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12 INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM Jan Woolley meets artist Augustus Francis, whose work is featured in private collections and galleries throughout the world.

24 MEET THE DESIGNER With a wealth of experience and an eye for detail Phil Simpson chats to Gail Bailey about his career journey and his passion for design.

76 SPOTLIGHT ON ROSSENDALE Known for playing its part in the Industrial Revolution, Rossendale is also the birthplace of many well-known, famous present-day faces..

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ONE EVENING: 25,000 YEARS The online return of the Lord of Bowland Annual Lecture 2021 will see Dr Nick Riley MBE guiding his audience through the geological history of the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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WORLD FAMOUS IN ANTWERP In 2011 Mick ‘Baz’ Rathbone wrote his much-acclaimed book, The Smell of Football. About to launch the sequel, the ex-Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End player talks to David Fearnhead.

REGULARS 8 EDITOR’S LETTER

15 HOMES INSIDE OUT 48 FASHION 66 HEALTH & BEAUTY 86 LIFESTYLE 114 EDUCATION 122 BUSINESS 127 MOTORS 130 SPORT 132 FOOD & DRINK 148 ARTS & CULTURE

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157 ENTERTAINMENT 158 PROPERTY

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Magazines Editor As I write, there’s hope that the fuel crisis is easing, which is great news. We all want to get back to normal – but it sometimes seems like the country is lurching from crisis to crisis. However, after 18 months navigating a pandemic, and the economic and social implications, it’s not surprising that we are having to negotiate a few hurdles along the way.

Nationally, one of the major casualties has been the hospitality industry, which is struggling to recruit and retain staff. Here in the Ribble Valley, where we have an abundance of fantastic restaurants and country inns, it can’t be denied that the impact has been felt, but many are powering their way through the crisis with innovative incentives and opening hours that cater for their clientele. In this month’s issue of Live Ribble Valley we find out exactly what they’re doing to attract diners and what they’re planning for the festive season.

As always, we meet some inspirational characters – I have said this countless times, that it never fails to amaze me what talent we have here in the Ribble Valley. Artist Augustus Francis has recently exhibited his work in Munich, Tokyo, Los Angeles and London. Today the work of his father, the late Sam Francis, can be found in international museum collections, but Augustus is making his own way with his own unique style and we are delighted to feature his work on our cover. Over the next few months, he will be exhibiting in LA alongside the work of David Hockney.

Another success story is Mick Rathbone, who played for Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End before becoming a club physio at Everton and Manchester United. In 2011 he wrote the highly acclaimed The Smell of Football and he is about to launch the sequel. He talks to David Fearnhead about his latest book.

In our motoring section Paul Agnew takes the Cayenne E-Hybrid for a spin and discovers that this magnificent example of Porsche engineering ticks all the right boxes.

Check out our autumn fashion, our Health & Beauty section for all the latest updates and we put the spotlight on Rossendale, which has a whole host of thriving independent businesses – and is also the birthplace of many famous faces. Enjoy.

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His father, the late Sam Francis, is a globally recognised American abstract expressionist, whose work today can be found in international museum collections.

His mother Margaret Francis is also an artist and as a young boy, growing up in Beverly Hills, Augustus was encouraged to join his parents in their Los Angeles studio: “You could say I have been painting since I was a baby. I remember helping my dad mix colours,” recalls Augustus.

“I was seven when he died – so when you don’t have many memories, you value them even more.”

At the age of nine, Augustus and his mother returned to the UK and settled in the Ribble Valley close to Stonyhurst College, where he was educated: “It was quite a shock to the system moving from LA, where I would finish school at 3pm then go to the beach to surf and play basketball, to moving to boarding school in England, which was much more structured.

“But I enjoyed it – growing up in a

INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM Jan Woolley meets artist Augustus Francis, whose work is featured in private collections and galleries throughout the world

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he work of artist Augustus Francis is becoming increasingly sought-after following exhibitions in Munich, Tokyo, Los Angeles and London.

His art is monumental in terms of stature, colour and composition and his large studio, located in the grounds of the Grade II listed country house in which he lives, is filled with huge oil paintings and all the preparatory work that goes with them. The studio is an exuberant reflection of this quietly spoken man, who was born in California and who was immersed in art from his early years.

landscape that has ultimately influenced my painting.”

After leaving Stonyhurst Augustus went to Leeds University where he studied art and where, in his third year, began to develop his current style.

“When you are doing art at uni you can try everything, but I was always drawn back to abstract. It wasn’t a conscious decision – as a painter you have to be true to yourself.

“The style I have developed is like a language I can call my own, each mark on the canvas like a word or syllable. I feel like each work says something.”

When he graduated, Augustus returned to the country house he now calls home.

Designed by Lutyens, the 1920s hall with its detached pavilions and Grade II listed

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gardens are the perfect, peaceful backdrop in which to work.

In a series of fortuitous events, Augustus got his first show in LA as a young artist in his early twenties: “It went very well and this led to me being invited to show my work at a gallery in Munich, where I started showing regularly.”

Around this time Augustus also got an internship at the Guggenheim in Venice: “I loved it! You’re spending time with modern masterpieces by Picasso and Jackson Pollock – the Moon Woman by Pollock became one of my favourites. Being around all that talent was really formative.”

After Venice, Augustus split his time between New York, where he started a collaboration with the world-renowned Leonard Hutton Gallery, and his home in the English countryside.

“As an artist, if you want see people you have to travel to all these places,” says Augustus. “I’ve met with Jonathan Novak in LA and that’s going to be my next show. It’s a group show, ‘Works on Paper’, and features notable examples of abstraction, minimalism and pop art.

“They have described me as a British artist, which pleases me as it gives me some

THE STYLE I HAVE DEVELOPED IS LIKE A LANGUAGE I CAN CALL MY OWN, EACH MARK ON THE CANVAS LIKE A WORD OR SYLLABLE. I FEEL LIKE EACH WORK SAYS SOMETHING

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autonomy from my parents. It felt really nice to be described as British – and they’ve put me next to David Hockney.”

Inspired by art history, in particular post-war abstract, Augustus adds: “Yves Klein is one of my favourites at the moment – he was interested in the sublime and is known for ‘Klein blue’, and I’m currently working with a similar blue.

“Colour can be seen and felt, it can stimulate our emotions and I like my paintings to be reactionary. I want the viewer to gain an immaterial sensation through material means and to reference my love of colour interplaying on the surface. I want them to have an emotional experience.”

Splitting his time between his Mayfair studio in London and his home studio, Augustus’ larger works are borne out of months of preparatory smaller paintings.

“When I get the inspiration to do something monumental, a statement piece, I paint in series – I may do anything between 20 and 50 works on paper, developing a colour palette, before getting to the final piece when I feel like I have really achieved something.

“When I am painting I feel it’s not a

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conscious thing – I am inspired by many things. When you visit a city and see other paintings, it stays with you.

“Memories stay with you, but we change as people and as we change that alters the way we see things,” adds Augustus, who says while he has learnt much from his parents and other artists, he has developed his own unique style.

He uses beeswax as a medium in some of his paintings – applying it with a palette knife and pouring metallic paint over it: “It gives more of an architectural feel to the painting. For the viewer it’s more tactile and heightens the experience.

“As an artist you move forward and find your own way. The hardest part is to

develop something that’s recognisable as yours and I think I have definitely achieved that – it’s like my own code, something to decipher.”

Since visiting Venice in his early twenties Augustus has returned many times and more recently during one of his trips, was introduced to a glassmaker at worldrenowned Murano.

I WANT THE VIEWER TO GAIN AN IMMATERIAL SENSATION THROUGH MATERIAL MEANS AND TO REFERENCE MY LOVE OF COLOUR INTERPLAYING ON THE SURFACE “I was commissioned to do a private sculpture in glass in an apartment building – it features glass teardrops of light made by Murano, each cascading down a surface.

It is one of the largest indoor sculptures in Switzerland.”

Inspired by the natural world and the idea of working in three-dimensions as opposed to two, he adds: “I chose glass as

a natural medium that lets light and colour flow through.”

More recently he has worked with Murano to replicate shards of natural slate and stone to create beautiful sculptures in a cool colour palette that gleams with light when viewed from various angles.

Looking to the future, he says: “In terms of my painting I would like to be respected and in terms of a personal goal I would like to be as good as my parents.

“My work is unique and if it has some merit then that’s probably enough.” n

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his stunning collection of textile art was created by Hannah Wisdom for an exhibition at the prestigious International Boat Show last month.

The artworks were created by sewing recycled fabrics directly onto discarded admiralty sea charts in Hannah’s innovative and unique style.

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This particular work is a limited edition of 95 prints.

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The Boat Show also saw the launch of Hannah’s latest and biggest publicly available artwork to date – Shipping Forecast. This measures 106 x72cm and was created by sewing directly onto a full-size admiralty chart.

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With a wealth of experience and an eye for detail, Phil Simpson, Managing Director of Simpsons Furniture, chats to Gail Bailey about his career journey and passion for his business

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rothers Steve and Phil Simpson started out on what has so far been a 44-year journey. In the former years Simpsons developed a reputation for the manufacture of bespoke pieces of furniture and this soon turned into further using their cabinet making skills into the styling of fully fitted kitchens and bedrooms: “Quality and service has always been the Simpson philosophy and we have a great team of highly skilled and experienced craftsman,” says Phil.

Simpsons create bespoke kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, studies, audio-visual rooms and staircases – lovingly crafted and custom built to each client’s needs. They are one of the very few British companies who manufacture from scratch: “We can make one-off pieces, rooms or manage entire house renovations,” explains Phil.

WE ARE A FAMILY COMPANY THAT PUTS OUR EMPLOYEES, THE COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT FIRST. WE ARE PROUD TO BE A BRITISH MANUFACTURER AND PROUD TO BE IN COLNE “We really are keen to dispel the myth that we only do huge kitchens and that we may be out of someone’s price range. We have the expertise and knowledge to give everyone their dream space,” Phil explains.

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“Everything we make is bespoke to what the customer wants,” Phil says. “We have over 16 individual room sets on display – but we don’t have any ranges - our customers can either choose from our displays, or create their own personalised designs to suit their style, their home and their price range.”

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We make sure we design a space that is both functional and stunning, that truly enhances the home.”

OUR UNIQUENESS IS BEING ABLE TO HELP PEOPLE GET THE KITCHEN, BATHROOM OR BEDROOM OF THEIR DREAMS – THAT IS CENTRAL TO EVERYTHING WE DO Simpsons have built up a portfolio of long-standing loyal customers since Phil and Steve started all those years ago: “Being almost a ‘one-stop-shop’ for the whole house means we have worked with some of our clients each time they have moved, or wanted to change a room – either large or

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small scale. Getting to know our customers further helps to ensure we are able to offer the personal and bespoke service for which we are renowned,” Phil explains.

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AS THE NIGHTS DRAW IN… Soften the transition between summer and winter by getting your garden geared up to make the most of the later months

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hree years ago, graphic designer Rob Walmsley and his wife, Jenni, a primary school teacher moved into their present home – a lovely double-fronted, stone cottage, which was built in 1903.

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window. They were definitely the best choice in terms of fitting in with the property.

Emma from Whalley Home Improvements was fantastic – she also advised on the Agate colour and a matching colour on the Rockdoor we had chosen,” explains Rob. When work was due to start on the project Rob and Jenni were concerned about how much disruption there would be, but their worries were unfounded, as Jenni explains: “The team from Whalley Home Improvements are genuinely brilliant!

They were so professional, they came when they said they would and there was very little disruption.

WHILE WE ARE STYLE-CONSCIOUS WE WANTED WINDOWS THAT WOULD LAST – AND IN TERMS OF KERB APPEAL IT HAS MADE A TREMENDOUS DIFFERENCE! “With a seven-month-old baby and a dog it could have been quite stressful, but the team worked around us – even to the extent that they worked downstairs when the baby was having a nap upstairs.

“Three different teams of fitters speeded up the process – it worked perfectly.”

Rob and Jenni are delighted with their smart, new-look windows and door that give the house a stylish edge both inside and out.

To the exterior the neat pale grey flush frames sit perfectly giving the cottage a real heritage feel, while inside the interiors of the frames are white, giving each room a bright and airy atmosphere.

White shutter-style blinds complement the frames along with plain white walls –

creating the perfect backdrop for Rob and Jenni’s design-led furniture and lighting.

“We originally got the white blinds to try to hide the original dark wood window frames,” says Rob. “But they work perfectly with the new white window frames.”

One of the main reasons Rob and Jenni turned to Whalley Home Improvements was Graham and Emma’s vast industry experience, along with their skilled team of trusted installers and craftsmen.

“We were a little unsure when choosing the colour of the frames, but Emma encouraged us to take away samples and brochures from the showroom. She gave us her advice and was with us every step of the way. She would visit us regularly on-site to see if there was anything she could do and how things were progressing,” recall Rob and Jenni.

“If ever we come to sell the house, installing the new windows and Rockdoor will have undoubtedly added value to the property.

“While we are style-conscious we wanted windows that would last – and in terms of kerb appeal it has made a tremendous difference!

“Overall, the experience we’ve had with Whalley Home Improvements has been faultless. We are both really happy with the end result!” n

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homesinsideout equipment, now is a great time to visit Mowerpower, as there will be some fantastic end of season discounts on first class machinery. In addition to the most impressive range of mowers you’ll find anywhere in the North West, there’s a huge range of hand-held machines including strimmers, chainsaws, leaf blowers and pressure washers from all the leading brands including Stihl, Echo and Mitox.

With the friendly, knowledgeable advice you’ll receive, you can be sure to get the right equipment for the job.

IS YOUR GARDEN AUTUMN READY? Autumn gardening is made much easier with first class equipment and expert know how from the team at Mowerpower, writes Kate Ford

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n autumn, as at any other time of the year, looking after your garden is easier if you have the right equipment for the job. The Webster family at Mowerpower have been running their successful business for four generations and have built up 70 years’ experience and extensive product knowledge. That’s why Mowerpower is the place to go for any piece of gardening equipment, as well as for expert repairs and servicing to keep machines running smoothly all year round.

With the onset of autumn, the really busy gardening season draws to a close, and it’s the perfect time to have your garden machinery serviced to ensure it’s in tip top shape in readiness for the arrival of spring next year. The Websters employ a team of full-time mechanics, across their two state-of-the-art workshops, and will have your mowers and hand-held garden machinery back to their best within days, wherever possible.

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IT’S THE PERFECT TIME TO HAVE YOUR GARDEN MACHINERY SERVICED TO ENSURE IT’S IN TIP TOP SHAPE IN READINESS FOR THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING David Webster heads up the Mowerpower team with his parents Richard and Lynn and is keen to point out that customers looking for a mower – ride-on, push or robotic – can see and handle the equipment in the showroom to get a feel for it. Similarly, customers looking for hand-held machines will be advised on what will suit them and their garden best. As well as having approved retailer status with all the top manufacturers, the secret to the success of this traditional family business is their customer service and product knowledge, which enables every customer to make an informed choice and buy the machine that’s right for them. n

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SEASONAL COLOUR October is one of the most colourful times of the year.

Many flowers are still blooming and the leaves on trees and shrubs are beginning to change to fiery red, yellow and orange

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ctober is a good time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials as the soil still has some warmth and will help to get them established. Try and get evergreens planted by the end of the month. Dormant roses are now available at local nurseries and garden centres and are very good value for money.You can easily create a rose garden for the coming year that will provide beautiful flowers and fragrance from early summer through to autumn. Before planting, mix in some good quality compost and make sure the plants are watered well once planted.

It’s also an excellent time to plant conifers as well. Conifers are cone-bearing seed plants and include cedars, cypresses, firs, junipers, larches, pines, spruces, and yews.

Whilst being practical and useful, conifers

are also visually stunning and can transform a garden into something quite magnificent.

They are a wonderful way of adding colour and shape to your outdoor space especially as many conifers change colour throughout the year. With several hundred varieties of conifer available in the UK, there is one to suit every type of garden and they are easy to look after. They need good drainage and water to get them established, but once growing will need little attention as they are pretty disease resistant and maintenance free.

heuchera were originally grown for their flowers – dainty spikes of red, pink and white bells. They carry their plume like flowers high above their crowns of leaves, but gardeners are now mainly interested in their foliage which comes in a variety of colours. Heucheras grow in full or partial sun, in well composted soil and are fairly pest resistant. They can be established as ground cover in many garden situations like under trees where grass could struggle. n THINGS TO DO IN OCTOBER:

In addition to conifers, another way to bring colour to the garden at this time of year is with autumn bedding plants.

One of the most exciting group of plants to brighten up any part of the garden is heuchera. Native to North America,

October is often a time spent clearing up after the summer and preparing for the winter and spring ahead so here are some top tips this month from the Royal Horticultural Society • Plant autumn colour • Create a bird feeding area • Move tender plants inside or into a greenhouse to protect against frost, or fleece • Harvest autumn vegetables • Collect falling leaves • Plant spring flowering bulbs • Prune tall growing roses • Dead head all faded flower heads and remove any parts of plants that have died back

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into the design, achieving maximum storage provision to ensure a sleek and seamless finish, both size-wise and aesthetically, with no wasted space.

Underused areas such as your cupboard under the stairs, hallway, landing, box room or even garage, may prove to be other locations ripe for repurposing, relieving the pressure on storage provision in other rooms of your home. Transform a cluttered box room into a dressing room and make use of the extra space in your wardrobes or add a window seat to your landing and enjoy the benefits of the storage area below it.

GETTING A HANDLE ON YOUR STORAGE Christmas is fast approaching and following last year’s restrictions, many families and friends are excited to be spending the festivities together

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ome December, guest bedrooms will be booked up, presents will be awaiting their gift-wrap and the usual festive paraphernalia will start to overflow homes everywhere.

So where do you put it all without surfaces becoming cluttered and hitherto floor space a trip hazard?

Even more pressing are the relentless pressures placed on living spaces, caused by the pandemic, the ever-decreasing size of new-build houses and home down-sizing, making space maximisation a priority when it comes to creating a happy, harmonious and smoothly functioning home.

In that case, how do you make the best use of the space you have got? At Hartleys, our fitted furniture will create significantly more space for storage in your home.

Whether that’s via bridging units or a stable

door function in your bedroom, wide roomy units in your lounge or a corner desk with deep drawers in your work-from-home space.

By definition, fitted furniture is designed to suit specific dimensions, smartly moulding itself around the contours of a room for the perfect fit, avoiding gapping and clawing back previously redundant space.

And how do we handle your home’s quirky features such as beams, sloping ceilings and chimney breasts? These are also incorporated

OUR FITTED FURNITURE WILL CREATE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE SPACE FOR STORAGE IN YOUR HOME If you’re also looking to make your living spaces more flexible, then have you considered multi-purpose furniture? A room with a wall-bed will cater perfectly for your Christmas guests staying overnight. When they leave, the bed folds back against the wall and the space will return easily to its other purpose, whether that’s as a home-study, exercise room or craft space, to mention just a few ideas. n At Hartleys, our expertise lies in creating bespoke furniture which improves the functionality of living spaces. If you’d like to speak with one of our designers about a bespoke storage solution for your home, call us on 01756 700471, visit our Skipton factory/showroom, or see us at: hartleysbedrooms.co.uk

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COLOURS Costume maker Liz Poole, who worked on Netflix sensation Bridgerton, has designed a beautiful interiors accessories collection under her Velvet Linen label

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nspired by the rich autumnal and wintery tones found in her cottage garden in the heart of Sussex, Bridgerton costume maker and Velvet Linen founder Liz Poole is launching a collection of luxurious handmade home accessories in rich jewel-coloured plain

and printed Liberty velvets.

“I love watching my garden change over the seasons and some of my favourite flowers and colours are in abundance during the autumn/winter months. The warm rich tones of dahlias, fuschias and cyclamen provided me with the inspiration for the jewel collection which I feel works so beautifully for any interiors space over the season,” explains Liz, who began working on the collection following the renovation of her Victorian railway cottage.

Liz soon realised that the cushions, quilts and seat pads that were being created using the finest velvets and natural linens – were gaining attention from family and friends alike who loved the element of colour therapy and texture they added to the home and wanted to purchase them for their own spaces. It was quite by chance that Velvet Linen was born in the summer of 2020.

