Contact either Jean Holt jeaninwhalley@gmail.com or Pat Ellacott patellacott@btconnect.com for more info THE RIBBLE VALLEY VISUALLY IMPARED GROUP

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

GLASTONFERRET Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2XQ The original outdoor fesitval....indoors. Friday 8pm midnight, Saturday 12pm - 2am and Sunday 12pm - midnight, with acts playing and food and drink available all day. The Saturday night sees the venue open until 2am! With DJs and a post show party.

From 12pm-3pm Saturday and Sunday, there is a live open stage with free entry, featuring open mic acts all afternoon before the event begins. Line Up: Shields, Sweet Deals On Surgery, Doppelganger, New York Tourists, Then Thickens, Kagoule, Rook & The Ravens, Jordan Allan, Seamus Mcloughlin, Pinstripe Pigeon Band, Go Around Captain, Antelopes, Breaking Waves, Jekyll, The Folkestra, Bees Of Burden, Tales Of Two Counties, Billy Bibby, Bear Around Your Neck, Sean Keefe & The Diableros, Mog Stanley, Adam Shaw, The Sweeney Astray, The Porter & May. For further information head to www.theferret.info THE LONGRIDGE BAND MIDSUMMER PROMS CONCERT Saturday 11th July at 7.30pm Longridge Civil Hall An evening of your favourite music culminating in the traditional ‘Last Night of the Proms Finale’, with guest soprano Louise Coupe. Tickets, £8.00, Under 12 Years of Age (accompanied) FREE. Tickets Available from Longridge Post Office, The Conservative Club, Ribble Valley Tyre & Auto Services (01772 784000) or on the door.

THE BEAT-HERDER FESTIVAL 2015 17th to 19th July, 9am daily Gisburn Road, Sawley, Clitheroe, BB7 4LH

Beat-Herder festival is a three day Beatherder festival takes place in Gisburn, Lancashire. The festival is independently funded and has no involvement in corporate organisations, nor does it receive any sponsorship. It is a good festival for Beats and Barminess in Lovely Lancashire. Often compared to Christmas, but much better and brighter! First wave of 2015 acts and information coming soon. Artists Include; Basement Jaxx, Erol Alkan, Mistajam, Parov Stelar Band, Sugarhill Gang & Furious 5 (Feat Melle Mel & Scorpio, The Levellers and many more

www.beatherder.co.uk

BIKER BREAKFAST & BREW 25th July, 9:00am to 12:00pm Knowle Green Congregational Church All bikers are welcome.

For further details contact Chris Okpoti on 01254 878394.

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CLOUDSPOTTING MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 24th to 26th July Stephen Park, Gisburn Forest, Dale Head, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4TS A long summer weekend retreat for a few hundred people organised by a bunch of friends and festival enthusiasts. This year is the 5th event and the third at Stephen Park, Gisburn Forest. A family friendly festival – but by no means family exclusive. Moving to the remote forested location in 2013 enabled the festival to stretch its limbs a little. It encouraged them to develop creative partnerships with other like-minded organisations, helping us deliver a much wider programme of Arts in addition to the eclectic live music schedule that the event has prided itself on. The high proportion of returning attendees has made for an intimate and extremely friendly festival.

Line up includes; Dutch Uncles, The Wave Pictures, The Lovely Eggs, Haiku Salut, The Earlies, Jane Weaver, Ezra Furman and mutch more.

For further information head to www.cloudspottingfestival.co.uk TRACTOR LOVERS Sunday, 26th July, 8:30am West Bradford Village Hall

The Third Annual Pendle Witch Tractor Road Run, a 40 mile drive through the picturesque Ribble and Hodder Valleys starting & ending at West Bradford Village Hall.

Tractors will be assembling from 8.30am with the run starting at 9.30am they are expected to arrive back from 1pm onwards. Refreshments for spectators will be on sale throughout the day.

For entry forms and more information please contact Michael Fox by calling 01200 428706 GYLES BRANDRETH 27th July, 7pm The Grand, 18 York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DL

No matter how eloquently a dog may bark, he cannot tell you that his parents were poor but honest. Only words can do that. Language is power. Words are magic. Whether it’s global domination you’re after - or getting your leg-over on a Friday night without sounding like a sexist pig - you need the right words for the job.

Discover them right here. Join Edinburgh Fringe award winner Gyles - wit and word-meister, former MP and Government Whip, Just a Minute regular, One show reporter, QI, Room 101, Have I Got News For You and Countdown survivor - on an uproarious and unexpected magic carpet ride around the awesome world of words.

Price: £18.50

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

Email hello@thegrandvenue.co.uk 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 28 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!

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

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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 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.

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

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THE MARK LAWRENSON CHARITY GOLF DAY Monday 14th September, from 11am

Leyland Golf Club In aid of the Baby Beat Appeal. Registration and light lunch from 11am, 4 course evening meal with comedian entertainment and competitions throughout the day.

Entrance fee £275 per team. Team Stableford 2 out of 4 scores to count (shotgun start) Handicap limit Ladies 36, Gents 24 (3/4 allowance) For booking contact 01772 524414

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.

Email hello@thegrandvenue.co.uk

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FROM SMASHED PHONE SCREENS TO A COMPLETE COMPUTER OVERHAUL...

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LOCAL BUSINESS WITH WEB-WIDE KNOWLEDGE Originally called Oliver Alcock Computers when launched three years ago, the business has recently rebranded to become Bowland IT Services as the team’s client base and services have grown.

Doubling the office space, the company has now moved to Poors'land Barn which is based in a beautiful Ribble Valley village of Slaidburn.

Since leaving Bowland High School in 2007, Oliver has worked throughout in an IT role providing support to Lancashire County Council schools before working for Ribble Valley Borough Council.

The Poors'land Barn premises have a spacious reception and training area which is used to support the community with training sessions for computer beginners.

Oliver says: “We were grateful to have the opportunity to move into Poors’land Barn.

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“Why leave Clitheroe to purchase supplies? Bowland IT Services provides affordable ink cartridges and toners for printers.” Oliver Alcock

We all know that for many people IT can be a major headache.

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From solicitors to schools, councils to colleges and home users – Bowland IT Services caters for a huge range of clients and their individual needs.

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Owned by award-winning IT expert Oliver Alcock – the company is a member of Help Direct’s Safe Trader Scheme – and is fully insured and CRB certified.

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

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