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AREA MAGAZINE 20,000 Copies Per Month We find ourselves with our last edition of 2015. It’s been another great year!

We would like to thank all our readers, contributors and advertisers.

You are all aware that LINK-MAG reaches more doors than any other local media. Our place in the community means that we can reach out to more people than ever to make sure this Christmas is enjoyed by all, however you celebrate it at this time.

Editor’s Page A Christmas Cracker Gift Guide Recycling Drive Free Christmas Parking Keep Warm this Winter Jingle All The Way Resin Drives Turkey Tips LINK Travel Coffee Break Useful Numbers What’s On Puzzle Answers Business Index Trade Classified ad’s

Our next edition will be a joint Jan/Feb issue. As always it will be out later in January as we take a well earned break. But don’t be fooled – we will still be working behind the scenes to re-launch our website with a brand new look. We will also work on other improvements, creating new competitions, offering great print deals and making your best local magazine even better in 2016!

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

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Ribble Valley Residents Urged To Recycle More Metal

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AKE Metals Matter is the name of a new recycling bid backed by Ribble Valley Borough Council.

Residents are being encouraged to recycle their share of the estimated 30million cans, aerosols and foil trays, and over 3.5million metres of wrapping foil, used in the UK every year.

The council has leafleted the borough’s 25,529 homes and put signs on the side of its refuse collection vehicles.

Metal packaging can be recycled numerous times, saving money and the environment, but research has shown that many consumers are not aware of it.

Now Ribble Valley Borough Council has joined forces with Lancashire County Council and the metal packaging manufacturing industry to raise awareness of metal recycling and increase the amount collected 10 from households.

equivalent to the annual emission from 440 cars.

“We are calling on residents to recycle more of their metal packaging and every recycled can saves enough energy to run a television for four hours, so putting them in the blue wheeled bin can make a big difference.”

The campaign is funded by Metal Matters, a partnership of the UK’s producers, users and recyclers of metal packaging, along with Lancashire County Council, and run by Global Renewables Lancashire and aluminium packaging recycling organisation Alupro.

Rick Hindley, executive director of Alupro, added: “It is great to work with Ribble Valley Borough Council to promote the recycling of metal packaging across the borough.

“The Metal Matters programme has delivered significant increases in the volumes of metal packaging collected for recycling in other parts of the UK, so we are aiming to repeat and hopefully better this in Ribble Valley.”

Robert Thompson, chairman of the council’s community services committee, said: “If all the metal packaging used in Ribble Valley each year was recycled, it would save around 1,796 tonnes of carbon dioxide, the

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Free Festive Parking To Boost Business

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ARKING charges are to be waived at counciloperated car parks in Clitheroe and Longridge town centres on three Saturdays in December and January.

The charges are being waived as part of the council’s annual festive business boost.

Free parking will be on offer for up to four hours at council-operated car parks in Clitheroe town centre and Barclay Road Car Park in Longridge on Saturday, December 12, 19 and January 2.

Ribble Valley Borough Council leader Stuart Hirst said the council was delighted to do its bit to boost trade during the12 festive season.

He said: “The council has been offering free festive parking at its car parks for some years now and the initiative has proved a great success.

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“A lot of hard work goes into making Christmas in Ribble Valley special and we hope shoppers from throughout Lancashire will take advantage of the free parking to visit the borough and see what its unique, independent shops have to offer.”

Charges will be waived at council-operated car parks in Clitheroe and Longridge town centres, but normal charges will apply at the Edisford Road Car Park in Clitheroe and village car parks. The free parking is available for up to four hours per vehicle.

Retailers and workers are reminded that the free parking is for the benefit of customers and visitors.

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advice on staying warm and well this Winter Over the last ten years a staggering quarter of a million older people have died from the cold.

Research shows that exposure to the cold can have a devastating impact on the health of older people, who are particularly vulnerable to the impact of low temperatures. As people get older it takes longer to warm up which can be bad for people’s health. The cold thickens blood and increases blood pressure, and breathing in cold air can increase the risk of chest infections.

The good news is that preparing effectively for the cold weather can literally save lives. That’s why this winter Age UK will be working hard to remind older people and carers of the importance of taking simple precautions to stay warm and well.

The Charity is urging people to call Age UK Advice for free on 0800 169 65 65, and order a free copy of the Charity’s ‘Winter Wrapped Up’ guide which contains a free thermometer and provides tips on staying warm in winter. Alternatively the guide can be downloaded from www. spreadthewarmth.org.uk where contact details for local Age UKs can also be found.

AGE UK’S TOP TIPS FOR STAYING WARM AND WELL THIS WINTER l 64°F (18°C) is the ideal temperature for your bedroom and 70°F (21°C) is the ideal temperature for your living room. Check your thermostat or use a room thermometer to monitor temperature l Keep your bedroom window shut on at night.

Breathing in cold air can increase the risk of chest infections. l Stay active and when you are indoors try not to sit still for more than an hour, if you can get up.