Liz has a studio in Ditchling, where she works with a talented team of makers and artisans, who produce costumes for musicals, theatre and opera including West End smash-hits Hamilton and Cinderella, Glyndebourne Opera in Sussex and the Royal Opera House.

Velvet Linen is rapidly becoming a name to watch in the interior’s world, offering an incredible array of home accessories for lovers of the bold and beautiful or for those who have their keen eye on refined and elegant design. n

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Flooring were commissioned to install new flooring to the contemporary bar area aimed at nearby residents as well as visitors and members on match days.

The club opted for Calderdale’s Expression Spirit, a stylish pattern with a rich palette, providing the perfect statement carpet. It’s also excellent at dampening sound, which makes it an ideal choice in spacious areas such as the bar where groups of people congregate.

BEST BAR NONE Gainsborough Flooring is passionate about working with the local community and has been closely associated with Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Club for many years, writes Meena McDonald.

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longside sponsoring some of Preston Grasshoppers’ flagship events such as Hopfest, their annual gin and beer festival and their Ladies Day events, Gainsborough Flooring’s Contracts Manager, Eddy Brown, also plays in the club’s veterans team!

Over the years the Gainsborough team has installed much of the flooring around the popular club and pre-Covid installed Polyflor’s Expona Flow and Forest fx in the bar area of the main room. This flooring collection encompasses beautifully replicated wood designs with intricate grains and natural colourways with striking abstract effects in a practical and durable vinyl sheet format. They have been specifically developed for very heavy commercial installations in the leisure sector as well as education, healthcare, office and retail environments.

With Covid restrictions in place, the sports club, which not only hosts rugby matches but also a range of other sporting activities and social clubs, wasn’t able to operate.

The resourceful team instead chose to utilise their facilities to support the local community and help the battle against Covid by becoming an NHS Vaccination Centre.

With a substantial throughput of people, the new flooring certainly proved its hardwearing capabilities.

WE HAVE SO MANY CUSTOMERS WHO COME BACK TO US TIME AFTER TIME, AS WELL AS RECOMMEND US TO COLLEAGUES, FAMILY AND FRIENDS More recently the rugby club has undertaken a major refurbishment project in the Wainwright Bar, to be renamed The 1869 Bar celebrating the history of the Hoppers. Gainsborough

Vicky Brown, Managing Director of Gainsborough Flooring commented: “Customer satisfaction is a key part of our service and we have so many customers who come back to us time after time, as well as recommend us to colleagues, family and friends. We’ve built some incredible relationships over the years with a considerable number of commercial and residential customers across the region.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Preston Grasshoppers and their members for all their support over the years.”

The 1869 Bar, along with the ever-popular pitch-side Terrace Bar, will focus on the whole community, welcoming families, friends, larger groups plus those partaking in club sports.

If you’d like to see Gainsborough’s installations pop along to Preston Grasshoppers or you can visit the extensive showroom to view the stunning range of flooring available. n

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homesinsideout how people can limit their impact on the environment and reconnect with mother nature. The organic and sophisticated Restore Midnight is designed with healing, rejuvenation and reconnection with nature all in mind. Juxtaposing the natural and synthetic, this elegant design is reminiscent of a wild yet calming concrete jungle. The

RESTORE & BREATHE Each Autumn, Lancashire-based Graham & Brown the UK’s leading wallpaper and paint specialist, announces its Wallpaper of the Year and Colour of the Year

design features wild, exotic botanicals taking over a soothing, smoky blue backdrop.

Restore is available in two further colourways. The cool, refreshing, Sky, and misty, tropical Emerald. Restore Sky is the lighter, featuring a calming colour palette of icy whites and sky blues. Restore Emerald is a tranquil yet refreshing design, created to bring the outdoors into your home. Featuring crisp green, botanical trails meandering through the depths of the emerald green backdrop. This organic and sophisticated design is also available as a bespoke, madeto-measure mural.

Launching the 2022 statement pieces from its design headquarters in Blackburn in a globally streamed interactive showcase, Andrew Graham MBE announced the brand’s shift to renewable electricity, decreasing its carbon emissions by 29 per cent and that Graham and Brown would be carbon neutral by January 2022.

The brand’s Wallpaper of the Year Restore and Colour of the Year Breathe, reflect this celebration of nature, self-care, reflection and optimism for the future.

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This year’s design, Restore, features a variety of wild plants placed on a chalky, concrete-like backdrop imitating the unstoppable forces of nature reclaiming the manmade. Drawing from the hardships of the past two years, this pattern is a symbol for self-care and consideration of

Mural of the Year: Restore Midnight, highlights how far wall covering production and technology has developed and evolved over the years. Designed to reflect our refreshed state of mind and new lifestyle, this is a manifestation of the coming year.

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and Colour of the Year for 2022 we really took our time to consider what is important to us and what we have valued over the past year. As time seemed to slow, we had a moment of self-reflection to consider the environment around us from the protective shells of our homes, we discovered the importance of self-care.

the limited access to the outdoors, we have truly appreciated the importance of nature, and the natural calmness that we find in the elements. This led us to the creation of our Wallpaper of the Year, Restore, its wild and trailing detailing references the natural habitat reclaiming the urban spaces, questioning our impact on the environment and a need to reconnect with nature’s healing qualities.”

As with all Graham & Brown wallpaper and murals each colourway is perfectly partnered with four paints designed to

To complement the Restore wallpaper design, Graham & Brown has announced its Colour of the Year 2022: Breathe.

A soothing mid blue hue, the Colour of the Year 2022 is truly a breath of fresh air.

Breathe is perfect for creating calm and peaceful spaces which is exactly what is needed for the year ahead. Dark enough to add colour and depth but light enough to remain refreshing, this tranquil shade can be used almost anywhere in the home.

Pair with crisp whites and cool greys for an airy feel or try partnering with deeper blues to create a moody space. Like all Graham & Brown paint, Breathe is waterbased, low odour and VOC, resulting in fewer fumes and a more environmentally friendly product. The paint cans are fully recyclable and there is no animal testing involved in any Graham & Brown products.

Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Graham MBE comments: “This year’s Wallpaper |and Colour of the Year captures our reconnection with nature – which resonates with the continued improvements in how we manufacture, which has always had sustainability at its heart. We are delighted to be taking our sustainability to the next level this year with our switch to renewable electricity and becoming carbon neutral.” n

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Christian Davies Antiques have now re-located to The Ribble Valley with a small www.christiandaviesantiques.co.uk showroom and warehouse on The Garden Village within Mrs. Dowsons farm site.

We are open by appointment anytime but in the future will be hoping to open more regularly.

Please check our website, Instagram and Twitter for our current stock inventory.

Our stock includes Period oak and furnishings, high quality 19th Century furniture through to the Arts & Crafts and Art Deco Period.

A Victorian period burr walnut, marquetry and ormolu antique credenza

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Helen Sanderson chatted to the woman who has made it her mission in life to help people create intentional lives

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aura Pearson is a life coach who works with individuals who want to declutter their homes and lives to make room to live more freely.

Laura explained: “I help women to come back to themselves, get clear about what they want, and let go of clutter, so that they can create intentional lives, minds and homes. I take women from feeling unfulfilled, lost, stuck and burnt out, to being clear, fulfilled, confident, purposeful and excited about their lives.”

When Laura graduated in 2015 she took a respected, graduate position. It was then she began to realise the idea of a ‘successful

career’ of long hours, fast pace and highly competitive were not aligned with her personal ideals. She watched a documentary on Netflix called Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things.

“Minimalism had a profound effect on my life”, said Laura. “It documents people who have dedicated their lives to rejecting the American ideal that ‘things’ bring happiness and the virtues of how less is more.”

I HELP WOMEN TO COME BACK TO THEMSELVES, GET CLEAR ABOUT WHAT THEY WANT, AND LET GO OF CLUTTER Laura has since trained in personal coaching focusing on how to help people break the attachment to things. She takes people through a process, which is often emotional, looking at their home or workspace and understanding what’s important and adds real value to their life.

“Many people like to hold onto sentimental things and that’s fine, but if they are keeping it because they feel they have to then it could be holding them back. I help people part with things that have no use or value to them and we part with them in a way that feels right for the individual, from gifting, recycling, selling or throwing in the bin.

I take women from having cluttered, disorganised spaces that they feel stressed and embarrassed about, to creating calm, organised spaces that they can relax in, enjoy and be proud of.”

Laura offers a 1:1 Coaching Programme which enables individuals to become clear about what they really want whilst transforming their mind-set and energy.

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While their technical complexity is unquestionable and of paramount importance, it never comes at the cost of aesthetics.

It is an elegant balance that lies at the heart of Patek Philippe’s ethos on grand complications.

As classic grand complications of importance, perpetual calendars have historically featured prominently in Patek Philippe’s collections.

TO CREATE SUCH COMPLEX TIMEPIECES IS TESTAMENT TO THE GENEVA WATCHMAKER’S UNRIVALLED EXPERTISE It was back in 1889 that Jean Adrien Philippe’s talent for mechanical invention resulted in a Swiss patent that protected the design of Patek Philippe’s perpetual calendar mechanism, which never failed to amaze. Here was a small timepiece that was kept in the pocket that could predict the future – which is what the perpetual calendar does. It tells the wearer the day, time and state of the moon taking into account months of varying length.

In 1925, the manufacturer presented the first perpetual calendar wristwatch with a highly elaborate complication – today the watch is on display at the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva.

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fashion something that established Patek Philippe as the grand master of complications.

The perpetual calendar display positioned a quartet of sub-dials symmetrically placed like a compass including the moon phase indication at three o’clock. Back then the rose-gold case was plated with yellow gold – the bezel emphasized with a black enamel fillet and the strap lugs decorated with engravings.

Leading the field, the marque capitalised on its expertise in incorporating the perpetual calendar within the confines of a wristwatch.

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The exceptional service, facilities and products have led to them becoming the top rated opticians in Lancashire, according to Google reviews, with clients visiting from all over the UK.

Robert Sands who manages the family business commented: “The key to our success is ensuring every client has the best vision possible. We’re passionate about understanding our customers and helping them to get eyewear which is as unique as themselves. We source most of our frames from independent suppliers across Europe, who produce beautiful, exciting frames, so our clients feel fantastic in the distinctive eyewear they select.”

Specialist sports eyewear has become increasingly popular in recent years and The Spectacle Factory has successfully developed some diverse sports ranges.

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THEIR GOLF GLASSES HELP WITH JUDGING DISTANCES AND UNDULATIONS ON THE GREEN WHILST PROVIDING EXCELLENT PERIPHERAL VISION AND UV PROTECTION Robert continued: “No other optician does what we do. Our offering is truly unique and client feedback is testament to this. We have clients who are willing to travel across the country to come and see us, as well as international clients we regularly deal with online to deliver an exclusive service. Our investment in the most comprehensive and advanced technical equipment is driven by our commitment to deliver the best vision possible to each client.”

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HOW CAN LIFE COACHING HELP ME? Life coaching has grown into a hugely successful form of talking therapy and it has helped many thousands of people turn their lives around. Professional therapeutic coach, Lynn Scholes, explains how SUPPORT FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAN JUST CONFUSE US MORE!

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lients access life coaching because they want something to change.

Through self-exploration with a qualified therapeutic coach, confidence can increase, new directions in life can be considered and a sense of overall contentment can be achieved. Often the most important changes are in ‘mindset’.

Certainly, you will learn new resources, tools and skillsets but in many cases, it is a person’s mindset that may be holding them back from living the life they truly want.

LIFE IS FULL OF CHALLENGES In today’s world pressures come from so many different directions. In pre-historic times man was responsible for his cave, his woman and his children. Providing food and safety were the two things on his agenda. He was measured by very few criteria. Similarly, woman was there to keep home and raise children, again very few criteria.

Today’s world is far more complex, so it is unsurprising that at times we lose the balance or direction we need to feel happy and secure. The pressure of that or other life events can lead to us losing our confidence and every decision becomes a mountain. We may know where we want to go, but seeing how to get there is far more challenging. Likewise, we may know what we need to do, but actually doing it is far harder.

If support from nearest and dearest is available, it will always be given through the lens of their experiences and although well intentioned, it may not be the right way forward for you, They may not want you to take risks that may affect them or they may simply have different expectations of you than you have of yourself.

YOUR GOAL BECOMES MY GOAL AND I WORK ‘WITH’ YOU RATHER THAN ‘FOR’ YOU THIS IS WHERE I COME IN As a project manager of your goals and aspirations, I am there to help you fulfill those dreams, to challenge where challenge is needed, to support where support is needed, to advise where advice is needed but most of all, to take that journey with you. Your goal becomes my goal and I work ‘with’ you rather than ‘for’ you.

The coaching process can address specific personal projects, business successes or periods of real upheaval in your life and we work on them by empowering you to identify the true issue and uncover how best you can move forward.

WE’LL WORK THROUGH THE CHALLENGES Mindset is often based on positive and negative experiences in the past and can lead to self-limiting beliefs that need to be challenged. What served you well in one situation may be holding you back now.

It is not unusual for clients to come with a situation they feel they are stuck in that can’t be changed, but that is untrue. We

always have choices, but we can’t always see what those choices are. Coaching is based on the fundamental principal of choice and personal responsibility. Clients are incredibly resourceful and coaching draws from the belief that however dysfunctional or challenged a person may feel, that can be transformed through positive choice.

Sometimes you may just need support to step up and take responsibility for your life.

Challenging your mindset can be opening the door to a whole new future. It can close the gap between a person’s potential and where they feel they currently sit.

WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO CONSIDER LIFE COACHING? There are times in life after major events such as divorce, redundancy, separation, death, or even just as your family grows and no longer needs you, that a re-think is needed. This can be seen as an opportunity for change or a challenge that is hard to face, but that all depends on your mindset.

During the pandemic resilience has been severely challenged and you may need guidance on how to redress that balance.

Coaching can be focused on work issues or personal issues, or work and personal can be inter-linked. Through coaching, clients can achieve fulfillment in all areas of their life. n

Lynn @ focus101 is a professional therapeutic coach and works with private individuals, face to face or on Zoom and within companies supporting directors, managers and their employees.

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Acne can cause major problems for people, particularly young people who are going through hormonal changes. A combination of spots and scarring can leave people feeling stressed, anxious and very self-conscious Emily commented: “I honestly can’t believe the amazing transformation as a result of the treatments. It’s been three years now and my skin is now completely clear of any spots and scarring, it is unbelievable.

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UltraPulse® is the most powerful CO2 laser in medicine today. Its ability to penetrate deeper and more safely than any CO2 laser is what persuaded Miguel to offer the technology to his patients.

“Sometimes skin needs intense treatment, and I’m excited to offer UltraPulse® to our patients, particularly those looking to significantly rejuvenate their skin or radically improve scarring. UltraPulse® isn’t like a traditional CO2 laser, which removes all the skin and results in a lot of downtime and potential scarring. In just one treatment,

we can penetrate intense heat deeper into the skin to precisely remove it, which triggers the regeneration of collagen and elastin.

Some skin is left untouched and this is what massively speeds up the healing process.

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“We are expecting to see significant improvements in our patients’ skin health and appearance that will exceed their expectations. We hope they’ll feel more confident and any negative thoughts or feelings about their skin will vanish, along with the lines, blemishes and scars.

“I’m not the only one in the clinic who’s excited about our new arrival and what it can achieve. My colleague Arif, our resident Consultant Dermatologist, is keen to use it for bloodless surgery to remove difficult skin lesions and treat scars from skin cancer treatment. Hopefully, we won’t be fighting over who gets to use it.”

Discover Laser is all set to start offering UltraPulse® treatment from October, and already there’s a buzz of excitement among the team and existing patients. If you’d like to know if UltraPulse® is the right treatment for you, Doctor Montero and Doctor Aslam are available for private consultations. ■ Discover Laser offer consultations for UltraPulse® skin rejuvenation and scar revision - call their friendly team on 01282 420886 to book an appointment.

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ULTRAPULSE® SKIN RESURFACING The total skincare solution Ultrapulse® combines DeepFX and Active FX - two unique fractional resurfacing solutions which offer amazing results on a range of skin ageing concerns, from deep wrinkles to fine lines and uneven skin tone and texture.

When will I see results?

The main advantage of DeepFX and ActiveFX is that results are visible after a single treatment. As skin heals, there is a visible improvement in wrinkles, fine lines, tone and texture. Improvement typically continues for up to 18 months.

What can I expect after treatment?

Immediately following treatment, skin will be warm and may be slightly red and swollen. Most patients are able to resume their daily activities within a week. A daily skincare routine is prescribed to support the healing process.

What is treatment like?

A warm sensation is felt as the laser is applied and treatment is typically comfortable.

During deeper treatments, any discomfort is minimised by applying a local anaesthetic.

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When will I see results?

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treatment. It may take 3-5 treatments to achieve significant cosmetic and functional improvements. Typically, improvement continues for up to 18 months following the final treatment.

What is treatment like?

Immediately after treatment, skin will be warm, red and swollen - this varies depending on customised settings.

Most patients are able to resume their daily activities within a week. Dressings may be applied and a daily skincare routine is prescribed to support the healing process.

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Morpheus8: Dr. F. Roth

Morpheus8: Dr. F. Roth

MORPHEUS8 WOWS THE RIBBLE VALLEY! A fabulous treatment favoured by celebrities, can transform, lift and rejuvenate sagging skin and reduce lines and wrinkles

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ward winning medical and lifestyle clinic RejuvaMed has brought several new treatments to the Ribble Valley over recent months including the Elipse gastric balloon, which can transform the lives of those who have problems losing weight, miraDry for those with excessive underarm sweating, and oculoplastic surgery to treat loose and saggy upper eyelids.

As an established family run clinic, led by owners consultant doctor Grant McKeating and his wife Charlie, RejuvaMed has built an enviable reputation for quality care, with excellent patient feedback over many years.

Dr Grant says: “It’s now four months since RejuvaMed brought the incredible Morpheus8 to the Ribble Valley, and our patients can’t get enough of it! We’ve seen incredible transformations of the face and neck with lift and tightening that have delighted our patients.”

Morpheus8 has taken the world of cosmetic medicine by storm and is now the ‘go-to’ treatment in the celebrity world to rejuvenate the face and body, with rave reviews from the likes of Judy Murray, Amanda Holden and Kim Kardashian.

So what IS Morpheus8?

Morpheus8 is a combination of two anti-ageing treatments in one. This ‘power couple’ together triggers our own natural healing mechanisms of collagen and elastin production, without injections into the face or body.

microneedling and radiofrequency (RF) technologies, both of which work to create controlled trauma.

Microneedling creates ‘microtrauma’ in the skin, stimulating the healing response, whilst RF uses heat to ‘shrink wrap’, tighten and lift the skin at

Morpheus8: Dr. S. Harper

Not only can this treatment improve the appearance of sagging and excess fat in the face and neck, it can also reduce pigmentation, treat acne scars, fade stretch marks and reduce lines and wrinkles.

Morpheus8 combines

a deeper level. In effect, by combining the two technologies together, Morpheus8 gives you two treatments in one, with enhanced and much faster results!

An anaesthetic numbing cream is applied to the skin before treatment to ensure that

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the procedure is as comfortable as possible. The skin may be a little pink for a day or so afterwards, but down time is minimal.

This non-invasive, relatively painless procedure is safe for all skin tones. Treatments can be performed on any area which exhibits wrinkles, skin laxity, discolouration, acne scarring or stretch marks. It is most commonly used as a rejuvenation and lifting treatment for the face and neck but can also be used to tighten areas such as the thighs and tummy.

You’ll often see results within a few days of your first treatment, however your appearance will continue to gradually improve in the following weeks. For best results, we recommend a course of three sessions of Morpheus8, spaced six to eight weeks apart. Results are then maintained for over a year with bimonthly sessions of Forma skin surface RF treatments.

These can now be packaged into a course, with huge savings. n To book a consultation to discuss Morpheus8, call us on: 01200 538668, or email: info@rejuvamed.co.uk

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BUILDING ON FIRM FOUNDATIONS “The institute accepts just four people

Dr Khurrum Hussain is one of just five periodontal specialists in each year, one from the UK one from the North West – and he has chosen Ribble Valley based Renovo Europe and the other two internationally.

It was an offer I couldn’t refuse,” he explains.

