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As the March Hare gets left behind us, and we run with a hop, skip and a jump into April with the Easter Bunny, most of us will either be celebrating for the true reason we mark the Easter holiday – or just for chocolate! Either way, enjoy your break.

We had a ‘Good’ Friday before we went to print with another record month over the same period last year. The local economy is getting better, and it’s great to hear that lots of businesses we have spoken to are busy with work.

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                              

                             

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ALLOTMENT HOLDERS URGED TO GET FRUITY                                           14         14

                                                  

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PORSCHEMACAN S DIESEL

By Rob Auchterlonie WE start with a special plea – but it’s not one the total git who keyed the Porsche Macan in our care is going to want to hear.

Quid pro quo in this instance for this particular lowlife will be a puncture in the outside lane of the M25, at a particularly inconvenient time.

Let’s say 8.14am on a Monday morning.

It can only be a particularly green eye that prompted the initial deed, but while there’s no excuse for the reaction, you can retrospectively see why.

The Macan - or baby Cayenne if you like – is a particularly fine looking Porsche, and while everyone thinks of a Porsche as one of the ultimate sports cars, the marque’s sales breakdown contains a growing number of SUV conquests. It’s called diversification in some camps, pandering to the market in others. Whichever one you choose, it’s been a success.

Macan shares its basic architecture with Audi’s Q5, and if you squint to the point of 16 almost closing your eyes you can see similarities.

But the Porsche has a trump card in that it has the DNA – and hence the driving prowess – of others in the stable like the legendary 911 and Cayman.

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and the four exhaust pipes are subtle hints of what lies beneath and inside the cabin it’s pure Porsche. More buttons than you can take in with a quick glance adorn the centre console, which divides the driver and front passenger. What you do notice instantly is the sheer quality of that cabin, the precise way the switches operate and the way the powered adjustable seat cossets you into a superbly comfortable driving position.

It’s the S Diesel under scrutiny here – a car expected to take up the bulk of sales in the UK – and an engine that works away so unobtrusively that you can be forgiven for forgetting it’s a diesel. There’s a smoothness of progress that is very impressive indeed, and while, all is calm and serene inside it’s also easy to lose track of how quickly the speed is building up.

Wind, tyre and engine noise are not things your ears pick up because it’s all so well subdued, and even when you’re giving it the beans the major telltale is the speed the needle on the rev counter whips round the scale.

So, for something sporting a Porsche badge, it’s remarkably refined.

The 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel has 254bhp on tap and a thumping 580Nm of torque, fed through a seven speed auto box and four wheel drive.

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MOTORING For a tall car it controls its body rolling tendencies well, but you’d expect that with so much wizardry available. Fitted here was the optional PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) with its adaptive dampers which help keep the body on an even keel.

Sport mode will put your nearer to the tarmac, while off road raises the suspension by 40mm to avoid any rocks on your path.

To the £43,300 basic price here for the S Diesel, Porsche had fitted a further £13,500 worth of options, making an already well equipped car even more of a showcase. And on the wintry days it was in our care the heated seats (£259) proved a real boon, warming up cold stiff bones on the run to work.

Not so appreciated – by my regular co-driver - was the lack of a light for the mirror on the passenger sun visor. Personally I can never

see the attraction of trying to apply lippy in a moving car, but each to their own. ..

She did have a point. There is however a lot of other useful standard equipment.

Buyers who have never had the pleasure of a Porsche before get a half day driving tuition at the Porsche Driving Experience at Silverstone to set them up.

SUV really does stand for Sports Utility Vehicle here….

FASTFACTS Porsche Macan S Diesel; £43,300; 2967cc V6 turbo diesel, 258bhp, 580Nm; seven speed PDK auto box; top speed 142mph, 0-62mph 6.3secs; fuel – urban 42.2, extra urban 49.6, combined 46.3; CO2 159g/km. © Wheelwrite 2014 - Wheelwrite.co.uk

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David Hewitt right, with Cara Reece of The Environment Bank

£11,500 Cash Boost For Neglected Clitheroe Lodge

A neglected lodge in Clitheroe has received a cash boost from a ground-breaking environmental credit scheme

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litheroe’s man-made reservoir, Primrose Lodge, was registered with The Environment Bank in the North West’s first ‘biodiversity offsetting’ scheme two years ago.

Biodiversity offsetting allows developers to purchase conservation credits from The Environment Bank, which are used to fund the creation and management of conservation sites. The cash boost will kick-start a scheme to restore the neglected lodge to its former glory.

Conservation credits measure a site’s biodiversity value based on factors such as the presence of habitats for flora and fauna.

Each credit is awarded a monetary value, 18 can be purchased by developers to which pay for the creation and enhancement of ‘receptor sites,’ such as Primrose Lodge.

the pooling of credits for the renovation of bigger and more strategically placed sites, such as Primrose Lodge. Registering Primrose Lodge as a receptor site has raised funds to help create a local nature reserve that will be an important resource for local people. We are delighted to have taken part in this Environment Bank pilot scheme, which is the first in the North West.’