Walk around or make a hot drink. l Eat well. It’s important to eat well, especially in the winter. Have at least one hot meal a day and have regular hot drinks, as they help to keep you warm. Also stock up on basic food items in case of a cold snap.

Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, said: “Although it sounds like common sense, advising people on how to stay warm in winter can actually make all the difference. Many people are not fully aware of how the cold affects our bodies differently as we age and how, if we don’t take sensible precautions, it can very quickly put our lives in danger.

“Winter can be an incredibly daunting and difficult time for older people, especially those who live alone or are housebound, so it’s vital that we do all we can to help them prepare for the colder weather. We urge anyone who is concerned about keeping warm and well over winter to get in touch with their local Age UK to find out how we can help them.”

Age UK’s Campaign for Warm Homes For many years, Age UK has argued that improving energy efficiency in people’s homes is the long term to solution to the high levels of excess winter deaths, winter health problems and fuel poverty amongst older people in England.

Due to the closure of one of the Government’s flagship energy efficiency programme - the Green Deal - currently there is very limited support for anyone who wants to install measures to make their home warmer.

That is why the Campaign for Warm Homes is urgently calling on the Government to reform its energy efficiency programme to enable all older people to live in a warm home. For more information about the campaign and contacting your local MP, please go to www.ageuk.org.uk/ warmhomes

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Top Tips on cooking the perfect Christmas turkey n Buy about 350/400g per portion or you will be left with lots of leftovers.

n Buy a thermometer - a turkey is safely cooked at 72C in its thickest point.

n Leave the turkey out at room temperature for a couple of hours before putting in the oven.

n Don’t use tinfoil - it dries the turkey out.

n Roast the turkey on a trivet of vegetables and the giblets this helps make a great gravy.

n Don’t truss and stuff a turkey - it adds too much cooking time and can dry out the turkey.

n Rub the turkey with lemon it’s a18natural flavour enhancer and colours beautifully. n Allow the turkey once cooked to rest for a minimum of 20 minutes before carving.

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n Don’t try to cook a turkey too quickly as it will dry out.

n Don’t cover with lean bacon - it just adds more salt. Use fatty streaky bacon.

n Don’t throw away the carcass - it makes a great stock, for7687 stews and hot pots.

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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

LOCAL SERVICES Household Waste Recycling Centres 0845 0500957 Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net

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 Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 or distressed animal call 0300 1234 999.

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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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.

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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 unparalleled 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, On site 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 RIBBLE FUN CLUB.

Sundays at 7.30 pm. Film club meets in the New Inn, Parsons Lane, Clitheroe, to show world cinema and British films, including contemporary, classic,

documentaries and animation. To join costs £15 per year, no entrance charge for screenings. Turn up or

telephone 01200 424444 for details.

TAI CHI

every Saturday at Ribchester Parochial Hall 9:4511:15am all ages and abilities welcome Further details

contact 07462487474

ZUMBA WITH YVETTE

Thursdays 6pm at Clitheroe St Mary Centre. Suitable for ladies of all ages & fitness levels. Tel: 07540 777240.

Email: maubacklang@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.yvettem. zumba.com Facebook: Dance Fitness Ribble Valley.

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

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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 difference. The group meets at various locations around the Ribble Valley. Charges are a contribution to the lunch.

the Velodrome, Cyclo Cross, Training Rides, Spinning 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!

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

www.ribblevalleycrc.com

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”

STEPPING OUT - SUNDAY WALKS

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 26 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

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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

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 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. 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 Whalley Road, Mellor Brook, BB2 7PR The Community Centre has been lovingly refurbished and extended making it the perfect venue for a variety of events such as private functions, children’s parties, conferences and meetings. It offers excellent facilities including a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi and IT facilities.

With excellent transport links, it’s situated in a rural yet central location within the heart of the Ribble Valley.

11th December 7.30pm – Chris Bannister plays the

music of John Denver.

20th December 3pm – Christmas Celebration.

Hire costs per hour: £12 Hall, £10 Committee Room, £10 Upstairs Room.

Regular groups held: Monday - Toddlers, Zumba,

Brownies, Pilates, Ukulele for Beginners. Tuesday Computer Club, Ancestry Club, Cheryl’s Dance School, Women’s Institute, Yoga. Wednesday - Beavers, Somatics, Whist. Thursday - Thursday Club, Ancestry Club, Cubs & Scouts. Friday – Cheryl’s Dance School.

Saturday – Cheryl’s Dance School, Sequence Dancing.

Sunday – Film Club. Check out the website and Facebook for forthcoming events.