Dental as his referral clinic. Photography: Sarah Valentine

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eeking specialist dental treatment, patients throughout the UK travel to the new, Ribble Valley-based Renovo Dental, where there is a top team of dental specialists and general practitioners working with some of the very latest state-of-the-art technology.

As part of the team, Dr Khurrum Hussain is one of just 350 periodontal specialists working in the UK – 220 of those being registered in and around central London.

“Working as part of a multi-skilled team with the same passion really is a dream come true. It takes the planning and patient treatment quality to a whole new level,” says Dr Hussain, who completed his training in periodontology at the globallyrenowned Eastman Dental Institute at University College London.

Graduating from the institute in 2016, Khurrum returned to his roots in the North West, teaching periodontology to post-graduates at Manchester University and using his skillset working privately for BUPA. As a periodontal specialist, he deals with gum disease and the soft tissue surrounding the palate, degenerating bone issues and failing implants.

He is specially trained in the placement, maintenance and repair of dental implants.

“My ethos is not just to treat patients with periodontal challenges, but I aim to work together to educate and motivate them and I have had excellent results with this approach.

“At Renovo we don’t rush in, we view everything in a calculated way. We offer the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease and are also

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trained in performing cosmetic periodontal procedures.

“Our gums are very much part of our smile and they are the foundations on which we work. Our aim is to get gum tissue and bones strong and healthy before we carry out any further work.”

Poorly managed diabetes, smoking or inherited genetics can lead to susceptibility to advanced gum disease – and at Renovo Dental, Khurrum can advise on the best techniques and treatment to overcome the problem.

Treatment of advanced gum disease may require dental surgery, such as: Before Left: Pre soft tissue grafting After Right: Post soft tissue grafting Procedure time 90 minutes – one visit

Soft tissue grafts

To replace lost gum tissue due to recession – a small amount of tissue from the roof of the mouth or using tissue from another donor source and attaching it to the affected site can help reduce further gum recession, cover exposed roots and give your teeth an improved aesthetic. (As illustrated by the gum graft procedure carried out by Dr Khurrum Hussain in the clinical images above).

placed between existing bone and your tooth. The material prevents unwanted tissue from entering the healing area, allowing bone to grow back instead.

Tissue-stimulating proteins

Another technique involves applying a special gel to a diseased tooth root. This gel contains the same proteins found in developing tooth enamel and stimulates the growth of healthy bone and tissue.

team’s reputation has spread through word of mouth: “We are very fortunate in what we do and what we have here, and we are all passionate and very dedicated. Renovo is much bigger than a group of individuals – it is all about our patients, changing mindsets and attitudes and giving them support and confidence by providing outstanding dentistry.” n

OUR AIM IS TO GET GUM TISSUE AND BONES STRONG AND HEALTHY BEFORE WE CARRY OUT ANY FURTHER WORK

Bone grafting

This procedure is performed when periodontitis has destroyed the bone surrounding your tooth root. The graft may be composed of small fragments of your own bone, or the bone may be synthetic or donated. The bone graft helps prevent tooth loss by holding your tooth in place. It also serves as a platform for the regrowth of natural bone.

Guided tissue regeneration

This allows the regrowth of bone that was destroyed by bacteria. In one approach, a special piece of biocompatible fabric is

“There is often a general lack of awareness of what can be done in terms of the latest techniques, treatments and technology. Too often patients are told that the treatment for gum disease and bone loss is not possible. Yes, it is more complex, impossible it is not. That depends on the skillset of the team carrying out the treatment,” explains Dr Khurrum.

As a brand new clinic, Renovo has invested in all the latest digital technology dentistry has to offer, including a state-ofthe-art CT scanner which allows the team to plan and perform very precise implant surgery. This CT-guided surgery for implants is accurate, more safe and comfortable and results in faster healing.

Since launching Renovo Dental, the

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WORLD RENOWNED TALENT

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urning back the years, historically Rossendale became one of the hubs of the Industrial Revolution, and was known as the Golden Valley.

It was also notable for its quarrying – Rossendale flagstone can be seen to this day in Trafalgar Square in London.

The area is also renowned as being the birthplace of present-day talent – did you know that super-model Agnes Deyn,

former England football manager Phil Neville and British actress Jane Horrocks all came from Rossendale.

JANE HORROCKS

PHIL NEVILLE

AGNES DEYN

Probably most famous for her role as Bubble in Absolutely Fabulous, Jane Horrocks was born in Rawtenstall. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) with Imogen Stubbs and Ralph Fiennes and began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company. She went on to appear in numerous TV sitcoms, stage plays and films and was nominated for an Olivier Award Best Actress for the title role of the stage play the Rise and Fall of Little Voice and nominated for a Golden Globe and BAFTA for the film adaptation. Other films she has starred in include Chicken Run and Sunshine on Leith. More recently she has been the voice behind Little Princess a British children’s TV series.

Over the years Rossendale has turned out some world-renowned talent that can be seen in the sporting arena, on stage and on screen

Born in Bury, Phil Neville is a former Manchester United player and England football manager. During his 10 years with United he won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, three FA Charity Shields, the Intercontinental Cup and the Champions League. He went on to join Everton where he spent the final eight years of his playing career. Neville also played for England 59 times, representing the nation at three European Championships. A versatile player, he played in defence and midfield.

After earning his UEFA Coaching Licence, Neville began his coaching career in 2012, working as a coach at United, and as assistant manager to his brother Gary at Valencia in La Liga.

Born Laura Michelle Hollins, Deyn lived in Rossendale attending Rawtenstall Grammar School. Her working life started at a fish and chip shop in Stubbins, aged 13. Even at an early age she had an eye for style and by 17 she had already had her head shaved.

She moved to London, working in a fastfood restaurant during the day and a bar at night. Her biography claims that she was spotted whilst shopping with childhood friend, fashion designer Henry Holland in Kentish Town. She went on to be signed with Select Model Management. In 2007 she was featured on the cover of American Vogue, as one of the world’s next top models.

She has modelled for the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Hermés, Dior, Lanvin, DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld, Moschino and Versace and appeared in advertisements for Dior, Burberry, Armani, Calvin Klein, Mulberry, Paul Smith, Adidas, and Reebok. She has also been the face of fragrances by Burberry and Jean Paul Gaultier. n

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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY! Francesca Saunders talks to John Ainscough, owner and founder of Holden Wood Antiques, about what it means to him to have been in business for 25 years

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olden Wood Antiques, a vibrant and popular antiques centre situated in the peaceful Rossendale Valley, is celebrating 25 years of business. “It’s a privilege to have been open for so long and have such long standing relationships with our customers,” says owner John Ainscough. Housed in a beautiful Grade 2 listed church close to Haslingden, the antiques centre is the perfect place for a spot of treasure hunting. Whether you’re

interested in buying or selling, the friendly antique experts are always on hand for advice.

With a community of both regular and new customers, the antiques centre is more than just a shop, but a place where people can spend time browsing and socialising, sharing their love of antiques with other customers. John explains: “It’s wonderful we are open again after the lengthy restrictions, people have missed social interactions and the nature of our business is very social.

We have become a part of peoples lives, as a place for them to meet and share in their common interest.”

CONSUMERS ARE INCREASINGLY BECOMING CONCERNED WITH BEING ECO-FRIENDLY AND AS SUCH PURCHASING PRE-OWNED OBJECTS AND FURNITURE IS ON THE RISE Holden Wood Antiques also hosts a traditional tea room serving delicious home-made food. It’s a great place to relax and discuss your findings. If you have the time there are some stunning walks right on the doorstep of the beautiful church making it the perfect day out.

So, what does the future look like for Holden Wood Antiques… John tells us: “People have always coveted a unique statement piece for their homes, but antiques are a growing trend with the new generation of homemakers. Consumers are increasingly becoming concerned with being eco-friendly and as such purchasing pre-owned objects and furniture is on the rise.

“Our family of customers keeps growing.

People buy antiques because they’re not mass produced, not made by machine and there’s no great use of plastics. The quality and durability of antiques is also a big attraction. If an antique has survived 100 years, it’s more likely to survive the next 100 years rather than something cheaply made and fresh off the shelf.”

The team at Holden Wood Antiques are always on the lookout for new items, so if you have anything that you think may be of interest, or you fancy browsing what’s already on offer, Holden Wood Antiques is definitely worth a visit. n

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spotlightonrossendale is Livio Edge AI which takes into account the health and wellbeing of the wearer.

As well as offering unbeatable sound and artificial intelligence responses, the Livio Edge AI is also able to track physical activity.

With the ear providing more accurate data, the Livio Edge AI is the first device to take advantage of this.

Sensors inside the hearing aid detect movement, activity and gestures making it perfect for people of all ages to be proactive about their wellbeing.

Tracking steps has been shown to motivate and inspire activity but there’s so much more to the Livio Edge AI. It has been proven that people who seek help and treat hearing loss lower their health risks especially with regards to issues such as cognitive decline and dementia.

The latest hearing aids feature wireless audio streaming – and hearing aids such as the Livio AI are synchronised to work with a hearing aid app so you can simplify your life, set up reminders, listen to music, speak on the phone, boost your physical

INTELLIGENT HEARING Audiologist Nish Vasant is transforming peoples’ lives with the latest hearing aid technology that features artificial intelligence that adapts to your surroundings. Photography: Andy Tighe

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ish Vasant helps people of all ages, who have hearing problems, fitting them with the very latest hearing aids that are tailored to their lifestyle enabling them to re-engage and interact, work more efficiently and feel part of society again.

Over the last 18 months, Nish, who has been at the helm of Fresh Hearing for almost a decade, has totally upgraded his consulting rooms in terms of installing state-of the-art testing equipment.

“It’s been all change,” explains Nish.

“We have upgraded every piece of equipment and we are now fully digital.”

Fresh Hearing is also delighted to introduce the latest in hearing aid technology from world-leaders Starkey – Livio AI custom hearing aids that not only deliver incredible sound, they connect to your smartphone and TV and with a simple tap, artificial intelligence inside scans the environment and makes on-the-spot changes when you need it, including making it easier to hear people who are wearing a face mask.

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activity and socialise with confidence knowing your hearing aids will adapt to whatever situation you find yourself in.

Nish explains: “People who are hard of hearing tend to withdraw from society – improving their hearing improves their life immeasurably.

“I don’t think people are aware how much technology there is to help with hearing loss. I have conversations with people who are amazed at the technology that is now is available.” n

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LUNCHTIME FACELIFT

Skin specialists and doctors predicted that 2021 was going to be the year of the skin!

It turns out that 2022 is set to go the same way. Helen Coates explains some of the latest pioneering new anti-ageing treatments

explains why HIFU is the buzz word in the beauty industry and why it’s known as the

this layer which immediately contracts without damage to the skin surface or surrounding areas.

‘lunchtime facelift’: “HIFU stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound. The Focus Dual is known as the lunchtime facelift because it can be exactly that – one of the most sought-after lifting, firming and tightening treatments for the face and neck.

“HIFU can be adjusted to target the upper and lower dermis too and can lift and tighten jawlines, enhance cheekbones and reduce lines, wrinkles and crepiness – all completely pain free.”

Helen explains that microneedling and radio

“Deep in the skin lies the SMAS layer, this is the layer a surgeon physically lifts but as it lies so deep it’s difficult to target with other non-surgical procedures. HIFU focuses on

frequency can also help improve lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, particularly around the neck and jowls and help those who have uneven skin texture or scarring.

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elen Coates and her team have been undertaking extensive training with the Lynton Clinic to broaden the treatments on offer at her salon – so if you’ve never heard of the HIFU facial, remember you heard it here first!

The medical-grade Lynton Focus Dual is CE certified indicating conformity with European directives including health, safety and environmental requirements.

As one of the first salons in the region to introduce the Lynton Focus Dual, Helen

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“The magic word here is collagen which is the main protein responsible for the skin’s firmness and elasticity.

The Focus Dual Device works to reverse the signs of ageing by giving the skin back it’s snap!

“Tiny microneedles penetrate the skin to reach deep into the dermis layer. This results in micro-injuries which create a healing response within the skin which in turn stimulates new supplies of collagen.

“Radio frequency is then delivered to heal the dermis layer and further speed up the collagen production process.”

Because the state-of-the-art Focus Dual device uses two technologies, ultra-fine needles and a unique vacuum-suction technology, those who undergo treatment might experience a tingling sensation and the skin can feel a little warm but there is little or no downtime – hence the lunchtime facelift! n

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STARS OF THE FUTURE At the forefront of trends and technology, the talented team at Freddie’s are set to produce the hairdressing stars of the future, writes Amanda Killelea

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rom the moment Freddie’s hair salon opened its doors, it has been synonymous with cuttingedge style and luxury.

And it is no wonder given that Freddie and his expert team have more than 150 years of hairdressing experience between them.

The salon first opened on 3rd November 1992, and as Freddie heads into his 30th year in his flagship salon in a prime position on Bank Street, Rawtenstall, he is not only proud to look back on his achievements but also to the exciting times that lie ahead as he and his team work to produce the star hairdressers of the future.

Over the past 29 years, Freddie’s has been nominated for no less than six British Hairdressing Awards, and the talented stylists have been hand-picked to become members of the prestigious Schwarzkopf Colour Creative Team and Young Artistic Team.

These accolades are proof that Freddie’s is at the forefront of the latest hairdressing trends and technology.

But the salon still retains its loyal customer base – some of whom were clients on that very first day back in 1992.

Owner Freddie Cunliffe says: “I cannot believe we are heading into our 30th year.

I honestly would not be here without my amazing team who between them have a staggering 150 years’ experience.

“Some of them have been with me from the very beginning and I think it is testament to what a tight-knit group we are that they have stayed that long – we are like a family here and like to think our clients are also part of that family.

I HONESTLY WOULD NOT BE HERE WITHOUT MY AMAZING TEAM WHO BETWEEN THEM HAVE A STAGGERING 150 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE “I pride myself on giving my staff the best training which keeps their work evolving and fresh and that has paid off massively.”

Freddie himself celebrates 40 years in hairdressing this year and has passed on his wealth of knowledge and experience to each and every one of his team.

Stylist Hayley Miller has been with Freddie since day one, having worked in hairdressing for 30 years. Freddie’s husband Matt Threlfall, a colour specialist, has been at the salon for 21 years, Freddie’s niece Beth Dickinson, also a colour specialist, has been there for 17 years, salon manager Jade Rothwell has 20 years service and

Nick Wright has 18 years.

The salon is also home to Polished Beauty Clinic, whose owner Caroline Wilkinson also has more than 20 years in the industry and works closely with the stylists to provide clients with a complete hair and beauty service.

They work together to provide the junior members of the Freddie’s family with the best training in a bid to ensure the Freddie’s legacy will continue for years to come.

Freddie says: “We are really proud of our assistants Leah, Katie and Kelsey.

They have immense talent and we know that with the training and the attention to detail that our stylists have instilled in them they will go on to become future hairdressing stars.” n For more information or to book a consultation contact Freddie’s on 01706 222762 Pictured: The team from left to right – Kelsey, Nick, Katie, Hayley, Freddie, Jade, Beth, Caroline, Matt and Leah

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Gisburne Park Estate is owned and managed

by Guy Hindley and his wife Amber, who are converting it into a thriving tourist destination

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e are pleased to announce that tickets are now live for our annual Bonfire and Fireworks Night on 5th November. This year we are hosting it by Ribblesdale Park where we always used to have it with parking in the Auction Market.

As always, our master pyrotechnic ‘Pratty’ will be building what we like to think is the biggest bonfire in the UK. There will be lots of food and drink and it promises to be a fun night out for all the family.

Tickets: gisburnepark.com

While the Estate and our hospitality business is thriving and demand for new lodges is at unprecedented levels, the roller coaster continues in trying to service it all. Like everyone else in the hospitality industry it’s been a struggle and I hope it doesn’t get much worse.

best manufacturer in the UK and we are excited to announce that we have ordered five more units all to come in the first half of 2022. If you are interested in a custom-built home on Gisburne Park Estate my brother-in-law Charlie will give you a private tour and answer any questions you may have. charlie@gisburneparkestate.co.uk Meanwhile, in the mansion house, Gisburne Park, which we recently brought back into the family, we’re bringing a little Hollywood to the Ribble Valley.

As a Grade I unoccupied Georgian house and hospital, it’s a location scout’s dream and subsequently it has been

WE’RE BRINGING A LITTLE HOLLYWOOD TO THE RIBBLE VALLEY. AS A GRADE I UNOCCUPIED GEORGIAN HOUSE AND HOSPITAL IT’S A LOCATION SCOUT’S DREAM AND SUBSEQUENTLY IT HAS BEEN USED AS A FILM SET The flip side is that we’re being very pro-active at ways to reevaluate how we make it a more attractive working environment on Gisburne Park.

As far as lodge sales are concerned sales are flying and we are really enjoying welcoming new owners to the estate.

Our bespoke lodges come from Lissett Lodges, probably

used as a film set. Sadly, we can’t reveal who has been filming as they insist we sign NDAs but keep a watch out as the estate will feature in some upcoming big hits.

My sons and I have been exploring the old house and Hunter recently discovered what we think is a priest hole beneath some floorboards. We

found a small hole with some tiny steps that lead to a hiding hole, which was very exciting but sadly no pot of gold. We have also noticed in the run up to Halloween that there seems to be a lot more supernatural activity in the old house. Our security regularly witness shadows and footsteps and from time to time you can smell cigar smoke in certain rooms. n ANNUAL BONFIRE NIGHT 5th November 2021 Located at Ribblesdale Park www.gisburnepark.com Gisburne Park Estate Mill Lane, Gisburn BB7 4LP 01200 415300 gisburnepark.com

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finally took the courage to get my eyesight surgically improved.

I was worried of course, but the care could not have been better, and the results are terrific. Mr Manu, the surgeon, has performed 18,000 of these operations and he and his team at Optical Express reassured me that I would feel no pain and my eyesight would be 20/20. He was right and I can now see clearly without the need for spectacles. It really is a new lease of life!

I spoke at a dinner in Worcester on behalf of The Speaker about the involvement of Speaker Lenthall with Charles I and the Civil War. I was escorted from my accommodation to the glorious Guildhall by two Civil War re-enactment volunteers, which was surreal.

Three thousand people died at the Battle of Worcester, and I was able to tell the audience that we had our own local Battle of Preston

where 2,000 perished. Oliver Cromwell had travelled through the Ribble Valley and, of course, stayed at Stonyhurst among many other local places. It was as a result of the actions of the king that Parliament became ascendant and to this day the monarch is not allowed to enter the House of Commons chamber.

I had a chat with the wonderful Michael Flatley in the Saville Club to congratulate him on his Freedom of the City of London. He surprised us all by pulling out a flute and expertly playing an old Irish folk song. I never thought anything could surpass his abilities to dance, but the music was tremendous!

I welcomed the Australian High Commissioner to Parliament and he informed me that relations between the UK and Australia were incredibly good. He couldn’t have been more correct as, a few days later, we heard of the new defence co-operation between our two countries and the USA. This will be a huge boost to our exports and our defence capabilities.

I, along with The Speaker, demonstrated our support for British farming during Farming Week. It goes without saying that we in Lancashire know how important agriculture is to food security,

Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has had a busy month speaking about the Civil War at a prestigious dinner, meeting the Australian High Commissioner and attending the G7 Speakers’ Conference in Chorley

exports and also to tourism. I was honoured to be asked to be the President of the Royal Lancashire Show next year, which I have enthusiastically accepted.

Our produce was on show at the G7 Speakers’ Conference in Chorley when celebrity chef Paul Heathcote served some incredible local food to the delegates including House of Representative Speaker Nancy Pelosi. We also were entertained in the evening by Lancashire’s very own Alfie Boe. He sang a few songs in Italian much to the delight of the Italian Speaker, and then belted out Bring Him Home from Les Miserables, which received a standing ovation.

The event put Lancashire on the world stage with the Red Arrows flying over Chorley and the conference came to a close with a discussion about the importance of media on the set of Coronation Street. It made me proud that world leaders were coming to Lancashire and not just staying in London.

The beauty of it all was, I was able to see the whole event more clearly than I could ever have anticipated thanks to my improved eyesight, which couldn’t have been tested on anything finer over the past few weeks. n

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Brockhall Farm lies to the North and East of Brockhall Village in the Ribble Valley, within easy reach of the A59 and near to Whalley, Blackburn and Preston. The market town of Clitheroe is only eight miles away. There is a farmhouse and bungalow (NOT INCLUDED IN THE SALE), but the rest of the farmstead now enjoys planning consent for conversion to eight dwellings with garages and garden areas allocated to each unit.