Primrose Lodge is a man-made reservoir built for manufacturing processing and the generation of power for factories at Clitheroe’s Primrose works.

The lodge is already a Lancashire biological heritage site and Ribble Valley Borough Council is consulting with the Lancashire Wildlife Trust on how the site might be transformed into a nature reserve.

Ribble Valley Borough Council’s countryside officer, David Hewitt, said: ‘Biodiversity offsetting is a dynamic initiative allowing 18

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Win tickets to see UB40 announce further UK tour dates for 2015 due to massive demand

Following their sold-out UK tour of 2014, reggae stars UB40 have announced nineteen further dates in May and June. The Brummie legends recently completed the second leg of their ‘Getting Over The Storm’ tour, which has seen UK’s most successful reggae band play over forty UK shows to over 100,000 fans.

UB40’s 2015 UK tour dates, which start at Motherwell Concert Hall on Monday 4th and end at Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday 6th June, continues the band’s preference to avoid arena venues in the UK, as founding member and principal songwriter Brian Travers explains: ‘The success of this years tour has confirmed what we already knew, that it’s better to play to 100,000 people across forty intimate venues across the whole of the country rather than playing to the same number of people at six enormous domes in the same cities. It’s a much better experience for both the band and our fans, and we get to play in towns and cities we haven’t visited for many years.’

Fellow UB40 founding member and principal songwriter Jimmy Brown agrees: ‘The atmosphere in the venues on our current tour has been amazing. You can feel it from the stage and it lifts the band to a different level.

You rarely get that in an arena. We’re never happier than when we are on stage; we are a working band, it’s what we do.’

The success of the tour is bound to rankle with UB40’s former lead singer Ali Campbell, who has repeatedly attempted to discredit his former bandmates since he walked out on them in 2008. UB40 founding member Robin Campbell said: ‘Ali has been shamelessly attempting to pass himself off as a “reformed UB40” since the start of 2014, which has confused many of our fans, the media and concert promoters all over the world. We’ve had to issue writs against Ali and two other former members. If they want to be UB40 so badly they should never have chosen to leave UB40 in the first place.’

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Send all listings to events@link-mag.co.uk undamaged, otherwise it will be retained to offset the cleaning costs. The Vicarage, Shire Lane Hurst Green,

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

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

Saturday: 10.00am - 4.30pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Platform for Contemporary Craft in Lancashire.

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

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

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

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

The Ribble Valley Arts Alliance supports artists and organisations to network and work in partnership, on a wide range of events and activity’s. With the key aim of benefiting local people and to raise the profile of Ribble Valley arts to a wider audience. These include artists networking and promotional events, performances, joint marketing, visual arts exhibitions, discussion groups and the development of the RVAA website www. ribblevalleyarts.org Are you a Ribble Valley resident or business and want to

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be included on the site? Contact Arts Development for an application form and/or information on the free web directory and what’s on listings.

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

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

Longridge Civic Hall, Willows Park Lane, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3HJ. Telephone: 01772 780607, Email: longridgesec@gmail.com, www. longridgetowncouncil.com/civic-hall-and-gym.html CHATBURN VILLAGE HALL

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

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

Downham Road, Chatburn. Telephone: 01200441185, Email: jfkridgway@btinternet.com. www.chatburnvillage. org.uk/Village_hall.html RIBBLE VALLEY ARTS TRAIL

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

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

Contact: 07800 590262 | ribblevalleyartstrail@gmail.com www.ribblevalleyartstrail.co.uk CLITHEROE MARKET

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

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

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

See Market car park for prices and information.

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

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

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

KNIT AND NATTER

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

While knitting we natter about all sorts of topics!

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

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

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

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

CLITHEROE COLLECTORS MARKET AND CAR BOOT SALE

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

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

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

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

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

RIBBLE VALLEY JAZZ & BLUES CLUB

Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues’ mission is to promote and develop the cultural, economic and social benefits of Jazz & Blues music to individuals and communities in the North West from its base in Clitheroe and Ribble Valley. We are creating a thriving Jazz & Blues community involving both musicians and fans in planning and developing Jazz & Blues appreciation and participation. We work collaboratively with voluntary, public and private sector organisations who have a mutual interests in promoting the cultural, economic and social assets of Clitheroe & Ribble Valley.

Further info at www.rvjazzandblues.co.uk

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STEPPING OUT - SUNDAY WALKS

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

For further details contact 01200 414484

DIABETES UK RIBBLE VALLEY GROUP

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

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

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

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

Conservative Club, Castle Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2BT

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

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

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

www.ribblevalleycrc.com

RIBBLE VALE FLORAL GROUP

Do you want an evening out with a difference? If so, then try our friendly welcoming group.We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month (except July and December) at 7-30 in St Andrew’s Church hall, Ashton PR2 1HR: junction of Blackpool/Tulketh Road, for 26 floral demonstrations by talented and entertaining demonstrators. So why not join us for an enjoyable evening of flowers, fun and friendship, with a chance to win one of the fabulous arrangements in the raffle. All this for £40-00 a year for members, £6-00 per visit for visitors. We warmly welcome visitors and new members.