.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 CLITHEROE MOUNTAINEERING CLUB Clitheroe Mountaineering Club is a small, but very Clitheroe Mountaineering Club is a small, but very active group of people sharing a common interest in mountain activities. Mountain walking remains the main interest of most members. However there are others who also rock climb, snow and ice climb, mountain camp and mountain bike. New members, whatever their level of experience, are always welcomed into the club and are encouraged to play an active part in its affairs. Our main activities are monthly social meets (on a Thursday evening where there is often a guest speaker and always a bar!) and monthly outdoor meets (usually one Sunday per month and one weekend per month). Our climbers now have a ‘blog’ which you can see on this link: http:// clitheroeclimbers.blogspot.co.uk YOGA CLASSES Every Wednesday 12.30pm -2pm at Whalley Village Hall. 6pm -7.30pm at Ribchester Village Hall.

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Contact Blair : tel 07511 591 880 Email: liveyogauk@gmail.com Facebook: liveyogauk.

THIS MONTH RIBBLE DISCOVERY CENTRE. Monday 7 December - Little Ducklings 10.30 am to 12 noon. Calling all mini explorers and their accompanying adults! A fun filled session for under 5’s with a story, wildlife wow moment, snack and drink.

This month it is all about Snowflake the goose and we will be getting to know our very own resident gaggle of geese here at Fairhaven Lake. Price per child members £2, Non members £3. Booking essential to so either call us on 01253 796292 or visit the Ribble Discovery Centre.

Sunday 13 December - Grannys Bay Bird Walk 10 am A winter wonderland transformed by vast flocks of migratory birds who have flown thousands of miles for our very special estuary. Starts at the Ribble Discovery Centre. No booking members £2.50, Non members £3.50 Thursday 17 December – Snowy Owl, King of the Arctic 7.30 pm. Our annual Christmas talk is always a highlight of the year. Take some time out from all the chaos that comes with Christmas and enjoy a mulled wine and mince pie whilst watching Gordon Yates spectacular film about Snowy Owls high up in the Arctic.

Members £5, Non members £7. Booking essential to so either call us on 01253 796292 or visit the Ribble Discovery Centre.

THE GRIMSARGH PLAYERS November 18th to the 21st tickets from Box Office 07790 081 536 We are the Grimsargh players and we are putting on a production of the Ladykillers at Preston playhouse.

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comedy by Graham Lineham. Posing as amateur musicians Prof Marcus and his gang rent a room in the house of a sweet old vague Mrs Wilberforce.

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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 £35 per year, while visitors are £6 including refreshments.

We do hope you will come and visit. Our next two meeting are on the theme of Christmas so its an ideal time to plan your home decorations for the festive season For further details contact our Chairperson Carole 01282 772143.

CLITHEROE MOUNTAINEERING CLUB Clitheroe Mountaineering Club is a small, but very active group of people sharing a common interest in mountain activities. Mountain walking remains the main interest of most members. However there are others who also rock climb, snow and ice climb, mountain camp and mountain bike. New members, whatever their level of experience, are always welcomed into the club and are encouraged to play an active part in its affairs. Our main activities are monthly social meets (on a Thursday evening where there is often a guest speaker and always a bar!) and monthly outdoor meets (usually one Sunday per month and one weekend per month).

Our climbers now have a ‘blog’ which you can see on this link: http://clitheroeclimbers.blogspot.co.uk/ UPCOMING EVENTS:Thursday 3rd December- Day walking meet on Pendle Hill, leaving Clitheroe cricket club car park at 9am. Details from Terry Overy tel. 01200 425261.

Friday 4th to Sunday 6th December- Clitheroe MC annual dinner weekend meet at the Convention Centre, Keswick. Details from Chris Smitton tel. 01200 426617.

Thursday 17th December- Indoor meeting at 8pm in Clitheroe Cricket Club, “ Mountaineering Quiz and Hot Pot Supper.”

Sunday 20th December- Clitheroe MC rock climbing meet. Details from Anne Daykin tel. 01200 425841.

Thursday 31st December- Clitheroe MC day meet on Scafell Pike. Details from Humph Johnson tel. 07836 328730.

CLITHEROE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD Age (U3A) is an organisation which offers retired and 28people the opportunity to engage in semi retired non formal shared learning and to meet like-minded people. Talks with refreshments are given at St Mary’s Centre, Church Brow on the second Tuesday of each month at 2.30 p.m. Interest groups, run by members, also provide a wide variety of subjects for interest and enjoyment.Look on our http://u3asites.org.uk/ clitheroeor contact The secretary on 01254 245138

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January.... a very long Monday!

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hristmas was around the corner and we all had presents to buy. So what a relief to have received an early payday in the last month of the year; you got in the turkey, bought Auntie Jean that nice box of chocolates, sat back and relaxed during the holiday season!

But then...once the crackers are popped, wrapping papers recycled, and the final fireworks of the New Year have fizzled out; we realise we still have an entire month till the next payday! All of a sudden, digging through the Christmas pudding to search for a couple of extra pennies seems like a good idea!

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2) At this time of year, we’re all in the same boat, so why not club together with colleagues? Even in a workplace with only 4/5 people, even a £1 a week each will cover some teabags and milk. Or each take a day of the week each to make lunch for your team. You may find you discover a new favourite when Craig from HR brings in a lovely tuna pasta bake for everyone!

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