In addition to the farmstead / development site, there is also a total of approximately 135 acres (55ha) of land which is available for sale in lots or as a whole. This comprises 44.9 hectares of good grassland, 5.42 hectares of mixed deciduous woodland and approximately 5 hectares of river bed included in the sale. There is also just over a mile of single bank fishing rights that are available with Lot 6.

Lot One - The Farmstead Building Development 2.1 Acres (0.84ha)

Full details of the consent are available on the Ribble Valley Borough Council planning portal - Application number 3/2021/0311. Briefly the consent will create eight new dwellings with a total Gross Internal Floor Area of 1,602m2 (17,244 sq ft) plus garages, courtyard and garden areas.

Property One Property Two Property Three Property Four

Single storey property - 199m2 / 2,142 Sq Ft Duplex property - 157m2 / 1,690 Sq Ft Duplex property - 157m2 / 1,690 Sq Ft Duplex property - 189m2 / 2,034 Sq Ft

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Single storey property - 119m2 / 1,281 Sq Ft Duplex property - 204m2 / 2,196 Sq Ft Duplex property - 271m2 / 2,917 Sq Ft Duplex property - 306m2 / 3,294 Sq Ft

The Land - Excluding The Farmstead The holding comprises a total area of approximately 136.68 acres (55.31ha) and is all registered with the Rural Payments Agency.

There are approximately 110.9 acres (44.9ha) of good grassland, 13.4 acres (5.42ha) of mixed deciduous woodland and approximately 12.44 acres (5 ha) of river bed included in the sale.

Lot Two Grassland - 18.79 acres (7.6ha) Lot Three Grassland - 4.95 acres (2ha) Lot Four Grassland - 11.33 acres (4.586ha)

Lot Five Grassland - 34.35 acres (13.903ha) Lot Six Grassland, Woodland & Fishing Rights 52.36 acres (21.19ha) Lot Seven Grassland - 11.32 acres (4.58ha)

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MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE Errors made due to medical negligence can have a lasting impact on patients mentally and physically, and many of those affected have no idea where to turn or who to speak to, explains Holly Barnes, medical negligence expert at Farleys

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he majority of medical appointments and treatments undertaken on the NHS or privately are completed without any problems. However, there are occasions where errors are made due to negligence.

The first thing to establish is whether medical negligence has occurred. So, what is medical negligence?

If you have been injured or harmed by a GP, nurse, dentist, pharmacist, paramedic, consultant, or private clinician, you may have been the victim of medical negligence.

There is a standard of care expected of medical professionals and, if they fall below this standard, they are likely to be negligent.

Your health is the number one priority so the first thing you need to do if you feel your treatment has been negligent is to raise the issue with the person treating you. It is also perfectly acceptable to ask for a second opinion from another medical professional if you want it.

If you have spoken to the person treating you and you’re still unhappy, you should make a written complaint. For a GP, your complaint should go to the GP surgery’s practice manager or, for NHS staff, you should make your complaint to the complaints department of the relevant NHS trust or hospital.

If you choose to make an official complaint, you should always make it in writing, by email or recorded post. Never just telephone someone as you will have no record of what was said.

You can find copies of the complaints process on the organisation’s website.

If you’re unsure, ring them and ask them to send it to you. State in your letter that you are prepared to allow 14 days for an acknowledgement and 40 days for them to send you a response.

When deciding what to say, try and step back from what has happened. Be clear but, more importantly, be precise. Some complaints may be about a number of things so make a list of all your complaints, putting them in order of importance. The simpler and clearer you make your complaint, the harder it will be for any professional to avoid answering your grievance.

A medical negligence solicitor can guide you through the process for making a complaint as well as advise you on the possibility of making a claim for damages so it is important to speak to a legal specialist at the earliest opportunity.

To bring a successful claim, you must prove, on the balance of probabilities that breach of duty has occurred and that it caused you to suffer injury. Your legal representative can discuss this in detail with you referring to your individual set of circumstances.

You must show that the treatment or care received fell below the standard of a responsible body of medical practitioners in the relevant field of medicine.

It must also be proved that the breach of duty caused or materially contributed to you suffering a worse outcome than you would have done if the breach of duty had not occurred.

Most clinical negligence claims have a three-year time limit, which means that court proceedings must be issued (not just that the claim must be started) within three years of the injury or in some cases, three years from the date that you first became aware the injury was caused as a result of negligence. For cases involving children, the three-year time period starts from their 18th birthday.

The investigative process at the start of a claim can be lengthy and therefore, it is advantageous to instruct legal representation as soon as possible and when the issues are fresh in your mind. n

Farleys has a team of experienced medical negligence solicitors based in Lancashire To discuss your case with a specialist please call 01254 368040, email: info@farleys.com or visit: www.farleys.com

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CHARITY F O C U S Live Ribble Valley takes a look at the many and varied charity projects that are taking place in towns and villages across the region If you have any charity news please contact: jan.woolley@live-magazines.co.uk

LAST NIGHT OF THE RIBBLE VALLEY PROMS

LABELS FOR CARES

During lockdowns many people relied on others to deliver essential services and above all the marvellous work of the NHS in dealing with Covid patients. The Ribble Valley Music Festival will pay tribute to these heroes of the pandemic with a very special Last Night of the Proms concert on 13th November – the eve of Remembrance Sunday at the Old School Rooms in Clitheroe. Celebrating the great British spirit which also prevailed in WWII, the evening will feature stories from veterans on the night.

Music will be performed by the Championship Section Wingates Band including all the prom favourites. Entrance is £10 and all proceeds go to the Catholic Church and the Royal British Legion. Advanced booking is essential by calling 01254 384893.

Labels for Cares is proud to announce a partnership with luxury boutique brand Temperley London. The partnership will see Temperley London providing stock in a range of coats, dresses and other accessories over the coming years. Securing the partnership is a major coup for Labels and a fantastic addition to the charity, which aims to raise money by selling designer labels to buy cancer screening units for East Lancashire Healthcare Trust. Anthony Fairclough, co-founder of the Labels’ charity adds: “This is a big luxury brand and we see this as a clear sign of how far the charity has come to be recognised by a design house in London.”

The Temperley London stock will be available from October at Labels for Cares at both the Ribble Valley store at the Wellsprings and in Burnley.

The charity has already purchased two endoscopy equipment for adults and children.

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LOCAL PRODUCER DONATES

Retired businessman, community stalwart and charity fundraiser Ian Lloyd has been installed as the 37th president of Clitheroe Lions Club, taking over from Brian Alston at a ceremony at the Spread Eagle, Sawley. Ian was a founding member of the club in 1983 and was president in 1984. He was also awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship by Lions Clubs International in recognition of his services to the community.

Over the years Ian has been an organiser and board member of the successful Clitheroe Food Festivals and chairman of Clitheroe 800, a year-long celebration marking 800 years of the building of Clitheroe Castle – the event raised thousands of pounds. Ian has also been an active member of Clitheroe Chamber of Trade and Commerce for over three decades and was president for two years.

Through funds raised from sales of Goosnargh Gin’s Hay Time, a Re-wild the Child project has secured educational resources to support visits for youngsters to learn about the special hay meadows in the Forest of Bowland AONB. Goosnargh Gin uses local, organic and sustainably grown botanicals from Bowland’s Coronation Meadows to produce their gins. The wildflower-rich meadows at Bell Sykes Farm in Slaidburn act as a living seedbank – one of the last unimproved flower-rich grasslands in Lancashire. During 2020, for every bottle of Hay Time gin sold, Goosnargh Gin donated £5 to Champion Bowland, raising £600 in total. Re-wild the Child, based near Abbeystead, is a grass roots project, raising funds and awareness for the rewilding of a wildflower meadow and providing opportunities for educational visits.

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WHERE GUESTS ARE EVERYTHING The Everything Retreat is set to attract like-minded people who are in search of peace, tranquillity and pure, unadulterated luxury!

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f you’re looking to escape to a retreat that will give you everything – then we’ve found the perfect, peaceful getaway!

Taking shape in the heart of the Ribble Valley is a luxurious woodland hideaway with 12 cedarwood lodges featuring open plan living, warming log burners, crisp white linen, private hot tubs and floor to ceiling windows overlooking stunning views.

The Everything Retreat is the vision of Louise Monk whose aim is to provide a tranquil space where couples and groups of friends immerse themselves in nature and the surrounding countryside and enjoy the ultimate in luxurious relaxation.

With attention to detail key, the Everything Retreat is bang on target to launch in January with all the team looking forward to opening up the lodges, six of which are

themed from Louise’s travels in the UK and abroad.

The themed luxury lodges include: ITAMBE: Immerse yourself in an intimate African themed lodge and get a taste of the world’s second largest continent. This one-bedroom lodge is enriched with luxurious textures and traditional tribal prints.

WITH PLANNED WALKS, OWL NESTING AND HEDGEHOG BOXES AROUND THE SITE, GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN NATURE SKALA: With crisp white walls, cosy blankets and neutral accessories, the Scandi style lodge is light, airy and minimalistic and outside, surrounded by beautiful fir trees.

KOYA: Japanese-themed contemporary design, the Asian Zen is the most tranquil setting for the ultimate relaxed vacation.

Outside the landscaping also reflects the Japanese theme.

HUTTE: The perfect place to nestle down, and bursting with warm neutrals and fur accents, this lodge features parquet flooring and an Alpine ambience that is evident in both the interior and the surrounding landscape.

BYRE: A truly picturesque and elegant stay, the immaculate heritage lodge will take you to a cosy place with thick rustic wood, country fabrics, rich velvet accents and romantic chandelier lighting. Outside is an old English garden featuring the associated traditional shrubs and plants.

BOTHY: Featuring all the character of a traditional Scottish country lodge with tartan accessories and dark oak herringbone flooring.

In addition to the six themed lodges within the beautifully landscaped grounds, are a

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On their arrival guests will be transported through the silent, peaceful woodlands to their accommodation where they have access to a unique concierge service that has been finely tuned to meet their needs.

Whether that’s booking a table at a local inn or Michelin-starred restaurant, or having a breakfast hamper or dinner and champagne delivered to your door, the Everything team are happy to arrange it.

THE EVERYTHING RETREAT IS A LUXURIOUS WOODLAND HIDEAWAY WITH CEDARWOOD LODGES FEATURING OPEN PLAN LIVING, WARMING LOG BURNERS AND PRIVATE HOT TUBS “As we are in the Ribble Valley, with all the fabulous food and artisan producers, we have been very keen to collaborate with local businesses,” says Louise.

The Everything Retreat aims to bring likeminded people to the heart of the Ribble Valley to enjoy total rest and relaxation, serenity and peace.

With planned walks, owl nesting and hedgehog boxes around the site, guests are encouraged to immerse themselves in nature in what is a stunning rural location.

The Everything Retreat, which also welcomes small, well behaved dogs, is the perfect getaway to restore and re-connect. It is also a chance to indulge the senses, with nature rambles, dog walks through the countryside and enjoy breath-taking views from the comfort of your private terrace.

All you have to do is sit back and relax – let Louise and her team at the Everything Retreat take care of you. n Bookings for the Everything Retreat are being taken from mid-October 2021 onwards

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Hey Siri mow the lawn!

It’s Saturday morning, you’ve had a tough week at work and typically - it’s raining again! Is it any surprise you don’t feel like mowing the lawn?

You skipped doing it last week though, so now unfortunately you don’t really have a choice, otherwise it’s going to be a really big job next weekend.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could just say “Siri Mow the lawn” then sit back and enjoy another coffee?

AutoMowIt are Lancashire’s approved Ambrogio robot mowers distributor - it’s a newly launched business for Tyler Stevenson who owns the Blackburn & West Lancashire Greenthumb lawn care treatment franchises.

Are robot mowers just a fad?

So why did he start AutoMowIt?

I can provide free site assessments to determine suitability and advise on the variety of features across the range, so clients can make an informed choice. Ambrogio robot mowers can be fully automatic, programmed to mow your lawn on a schedule that suits you. Alternatively they can be instructed via the Ambrogio App on your phone from anywhere in the world - even if that’s just your bed!”

“We have a large lawn at home, with a busy business and a young family I just didn’t have the time to mow my lawn as often as I advised my Greenthumb customers. But, I obviously want my own lawn to be in tip top condition.

So I started looking at robot mowers. I did my research, checking out product reviews on line and quickly realised Ambrogio were unparalleled. I was extremely impressed with the product range so my mind was made up.

My installer had to travel from Lincolnshire so seeing a gap in the market, I decided to qualify as an approved installer and dealership, serving Lancashire.

Ambrogio have been manufacturing for over 25 years. But to the UK market it feels like robot mowers are a bit new, and there’s a lot of uncertainty in consumers minds. The benefits are clear and the technology is always improving, so they are definitely not just a fad!

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INHERITANCE CLAIMS AND HOW TO MANAGE THEM John Lambe from Forbes Solicitors offers his advice on the rise in claims against estates and how to manage them

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hen someone dies those left behind often have a strong desire to seek expert legal advice and support to decide whether to bring or to defend a claim against the estate.

Disputes concerning the administration or the distribution of trust funds or a deceased person’s estate are increasing.

Reasons for this include: • The increase in property prices over recent years mean that estates are worth more than they ever have been historically. With more money at stake, the chances of a dispute are higher as more people are willing to challenge each other over the family assets.

• People are now living longer, and this increase in life expectancy means that wills are being made and changed later in life. Doing this at an older age could lead to concerns that the testator might not have had the mental capacity to make their will, been the victim of undue influence or not known and approved of the contents of their will.

• Family life is becoming increasingly more complex than it has been previously.

Second marriages and relationships have led to more diverse family set-ups. For example, a second spouse and children from a previous marriage are both likely to expect to benefit from a will, even extended families who live away and don’t have much contact with the testator.

• A greater expectation of being the beneficiary of an inheritance coupled with the economic climate means that relatives and dependants can feel disappointed with what they have inherited. Added to this is the increased cost of living and the reliance upon the bank of mum and dad.

TYPES OF CLAIM

The most common disputes involve arguments about the validity of a will or claims for financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 to be made for persons who were excluded as beneficiaries or who did not receive as much as they had expected. Other claims concern disputes about how an estate or a trust is being administered.

Unless handled delicately, inheritance disputes can become drawn out affairs. That is why our priority is to drive disputes to a resolution as soon as possible and ideally without recourse to litigation. Often this is achieved via mediation were as your solicitor we can act as the negotiator will all the parties involved. With our approach, many cases are settled out of court, usually in under 12 months.

We undertake complex and high value cases. We represent both claimants and defendants. This can be a very complicated area. Our team has real expertise.You can therefore be assured that you will receive the best quality expert advice and service.

Nobody likes disputes, but the truth is they are part of life and at times are unavoidable.

Do not be put off by concerns about costs. We offer a free, no obligation initial conversation. Thereafter, we try to be as flexible as possible when it comes to funding. We can discuss a range of price and payment options and often work on a no win, no fee basis. Do not put off having a conversation. We would be pleased to hear from you. n

HOW CAN WE HELP?

Forbes are a nationally recognised law firm with a specialist team of solicitors who have a proven track record of successfully concluding all manner of contentious probate issues quickly and cost-effectively.

If you have an issue you would like to discuss, contact John Lambe, Senior Associate by email: john.lambe@forbessolicitors.co.uk or call 0333 207 1130

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WORLD CLASS INNOVATION With a brief to design the world’s fastest aero road bike, Ribble Cycles are proud to launch the all-new Ultra Road, created, manufactured and tested right here in Lancashire, writes Gail Bailey

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t has been three years in the making but local company Ribble Cycles are proud to showcase their Ultra Road SL R. “The design brief was simple – to create the fastest aero road bike in the world.

Not just designed to be the fastest when tested in isolation, but the fastest in the real world,” explains Jamie Burrow Head of Product.

Ribble Cycles’ CEO Andy Smallwood is very much product led and he’s all about challenging convention. The company are not afraid to explore new ground in the pursuit of developing a better performing product and this ethos is core to the culture at Ribble. The Ultra SL R is a groundbreaking showcase on the world stage, of a bike designed and built in Lancashire and retailed in the Ribble Valley and beyond.

The Ultra Road has been created to be superfast, following an extensive and revolutionary research and development process of market-leading Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), wind tunnel testing and real-world analysis. Every aspect of the bike and rider performing in perfect aerodynamic harmony has been considered, to create a machine which has been optimised to give maximum aero advantage.

“We started with a visual concept and tube profile shape ideas and then used CFD to modify each one of those tube sections into the perfect aerodynamic shape for the task,” explains Jamie.

IT’S BEEN HARD KEEPING THIS A SECRET FOR THREE YEARS BUT AS A TEAM WE DID “We always knew we could do it,” he adds. “We believed in the project from the very beginning and there was a real buzz and excitement within the team when we realised how we could innovate the design to create the world’s fastest road bike.”

The key to the project was to design a bike that was quicker and would use less rider energy to get somewhere faster:

lifestyle “What we suddenly realised was that no-one had ever looked at the handlebars.

We created a bike and when tested digitally it was fast – but we lost the gains we made when we put a rider on it,” Jamie explains.

“Thinking about why this was happening was when we had our ‘eureka’ moment.

The handlebars are the first thing in front of the rider that hit the air – changing the shape of these, to create a wake, was the key factor to make the fastest road bike in the world.”

THE DESIGN BRIEF WAS SIMPLE – TO CREATE THE FASTEST AERO ROAD BIKE IN THE WORLD The handlebar shape was industry standard, in order to attach the brake lever and this limited the extremes of the shape. Ribble Cycles are solution focused and they then worked to design a direct mount brake lever, removing the limiting factor and therefore creating the shape needed: “We worked to manipulate the shapes, and the size of the shapes, using trial and error, until we got a solution that had an ergonomic design with aerodynamic technology. It’s been hard keeping this a secret for three years but as a team we did it and it’s a proud moment for us all.”

With many famous riders owning a Ribble, Jamie Burrow himself, former US Postal Team member rode a Ribble from a young age: “I come from a cycling background with both my parents being former British champions and British record holders.

I have been going to races for as long as I can remember,” he says. “My dad taught me how to assemble a bike when I was about five or six years old and I’ve always maintained that curiosity about how a bike works, and always searched for the small changes in design that can make a huge difference to performance.”

Being an ex-professional rider means Jamie has not only the design skills but the depth of knowledge of what a cyclist needs from a bike, and this has been integral in the production of the Ultra.

Crossing three centuries and still hand assembling bikes, Ribble Cycles maintains the same company ethos. It remains a local business, out performing on a global

stage and continues to fly the flag proudly not only for British design, innovation and engineering but Lancashire too. n

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BARBOUR TARTAN DOG BANDANA £19.95 Varey’s Town and Country 2 Market Place Clitheroe BB7 2DB 01200 423267 kenvarey.co.uk

PUPSTA SUNRISE HARNESS £20 Perfect for the hippest of hounds, beach-themed harnesses, leads and collars from Pupsta come in Sunrise, Sticks, Wavey and Whale.

The harnesses have a breathable colour matched lining and come in various sizes. pupsta.co.uk

BARBOUR TARTAN WEBB COLLAR £22.95 kenvarey.co.uk PET FOOD TIN £14 TREAT TIN £8 matalan.co.uk

TOP DOG From hipster harnesses to country collars, on trend accessories are essential for any pampered pooch

DOG ALPHABET BONE £3.50 matalan.co.uk

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BARBOUR WOOL DOG COAT £49.95 kenvarey.co.uk

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DREAM TICKET TO HOYS A team of young riders and their ponies from Blackburn and District Pony Club are set to appear at the Horse of the Year Show

IN THE SADDLE Last month saw the culmination of a year, if not years, of hard work and dedication as qualifying Pony Club members descended on Offchurch Bury, Warwickshire, for the National JCB Pony Club Championships, writes Joanne Conlon.

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hipping Pony Club was delighted to have two members representing the branch at the JCB Pony Club Championships.

Megan Conlon riding Balladeer Tiny Tempah competed in the Novice Show Jumping and Novice Eventing and Olivia Jones riding Drumaweel Ronan competed in the Novice Eventing.