For further details contact Bernice 01772 494141”

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RIBCHESTER AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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THE RIBBLE VALLEY VISUALLY IMPARED GROUP

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

Contact 01254 246772 for further information

THIS MONTH THE MINE AT THE BOTTOM OF OUR GARDEN Tuesday 14th April, 19:30 Nazareth Unitarian Church Padiham

PFA Members £1, non members £2. The Mine at the Bottom of Our Garden by Carole Johnson. Presented

by The National Trust Pendle Forest Association. A Voluntary Association for National Trust Members & Volunteers. Parking at bottom of car park, disabled spaces in the upper car park.

ALRIGHT THE CAPTAIN, VASA + GO AROUND CAPTAIN Sat 18th April, 8pm The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2XQ Alright The Captain masterfully combin virtuosic instrumentation with unabashed musical experimentation, Derby-based trio ATC have all but effortlessly established themselves as a sonic force to be reckoned with, thanks to their uniquely imaginative brand of math-rock. Their sprawling and varied career has seen them sharing stages with postrock luminaries including Mono, toe, 65daysofstatic, Pelican, Tera Melos, ASIWYFA, Maybeshewill, Adebisi Shank, This Will Destroy You, ZU, Holy Fuck and many more. Vasa are an instrumental post rock quartet from Glasgow. Since forming in October 2011 they’ve been making waves in the Scottish music scene, catching attention with their own sublime brand of melodic, guitar-driven rock and a series of charged live shows across the country. Go Around Captain sound not unlike the bastard offspring of two of the noughties finest brogue guitar botherers – Idlewild and Biffy Clyro – their juxtaposition of soft and hard textures never jars. Free entry. www.theferret.info BREAKING WAVES, CONSTANT WAVES + CAPTAIN HORIZON Sat 25th April, 8pm The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2XQ Breaking Waves are a new Bass & Drum (not to be confused with Drum & Bass) duo with a big Rock/ Funk/Pop sound. But then again there’s also dashes of melodic rock, prog and math. So rather than trying to pigeonhole them, just come and watch and listen.

They’ve played the Ferret twice before to packed rooms and have already established themselves as one of Preston’s best bands.

Constant Waves are a progressive instrumental band from the West Midlands, influenced by Three Trapped Tigers, Adebisi Shank, And So I Watch You From Afar.

Captain Horizon are an original alternative rock band from the West Midlands. Drawing from a wide range of influences, they write and perform songs that don’t really sound like anyone else. Free entry www.theferret.info

THE MIDDLE EARTH BEER AND FOOD FESTIVAL Thurs 7th to Sun 10th May Hurst Green Memorial Hall, Hurst Green, Blackburn With Darwen, BB7 9QB

Great Beer, Food, Live Music, Family Entertainment.

There are many Beer Festivals but only...ONE TO RULE THEM ALL! The Middle Earth Beer & Music Festival. This year the Middle Earth Beer & Music Festival celebrates its 6th anniversary and thanks to your support promises to be the biggest and best since the event was launched in 2009. We’ll have an extensive range of great ales, beers and ciders, some sourced locally others from around the country, great local food and as always, fantastic live music throughout the festival.

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WILDFLOWER GUIDED WALK Sat 30th May, 10:00am to 12:30pm Whalley Old Grammar School, Whalley Old Grammar School Community Centre, Station Road, BB7 9RH

Meeting in the car park behind the Old Grammar School we will take a circular route around Whalley village discovering all the native wildflowers on route. You will learn some basic plant identification techniques during the walk and find out about the properties of the different plants you see and any folklore and myths about them.

There will be handouts you can take home, but we are not allowed to dig up or move any of the plants we see. The route of the walk includes some rough steps, stiles and boggy areas; so please wear suitable walking shoes or boots. The walk will take place regardless of the weather, so bring wet weather gear, if needed on the day. Cost £10.00 sue@sjgardenadvice.co.uk, Tel: 07443

459818 Places are limited, so please book in advance. more information see http://bit.ly/GdnCourse

THE ANGRY MEN QUINTET Friday 5th June, 7:30pm - 9:30pm The Atrium Cafe Bar, Castle Hill, Clitheroe, BB7 1BA

A bright and breezy contemporary jazz outfit led by Paul Robinson. Cost: £10, Members £8

For more information see: www.rvjazzandblues.co.uk THE BEAT-HERDER FESTIVAL 2015 17th to 19th July, 9am daily Gisburn Road, Sawley, Clitheroe, BB7 4LH

Beat-Herder festival is a three day Beatherder festival takes place in Gisburn, Lancashire. The festival is independently funded and has no involvement in corporate organisations, nor does it receive any sponsorship. It is a good festival for Beats and Barminess in Lovely Lancashire. Often compared to Christmas, but much better and brighter! First wave of 2015 acts and information coming soon

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CLITHEROE FOOD FESTIVAL Sat 5th August Clitheroe Town Centre

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

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