The Championships cover many disciplines including show jumping, dressage, eventing, polocrosse, polo, mounted games and tetrathlon. Riders and horses camp for many days enjoying the environment of camaraderie, hope, excitement and sometimes a sprinkle of disappointment as there can only be one winner.

Megan and Balladeer Tiny Tempah finished a fabulous second place in the eventing.

Megan commented: “It was a privilege to represent Chipping Branch. I have been a member for 11 years and this has been a lifetime goal. The cross country was challenging and long and I was delighted to finish in the time with no penalties. I’ve had my horse for four years and worked hard to compete at this level. The result is a fabulous end to my summer.” n

If you’d like to know more about Pony Club, and in particular Chipping Branch, please contact the District Commissioner Joanne Conlon 01200 445143 or email: chipping@pcuk.org

Six gifted young riders and their trainer Elaine Barker DC of Blackburn and District Pony Club have made local history by qualifying as one of only six teams across the country, for the Prince Phillip Cup Mounted Games Competition, which is held over five days at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) this month.

The riders and their ponies are Aaron Kelly (11) and his pony Charlie, Grace Wallis (12) and Misty, Olivia Kelly (12) and Grace, Taryn Barker, (13) and Eddie, Will Atkinson (14) and Bella, Millie Wildbore (14) and Come On. Each year over 300 pony clubs nationwide compete in several rounds of competition to qualify for one of the places. Riders require athletic ability, riding skills, hand-to-eye coordination, determination, perseverance, a competitive spirit and an ability to work together with other riders and a willingness to help one another – making it one of the most engaging Pony Club disciplines to watch.

Trainer Elaine says: “For the riders and ponies, this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity, experiencing how the determination, grit and hard work they have put in to achieve the dream of a HOYS ticket feels when they ride out in front of 15,000 people.”

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EXCITING PROSPECT A 12-share syndicate has been launched for Snowy Clouds, which has sparked a lot of interest, writes Highclere’s Jason Fildes

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e are very excited to be able to launch a new National Hunt syndicate to own Snowy Clouds who will be trained

by Nicky Richards at Greystoke in Cumbria.

Nicky had been on the lookout for a horse for Highclere for a while and he thinks he’s found a cracker for us.

NICKY IS AS STRAIGHT AS THEY COME, AND HE WOULDN’T HAVE OFFERED US THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BUY SNOWY CLOUDS IF HE DIDN’T THINK HE WOULD BE ‘A PROPER HOSS’ He is the five-year-old grey son of Cloudings who was trained by ex-jockey Brian Harding to dead heat in his only run in a point-to-point. The other horse in the dead heat was Another Brown Bear, owned by the Barlows from Cheshire, who has since been sent to Nicky Henderson at Lambourn and is the subject of very good reports.

Snowy Clouds was one of a number of

store horses (young horses being brought along before their racing careers start) and was looked after by Brian for three-time Grand National winning owner Trevor Hemmings, but when Trevor decided to sell 70 per cent of his string via a dispersal sale earlier this year, the store horses were sold too. Brian and Nicky didn’t want to lose Snowy Clouds, so they contacted Highclere. I was delighted when I saw the horse for the first time a couple of weeks ago and, not wanting to miss out on him, did the deal straight away. Nicky has kept a leg in him, and we have bought the other 75 per cent.

We have launched a 12-share syndicate at £6,950 per share, to include the purchase of the horse and all the first year’s racing and training costs. I’m pleased to say there has been lots of interest, so I think we’ll have sold out by the end of the week!

Having already won his point-to-point, Nicky is going to send him hurdling straight away with his first run probably going to be in November. Like his famous half-brothers, Many Clouds and Vintage Clouds, his future will lie over fences so we will expect him to be Novice Chasing in the autumn of next year.

This will be Highclere’s first horse to be trained at the Richards’ historic Greystoke yard, near Penrith in Cumbria. It is an absolutely beautiful part of the world, only 10 miles from Lake Ullswater and the Northern Lake District with spectacular views

and superb hotels. It is a lovely place to come for a short break – to include a stable visit, of course!

WE HAVE LAUNCHED A 12-SHARE SYNDICATE AT £6,950 PER SHARE, TO INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF THE HORSE AND ALL THE FIRST YEAR’S RACING AND TRAINING COSTS Nicky is as straight as they come and he wouldn’t have offered us this opportunity to buy Snowy Clouds if he didn’t think he would be ‘a proper hoss’. He’s from an excellent family and we think he’s terrific value.

If you are interested and would like to see Snowy Clouds, Nicky and the yard, we have arranged a stable visit on Tuesday 5th October at 11am to be followed by lunch in the Boot and Shoe pub in Greystoke. All welcome but please let us know in advance if you are coming, for lunch numbers. n

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s I write this month’s column I’m recovering from a rare bout of gout – please don’t laugh, it’s really not funny. The only consolation is that I have my meds – I couldn’t cope with a 45-minute wait on the phone to my surgery followed by a debate with the receptionist, a c all back a day later to be triaged by a nurse and finally, a locum calling me to ask why he was calling me in the first place! What has happened to having a face-to-face with your doctor? This worries me greatly and surely can’t be the way forward – how have you found seeing your GP? quick update on the Mumbai-style pavements of Clitheroe – I’m told that by next month we may well have a timeline for the commencement of work. I’m becoming more and more cynical so let’s see. n a positive note, I read that Clitheroe Police Station is to re-open. Let’s hope it’s manned by serving officers and not civilians and when is Longridge to re-open? Sounds like we may also need extra patrols in Whalley with the recent unacceptable behaviour by delinquent local youths. I’m a zero-tolerance kind of a guy when it comes to crime. ’ve had a couple of mails this month from readers about the number of new homes being built here in the Ribble Valley. Sadly, I think the fight to contain this is long over and compounded by a central government White Paper encouraging more builds. I can’t see how our feeble and very late neighbourhood plan would cut the mustard. I’m also bemused by the four or five million pounds given to RVBC as a new homes bonus by government over the past five years – could that be part of the reason for the unrelenting build programme?

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discussion is I’m told, an appalling report on climate change policy. Once again very late and two-and-a-half years in the making. The content appears very weak on key areas such as sustainable growth emissions (Ribble Valley has very poor air quality) and protecting the natural environment. This sounds ridiculous if you consider parts of the Ribble Valley are in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the importance of tourism on our local economy.

I’m told the report concentrates more on ‘bulbs and batteries’ and changes to aspects of the council’s operations. This is huge and yet again appears to be a poor effort from our elected councillors and officers. I was shown some shining examples of great reports from other local councils such as Wyre and Fylde – put pressure on your councillors to be accountable for this.

I’ve pushed hard for information on events to excite both residents and tourists in the run up to Christmas. There is so little on any government or tourism websites and it appears the private sector is once again leading the dance.

Unfortunately, I didn’t get a reply from the RV tourism officer in time for this deadline.

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also met the leader of the council Stephen Atkinson and had a lively exchange – Cllr Atkinson is going to set out his vision in an interview in our January issue, when he will announce new capital projects and a host of exciting events for the year ahead – one for us all to look forward to! n

Let me know what you think about this month’s topics and anything else you want me to discuss in November – remember what’s really in short supply is common sense and integrity. The views above are my own and I’d be delighted to get some replies to my questions and will report back on any progress and positive outcomes. tedd.walmsley@live-magazines.co.uk @TeddWalmsley TM

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Dr Nick Riley MBE is the UK’s leading authority on the geology of Bowland.

He holds a PhD in Geology from Bristol University and spent a long career with the British Geological Survey. He is currently president of the Yorkshire Geological Society.

Born in Blackburn, Dr Riley is the UK’s leading authority on the geology of Bowland. In 2003, he was awarded an MBE for services to UK geoscience.

More recently, he was awarded the John Phillips Medal by the Yorkshire Geological Society for his lifelong contributions to understanding the geology of Northern England.

NO-ONE COULD BE BETTER EQUIPPED TO GUIDE US THROUGH 25,000 YEARS OF HISTORY IN ONE EVENING THAN NICK RILEY

ONE EVENING: 25,000 YEARS The online return of the Lord of Bowland Annual Lecture 2021 will see Dr Nick Riley MBE guiding his audience through the geological history of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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riginally planned for autumn last year but delayed due to the pandemic, the Lord of Bowland Annual Lecture 2021 ‘Maps, Mines and Minerals: 25,000 Years of Bowland History’ is to be delivered online by award-winning geologist Dr Nick Riley MBE. From the melting of the last ice sheet to the present day, the presentation will explore the interaction between people, landscape and geology – explaining how this has shaped life in Bowland across millennia.

William, 16th Lord of Bowland, who is

an active and longstanding champion of the Forest of Bowland, as well as being responsible for the commissioning of new music (The Music of the Forest: A Bowland Song Cycle), has hosted the Annual Lord of Bowland Lectures, with many inspiring speakers, since 2011.

He explains: “Bouncing back after months of lockdown, this year’s lecture – our 10th – will take a long view of the Forest we call home. No-one could be better equipped to guide us through 25,000 years of history in one evening than Nick Riley.”

Traditionally held at Browsholme Hall, the Lord of Bowland Annual Lecture has built a large following over recent years.

Given the continuing situation, however, the decision has been made to hold this year’s event online, so that as many people as possible can be accommodated. Open to all and free-of-charge, the format will allow virtual visitors from beyond Bowland to discover the heritage of this beautiful area.

William, 16th Lord of Bowland, will introduce the evening, which aims to raise funds for two local charities: Slaidburn Archive, which works to record the history of the Hodder Valley. It holds an extensive collection of historical resources, of particular interest is the area of Dalehead and the hamlet of Stocks-in-Bowland, much of which is now beneath Stocks Reservoir or the plantations of Gisburn Forest.

The second charity is Champion Bowland, that provides small grants for local projects, which benefit the environment, local communities and visitors within the Forest of Bowland. n

Maps, Mines and Minerals: 25,000 Years of Bowland History, will be delivered online by Dr Nick Riley MBE on Tuesday 5th October 2021 at 7pm Open to all virtual visitors, and free-of-charge, places for the lecture can be booked by emailing: sandra.silk@lancashire.gov.uk

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BEATING THE BOUNDS OF BOWLAND William, 16th Lord of Bowland, recently announced a new ‘perambulation’ exploring the scenic south-eastern boundary of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) – the first in 360 years

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undreds of years ago, there were ‘Perambulations of Bowland’ in the 15th and 17th centuries when the Lord of Bowland’s stewards ‘beat the bounds’ mapping the extent of the forest and the land of the 10 manors within the Liberty of Bowland.

The last ‘perambulation’ – the historical meaning of perambulation is the act of walking around to establish the boundaries of a municipality – was undertaken by General George Monck, the 1st Duke of Albemarle after he was awarded the lordship of Bowland for his role in restoring Charles II to the throne in 1660.

Fast forward to the 21st century, 360 years later, and William, 16th Lord of Bowland, has unveiled a new perambulation – although this modern version is largely symbolic in the form of a guided 10-mile walk from Slaidburn with all proceeds donated to local charities.

The challenging circular explores the south-eastern extremities of Bowland, beating the bounds first established under Henry V,

Lord King of Bowland (1413-22).

The route traverses the elevated pastures above the village, climbing gently to Harrop Fold, then more steeply through the woods and onto the summit of Bradford Fell.

Through voluntary donations, proceeds from the ‘perambulation’ will be split between Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team and Champion Bowland, which awards small grants to help fund community schemes in the Forest of Bowland. n

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GHOSTLY ENCOUNTER Simon Entwistle of Top Hat Tours tells a ghostly tale about a motorcyclist and a deadly hairpin bend on a road in the Ribble Valley

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eith Mason of Great Harwood worked for a factory in Burnley.

During Christmas time 1968 Keith clocked off at 8pm on Christmas Eve, got into his Humber Sceptre and started his journey home from Burnley.

The weather conditions were bad.

High winds and sleet were in the air. He advanced toward Read village and noticed he was the only driver on the road. His windscreen wipers were working at their maximum speed.

Suddenly he was about to enter the accident hot spot known as Devil’s Elbow.

Keith slowed down to a crawl and as he started to navigate the bend, his car headlamps picked out a motorcycle on

its side by the pavement and a person dressed in motorbike leathers.

He was standing next to his bike holding a petrol container. He signalled to Keith to stop. Keith made his way to the side of the pavement next to the rider and wound his window down asking if he was okay.

The motorcyclist wore a helmet with a visor and just nodded. Keith asked: “Do you want a lift to the garage to get some petrol?”

Again the rider just nodded. “Okay lad, get in the car. I will take you to the petrol station.”

He opened the passenger door and the motorcyclist got in. Keith signalled to drive off and as he did so, he could smell the strong aroma of petrol, but also alcohol.

He kept his eyes on the road as the conditions outside became dangerous. Heavy snow was falling and he was determined to get home. But this was Christmas Eve – goodwill to all men.

He asked his passenger where he had come from. To Keith’s amazement the rider had not taken his helmet off or lifted his visor. Keith, who had gone out of his way to help the motorcyclist, thought he was being ignorant as he couldn’t be bothered to answer him.

Suddenly, Whalley was in sight and he pointed out the petrol station to his passenger. All of a sudden, the hair on Keith’s head stood up. As he glanced to his left, he was looking at a completely

empty passenger seat. The motorcyclist had literally vanished into thin air.

Shaking with fright, Keith turned the car around and made his way back to Great Harwood at some speed. On getting home he had a stiff drink while telling his family about his unusual ghostly encounter.

His work mates had also found his story very funny.

Years later in the Wellington pub in Great Harwood, he ordered a drink from the bar and noticed a young lad sitting there with a confused look on his face.

“Are you okay mate?” asked Keith. “No not really no one believes me,” replied the young man.

Believes what?” asked Keith.

“Well, last night I was driving from Burnley, the weather was appalling lots of sleet and snow. I entered Devil’s Elbow, and there was this lad standing by the pavement with a petrol can in his hand.”

Keith’s eyes lit up – he realised that, decades later, his own story had been confirmed. n Simon Entwistle will be appearing at Colne Muni on Thursday 25th November in An Evening of Lancashire Tales To book contact the theatre: themuni.co.uk 01282 661234 tophattours.info TM

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LIVING WITH COVID AS THE NEW NORMAL

For many of us, the easing of lockdown restrictions this summer brought longed-for opportunities – to see friends, play sports, resume contact with family in ‘real space’ or get back to work that we value

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ust as it took us time to find ways of coping during lockdown, we should also expect that it will take time to find our way back, and to reconnect with life. There are many who are very concerned about the prospect of ‘living with Covid’ and being out of lockdown when debate is still live about the science supporting it.

Finding routines, staying connected, eating well, and taking exercise apply just as much now as they did at the start of lockdown – arguably even more so as we remain in a period of high stress but with more demands on us.

Recognising that you need to go at the right pace for you. Don’t let others bully or pressure you into doing things you don’t want to – but try not to let that be an excuse not to push yourself, especially when it comes to reconnecting with friends safely and the time is also right for you.

EVEN IF GOVERNMENT ADVICE IS TO NO LONGER SOCIALLY DISTANCE, OR TO WEAR A MASK, YOU CAN DECIDE ON WHAT SUITS YOU BEST It can be hard to let others move forward without you – maybe your child wants to see friends or needs to return to work, but you can’t. It’s important to discuss concerns with those close to you, but also to allow other people space to move at their own pace.

Now its possible to have a social life again some of us are desperate to do so – but others are still nervous about doing so and going back into clubs and public, crowded

spaces – or unable to do so because of their situations. If you are part of a social group doing an activity together, try and plan ways for people who aren’t ready for face to face meetings to still take part.

We may have become comfortable in our own space and with our own company in lockdown – it’s been intense in all sorts of ways and we might really have to push ourselves to reconnect with people and overcome initial awkwardness. Whether it’s feeling uncomfortable not wearing a mask anymore, or feeling odd to suddenly see people in large groups again, take things at your own pace. Even if government advice is to no longer socially distance, or to wear a mask, you can decide on what suits you best.

That also goes for our children’s friendships – many children have been desperate to see friends, but all families are making sense of the changes. Going back to school will bring new pressures and it’s important to make an extra effort to support our children getting back into the school routine and picking up friendships. n

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EDUCATIONN E W S ACTIVITIES FAYRE Holistic excellence is a distinctive hallmark of Westholme School and it was clearly evident as students from Years 7 to 10 discovered the wonderful, plethora of activities available to them when they visited the school’s first co-curricular fayre. From swimming to Lego robotics, photography and public speaking, the enthusiasm from all year groups was palpable. Years 7 to 9 can work towards achieving their Holistic Award, unique to Westholme, when they champion new co-curricular activities throughout the year.

HEAD GIRL & HEAD BOY This year, Oakhill is pleased to introduce Year 11 pupils Eleanor Dawson and Matthew Brett as Head Girl and Head Boy. They are both pupils who show outstanding qualities, as well as being excellent role models for their peers and younger pupils. We wish them all the very best in their positions of responsibility.

FRESHERS’ FUN Hundreds of students embarking on a range of Further Education and Higher Education courses enjoyed a host of activities at Blackburn College’s Freshers’ Fair, including a life-sized game of Hungry Hippos, a selfie mirror and a target practice challenge. To find out about courses available at Blackburn College, there are Open Events taking place on Wednesday 6th October and Tuesday 19th October from 4.30pm to 8pm and Saturday 20th November from 10am to 1pm.

EXCELLENCE AWARDS Burnley College Sixth Form Centre celebrated outstanding achievements at their Awards for Excellence ceremony. Attendees were addressed by Student Governor Oscar Whittaker, who is studying Advanced Level Manufacturing and Engineering alongside an A Level in Mathematics. Entertainment was provided by students from the Creative Industries Division who performed street jazz dance routines, a selection of songs from Little Shop of Horrors and hits from The Greatest Showman. Ribble Valley award winners included: Maxwell Reid (18), from Clitheroe, a former pupil of Bowland High School, who achieved outstanding results on the Advanced Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing (Electronic Pathway). Maxwell has now progressed to Lancaster University to read Electronic Engineering.

Amira Saunders (18), from Read, a former pupil of St Augustine’s RC High School, who achieved outstanding results in her A Levels in Business Studies, Psychology and Sociology. Amira has now progressed to the University of Liverpool to read Criminology.

Tom Sherrington (18), from Whalley, a former pupil of Ribblesdale High School, who achieved outstanding results on the Advanced Diploma in Construction and the

Built Environment. Tom has now progressed to the University of Salford to study Architecture Technology.

Olivia Waterworth (18), from Read, a former pupil of Ribblesdale High School, who achieved outstanding results on the Advanced Diploma in Art and Design. Olivia has now begun her career in Social Media Marketing at Farm Park and is continuing

her training in the workplace.

Joel Wood (18), from West Bradford, a former pupil of Bowland High School, who achieved outstanding results on the Advanced Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing (Electronic Pathway). Joel has now progressed to Themis at Burnley College for an Advanced Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering with VEKA plc.

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Stonyhurst was delighted to begin the new school year with a wonderful review from Tatler Schools Guide 2022. Only the top prep and public schools in the UK are chosen to feature in the guide, which states: “Parents are pleased that their children are ‘encouraged to discuss, debate and think for themselves’ and that the school continues to embody the vision of the founding Jesuits whilst being at the forefront of contemporary Roman Catholic education.”

Oakhill Senior School pupils were delighted to receive the news their History Magazine had won the Historical Association and Spirit of Normandy Trust Best School History Magazine 2021.

Pupils have worked extremely hard during the last year to research and write their articles and showed great determination to produce the magazine, even when lockdown restrictions were in place.

Special congratulations to our two editors Year 9 pupil, George and Year 11 pupil, Owen, who worked hard in their own time to compile and deliver the two editions.

SUMMER SUCCESS Stonyhurst Sports Scholars have had a hugely successful summer break. Liberty, who is in Year 13, plays cricket professionally for the Lancashire Under 18’s in the North West Thunder Academy, alongside England Captain, Alex Hartley. In early August, she attended a cricket festival at Shrewsbury School, and found herself in the top five wicket takers from over 100 participants. Hugo, another talented Cricket Scholar and Year 10 pupil, plays professionally for Lancashire County Cricket.

During the summer, Hugo was selected to represent Lancashire in all fixtures for the

U14’s, playing matches across the country against different counties. Talented tennis players and sisters, Hima and Ella played in the Lancashire Under 18’s against some of the most accomplished players. Hima, aged

14, also won the Lancashire County Ladies Singles. Ella and her partner also won the Under 18 Lancashire Mixed Doubles and Ella and Hima were runners up in the Ladies Doubles final.

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SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS Stonyhurst College sports’ scholars who have been playing cricket and tennis at national level, have enjoyed tremendous success over the summer

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tonyhurst sports’ scholars have had a hugely successful summer break, acquiring a number of remarkable achievements between them.

Liberty, who is in Year 13, plays cricket professionally for the Lancashire Under 18s in the North West Thunder Academy, alongside England Captain, Alex Hartley.

In the ECB Under 18 County Competition Liberty averaged 48 runs from just six innings, leaving her as one of the leading run scorers in England. In early August, she attended a cricket festival at Shrewsbury School, attended by the best young girls from around the country where Liberty found herself in the top five wicket takers from over 100 participants.

On the back of these performances, Liberty was selected for the School Games at Loughborough University featuring the best 39 under 19 female players in England.

Hugo, another talented cricket scholar and Year 10 pupil, plays professionally for Lancashire County Cricket. During the summer, Hugo was selected to represent Lancashire in all fixtures for the U14s, playing matches across the country against different counties.

There have been many highlights for Hugo, who recently played in the U14s Royal London Cup, winning six out of six games.

Hugo was also the highest scorer against Cumbria with 60 not out.

Most recently, talented tennis players and sisters, Hima and Ella played in the Lancashire Under 18s against some of the most accomplished players. Hima, aged 14, also won the Lancashire County Ladies Tennis Singles.

Ella and her partner also won the Under 18 Lancashire Mixed Doubles and Ella and Hima were runners up in the Ladies Doubles final.

THE OPPORTUNITIES AND ENRICHED TRAINING PROGRAMMES PROVIDED BY STONYHURST, ALONG WITH THE TREMENDOUS HARD WORK OF THE PUPILS, SHOWS WHAT IS ACHIEVABLE The opportunities and enriched training programmes provided by Stonyhurst, along with the tremendous hard work of the pupils, shows what is achievable.

Simon Charles, Director of Sport said: “I am so proud of our sports scholars and their tremendous achievements. They have all shown a huge amount of resilience, especially over such a turbulent few years.

We are proud to have a number of talented training coaches, who provide

continual support and opportunities for our gifted pupils. I look forward to seeing our scholars progress onto professional careers.”

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A WAY OF LIFE A Westholme education is a way of life. Meena McDonalds talks to Principal Dr Richard Robson to find out more

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very parent wants the best education for their child. We’re not just talking about academic achievement, but a joyous experience which will set your child apart and provide them with the 21st century skills to take them through life and onto successful careers.

Westholme has proved it can deliver this. With a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment alongside the academic acumen borne out in the recent record breaking GCSE and A level results, it truly is the leading school in Lancashire which promises every child a first class education.

You can experience first-hand the unique, down to earth and genuine approach of

Westholme at the Annual Senior School Open Evening on Thursday 7th October, where you will have the opportunity to meet current students and parents alongside the exceptional teaching staff.

The students will lead the evening with a broad range of activities within each department from STEM subjects right through to creative arts, languages, drama, photography and sports.

Dr Richard Robson, Principal at Westholme School commented: “This exciting annual event provides an excellent opportunity for our students to shine and showcase our outstanding school. Our staff and students will work together to engage families and interact with them in classrooms and across other areas of the school. Our newest pupils in Years 7 and 8 will develop their communication skills by showing families around the school as personal tour guides. This embraces the Westholme culture of holistic excellence allowing them to develop 21st century skills such as organisation and leadership alongside building confidence whilst they engage and work as a team with their peers and teachers.”

The school thrives on the myriad of experiences available to each student and the incredibly vibrant environment. Along with the academic rigour of the teaching provided by the excellent staff, the school

education provides extra-curricular opportunities to every student whatever their interests may be, allowing them to explore their aspirations and broaden their horizons to become confident, independent and high achieving individuals.

Dr Robson continued: “We set equal value on everything we provide, whether that’s chemistry or the kayaking club. This, we believe allows our students to thrive in a safe and encouraging environment whilst they develop the qualities that are essential to sustain a successful career in the outside world.”

Since Dr Robson joined the school in January this year it has experienced a renewed sense of direction and the energy within the school is quite remarkable.

Whilst the increased intake of students has been dramatic, this combined with a new investment programme and the building of the new Prep School, which will bring the whole school onto one site, is only just the start – there’s a lot to be excited about at Westholme!

THE RESULTS UNDERPIN THE EDUCATIONAL BRILLIANCE OF THE SCHOOL WHICH SUPPORTS STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC POTENTIAL Some students leaving the senior school who had chosen to explore possibilities outside of Westholme post-16, returned after only a few days realising how stimulating and incomparable the new INSPIRED Sixth Form is that they won’t experience anywhere else. The intake for all years has increased considerably and Years 7, 10 and 11 are now full with a waiting list. External students are only able to join the current Years 8 and 9 and they are filling up fast.

It is remarkable what is happening as the school can demonstrate that every pupil will achieve the highest grades attainable in their GCSEs, as well as experience this unrivalled holistic excellence which has captured the imagination of so many.

One student leaving the INSPIRED Sixth Form this summer commented: “The one-

to-one support of staff is invaluable and I know without the support, encouragement and guidance of Westholme I would not be as ready or as confident to go out into the wider world and make my mark on society.”

This comment sums up the students’ unequalled passion for the school when they attribute their success to the unique Westholme experience.

Westholme is a selective school so an entrance exam must be taken and a reference provided from the student’s current school to ensure they fit into the environment and are able to positively contribute to the school with kind, respectful and courteous behaviour which ensures the warm, caring ethos synonymous with Westholme.

Those considering the INSPIRED Sixth Form can also apply for the Sixth Form INSPIRED Scholarship which covers between 50 per cent to 100 per cent of school fees for both years of study in Year 12 and 13.

Students will need predicted at least seven GCSE grade 7s or higher to apply for the scholarship, and those successful will be joining students who go on to study at Oxbridge, top courses at Russell Group universities, specialist educational institutions or are selected out of hundreds of applicants for coveted degree apprenticeships.

Dr Robson concluded: “If you haven’t considered Westholme or indeed any independent school before, then we encourage you to come along and see what we have to offer, you may well be

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Our authentic and down to earth approach appeals to students from all walks of life and our inclusivity will make them feel instantly at home, relaxed and easily able to partake in our exciting school life.

Westholme is not a school really, it is a way of life, the making of our students and the whole family become an extension of the Westholme family when students join. Leap and the net will appear, and you may well find this to be a life changing evening for you and your children.” n

The Annual Senior School Open Evening takes place from 6pm-9pm on Thursday 7th October 2021.

Everyone is welcome and though you can just turn up on the evening, you are encouraged to register beforehand via the website: westholmeschool.com or email Katie Gallagher at: registrar@westholmeschool.com

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rom the moment I entered Burnley College, I felt at home in the welcoming and friendly atmosphere. I knew I would be supported and guided along the best pathway to success.”

Those are the words of former Ribblesdale High School pupil Annalise Hodgson (18), a triple A* A Level student at Burnley College Sixth Form Centre, now reading Law at the University of York, en route to a career

as a barrister.

Annalise’s experience has not been limited to the classroom during her time at Burnley College. We’re passionate about feeding students’ curiosity and taking learning into real-world experiences.

Annalise says: “As part of my studies I met prison officers and members of the justice system who shared their career journeys. It gave me a sense of how rewarding a career in law can be.

“By far the best thing about Burnley College has been my growth as a person,” adds Annalise. “The independence and selfesteem I’ve gained has helped me flourish.”

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Principal Karen Buchanan says: “We are committed to building futures and changing lives. We’re passionate about sparking the curiosity of learners. We care about every individual learner and will help them achieve their goals, whatever they may be, offering them the personalised support – academic and health and wellbeing – to exceed their expectations.” n

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Paul Capstick of Clearly Interiors Burnley chats to Gail Bailey about his career journey and exciting plans for the future

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orn and bred in Burnley, businessman Paul Capstick credits the success of his business, Clearly Interiors, which he founded with co-director Adam Schofield, to being a ‘grafter’, spotting an opportunity and having the confidence to seize it.

Following his education at Townley High School, Paul completed an apprenticeship as a joiner at a local college and worked initially in his father’s business: “My dad had a building contractors’ company and having him as a business role model and seeing the work and hours he put in was an inspiration and the grounding to my own business ethos,” explains Paul.

HAVING MY DAD AS A BUSINESS ROLE MODEL AND SEEING THE WORK AND HOURS HE PUT IN WAS AN INSPIRATION After perfecting his trade in his father’s business for a number of years, Paul took the plunge and decided to go it alone: “It just felt like the right time to set up on my own. I had gained a great deal of knowledge and experience and I was just ready and eager to create my own success.”

Paul went on to have a shop fitting business, working nationally for Heritage Bathrooms, where he gained additional experience in the sector.

“I gained the further skills and product knowledge I needed about the installation and retailing of bathrooms, before having the opportunity to begin Clearly Interiors with Adam where we expanded this into kitchens and bedrooms,” he says.

In 2010 the company was launched and quickly developed from a small business into one with a healthy turnover and occupying a 12,000 square foot showroom: “My business ethos is to work hard, always strive to be the best and to stay customer focused with quality at the core,” says Paul. “Taking advantage of opportunities has been key to the company’s success and along with being a grafter this has been integral to what we have achieved.”

The hard work has continued to pay off and Clearly Interiors has been selected

by Germany company The Bauformat Kitchen Family as their sister store in the UK: “This was a proud accolade for us as were chosen out of all the other UK retailers and are now Bauformat’s main outlet, and also have a training centre on our site.”

Working hard leaves little time for leisure but when he has the opportunity Paul is a keen skier and mountain biker: “People who know me will laugh if they hear that as it’s something I seldom have had time for recently, but when I have the chance there’s nothing I enjoy more than getting out in the fresh air on my bike, or holidaying on my skis.”

Being a lifelong Claret fan being based in Burnley and supporting the local economy is important: “We do work nationwide but most of what we do is within 50 miles of Burnley and whilst we have projects for many high calibre clients, what is important to us is that we provide the best product and service to a wide range of customers.”

MY BUSINESS ETHOS IS TO WORK HARD, ALWAYS STRIVE TO BE THE BEST AND TO STAY CUSTOMER FOCUSED WITH QUALITY AT THE CORE Never satisfied to stand still Paul is in the process of expanding his business portfolio with a new venture, which will be launched early in 2022, ManageMe Pro: “At the beginning of the pandemic we couldn’t find a platform that suited all our management needs – so we decided to develop our own!” he says.

“We needed a platform to help support us to deal with enquiries, sales and installation along with the day to day running of the business. The software we have created has not only helped us manage our company, it’s saving us time and money too!”

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THE KING AND I Highly-acclaimed Basics Junior Theatre School, which has created many West End stars, is finally back to present the musical spectacular The King and I at the Hippodrome Theatre, Colne, from 12th-16th October. The pandemic has seen productions cancelled and incomes lost for many who work behind the scenes bringing theatre to life. The creativity and resilience displayed by Basics’ students over this period has been remarkable. Please support them by buying tickets. You won’t regret it! Tickets start at just £12. Perfect for all the family. Buy them online at: basicsjuniortheatre.co.uk

CELEBRATING TOURISM The county’s only dedicated tourism and hospitality awards, Lancashire Tourism Awards, 2021 has launched and is open to all tourism and hospitality businesses fitting the required criteria in each category. Nineteen awards are now open for entries, including two new awards that acknowledge the character, resilience and invention shown by the sector throughout the pandemic. The deadline for applications is midnight on 3rd November with the shortlist of finalists due to be announced on 18th November. The Lancashire Tourism Awards 2021 will take place early next year, with the location and timing to be announced this November.

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BIBA WINNER Northern food and drink retailer Booths has won Business of the Year at the prestigious Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs) – Lancashire’s longest running, largest and most prestigious business awards ceremony. Babs Murphy, Chief Executive of the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce which organises the awards, said: “Lancashire businesses have used innovation, enthusiasm and sheer hard work to overcome so many challenges over the past 18 months, and the BIBAs is the perfect way to recognise them.”

Graham Booth, Director added: “It has been an incredibly difficult 18 months for everyone, this award comes as something of a recognition for all the hard work everyone has put in.

We are delighted to have won this honour.”

The award comes with a cheque of £2,000 for the winning business to invest in a project of their choice. Booths have decided to donate their fund to the Harris Charity of which the original EH Booth was a founder in 1883. The Harris Charity helps young people in hardship move forward in life.

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A new arts, crafts and gifts gallery has launched in a unit at Bee Mill in Ribchester. Absolute Enigma is the idea of Helen Henderson who decided to open the business in order to celebrate local Ribble Valley talent. Within weeks of the launch Helen has brought together 17 local artisans and makers, including herself and husband Karl. Helen focuses on upcycling, recycling and eco-friendly makers alongside talented artists, and exhibits an eclectic mix of artwork, craftwork, homeware and ceramics. Helen exhibits her hand-painted furniture and digital artwork while her husband Karl shows examples of his CNC hand-crafted chopping boards and 3D printing, using eco-friendly filament.

In response to the national HGV driver shortage, local logistics company Fagan & Whalley Ltd launched a new driver training programme, designed to encourage interest in the transport industry and make driving careers more accessible. The scheme, Future-bound, invites applicants with a full UK driving licence to work towards their professional HGV qualifications. F&W Trainer, Gareth Jones said: “We’re all pleased to congratulate Dean Moss on being the first driver to qualify through our Future-bound scheme. Training Dean has been an absolute pleasure, and I’m excited to see him progress even further with us. His goal is ultimately to pass his Class 1 and become one of our long-distance HGV drivers, and I look forward to helping him get there.” Future-bound is an ongoing programme that remains open to applicants with a full UK driving licence.

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You’ve refined the skills necessary to thrive in the marketplace and lived the continuous commitment that is running a business. Like all business owners and entrepreneurs, you’ve learned that your personal and professional lives may intertwine in ways you had not anticipated. As your guide, we help you see all angles of the bigger picture – important things like passing on a legacy to the next generation and helping to ensure your team have options for retirement planning.

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The result is a balanced plan combined with the details of how you picture your life.

We know from experience that you may face several challenges. The boardroom for small business owners can be a lonely place, so we aim to help you: • Ensure that you build up a tax-efficient fund for your retirement that closely matches your life goals and financial objectives • Undertake an in-depth review of your business and help implement a tailored financial plan • Invest spare cash in the business, above working capital, to produce a tax-free income

businesses and supporting their personal lives. Whatever stage your business venture has reached, whether you’re established, growing, exploring your exit path or considering life after exit, we will support your growth.

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EVERY STEP OF THE WAY If you have a business, no matter how large or small, and you’re in need of a great bookkeeping service, Coplow Business Support will be with you every step of the way. Photography: Kirsten Platt

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oplow Business Support was founded by Donna Bristol in 2019 – and since then, it has evolved into a service that is much sought-after by local businesses.

Donna, and her four-strong team, are based in the heart of Clitheroe at Holmes Mill Business Centre: “We are a hard-working team who love to go out and meet our clients and get to know their business. That is at the heart of what we do.”

From sole traders to multi-million-pound enterprises, Coplow Business Support offers a professional, outsourced service – yet they ultimately feel part of your team.

Supporting your business’s growth and helping you achieve your goals, Donna and the team can help with a full range of bookkeeping services: • Completing and filing VAT returns, which can be complex • MTD support – Making Tax Digital is something every business will have to consider in the near future

• Management accounts • Bank reconciliation • Sales ledgers • Purchase ledgers • Raising sales invoices • Financial admin support • Training and support on cloud-based packages such as Xero and Quickbooks.

WE ARE A HARD-WORKING TEAM WHO LOVE TO GO OUT AND MEET OUR CLIENTS AND GET TO KNOW THEIR BUSINESS Coplow Business Support provide clients with an unrivalled digital bookkeeping service using Xero, Sage, VT, QuickBooks and Pinnacle.

“It means clients have up to date records immediately to hand. Bookkeeping services have really become huge over recent years due to the crossover to digital.”

Apart from 17-year-old apprentice Aaron, Donna’s team at Coplow Business Support is made up of working mums Anna, Bridget and Kelly: “We are all extremely proud to be hard working mums to young children and I think that makes us really good at what we do. We are extremely efficient when it comes to multi-tasking,” says Donna, who trained and worked at large accountancy practices in Preston and Clitheroe, before setting up her own business.

Governed by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Coplow Business Support not only supports local businesses, it also supports local charities too, including BAGS for Strife, which recently featured on BBC Breakfast to detail the amazing work it does to help families who have suffered the loss of loved ones to suicide bagsforstife.co.uk “As well as getting to know the businesses we work with, we also like to get involved with the local community,” adds Donna. n

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TICKING ALL THE BOXES Developed on the race track, the Cayenne E-Hybrid is a magnificent example of Porsche engineering. Paul Agnew takes it on a test drive to find out more. Photography: Roger Moore

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o it powers from 0-62mph in just five seconds? Most impressive.

And it reaches a top speed of 157mph? Wow, sounds like a proper sporty motor.

Delivers up to 91 mpg and up to 1605 litres of boot space. Really? That’s incredible.

And now you’re telling me it’s an E-Hybrid? Sorry, totally implausible.

Oh, hang on, are we talking Porsche?

Well, why didn’t you just say that in the first place?

Impressive, sporty, incredible, ground breaking – yes, definitely sounds Porsche.

And the Cayenne E-Hybrid certainly

represents all that is great about the world-famous brand. A mix of sustainability and driving dynamics, absolutely guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of all true sports car enthusiasts.

For this superb motor represents true hybrid technology – developed on the race track – with outstanding fuel efficiency and space for the whole family.

Let’s take a closer look.

Irrespective of the car you drive or how good you consider it to be, you are unlikely to have come across the build quality of a modern Porsche and the fit, kit and finish of the Cayenne E-Hybrid is quite magnificent.

A MIX OF SUSTAINABILITY AND DRIVING DYNAMICS, WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED TO BRING A SMILE TO THE FACE The traditional German attention to detail is everywhere you look and touch – solid and chunky, yet big on detailed design and oozing style.

Dig a little deeper to find plenty of the very latest technology.

Let’s take most of what goes on under the bonnet as read. This is, after all, a proven member of the Porsche family.

Inside the cabin the highlights are many.

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Top of the list is the 12.3 inch touchscreen that sits slap bang in the middle of the dash, along with many of the hybrid controls.

The screen is responsive with all the information/entertainment you could wish for. The home screen can even be personalised to help even further with your navigation.

The model I ‘tested’ (‘enjoyed’ would be far nearer the truth) was an all-wheel drive, automatic in jet black metallic with a power output of 340 kW/ 462 hp.

Complete with panoramic roof system, Porsche logo LED door courtesy lights, adaptive air suspension, sport tailpipes, power-steering plus, 22 inch wheels in high gloss black, tinted LED main headlights with matrix beam, privacy glass, soft close doors – the list goes on.

BE IN NO DOUBT, THIS IS A SPEEDY AND POWERFUL CAR Oh, you want more? Okay, ambient lighting, 18-way adaptive front sports seats, side airbags in the rear, heated steering wheel, compass/sports chrono stopwatch instrument dial in white, Porsche crest on the headrests, illuminated door sill guards, 7.2 kW on-board charger with mobile charger connect, keyless ignition, climate control, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, parking sensors, reversing camera and power operated tailgate.

In short, just about everything – although you can upgrade to the Turbo S E-Hybrid for an even sportier design and a few more comforts and gadgets.

As well as all the excitement and ecosensitivity elements, it is also a very safe car to drive. The official Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) crash test delivered it a five-star rating backed up by an incredible 95 per cent score for adult occupant protection.

And now for a closer look at the electric driving and hybrid performance.

We covered some of the data at the outset, but it is worth noting that the Cayenne E-Hybrid has an electric range of up to 30 miles and an electric top speed of 83mph.

The electric motor – linked to the 17.9 kWh battery – is integrated into an eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission. Working in tandem with a 3.0-litre V6 turbocharged petrol engine ensures that what you gain in efficiency (up to 91 mpg) and low CO2 emissions (71g/km) you certainly don’t lose in

performance. Be in no doubt, this is a speedy and powerful car. The battery can last between three to five years, depending on weather conditions and driving habits and charging is both simple and easily available.

The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid is every inch a car for the here and now.

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Mick ‘Baz’ Rathbone played for Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End before becoming a club physio at Everton and Manchester United. In 2011 he wrote the much-lauded, The Smell of Football. About to launch his second book, he spoke to David Fearnhead

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here’s an old truth in football that you don’t have to have been a great player to become a great manager. Maybe it’s becoming less so in the current climate where the managerial merry-go-round demands a name to keep both shareholders and fans happy. Still, for every Pep Guardiola there is a Jurgen Klopp, or a Thomas Tuchel or a Rafa Benitez.

It isn’t a view which is naturally held by book publishers. Sport books are seen as a difficult sell. They tend to stick rigidly to two tried and tested methods. The first is a lament from a respected crusty journalist on a game whose characters have long since passed. The second is a big-name player autobiography.

With a few notable exceptions these are either ghost-written in the sort of beige coached media speak of the modern professional, or a loose stringing together of stories that have been well-worn on the after dinner speaking circuit. The latter

might even throw in a few manufactured feuds for the tabloids to give the sales a nudge, but rarely did you get any real insight or real substance from the name on the cover.

So a decade ago when a book entitled, The Smell of Football hit the shelves by a former player, who had a modest but decent career, few would have expected it to be punching its weight on the William Hill Sports Book of the Year list. It did so by being the very antithesis of all that was wrong with the genre. It transported you to a rather unique place. A place that was packed full of nervous energy, of selfdoubt with a knowing nod to hubris, a place we could all relate to even if we hadn’t personally had our mettle tested as Duncan Ferguson sized us up. That place was inside Mick ‘Baz’ Rathbone’s head.

Baz, the author, did the thing all the best authors strive to do. He allowed us to see the story from the inside out. We were exposed to his flaws, his weaknesses

sport and worries, and also his gift for the quick one-liner and his self-deprecating humour.

There was no ghost-writer filtering his words, there wasn’t even the self-filter of a man saying, maybe I shouldn’t put that as I could come across as weak. Ten years before men’s mental health was finally being openly talked about amongst leading sportsmen, Baz was already writing about it. There remained a rawness to it, even though many of the events he described within its pages had transpired some 35 years previous.

He still lives in the same house in Blackburn, having first arrived here in 1979 and played for Rovers until 1987 when he joined Preston North End. So, when we meet at a local cafe, one question stood out as needing to be asked – when you’ve written a best-selling book that’s won praise from critics and readers alike, why did it take him a decade to write a follow-up?

Maybe it was a cathartic experience.

Demons exercised, time to move on. Or maybe it was the difficult second album syndrome and the pressure to follow up on a hit.

Well, it turns out he was just very busy.

It’s not that he didn’t try. By his own admission and embarrassment, he’s got more gold watches at home than your local jewellers, but like Michael Corleone, just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in.

“Salford City came calling,” says Baz, of his latest post-retirement job. “They asked me to come in for four weeks as a physio.

That was seven weeks ago and I’ve told them I’ll stay for the season now.”

In his book he documents trying to tell then boss David Moyes he thinks it’s time for him to hang up his boots as the club physio. In the telling he perfectly encapsulates the personas of both men and the unique language of the all-male environment where a few coarse sentences can speak volumes of affection. It’s a beautiful piece of writing.

At 62, Baz says he’s relieved to be finally of an age that matches his appearance.

“I still think of myself as 23, so it’s a bit of a shock when I get in a lift and say hello to the old bald guy in there and realise I’m looking at my own reflection.”

He tells me of the time he found himself sat in a bar in Belgium wearing his Manchester United blazer and a pair of reading glasses as he browsed his match notes. He became aware he was

receiving some attention: “I was buzzing to be honest. I was thinking had my book made it over to Antwerp? Eventually one drunken fan came over and asked me for my autograph. I happily signed it and he replied, ‘Thank you, Sir Bobby’.

“He thought I was Bobby Charlton – who was well into his seventies at that time. I’d only recently turned 50! I binned the glasses. Never wore them again.”

In truth he still has the look of someone who keeps himself in shape, much to the pain of Shinji Kagawa who, whilst at Manchester United, was put up against Baz in a race. The aged physio in his

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mid-fifties on his first day lining up against the Japanese international midfielder in his prime.

“We were neck and neck, side by side then I looked at him and said, ‘Sorry Shinji, you seem like a really nice guy, but this is my first day.’ I changed gear and left him for dead.”

Just like his book, a humorous story leads to a revealing truth. “People ask why I find it important to run with the players.

The thing is whilst I can run at the front with them it doesn’t matter that I can’t switch on a laptop, but one day when you can’t it will matter a lot.”

He has at least figured out how to type.

For his second book, which can be read separately or out of sequence, he’s chosen to self-publish.

Although the do-it-yourself route has left him with an unexpected dilemma: “I don’t know if there are going to be four people wanting the book or twentythousand. Logistically, I’d prefer four because I can probably only manage about 50 a day with me and my wife sticking the labels on and taking them down to the post office.”

Having read an advance copy, I suspect the local post office might well be advertising for extra staff. n

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MAKE YOUR FESTIVITIES SUPER SPECIAL! special with entertainment, a glass of fizz on

The festive period is nearly upon arrival – not forgetting the super-delicious us so why not check out what’s food featured on the menus.

Many families have become accustomed on offer when dining out

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n the past eating out on Christmas Day was viewed totally unacceptable and unfathomable for some. Fast forward to 2021 and it is a trend that is booming – and rightly so.

No one will be stressed about the cooking, no prepping, peeling or chopping on Christmas Eve and the biggest bonus – no washing up in the evening!

Here in the Ribble Valley restaurants are going all out to make Christmas Day really

to eating out on Christmas Day – it seems that once tried, it becomes a tradition to adhere to.

If you eat out it means the cook in the family can enjoy their day too. You can make it as formal or as casual as you like.

If like many, you prefer to play things down, choose a cosy country pub where you can sit in front of a roaring fire while enjoying a traditional festive dinner or perhaps something a little different.

Those who have joined the Christmas eating out brigade love it – it’s more relaxing,

it’s convenient, no shopping for all the special ingredients and no clearing up after being in the kitchen cooking for hours. Statistics reveal that post-dinner washing up is the most disliked part of Christmas Day! While some think eating out is more expensive, these fears are largely unfounded – eating out doesn’t work out much more t han cooking at home, when you consider the time and labour saved.

In the run-up to Christmas there’s lots going on – you can enjoy a memorable night out with friends and family at one of the Ribble Valley’s renowned restaurants or country inns – or alternatively book a party night with festive fun and entertainment all included! n

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ive Ribble Valley’s Supper Club at the Black Bull Old Langho was an outstanding success. It’s been 18 months since our last event, and it was great to see 20-plus diners alongside our host Lynn, having such a good time.

We knew the Black Bull team would deliver on both food and service and when combined with a fun and lively atmosphere and great conversation we achieved the perfect storm.

For like-minded single men and women who enjoy socialising, sparkling conversation and fabulous food, Live Ribble Valley Supper Club’s most recent event was a resounding success, writes Tedd Walmsley

teas, gin tastings and a host of activities that may include shooting!

There’s no joining or membership fees to pay or any long-term commitment, Live Ribble Valley’s singles supper club is a win-win for all the guests involved.

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So, what’s next? We have three very different dinners planned before Christmas as outlined in this article. From the award-winning Chinese food from Victor Yu through to a Middle Eastern buffet by private chef Maria Grieco and last, but by no means least, a first opportunity to eat at Nigel Haworth’s newly-refurbished Three Fishes.

Our over-50s singles at supper club also love the idea of breakfast walks, afternoon

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The club has created a very active What’s App group to help support both the events and each other and feedback suggests that we’ve found a winning formula. Please contact us for further details or simply book your event of choice as outlined below. n

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OPEN ALL HOURS The Black Bull at Old Langho, serves fabulous, seasonal food in a lovely rural location – and it is open seven days a week, writes Tedd Walmsley

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had a great reaction to my last article from both the team at the Black Bull and readers, who took time to comment on the piece. Ahead of the game they certainly are, but I did miss through lack of space, an increasingly crucial element that gives the Black Bull even more standout on the Ribble Valley dining scene.

I sat recently under the ‘sail’ on a delightful September lunchtime debating with a pal where he could take clients for lunch early in the week. The short answer of course is here at the Bull, but where else is even open and would also offer continuous service seven days a week?

So, to be clear, food is served Monday to Saturday 12noon to 8.45pm and Sunday from 12noon to 7.45pm.

food&drink This is an astonishing offering when we consider the challenges facing the hospitality industry regarding the recruitment and retention of staff. Just this week I’ve heard of restaurants reducing their opening hours, closing on certain days and staggering service and yet this lovely, rural pub continues to innovate and literally serve hundreds of plates of food every day, without any compromise on quality and always with a smile. Their reputation is richly deserved so can I suggest you try early week – 3pm and become part of the mini revolution of supporters here in Langho?

As autumn rolls in, chef will also continue to change the menu to reflect the seasonal larder whilst retaining the timeless classics that we’ve become so fond of in recent times. I’m also hearing it’s going to be an exciting place to be for Hallowe’en and no doubt their creative Facebook posts will keep us up to date with what’s on at the Bull.

Although early October as you read this, we can’t forget that Christmas is less than 100 days away. Sadly, Christmas Day is fully booked but I believe some tables are left for Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. Perhaps the one thing we missed in the crazy one-off Christmas of 2020 was the opportunity to get together with workmates, friends and family and enjoy incredible food and service. Bookings are being taken for groups of up to 60 guests with a cracking traditional menu throughout December. Christmas Day every day you might say!

Jamie and Becky and the team at the Black Bull are hardworking, lovely people – they deserve your continued support and look froward to welcoming you as the nights draw in and the fires are lit. n

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LEISURELY LUNCH… I have to confess it’s been some time since Liz and I had lunch at Mitton Hall – so we were thrilled to be invited and very much looking forward to eating from a great looking menu, writes Tedd Walmsley

afternoon tea or lunch themselves.

I must at this point heap praise on the front of house team – given the recent difficulties of recruitment and retention in hospitality, it was refreshing to be looked after by two young ladies so professional, yet friendly and engaging. My message to the James’ Places management team would be – look after them well.

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itton Hall is of course synonymous with weddings and deserves its reputation as one of the Ribble Valley’s very best venues. I’m sure, like us, you’ve enjoyed the stunning location, food, drink, organisation and service, which makes it such a perfect space for that very special day.

Turning right at reception we were shown into a delightful dining room with starched white tablecloths, flowers and a lovely intimate vibe. We arrived deliberately at 1.45pm for a late lunch and joined a host of other diners who were enjoying either

So onto the food, the menu was wide and varied and it took me a while to choose.

I noticed two of Liz’s favourite dishes on there and for once she didn’t go off-piste.

A starter of crushed avocado on toasted focaccia complemented with a perfectly poached egg and tomato salsa – I’m told it was utterly delicious. A hearty dish of king prawn and tomato linguine soon followed and was declared a triumph – packed with prawns and a chilli kick, as Liz said: “What’s not to like?”

I started with a salt marsh lamb croquette with small sweet, pickled clams. Wow! I could have eaten a plateful of these little

beauties. With so much to choose from and a sweet treat to follow, this is an excellent menu – timeless classics, steaks from the grill and lighter option means there’s something for everyone. I rarely eat pudding, but temptation proved too strong and I succumbed to a decadent cheesecake – what a way to end a long leisurely lunch.

As we know we are blessed with choice in the Ribble Valley when it comes to eating out and James’ Places themselves have some cracking options across their portfolio. I did notice that the Sunday roasts were back from October – I can picture now, the roaring fires, rosy cheeks and the finest cuts of meat and vegetables served on a cold and possibly wet winter Sunday.

Check out social media and the James’ Places website for all that’s on offer across the group – but especially at Mitton Hall. n

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A CHRISTMAS FEAST It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Christmas is for spending quality time with your family and friends, eating, drinking and making merry, and at Mytton Fold we have all of that wrapped up

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rom Christmas party nights to celebrating the end of year with your colleagues, festive afternoon lunches for catching up with friends and relaxing Christmas Day lunch with your loved ones, Mytton Fold has something for everyone.

Throughout December, our festive menu will be running in The Fold Restaurant, including two-course and three-course

lunches. The menu has been prepared by our Executive Head Chef, Michael Lambert, and includes locally sourced produce and festive favourites.

Jingle Bell Rocks Parties are sure to add some sparkle and include a glass of bubbly upon arrival and a festive three-course meal. The evening dates also include entertainment throughout the night hosted by Exceed Events.

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Take the stress out of Christmas lunch and come wine and dine at Mytton Fold. With a drinks reception, three-course indulgent festive Christmas Day lunch, a glass of fizz and with all the people you love, the team at Mytton Fold are pulling out all the stops to ensure your Christmas Day 2021 is a festive celebration to remember. n To book your festive party or Christmas lunch at Mytton Fold or for any further enquiries please call 01254 240662 or email: reception@myttonfold.co.uk

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Join us for one of our party nights and enjoy a glass of bubbly upon arrival, a festive three course meal and entertainment throughout the evening hosted by Exceed Events.

With two course and three course options available, The Fold Restaurant is the perfect setting to host a festive meal with family and friends this Christmas.

£40.00 per person.

2 courses: £25 / 3 courses: £30 per person.

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Join us for our Christmas Party Lunch and enjoy a glass of bubbly upon arrival, a festive three course meal and festive quiz.

Christmas Day should always be an occasion to remember, here at Mytton Fold this is no exception, make your Christmas unforgettable.

£35.00 per person.

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BLOWOUT BINGO CHRISTMAS 3rd December Bingo but not as you know it, in association with Exceed Events, with rave intervals, audience participation and countless mental moments. Get ready for a bonkers night of food, drinks, music, and of course BINGO! Same rules apply, don’t forget your dabber!

The Halloween events dress code is strictly fancy dress!

£30.00 per person.

*Please Note: A non – refundable deposit of £10 per person is required for Christmas Day and Christmas Party bookings, with full payment due by 1st December 2021.

A pre- order menu will be available to choose your Christmas Day Lunch from and will consist of three festive starters, four festive main courses and four festive desserts.

This would need to be returned to our Events Team by the 1st of December.

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ALL SET… As work continues apace, the soft opening for the Three Fishes will be the evening of 10th November with the official, full opening on 12th November.

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he legendary Three Fishes is gradually taking shape and is all set to open its doors next month. The pub is undergoing a complete transformation under the watchful eye of chef Nigel Haworth, who took on the pub in a joint venture with Martin Aspinall, a trustee of the Standen Trust.

Nigel explains: “There has been little core investment in the building over the past 20 years, so we are making a fresh start – time and technology have moved on.”

While the pub previously had very limited outdoor seating, a terrace area at the rear of the pub is being landscaped with stone flags, railway sleepers and beautiful plants – this will be an area that will feature an exclusive Chef’s Table, seating 12 diners served by chefs, who will have a charcoal grill to cook alfresco for Chef’s Table guests. The new outdoor terrace will have up to 50 covers, southern facing with views over the Ribble Valley towards Kemple End, and when the weather becomes inclement there will be a retractable roof to keep guests warm.

Behind the scenes is a new state-of-the-art kitchen, designed by Nigel and the team at CHR Equipment in Preston.

Nigel explains his plan and vision for the growing area at the Three Fishes when he talks about sustainability, permaculture and capturing the essence of flavour by

growing heritage seeds organically and with seasonality. Chickens will roam in the edible forest, fruit, vegetables, herbs, and shoots will be grown and wild produce will be foraged.

The one-acre plot, which is adjacent to the pub will be prepared by Danielle Strain in a permaculture ethos, no chemicals or fertilisers – just working completely in harmony with the natural world. Seeds will be planted over the coming months in readiness for spring: “We will be growing vegetables from seeds that have been chosen purely for their flavour – which is my main goal to seek out flavours for the menu which will be changing with the seasons. It is a farm to fork ethos, where flavour comes before looks and the ingredient is king.”

THE MENU WILL BE CHANGING WITH THE SEASONS AND IT WILL REVOLVE PURELY AROUND THE INGREDIENTS The interior of the Three Fishes is also undergoing a huge transformation – the building has been totally stripped and re-wired. Apart from the original bar, which is having a traditional oak bar top, the rest of the interior will be a mix of classic and contemporary furnishings and feature lighting. The interiors have been carefully crafted by Kathrine Haworth, Nigel’s wife who, with Martin Aspinall have taken inspiration from the heritage of the Ribble Valley.

A stone archway in the middle of the pub marks the start of the private dining area. Separated by sliding oakTHREE doors, the two areas of 18 and 12 seatFISHES a total of 30 people, this area is ideal for small conferences, birthday parties or christenings.

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The table of 12 which can be booked separately offers private and intimate dining for business or pleasure with its own self-contained drinks area and large flat screen TV, ideal for business presentations or private gatherings.

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THE RISE OF

CRAFT BEER Have you ever felt like a little bit of “Do It Yourself”?

No, we aren’t talking about building furniture, this is all about craft beer

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raft beer is a bit of a versatile title these days, but basically, it means any beer not made by a traditional larger brewery.

This means it could be made by a small independent brewery or simply one man in his shed. Usually, though these days’ craft beer means beers produced by smaller, independent breweries. Craft beer at least as we know it now only dates back to the 1970s in the UK. Some of the first microbreweries making their own craft beers were the Selby Brewery in 1972. And the Litchborough Brewery in 1974.

Craft beers were designed to offer something unique and more creative from the regular beers produced by the larger big-name manufacturers. Brands like Heineken (to give just one example) had quite the monopoly in the UK during the 70s and 80s.

CRAFT BEERS WERE DESIGNED TO OFFER SOMETHING UNIQUE AND MORE CREATIVE FROM THE REGULAR BEERS PRODUCED

BY THE LARGER BIG-NAME MANUFACTURERS This caused the beer market to stagnate for some and many beer drinkers wanted to try something new and exciting. This is what led to the boom in craft beer as smaller breweries and individuals created their own craft beers to offer something new and different.

The rise in craft beers during this time is what led to the popularity of IPAs. IPAs or Indian Pale Ales were the result of sailors who couldn’t create their own beers in India due to the hot climate.

Beer also likely couldn’t survive the journey from the UK at this time either.

Breweries combatted this issue by adding more hobs to their beers which helped give it a much longer lifespan. This, in turn, led to the creation of IPAs which is often the craft beer of choice in the UK. Nowadays the craft beer scene is more popular than ever, and some brewers have even gone on to launch massive breweries.

While craft beers are by design more limited than the beers of big-name brands some of them have become incredibly popular.

This has led to the rise of a growing craft beer scene in the UK. Locally we have some excellent craft breweries that you may want to check out: • Beer Brothers Brewery, Preston • Withnell’s Brew Company, Chorley • Lytham Brewery, Lytham Saint Annes • Fuzzy Duck Brewery, Poulton-le-Fylde • Hart Brewery Preston • Bowland Brewery, Clitheroe n

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ART FOR ART’S SAKE

Whether your interest in art is just a hobby or you want to make a shrewd investment, it’s worth understanding the market in order to find a piece you love

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nvesting in something that you love and appreciate every day can only be good – it makes the financial aspect of the investment irrelevant.

Art is very personal to each individual – it is subjective so it’s essential to find a piece that you know will stand the test of time in terms of how you view it and if it will fit into your home.

There are many local galleries offering superb-value artwork and sculpture – at some you will find an eclectic mix of both

classic and contemporary works that will appeal to all while others are more niche, featuring particular artists or a specific genre.

If you are a new collector, buying art can be a little intimidating. Whether it’s as a pastime or you’re wanting to make a shrewd investment, it’s good to have an enthusiasm and passion for art so you will buy a piece that you love.

A BOLD SPLASH OF COLOUR, A CLASSIC PORTRAIT OR LANDSCAPE – ANYTHING CAN BECOME A FOCAL POINT AS LONG AS YOU APPRECIATE AND ENJOY LOOKING AT IT For both novice and experienced collectors, it’s worth trying to understanding the market and learn about any emerging talent.

You may just be buying art because you want to brighten up your kitchen wall, that’s a great, simple reason! There are plenty of limited edition prints that can fill up a

blank space and create a more interesting experience when you walk into a room.

A bold splash of colour, a classic portrait or landscape – anything can become a focal point as long as you appreciate and enjoy looking at it.

Whatever your reason for buying, look at what’s available, check out the market, look at individual artists and their styles and eventually you will start to develop and grow your interest.

Some investors love art for art’s sake and have a liking for specific aesthetics or even a theme – it could be landscapes, cityscapes, still life, portraits or a particular artist – whatever your interest you can build up your collection and enjoy it each and every day. n

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SO MUCH MORE… Featuring top UK artists, Longridge Gallery is also able to offer specialist framing and restoration services as well as a unique capability to source and commission original artwork

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hile Longridge Gallery is renowned for its beautiful artwork and sculptures by world-leading talent, the gallery also has a first-class, in-house framing and restoration service.

Using some of the North West’s finest specialist restorers, Longridge Gallery can restore old paintings to their former glory.

“The restorers we work with are among the very best. They can delicately clean paintings, which instantly brightens them,” says Nick Smith, who with his fiancée Sophie, are the next generation to join this family business, which has been owned by Alistair Sheret since 2000. “Foxing – a fine mildew-like mould caused by humidity can be treated in the right hands,” continues Nick. “And we have seen fabulous results when canvasses are repaired, re-lined to add tension and the paint re-touched.”

Longridge Gallery’s specialist services,

don’t just end with restoration – the gallery also specialises in framing unusual work including cross-stitch, embroidery and tapestry which are stretched across a board to enhance the display, signed football shirts of which the gallery has had a good number featuring the names of top England players and, more recently, Nick and the team have had a particularly challenging request – the framing of a broken cymbal: “This was a truly unique experience for us,” recalls Nick.

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figure out how to attach it to the board and work out the best way to position it to present it in the best possible way.

“It looked amazing and the customer was unbelievably happy with it!”

In a further example of Longridge Gallery’s ability to work with unusual artefacts and family heirlooms, Nick was presented with a set of WW1 postcards and love letters that had been left in an attic for decades: “They were over 100 years old and had been passed down the generations.”

While the gallery is known for exhibiting upcoming artists and sculptors, Nick can also source and commission works from sought-after artists.

“We work with all the top publishers in the UK so we can deal with the majority of requests that come in. As a gallery we do a lot more than just what you see on the walls.”

In the run-up to Christmas, Longridge Gallery is already receiving requests and commissions, as Nick explains: “If someone has a favourite artist, we can source original paintings or we can even commission a unique piece. For example, if someone liked a cityscape of London and wanted a similar one of another city, in the artist’s own unique style, that can be done, and it is becoming increasingly popular.”

Featuring leading and increasingly popular artists such as Ruby Keller, John Russell and new work from Doug Hyde, Longridge Gallery drives sales and interest from their social media posts: “We are finding that people from all over the country are reaching out to us on social media, enquiring about the work we are featuring in the gallery as well as enquiries about new artists and commissions. Please feel free to follow the gallery on any of its social media platforms to keep abreast of new artwork coming in.” n

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CREATING MEMORIES Known for his appealing eccentricity, jeweller Lord Odin explains why he chose to have an iconic photo of his late mum reproduced as a monochrome portrait, using her ashes

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ike many people, following his mum’s funeral, Ribble Valley-based Lord Odin and his siblings were left with a box of ashes and many memories.

“I, in my eccentric way, wanted to marry both to create a focal point that at a glance would open a door to the past and help me feel close to her once again,” he recalls.

“After an internet search it seemed I was not alone in this quest. Intrigued with what I had discovered, I asked for the opinion of friends, and it turns out to be very much a Marmite question – something that you’re either going to love or hate,” explains Odin, who is married to the actress Gemma Craven.

Amazed at the number of innovative and imaginative ways in which to remember a loved one through their ashes, Odin sought the help of a local designer and artist.

He explains: “I must point out that I don’t believe there is a right or wrong way to deal with this sort of thing – other than with respect and love.

“It seems that while most of us are content with the traditional idea of throwing the ashes to the wind, or sea, in a symbolic reference to setting the spirit free, how we deal with ashes now has also been transformed.

What would you say to being shot into space, turned into a diamond or a sculpture? The list is endless,” says Odin, who owned Vall Hall jewellers in Blackburn.

In his quest to find a local artist to resolve his dilemma as to what to do with his mum’s ashes, and after much deliberation, Odin found Emma Metcalf and asked her to recreate an iconic photograph of his mum.

Emma, who has an e-business designing greetings and memorial

seed cards that can be planted after a funeral service, was delighted to help.

Odin says: “The hard part was finding an artist who would not shy away from what is a sensitive task and after talking to several over a period of weeks I felt that Emma had the talent, inventive design and the empathy that I needed.

“I had imagined that we would have to keep the painting blunt and blurry due to the nature of the ashes, but THE HARD PART Emma found ways to make a WAS FINDING AN finer texture, which opened ARTIST WHO WOULD up lots more possibilities.

NOT SHY AWAY “We then had to work through FROM WHAT IS A size and colour and any essential SENSITIVE TASK extras that would personalise the painting. The power of words always has a profound affect, and

I opted for the greatest of all: ‘I love you’.

“I only have to glance at this picture to see mum as a beautiful young girl dreaming of what her life would be. In this innocent photo she had no idea that she would marry twice, raise four children, work in cotton mills and dairies, become a hairdresser, publican, caterer and property developer and I am always astonished at what this young girl from Blackburn managed to achieve.

“Now, when I look at this picture, I feel I am really looking at my mum.

While Odin is delighted with the result, he says some people will find it controversial: “I would love to hear from Live Ribble Valley readers, telling me what they think of the idea.” n

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LOVINGLY HAND-CRAFTED At Absolute Enigma you will find a mix of art and craftwork lovingly hand made by talented local artisans and makers

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ucked away in the pretty village of Ribchester is a recently-opened arts, crafts and gifts gallery. For a truly unique piece,Absolute Enigma has brought together 17 local artisans and makers to display their work in what is a wonderful, welcoming setting.

The brainchild of Helen Henderson, the gallery presents an opportunity to view some of the outstanding talent that the Ribble Valley has to offer.

Helen, who focuses on upcycling, recycling and eco-friendly makers alongside talented artists, exhibits an eclectic mix of artwork,

craftwork, homeware and ceramics.

From full-wall collages and gift cards, to all-natural beeswax skincare, the gallery is the ‘go to’ place for discerning arts and craft lovers, who want something that little bit different.

At Absolute Enigma, you will find hand-crafted bottle lamps and unusual lampshades, wooden boards from skilled local carpenters, pebble art, vintage furniture, artefacts and hand-made jewellery.

HERE AT ABSOLUTE ENIGMA WE HAVE EVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOF – A REAL ECLECTIC MIX OF THINGS Specialist hand-poured scented candles from a local maker sit next to pet portraits, detailed sketches and ink drawings of local Ribble Valley landmarks and wonderful oil paintings.

Former hairdresser Helen exhibits her hand-painted furniture and digital artwork while her husband Karl shows examples of his CNC hand-crafted wooden plaques and 3D printing, using eco-friendly filament made from corn starch or tapioca root.

“I think we really have something for everyone here,” says Helen. “A lot of people don’t take art seriously but I think in the past year this has begun to change and art is becoming much more appreciated.

“Here at Absolute Enigma we have everything under one roof – a real mix of lovely things. When people visit us, they say it feels really nice and we are very proud of that – it’s heart-warming.” n Absolute Enigma Unit 7, Bee Mill, Ribchester PR3 3XL 07817 398494 absolute-enigma.co.uk what3words co-ordinates ///calculating.galloping.coins will get you directly to the door where there’s parking

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THE LONG ROAD… From a frivolous dream to debut thriller, Lisa Nicholas explains the long road to getting her first novel published

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s a youngster Lisa Nicholas recalls wanting to emulate the authors that created the magical worlds she so loved.

“The written world was the one I wanted to be in, but more than that I wanted to create one of my own. I started to put pen to paper many times but struggled to find a path beyond around chapter three,” recalls Lisa, who has recently published her first debut thriller, Don’t Forget Me. “This was different,” she explains.

“The germ of the idea first began to form in a dream, although the novel itself veered dramatically from the story I’d dreamt up in my subconscious one night, about endless love and unerring loyalty.

As the plot developed in my mind, the love became obsession, loyalty a sinister determination.”

Don’t Forget Me is a psychological thriller and from the outset the reader knows that Megan is dead, Adam has run away and Olivia is out to find him to reclaim what is hers.

“It’s a dark tale, borne out of light,” says Lisa. “All the nice, warm elements of the dream that planted the seed were inverted. The story hops between two periods of time, before and after Megan’s death, and we see the relationship between the three main characters transform.

Ultimately Don’t Forget Me is about flawed people, their relationships, and their need to believe in their own version of the truth.”

months had flown by in a whirlwind of submissions, rejections, and researching who to submit to next. It was October 2020 when I received an offer from Olympia Publishers.”

But that wasn’t the end of the road for Lisa who then worked with editors at Olympia: “They made suggestions throughout the book, red-penning my finely-tuned 18th draft, and so I went back to the first line in the first chapter, and started to address the comments and make further edits. It was a laborious and repetitive task going back and forth between us, taking months more, but it was worth it.

Their fresh eyes helped me to see problems with the writing and the plot I’d somehow missed before, and the process produced a much better piece of work.”

When Lisa and Olympia finally signed off the cover and the publication date was set, it all became very real: “I started to get nervous, as if I’d only just realised this meant that those outside of my closest supporters would read it too and might not be so kind. But it was amazing to see it appear as I searched on Amazon and other booksellers – and I was lucky to get some early positive feedback and good reviews!”

Lisa, who until recently lived in Pendle, has now started working on a second novel, which falls into the same genre.

DON’T FORGET ME IS ABOUT FLAWED PEOPLE, THEIR RELATIONSHIPS AND THEIR NEED TO BELIEVE IN THEIR OWN VERSION OF THE TRUTH “I hope to use that experience to enhance my methods. One thing I do know is that patience is a must. Another important lesson, for me, is to remember how subjective literature is. Agents and publishers will reject you, but that doesn’t mean the story isn’t worth pursuing, or that it won’t be perfect for another agent or publisher.

Most importantly, hopefully there will be readers who love it as much as you do.

There’s no better reward than that.” n

THERE WILL BE READERS WHO LOVE IT AS MUCH AS YOU DO. THERE’S NO BETTER REWARD THAN THAT For Lisa, the first draft didn’t take long to write and for the first time, the chapters flowed easily.

“The following 18 drafts took a little longer! I sought advice from teachers, mentors, friends and family,” she recalls.

“I started to submit to agents at the end of September 2019, having begun writing in December 2018. I started to receive rejections a month later. Despite receiving over 30 rejections, I continued, albeit a tad demoralised.

“Eventually, I gave up on finding an agent and decided to go direct to small independent publishing houses, who accept submissions from unrepresented authors.

I didn’t hear anything for some time, the

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GOOD READ Lauren Molyneux curls up with a good book to review the latest best seller

Moving Pictures Catherine Finch Ribble Valley-based novelist Catherine Finch is once again capturing the hearts of readers with her newly released collection of award-winning short stories, writes Lauren Molyneux.

Featuring both new and familiar characters, the stories in Catherine Finch’s latest title, Moving Pictures, span decades and countries to provide an entertaining read that is at once refreshing and light-hearted, whilst equally absorbing, emotive and even poetic in some aspects.

Bringing together snippets of a handful of lives – a young mother just finding her feet after deciding to go it alone, an elderly man filled with regrets over a decision made in childhood, a middle-aged woman who remains committed to her career, with little time for anything else, a woman forced to reflect on her past after receiving sad news about an old friend and a young girl struggling to come to terms with the truth about her father – Moving Pictures offers a vibrant and intricate commentary on life, love, family and human relationships, highlighting the trials and the triumphs we all may come to face at some point in our journey.

As a unique voice in women’s literature, Catherine Finch captures well the struggles and sensibilities of her female characters, managing to develop and deliver them fully fleshed out despite using the format of flash fiction. Allowing us to visit an array of female characters, each at a different stage of life and facing a unique set of circumstances, Finch’s females are all equally real and relatable.

For fans of Finch’s other published works – Walking Apart and Walking Alone – Moving Pictures will provide an interesting insight into where the familiar characters of Helen and David were in the earliest stages of their development and may help to shed some light on how the final versions of both characters came to be.

A perfect piece of escapism which offers light reading material with substance, encouraging self-reflection and invoking emotion with every story, Moving Pictures is one to pick up and dive into when you have a spare five minutes, or read through and finish in one sitting. But what makes this collection particularly unique is the hope and intention expressed in the author’s commentary to have created a book which will never find itself settled on someone’s bookshelf – rather, she hopes, it will be passed along from reader to reader, bringing comfort and joy to everyone who finds it in their hands.

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Anna Souroullas takes a look at the latest blockbusters, ready-to-stream films, cinema releases and DVDs

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Release Date: 21st October Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Oscar Isaac, Javier Bardem and Stellan Skarsgård Certificate:

A new vision of Frank Herbert’s novel, this sci-fi film journeys into the distant future, where the human consciousness has been widened by a drug known as ‘spice’. When the house of Atreides is awarded the much-coveted stewardship of Arrakis, the planet where all the spice is harvested, we embark on an epic tale of betrayal, prophesy and revolution. n

HYPNOTIC Release Date: 27th October Director: Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote Starring: Kate Siegel, Jason O’Mara. Dule Hill, Lucie Guest, Jaime M Callica, Darien Martin and Luc Roderique Certificate: TBC

In this tense, psychological thriller, we follow a young woman who enlists the help of a renowned hypnotherapist. Seeking self-improvement, she sets out on an intense series of sessions. After only a handful, she discovers consequences she could never have expected – deadly consequences. n

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Release Date: 4th October Director: Shawn Levy Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Taika Waititi, Joe Keery and Lil Rel Howery Certificate:

In this comedy, Guy, a bank teller in an open-world video game, discovers that he’s an NPC – a Non-Player Character. Having been in the background long enough, Guy decides he wants to become a hero and create his own story. With the world as he knows it threatened, will Guy step up and save the day before it’s too late? Or will he fade back into the background? n

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A renowned, character property in a rural location, this former country pub has huge scope for development in a number of ways.

Chaigley

A stylish stone-built barn conversion tucked into the sought-after hamlet of Chaigley.

With planning permission currently granted for 12 luxury apartments and four holiday lets, the property is set within a large plot of 0.7 acres with plenty of parking.

Improved and modernised to a high standard, the spacious, contemporary five-bedroom, fourreception property sits in beautifully landscaped gardens and has a large patio ideal for entertaining.

Panoramic views!

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Langho

A modern, detached family home situated just outside the popular village of Chipping.

Set within a spacious end plot and with views out to attractive woodland, this contemporary four-bedroom home is finished to a high standard and includes a stylish separate gym/work-fromhome unit.

This spacious family home, set on the outskirts of Langho, is superbly presented and includes a separate annex for holiday-let income or multi-generational living..

With the benefit of six bedrooms, three reception rooms and an open-plan feel, the property enjoys views out to Hurst Green and beyond and sits in a quiet location surrounded by fields.

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FELLSIDE FARM, GRINDLETON

NEW PRICE - £1,350,000

This exceptional detached stone built farmhouse with additional extension lies in a stunning elevated position with magnificent 180 degree views over the RibbleValley countryside and will appeal to the equestrian enthusiast as the property includes approximately 9 acres of adjoining land and a large stable and garage block with stabling for three horses and garaging for six vehicles. Fellside Farm has been finished with high quality fitments and fixtures together with a wealth of solid ash joinery and although contemporary in character it has retained most of its original beams and trusses.The internal accommodation includes reception hallway, sitting room, dining room, farmhouse kitchen and study/sitting room to the ground floor and master bedroom suite with en-suite shower room and dressing room, three further bedrooms, family bathroom and a second lounge to the first floor, whilst the adjoining annexe includes a shower room, sauna, games room and double garage. EPC Rating D

MEGITTA HOUSE, KENYON LANE, DINCKLEY, BB6 8AN

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£1,100,000

Situated in Dinckley, one of the most sought-after locations in the Ribble Valley, this detached family residence stands in a substantial plot in a quiet

Of interest to both the agricultural and equine purchaser; a delightfully located modern detached farmhouse with adjoining barn, garaging and approximately 31 acres of adjoining gardens and agricultural land. convenient Now and in extended need ofsixsome cosmetic throughout, Megitta House stone has built superb living space Theyet property comprises location. a recently renovated bedroom farmhouse refurbishment and detached garageand blockmodernisation set in an acre of formal gardens together with a detached barn benefitting from including living diningtokitchen, lounge, dining room, galleried fourofgenerous bedrooms with two large en-suites familyon planning permission forroom, its conversion provide a five bedroom dwelling with astudy, gross internal floor landing, area in excess 4,000 squaredouble feet. Hubbersty Fold Farm is perfectly positioned in a quietand ruralalocation thebathroom. edge of the popular RibbleValley of Balderstone, 1.5extending miles from theto A59, 5.5 miles the centre Blackburn, and 7.5views. miles from the centre of Preston a wideto Externally thevillage property sits inapproximately a large plot circa fourfrom acres with of delightful rural Gated access fromwhere the there frontareleads range of services and amenities including rail services to Manchester.

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WOLFEN MILL, CHIPPING, PRESTON, PR3 2GR

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PLANNING HAT TRICK exposed original features. The site is now

This month the team at ZMA on the market with planning permission. have scored a planning hat trick APPROVAL TWO is a complete transformation, redesign and extension, within one week

in St Albans, to create a luxurious family home. The existing property is dated and can be described as the ‘ugly duckling’ of the street. Our clients have purchased with a view to completely develop the tired property and transform it into the most beautiful family home in the vicinity.

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MA have been successful with three sensitive planning applications approved in three different local authorities for three very different types of project, all in the same week.

APPROVAL ONE is for the redevelopment of Brockhall Farm – a 22,000sq ft farm conversion in Old Langho, Ribble Valley.

The application was to create eight highquality dwellings. The farm is located in open countryside and includes a number of red-brick agricultural buildings which are no longer suitable for modern farming methods. The farm is a non-designated heritage asset and was built in conjunction with Brockhall Hospital with many similar architectural features. The proposal converts the farm into eight unique family homes from three to six bedrooms, featuring double height spaces, private courtyards, barn-door style openings, vaulted ceilings and

The proposal includes remodelling all elevations, the internal layout, creating wow-factor and rationalising the extensions.

The result is a large three-storey detached home with a double height entrance, five double bedrooms with three en-suites, a large open plan kitchen dining living space, second living room, playroom, large master suite and a garden gym with home office.

APPROVAL THREE is a self-build ecohome on a greenbelt woodland site on the outskirts of Burnley, Lancashire. This scheme demolishes an existing bungalow and garage with a number of associated outbuildings and re-designs the site to create one high-quality, sustainable fourbedroom ‘forever home’ with detached garage. The property has been designed

to appear single-storey with a lower subterranean leisure level including a pool and gym. The house also includes a large open plan kitchen dining living space, large master suite, dog room with dog shower, home office and separate living room. The house is clad in timber and stone with a large external partly covered terrace which wraps around the rear of the property. The layout has been designed to receive natural sunlight at key times of the day, maximising natural light on a site which is surrounded by trees as well and maximising views of the surrounding woodland and garden.

Our clients are quite literally over the moon and are very excited about the next stages when their proposals will be transformed into reality.

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2021 OPEN EVENTS Open Evening Thursday 7th October 5pm - 8pm

Open Morning Saturday 9th October 10am - 1pm

We would like to invite you to join us for our Open Events this year to experience all that Oakhill has to offer. We will also be able to give you more information on our Assessment Day on Thursday 9th December and the opportunities available for bursaries and scholarships.

At Oakhill we strive for the highest standards and our scholarship pupils make a highly valued contribution to the intellectual, sporting, musical and creative life of the school. We welcome applications at all levels from students who excel or show potential in any of these areas.

For more information or to book a tour, please contact the school registrar Suzanne Spencer on 01254 823546 or email spencer.s@oakhillschool.co.uk. | oakhillschool.co.uk | 01254 823546 | Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Lancashire, BB7 9AF